A Light In The Darkness: An Anthology to Benefit Writing Out Child Abuse

by J.S. Wayne (Editor), Eric Keys (Contributor)

In A Light in the Darkness, the inaugural anthology from the authors of WOCA, a dark world awaits you. Spanning centuries of time, encircling the globe, and running the gamut from eerie historical fiction to gritty urban fantasy to page-scorching erotic romance, these authors unflinchingly dissect the horror of child abuse in all its forms. These authors have taken great pains to ensure the innocent are assured justice and the guilty pay for their crimes in the unique fantasy worlds they have created. Sadly, in real life, this is not always the case.
This book contains scenes of graphic violence and honest depictions of child abuse. Readers who may find such material unduly disturbing, objectionable, or “triggering” are strongly advised not to read it.
Some of the newest and hottest names in fiction have lent their talents to this collection, including Gillian Colbert, Amber Green, R. Renee Vickers, Eric Keys, Phoebe Valois, and J.S. Wayne. All of these authors are united by one core belief, and with this collection, they seek to turn their talents to a greater good.
One hundred percent of all proceeds from this collection are being donated directly to Writing Out Child Abuse. These proceeds will then be dispersed to charities whose sole aim is to help survivors of child abuse all over the globe. To learn more about WOCA or their fund-raising activities, or to get involved yourself, visit

215 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 12, 2012

About the author

Born in Amarillo, Texas, J.S. Wayne has lived, worked and traveled through roughly ¾ of the contiguous United States. Currently, he resides in the Pacific Northwest and feels no pressing need to be elsewhere. He is fascinated by the use of language, human sexuality, occultism, quantum physics and trying to figure out just what the hell the lyrics to "I Am The Walrus" were actually trying to say.

Writing as Jericho S. Wayne, he is the author of the dark urban fantasy series The Soulforger Chronicles. J.S. enjoys hearing from his readers and fans. He can be reached through his website at https://jswaynereloaded.com or on Twitter @iamlordunicron.

Reviews

[A.R. Von · Rating 4 out of 5]

This anthology was created to raise money for Writing Out Child Abuse. It consists of 5 very original stories from 5 very talented authors. You’ll find yourself cringing, crying, smiling, wanting to run and wanting to stick your hand in the pages to tear a head off of one or three of the characters. Each story is vividly written and told in an original way to express the theme of the book. You get a story written in a historical setting with one of the most vicious monster situations I’ve ever read; an erotic tale of a woman who has overcome her trying past, a partial demon who gets revenge on her attacker and saves others in the process and more.

I feel the need to advise fellow readers that there’s one minor F/F scene, a M/M scene and many other situations that some may find offensive or just may be sensitive to experience the intensity written throughout some the pages/stories. It contains scenes of graphic violence and honest depictions of child abuse and its suggested readers who might find such material disturbing, objectionable or feel the subject matter may elicit strong feelings and unwelcome emotions are not advised to read it.

I did find some things disturbing, but none of it enough to have me stop from reading it altogether, but just enough to make me actually feel what the writer(s) were telling us. There is a little something for every type of reader in this book and I think anyone who wants to read something different or just support a great cause should give this book a try.

[Elene Sallinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a gripping read and well worth the money. Each story is unique and this group of writers blew me away. There is something in this book for everyone. A definite must read.