My New Book: On Dark Paths

[Stygian Underground]

"Now and then in the course of living a life, a person brushes up against something they can't explain, something so far outside the norm that in a sane world it ought not exist. Enclosed here are thirteen stories about this unholy interaction of the Mundane and the world Beyond:

...And the Truth Shall Make You Free - A mysterious video wends its way through the digital world, leaving nothing but madness in destruction in its wake.


Plop! - Is it merely a dream? Or is it a horrific glimpse into Outer Darkness?


Beyond the Veil - A mysterious stranger and horrible sounds from the

night give the briefest glimpse into the horrors of the Beyond.

Where the Darkest of Dark Things Dwell - Sometimes it isn't the monster outside that gets you. Sometimes it's the one inside.

Murphy's Law - A modern day Frankenstein learns the price of hubris.

The Bite - Nothing can save you now. You've been bitten...

Benton's Station -A sleepy little mining town conceals a horrible truth.

It Came At Midnight - The nighttime fancies of childhood sometimes turn out to be all too real.

Death At a Train Crossing - A paranormal enthusiast gets much more than he bargained for.

The Thing That Smiles - It lurks in the woods. Watching. Waiting.

Black Eyed Kids - An eccentric author receives a pair of strange visitors one rainy night.

The Spirit Box - A mysterious box reveals Everything...but for a price...

Pandemic Hysteria - A journalist learns the truth about a devastating plague that has swept the world.


There you have it. Thirteen stories to chill the blood. Thirteen stories that lay bear the strange reaches of our world and the dark ways beyond it.


Won't you walk with me On Dark Paths?"


It's available on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.


Smashwords is set up so you can download it as a PDF or view it on the web. And I was pleasantly surprised to find that Kindle can be downloaded to your PC for free (something I will definitely capitalize on myself.)


Thanks and I hope you enjoy!

[Miss Italy]

Wow, congratulations! Is this a book you have written??

[Miss Italy]

That's great!! How long have you been writing short stories for?? Is this the first book you have ever had published?? I am also working on a book of short stories at the moment as well Can you purchase your book on Amazon also??

[Stygian Underground]

That it is! I'm working on a second book of short stories as well, called "Strange World" and am muddling through starting a novel haha

[Stygian Underground]

For anyone who is curious, here is a preview of On Dark Paths. I copied it from Amazon's preview on the Kindle. Hope you enjoy!

http://sp33deeohsix.wordpress.com/20...on-dark-paths/

[Stygian Underground]

I'd say I've been writing short stories on and off for awhile but it really started to become sustained towards the end of last semester. The book itself came about almost randomly as I happened to come across articles about e-publishing and decided "eh, why not?" Yup, "On Dark Paths" is the first book I've ever published! So far it's only available in digital format, on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords. It's short so I couldn't justify the expense (to me and my readers) of getting it put in print. But when I have about three books of short stories I'll collate them into a collection (with some unique works) then make that available in print and in ebook format.

I'm also muddling through starting a novel but it's slow going lol.

Great to hear you are working on a book! What kind of stories are you writing?

[Miss Italy]

That's absolutely fantastic!! I have never heard of Smashwords, Kindle or Nook. I will definitely have to look at your stories. How long is On Dark Paths??

I am writing a short collection of horror / mystery stories. They all have a twist or a morbid ending which is what I write best lols

[Stygian Underground]

Ooo. They're all e-reader providers. It's only about 110 pages but it's only 2 bucks. I couldn't bring myself to charge anymore haha

And that sounds really cool!

[Francesco Dellamorte]

I just read the preview of Dark Paths, I like your writing style. I have downloaded the PDF & will read it over the weekend.
Have you ever thought of getting some hardcopies made for prosperity & it would look cool on your bookcase.

[Stygian Underground]

Ah so you were the one! Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate it! And as for hardcopies I'm not certain just yet...I think I'll do that when I've got three books of short stories done, as each one is going to be fairly short but altogether they'll be a full length book. I'm working on the second now

[Miss Italy]

How is your writing coming along??

[TheLurkingFear]

Originally Posted by Miss Italy

How is your writing coming along??

How is your writing coming along, Miss Italy.

I came across a Ruth Rendell in my local second-hand bookstore. It's called Not In The Flesh. It's a later Inspector Wexford mystery which I''ll have a read of when I've time. Did you read the one you was telling me about?

[Miss Italy]

Originally Posted by TheLurkingFear

How is your writing coming along, Miss Italy.

I came across a Ruth Rendell in my local second-hand bookstore. It's called Not In The Flesh. It's a later Inspector Wexford mystery which I''ll have a read of when I've time. Did you read the one you was telling me about?

Hi LF!

Coming along very slowly and wish I had more time to concentrate on it more I have entered a couple of competitions recently. No wins as yet but very positive feedback. I have great ideas but rush the endings too quickly becasue I get excited that I am actually finishing a story

I haven't read the one I got yet which is called The Water's Lovely. I am reading a book called heartstopper at the moment by Joy Fielding. Very good so far! You will have to let me know what that one is like!

How is your painting going??

[Stygian Underground]

When writing, I find it best to set a clear word goal for each day. A modest one too, that you're able to reach in a reasonable amount of time. Mine for now is 500 words (about one page in Word) each day, but it will increase with time. I went on a bit of a hiatus while I was editing my 2nd book...it was difficult and I sort of lost the feel for writing for awhile.

Now though the second book is out and I'm working on my third

[Miss Italy]

Originally Posted by Stygian Underground

When writing, I find it best to set a clear word goal for each day. A modest one too, that you're able to reach in a reasonable amount of time. Mine for now is 500 words (about one page in Word) each day, but it will increase with time. I went on a bit of a hiatus while I was editing my 2nd book...it was difficult and I sort of lost the feel for writing for awhile.

Now though the second book is out and I'm working on my third

500 words a day? That's great!! I would never be able to concentrate enough to do that!! How long does it take you to write that?? I'm still writing my short stories at a slow pace .. I think I mihgt make an ebook too. How do you purchase kindle?