Glass Darkly / The Skull in the Box

by Dan McGirt

When occult investigator Glass Darkly receives an unusual invitation to view a cursed lantern made from the skull of a long-dead warlock, she's skeptical. Every record says the Callitt Lantern, with its aura of black magic and madness, was destroyed many years ago. Is this the true supernatural artifact, or merely a clever fake? Knowing the lantern's dark and bloody history, Glass is compelled to learn more. But will satisfying her curiosity make Glass Darkly the lantern's latest victim?

The Skull in the Box is a supernatural short story of occult horror and mystery that introduces Glass Darkly, a paranormal investigator and occult writer who is not afraid to pursue the dark truths that haunt our nightmares.

Kindle Edition

First published March 31, 2018

About the author

DAN MCGIRT is the author of the Jason Cosmo fantasy adventure series, beginning with Hero Wanted and continued in Noble Cause and Royal Crush. He also writes the Jack Scarlet modern pulp adventure series, beginning with Jack Scarlet: Deepfire. His previous books comprise the original Jason Cosmo Non-Trilogy: Jason Cosmo, Royal Chaos and Dirty Work.

Dan also writes the Thursday Things weekly newsletter, which collects uplifting, offbeat, or otherwise interesting items he finds in his online and offline reading.

Reviews

[Skye · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling Short Story

This story was a brief read full of many compelling elements. The writing is clear and straightforward with just the right amount of intrigue. There are no overlong compendiums of backstory, rather an upfront presentation of Glass and her world in a matter-of-fact well constructed tale that leaves you wanting more.