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After Tomorrow: The Cellar Door Issue #4
After Tomorrow is the fourth issue of The Cellar Door anthology series from Dark Peninsula Press. Featuring ten stories of dark fiction exploring how mankind has come to survive after our near annihilation.
With stories by Richard Beauchamp, Danielle Davis, Scott Paul Hallam, Serena Jayne, Sarah Jones, Tre Luna, Scott McCloskey, Scotty Milder, Elin Olausson, and Aric Sundquist. Compiled and edited by Aric Sundquist.
Amongst the ruins, we shall be reborn...
With stories by Richard Beauchamp, Danielle Davis, Scott Paul Hallam, Serena Jayne, Sarah Jones, Tre Luna, Scott McCloskey, Scotty Milder, Elin Olausson, and Aric Sundquist. Compiled and edited by Aric Sundquist.
Amongst the ruins, we shall be reborn...
- GenresHorror
178 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 30, 2024
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About the author
Aric Sundquist
23 books14 followersAric Sundquist is an author and editor of speculative fiction. His stories have appeared in numerous publications, including Fearful Fathoms Vol. 1, The Best of Dark Moon Digest, Night Terrors III, Evil Jester Digest Vol. 1, and Attic Toys. He is also the owner and editor of Dark Peninsula Press, an indie publishing company specializing in horror and thriller anthologies.
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August 11, 2024
Such a great series of books. All the stories are fantastic. I love post apocalyptic books, so if you like those you will definitely e you this. Stories like the Old Fathers and All These Children really rock. I Highly recommend this book!
January 6, 2025
4.5/5
Wow, what a fantastic apocalyptic anthology!
Each of these ten stories was well written and grim, and seven out of them were home runs for me, which just doesn't typically happen with shorter stories. I highly recommend this great collection. Below are some quick summaries of each story with an individual rating that contributed to my final rating. Happy reading!
Cat Person
A woman and her ex travel an apocalyptic forest, encountering a deadly cat person and their troop of hungry cats. 5/5
Old Fathers
A man and two other captives fight for survival in an old hospital where terrible creatures called the Old Fathers lurk, waiting for their next meal. 5/5
Skies
A pair of siblings struggle to survive the apocalypse. As the days stretch on, one of the siblings undergoes a strange transformation. 3.5/5
The Banjax
A family goes to extreme measures to survive an apocalypse where a deadly creature has obliterated all hope for the future. 5/5
All These Children
A pregnant woman struggles to find safety as a cataclysmic event continues to decimate clusters of the remaining population of the world. 5/5
Survival of the Smallest
A teen fighting to stay alive in a zombie apocalypse finds a strange community of children that have found a way to survive at a great cost. 5/5
The Long Winter
A man struggles to survive an endless wintry wasteland and meets allies against sinister forces that would destroy him. 5/5
Thirty Seconds
A young woman struggles to survive the otherworldly horrors that plague her town night after night. 5/5
Cockroaches and Body Autonomy
An enslaved pleasure cyborg takes extreme measures to avoid sexual contact with another Cyborg. 4/5
Death and the Black Window
An alcoholic fights against alien forces drying up the world's water supply. 4/5
Wow, what a fantastic apocalyptic anthology!
Each of these ten stories was well written and grim, and seven out of them were home runs for me, which just doesn't typically happen with shorter stories. I highly recommend this great collection. Below are some quick summaries of each story with an individual rating that contributed to my final rating. Happy reading!
Cat Person
A woman and her ex travel an apocalyptic forest, encountering a deadly cat person and their troop of hungry cats. 5/5
Old Fathers
A man and two other captives fight for survival in an old hospital where terrible creatures called the Old Fathers lurk, waiting for their next meal. 5/5
Skies
A pair of siblings struggle to survive the apocalypse. As the days stretch on, one of the siblings undergoes a strange transformation. 3.5/5
The Banjax
A family goes to extreme measures to survive an apocalypse where a deadly creature has obliterated all hope for the future. 5/5
All These Children
A pregnant woman struggles to find safety as a cataclysmic event continues to decimate clusters of the remaining population of the world. 5/5
Survival of the Smallest
A teen fighting to stay alive in a zombie apocalypse finds a strange community of children that have found a way to survive at a great cost. 5/5
The Long Winter
A man struggles to survive an endless wintry wasteland and meets allies against sinister forces that would destroy him. 5/5
Thirty Seconds
A young woman struggles to survive the otherworldly horrors that plague her town night after night. 5/5
Cockroaches and Body Autonomy
An enslaved pleasure cyborg takes extreme measures to avoid sexual contact with another Cyborg. 4/5
Death and the Black Window
An alcoholic fights against alien forces drying up the world's water supply. 4/5
August 3, 2024
This is a fantastic anthology of unique stories. Many post-apocalyptic collections seem to comprise stories that follow the same tired format. It was refreshing to read some interesting and entertaining new takes on this theme. A couple of my favorites were Cat Person by Serena Jayne, The Banjax by Sarah Jones and Thirty Seconds by Scott McCloskey. This was a very enjoyable read!
October 12, 2024
After Tomorrow: The Cellar Door Issue #4 edited by Aric Sundquist is filled with tales of fear and the sheer determination to live in impossible situations. But in this collection, there are many tales where the apocalyptic landscape is the least of the characters' worries.
My favorites from this collection include:
SURVIVAL OF THE SMALLEST by Danielle Davis
THE LONG WINTER by Aric Sundquist
THIRTY SECONDS by Scott McCloskey
All of these stories, even the ones with a lighter mood, made me feel so uneasy. At one point I was so antsy I started googling key tips from preppers.
Yet another killer collection in this anthology series! Go grab your copy today!
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/after...
My favorites from this collection include:
SURVIVAL OF THE SMALLEST by Danielle Davis
THE LONG WINTER by Aric Sundquist
THIRTY SECONDS by Scott McCloskey
All of these stories, even the ones with a lighter mood, made me feel so uneasy. At one point I was so antsy I started googling key tips from preppers.
Yet another killer collection in this anthology series! Go grab your copy today!
Check out my full review here: https://www.ericarobynreads.com/after...
August 23, 2024
The short stories in this collection are snapshots of ordinary people attempting to survive in unimaginable realities, doing what they need to do in order to make it through another day, while also struggling with the loss of all they’ve known. I’m impressed by the variety of ideas, concepts, and different directions these stories take.
Old Fathers takes place in a finely crafted world filled of have and have-nots, sacrifices, and of course, horrific creatures. The story, Skies, is short and sweet, and reads like a dream.
All These Children expertly conveys the unrelenting feeling of wariness, fear and distrust that comes from the world not being what it once was, even in the supposed safe places. Survival of the Smallest gives us a glimpse into who may shine after society collapses.
Thirty Seconds is a pulse pounding tale with a fantastic twist and a great main character, while Cockroaches and Body Autonomy is delightfully disturbing. The Long Winter relays a bit of hope with a breath of cool, fresh air.
Cat Person, Death and The Black Widow, and The Banjax show, in very different ways, what people will do to survive the crazy worlds that come after tomorrow.
This is a fine compilation of imaginative and well-written stories by some very talented writers. Editing is on point! Highly recommended if you like the apocalypse genre.
Old Fathers takes place in a finely crafted world filled of have and have-nots, sacrifices, and of course, horrific creatures. The story, Skies, is short and sweet, and reads like a dream.
All These Children expertly conveys the unrelenting feeling of wariness, fear and distrust that comes from the world not being what it once was, even in the supposed safe places. Survival of the Smallest gives us a glimpse into who may shine after society collapses.
Thirty Seconds is a pulse pounding tale with a fantastic twist and a great main character, while Cockroaches and Body Autonomy is delightfully disturbing. The Long Winter relays a bit of hope with a breath of cool, fresh air.
Cat Person, Death and The Black Widow, and The Banjax show, in very different ways, what people will do to survive the crazy worlds that come after tomorrow.
This is a fine compilation of imaginative and well-written stories by some very talented writers. Editing is on point! Highly recommended if you like the apocalypse genre.
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