A new short story collection is presented for sale on this website: Etheric.
Etheric (of the ether) is a collection of offbeat, other-
Imagine scenario, situations which could be unreal, but are just ‘out of reach’ both
mentally and (perhaps) physically. This is the essence and theme of this collection
– something which disturbs or haunts, but is just ‘out-
In exploring the worlds of superstition, fear, the paranormal, death and brushes with religious overtones, the collection complements the new ‘Surreal’ theme in the latest website update.
The stories vary in depth and consequently accessibility, but due to the variation in theme, there should be a piece which appeals to anyone. For anyone interested in experimental short pieces, it is hoped that these stories will stay with the reader.
If purchasing a copy, feedback (especially the reader’s favourite story) would be appreciated.
An extract of a story is presented below…
BLACK SAC
They're useful. It saves you having to haul things around, in such a way that they prevent your arm length to body ratio stretching to that similar to an orangutang.
My first one gave up on me after twenty-
The things I'm talking about are rucksacks. Yes, ordinary, scruffy old rucksacks. Forget all those gleaming bags modelled by people who have never stood in a muddy puddle or struggled through blizzards before.
On this day I was looking for another one, and, the spondoolicks being a little sparse, I started in the charity shops.
I know some people will frown, but I felt inside that it was one of those days when I might be lucky.
Lucky.
More follows in collection, ‘Etheric’
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