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Aegis Immemorial #0.1
The Corpseriders
'The Corpseriders: A Tale of Aegis Immemorial' is the first adventure set in a unique world of dark fantasy and Eldritch horror. It is a world where the skies are dark and terrible things wait to rain down death upon the helpless land below. It is a world where the earth itself is poisoned, and danger lurks in the dark shadows, waiting to strike at the unwary.
But Danika Echo is no stranger to these horrors. A world-weary hunter who is far from home, she has travelled to the wild wilderness of the north looking to sate her restlessness. Now, it is up to her to uncover the secrets that hide among the valleys, and face a terrible truth that could end her adventures before they even begin.
This is a 7000 word short story.
But Danika Echo is no stranger to these horrors. A world-weary hunter who is far from home, she has travelled to the wild wilderness of the north looking to sate her restlessness. Now, it is up to her to uncover the secrets that hide among the valleys, and face a terrible truth that could end her adventures before they even begin.
This is a 7000 word short story.
21 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2017
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November 2, 2017
Pouncing on The Corpseriders upon its release was a no-brainer for me. I'm truly enjoying this world S.R. Jones has created, and so having new material to read was great. The characterization was nicely handled, hints only obvious in hindsight. The landscape itself becomes a character in it's way, with the evocative descriptions of rock and flora alike. With short installments like these to look forward to, The Corpseriders is a welcome addition to the short-story tradition.
August 6, 2018
Fantastic read, good descriptions, great pacing. Interesting tidbits of mystery and threads on the lore of the world. Excellent for a short read.
February 21, 2019
This is a decent introduction to an intriguing horror-filled fantasy world but the other reviews make this sound like a Stephen King novel and it's quite far from that in reality. I'm really questioning if I read the same book as some of the reviewers who describe the intense gory details of the 'beast' in this tale and their reaction to reading these details.. If that's what you consider intense and gory then there's not much hope for you.
The story, world building and style of writing were all pretty good but I really wish a decent editor had a glance over this before release. I started to get annoyed at the intermittent excessive use of commas, and I had to re-read the odd sentence to try and wrap my head around what it actually said.. whether that was just me being tired or the words being utilised isn't something I can say with absolute certainty. There was one misspelled word that completely took me out of the moment at one point as well.
I don't want to sound like I'm being overly critical here as I do intend on reading #0.2 and #1 (Which I purchased already). The story piqued my interest enough to continue the tale of Aegis Immemorial.
I would recommend it as long as you aren't coming in expecting it to rival Stephen King or Clive Barker and other authors of that ilk.
The story, world building and style of writing were all pretty good but I really wish a decent editor had a glance over this before release. I started to get annoyed at the intermittent excessive use of commas, and I had to re-read the odd sentence to try and wrap my head around what it actually said.. whether that was just me being tired or the words being utilised isn't something I can say with absolute certainty. There was one misspelled word that completely took me out of the moment at one point as well.
I don't want to sound like I'm being overly critical here as I do intend on reading #0.2 and #1 (Which I purchased already). The story piqued my interest enough to continue the tale of Aegis Immemorial.
I would recommend it as long as you aren't coming in expecting it to rival Stephen King or Clive Barker and other authors of that ilk.
February 5, 2025
This definitely got my attention.
Well written with good world building. I'll be watching this series.
Well written with good world building. I'll be watching this series.
May 31, 2018
“A long time ago, before the sky had been ruined, the iylmin people had been able to see the stars.”
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A short but memorable introduction to a larger story I’d be really interested to read. Another review said the setting descriptions are so intense the woods become a character unto itself, and I definitely agree with that. The worldbuilding is super intriguing and raises a lot of interesting questions without leaving the reader confused, and I like what we get to see of the heroine, her resourcefulness and general badassery. The ending is kind of brutal, but that’s what we’re here for in horror. I know there’s another short story aside from the main book, and I’ll probably check that out as well.
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A short but memorable introduction to a larger story I’d be really interested to read. Another review said the setting descriptions are so intense the woods become a character unto itself, and I definitely agree with that. The worldbuilding is super intriguing and raises a lot of interesting questions without leaving the reader confused, and I like what we get to see of the heroine, her resourcefulness and general badassery. The ending is kind of brutal, but that’s what we’re here for in horror. I know there’s another short story aside from the main book, and I’ll probably check that out as well.
October 19, 2018
The Corpseriders details an adventure of Danika "Dan" Echo, a hunter who kills monsters and the Falls, that literally fall from the sky. While temporarily working in a farm as she travels north, she is told of something that might be a Falls, seen nearby.
I was stunned by how atmospheric and well written it was. The detailed descriptions had me cringing and gagging in the best way possible, a wonderful mix of gore, horror and action. There was a remarkable amount of world building and mystery woven into the story, without being confusing or boring. It surprised me at every turn.
I was stunned by how atmospheric and well written it was. The detailed descriptions had me cringing and gagging in the best way possible, a wonderful mix of gore, horror and action. There was a remarkable amount of world building and mystery woven into the story, without being confusing or boring. It surprised me at every turn.
March 29, 2018
Awesome short that was a fascinating introduction to the vivid yet dark world and protagonist. I like Danika a lot and I want to learn more about her. Loved the setting and the monsters were delightfully horrific. Definitely a good, quick read to pick up if you want a bite of fantasy and horror. Looking forward to more!
August 9, 2018
Fantastic little gem!
I stumbled upon this story through Twitter and I am glad I took the time to check it out!
While it is an intro story, within the 20 odd pages, SR quickly captures your interest and pulls you into an expansive world.
That expansive world is what will keep people coming back for more!
Can't wait to check out the full length!
I stumbled upon this story through Twitter and I am glad I took the time to check it out!
While it is an intro story, within the 20 odd pages, SR quickly captures your interest and pulls you into an expansive world.
That expansive world is what will keep people coming back for more!
Can't wait to check out the full length!
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