Strange Darkness: A Noir Anthology

by Danielle DeVor

Pull up a spot around the campfire and join us in this collection of 8 spooky short stories. A deadly, dangerous man is caught between the paranormal and his evil, hungry dreams. A study on urban legends becomes alltoo real for one student. Time waits for no man and a horrible vampiric legacy is in need of an heir. Puppies are sweet and cute, but this litle girl's Hellhound is loyal. There's nothing like an alien war. Frog isn't what he appears. And Boyd? He'll be thankful. Running away will solve all your problems. Or not. One girl will wish she stayed home. There's nothing like a few brain eating hermit crabs to turn your world on its axis. Sometimes the one who saves you from the monsters is one person you'd least expect.

196 pages, Paperback

First published October 23, 2015

About the author

Danielle DeVor spent her early years fantasizing about vampires and watching “Salem’s Lot” way too many times. After living briefly in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, she moved back to her hometown to write. When not writing and reading about weird things, you will find her hanging out at the nearest coffee shop, enjoying a mocha frappuccino.

Reviews

[Steven Ramirez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Danielle DeVor is one of my favorite horror authors. As a writer I need to remind myself every day not to be afraid to go where my muse takes me. Well, folks, this girl isn’t afraid, and I’m pretty sure she doesn’t need to be reminded either. I can almost hear her laughing as she gambols in the direction her muse is pointing.

DeVor’s stories take the reader from the curious to the uncomfortable to the fearful. And she doesn’t limit her imagination to vampires. How about some flesh-eating hermit crabs to start your day? After reading that one, you’ll think twice about taking your family to Red Lobster.

If you’ve never read this author’s work, I suggest you pick up Strange Darkness and get introduced to writing that is as original as it is scary. And pay particular attention to the imagery. Something in these pages just might awaken a dark longing deep in your own unconscious. Something that resembles, I don’t know, hermit crabs?