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Beyond Stories: Anthology of sci fi and horror
Anthology of sci fi and horror by some of the world’s most exciting authors.
Alexander Semenyuk
Kathrine Elaine
Alison Bull
Merissa Nicole
Nevena Pascaleva
Luke Belmont
Jashae Slaughter
Bretigne Shaffer
James Kenwood
Grace Anderson
Rolando Andrade
Danielle Minnaar
Mercedes de Santiago
Kathy Enriquez
Brie-Anna Willey
Allison Riney
Alexander Semenyuk
Kathrine Elaine
Alison Bull
Merissa Nicole
Nevena Pascaleva
Luke Belmont
Jashae Slaughter
Bretigne Shaffer
James Kenwood
Grace Anderson
Rolando Andrade
Danielle Minnaar
Mercedes de Santiago
Kathy Enriquez
Brie-Anna Willey
Allison Riney
229 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2024
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March 7, 2025
Bons contos do fantástico e inesperado.
January 22, 2025
I have never doubted that Alexander Semenyuk would make a good selection, yet I was still surprised by the high quality of the stories in this anthology. Some resonated deeply with me, and I’ll mention them briefly. Others weren’t exactly my type, which doesn’t mean they won’t find a proper audience elsewhere.
I’ll start with my personal favorite: My Brother Shot an Angel, by Grace Anderson. A brilliantly written story in the Gothic tradition, it reveals the inevitability of evil. God cries for our destruction but is unable to prevent it, as it’s we who choose it.
In no particular order, here are the other stories that caught my attention:
On Time, by Katharine Elaine – This story struck me with its exploration of how much a human being can endure for the desire to share the truth. Perhaps it’s because truth, for all its pain, is inextricably linked with love.
Do Not Write, by Alexander Semenyuk – Here, freedom is again the main theme, shown as the embodiment of our personalities. Without freedom, we do not exist.
The Unknown Realm, by Merissa Nikole – An interesting blend of space science fiction and spirituality. Who could have predicted that thousands of years in the future, God would be found again—aboard a spaceship?
Carnal Anarchy, by Luke Belmont – A flash fiction piece that reminds us violence can, occasionally, have a funny side.
The O.S., by Jashae Slaughter – This story wavered between being a psychological sci-fi thriller and a romance. What surprised me most was that the romance part prevailed, and it did so unexpectedly well.
Sand Memories, by James Kenwood – Another flash fiction piece, it emphasizes the reader’s sensory perceptions, painting a shattering picture of a sand world through mind-bending visuals.
Alligator, by Bretigne Shaffer – An urban, surrealistic medical tale that made me laugh out loud more than once. I couldn’t help but think: Isn’t this exactly what modern medicine feels like?
Monotony, by Katharine Elaine – If you want to learn how to appreciate life, even for its tedium and monotony, read this brilliant piece of magical realism.
Independent Monster Salvage by Danielle Minnaar – This story follows a woman’s journey into the depths of a gigantic corpse. It’s a clever allegory for humanity’s exploitation of Earth and our—so far—successful escapes with treasure every time.
A Visit to the Cemetery, on Christmas Day – A tender, personal story that reminds us our loved ones who’ve passed away do indeed rest in peace, protected by guardians.
Even in Death, by Kathy Enriquez – The only pure horror story in the collection, it chilled me to the bone and left me gasping at the end—a worthy continuation of Poe’s tradition.
I wholeheartedly recommend this anthology.
I’ll start with my personal favorite: My Brother Shot an Angel, by Grace Anderson. A brilliantly written story in the Gothic tradition, it reveals the inevitability of evil. God cries for our destruction but is unable to prevent it, as it’s we who choose it.
In no particular order, here are the other stories that caught my attention:
On Time, by Katharine Elaine – This story struck me with its exploration of how much a human being can endure for the desire to share the truth. Perhaps it’s because truth, for all its pain, is inextricably linked with love.
Do Not Write, by Alexander Semenyuk – Here, freedom is again the main theme, shown as the embodiment of our personalities. Without freedom, we do not exist.
The Unknown Realm, by Merissa Nikole – An interesting blend of space science fiction and spirituality. Who could have predicted that thousands of years in the future, God would be found again—aboard a spaceship?
Carnal Anarchy, by Luke Belmont – A flash fiction piece that reminds us violence can, occasionally, have a funny side.
The O.S., by Jashae Slaughter – This story wavered between being a psychological sci-fi thriller and a romance. What surprised me most was that the romance part prevailed, and it did so unexpectedly well.
Sand Memories, by James Kenwood – Another flash fiction piece, it emphasizes the reader’s sensory perceptions, painting a shattering picture of a sand world through mind-bending visuals.
Alligator, by Bretigne Shaffer – An urban, surrealistic medical tale that made me laugh out loud more than once. I couldn’t help but think: Isn’t this exactly what modern medicine feels like?
Monotony, by Katharine Elaine – If you want to learn how to appreciate life, even for its tedium and monotony, read this brilliant piece of magical realism.
Independent Monster Salvage by Danielle Minnaar – This story follows a woman’s journey into the depths of a gigantic corpse. It’s a clever allegory for humanity’s exploitation of Earth and our—so far—successful escapes with treasure every time.
A Visit to the Cemetery, on Christmas Day – A tender, personal story that reminds us our loved ones who’ve passed away do indeed rest in peace, protected by guardians.
Even in Death, by Kathy Enriquez – The only pure horror story in the collection, it chilled me to the bone and left me gasping at the end—a worthy continuation of Poe’s tradition.
I wholeheartedly recommend this anthology.
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