Darkscapes

by Steven E. Wedel

In this collection of thirty four short stories, acclaimed author Steven E. Wedel explores the worlds of ghosts mutants vampires magic madness and despair. Visit the Reunion at a small rural church. Venture down the slippery stairs beneath The House Beside Soldred Quarry. Listen to the insane song of Warren Peppers Victory Choir. Plug your ears When the Lady of Byblos Calls. The diverse stories contained herein blood curdling stories of revenge and spine tingling yarns that twist remnants of old trite tales into narratives of horrific delight and wondrous terror are sure to entertain and genuinely scare.

248 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

I’ve been writing stories since I was a teenager dreaming of fame and fortune in the literary world. While I’m still waiting on the fortune part, I’ve published over 50 books, mostly in horror, but also in literary fiction, thrillers, Westerns, young adult, and children’s genres—sometimes under other names.

My writing tends to explore the darker sides of life, often blending the supernatural with raw human emotion. If you like slow-burn psychological horror with depth, you’ll probably find something on my shelf worth reading.

In my other lives, I’ve worked as a machinist, journalist, corporate writer, public relations guy, and English teacher. I have a master's degree in creative writing from the University of Oklahoma, and a background in journalism, too. I'm a lifelong Oklahoman, currently living in the central part of the state with a couple of dogs, a cat, and too many books.

When I'm not writing, I'm probably kayaking, camping, or spending time with my kids and grandkids.

Feel free to reach out—I enjoy connecting with readers.

Reviews

[Steven · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of my (mostly) early short stories. No theme, just 34 stories.