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Broken Rock
Terror and madness seek to devour all those unfortunate enough to be trapped within the infamous lighthouse of Broken Rock. Assigned to write an article about the old structure, George Morris soon falls into a spiralling nightmare that engulfs him with unspeakable horrors and grotesque acts of unnatural events.A strange fog soon surrounds the archaic lighthouse and consumes the coastline. As the horrid truth soon seeps through; death lingers within the atmosphere, and time is fading for George. He must find a way to escape or lose himself to the rolling chaos. Welcome to Broken Rock.
- GenresHorror
191 pages, Paperback
Published April 10, 2020
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About the author
Deep Arya
5 books13 followersDeep Arya is a weird fiction, atmospheric, and horror writer. Author of The Over Bridge, Broken Rock, Don't Trust Bees, The Terror of Ravensmouth & Kill This House (25/10/2025).
Deep Arya passions include History, Religious History, Geography, Metaphysics, Comics and Classic Black & White Horror/Science Fiction Films.
He is dedicated to the art of Novella and Short Story writing. He is an avid dog enthusiast, comic book reader, Ghostbusters and Doctor Who fan.
He can be found on Instagram under @horrorisweird.
Deep Arya passions include History, Religious History, Geography, Metaphysics, Comics and Classic Black & White Horror/Science Fiction Films.
He is dedicated to the art of Novella and Short Story writing. He is an avid dog enthusiast, comic book reader, Ghostbusters and Doctor Who fan.
He can be found on Instagram under @horrorisweird.
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October 6, 2020
4,5
Our story starts in 1917 as a reporter embarks in what was supposed to be the coverage of his best serious story so far. He arrives at Weeping Rock, an isolated quiet town with quite the history.
The town has a lighthouse that has survived through the years, got separated from the town and got the name of Broken Rock. This lighthouse had a military role and was used to fight against the Germans. This is the story that our main character George is supposed to cover.
However when night falls and the fog appears the lighthouse will become a madhouse and nothing will be the same.
A mix between the twilight zone and lovecraft that you do not want to miss. A great supernatural story that will keep you at the edge of your seat to the very last page.
The author is building a connection between his books and that is a real treat for the reader to experience.
Our story starts in 1917 as a reporter embarks in what was supposed to be the coverage of his best serious story so far. He arrives at Weeping Rock, an isolated quiet town with quite the history.
The town has a lighthouse that has survived through the years, got separated from the town and got the name of Broken Rock. This lighthouse had a military role and was used to fight against the Germans. This is the story that our main character George is supposed to cover.
However when night falls and the fog appears the lighthouse will become a madhouse and nothing will be the same.
A mix between the twilight zone and lovecraft that you do not want to miss. A great supernatural story that will keep you at the edge of your seat to the very last page.
The author is building a connection between his books and that is a real treat for the reader to experience.
October 10, 2025
Lovecraftian cosmic horror
The year is 1917 and George has been sent to the small town of Weeping-Rock Maine to write a story about the lighthouse on the coast that spotted a German U-boat off shore.
George meets the caretakers, John, Tom, and Arnold, and almost immediately, things spiral out of control. The story seems to launch off the page with short chapters and hooks at the end of the chapters that make it impossible to put down, much like his first book, The Over Bridge.
The story flies by as George confronts one disaster after another with supernatural attacks from ghosts, monsters and Lost Gods. With a writing style I can only equate to Lovecraft, Deep Arya creates mayhem of the environment, and of the mind with eloquent writing and vivid imagery.
“The windows rattled against the intruding sea winds, which mimicked the sounds of fingertips that drummed against the thin glass, as if it tested the delicate frame.”
This novella also comes with a short story set in the same place and time but from another’s point of view which I loved. It was very interesting to see the story unfolding through different eyes.
The year is 1917 and George has been sent to the small town of Weeping-Rock Maine to write a story about the lighthouse on the coast that spotted a German U-boat off shore.
George meets the caretakers, John, Tom, and Arnold, and almost immediately, things spiral out of control. The story seems to launch off the page with short chapters and hooks at the end of the chapters that make it impossible to put down, much like his first book, The Over Bridge.
The story flies by as George confronts one disaster after another with supernatural attacks from ghosts, monsters and Lost Gods. With a writing style I can only equate to Lovecraft, Deep Arya creates mayhem of the environment, and of the mind with eloquent writing and vivid imagery.
“The windows rattled against the intruding sea winds, which mimicked the sounds of fingertips that drummed against the thin glass, as if it tested the delicate frame.”
This novella also comes with a short story set in the same place and time but from another’s point of view which I loved. It was very interesting to see the story unfolding through different eyes.
June 29, 2020
*I was sent a copy of this book by the author for an honest review*
The year is 1917 and George is a journalist. He’s traveling to Maine to visit the Broken Rock lighthouse.
The lighthouse is a huge icon because it survived an earthquake, so it’s very respected.
The lighthouse is also being used as a military spotter, making sure that German ships don’t make their way in.
When George arrives he meets John, a rough Scotsman, Arnold the keeper of the lighthouse, and Tim, Arnold’s nephew and just a young boy.
As George starts interviewing the two men on the history of Broken Rock, a storm approaches.
A huge thick fog engulfs Broken Rock and leaves them stuck. They can’t see anything, this includes any ships coming at them.
Then something happens that no one expected, the lighthouse starts cracking.
Just when things can’t get any worse, something lurks out in the fog ready to take its victims.
This book is definitely very Lovecraftian, very Cthulhu -esq.
The creature deity is interesting because it uses personal experiences and memories to control them and make them commit suicide to join it.
I love that this books is very reminiscent of the Over Bridge, which was the authors first book.
They both live in the same universe and the plots connect to each other.
I like the weird plot and weird storylines within both books, they are unique and I appreciate that.
The year is 1917 and George is a journalist. He’s traveling to Maine to visit the Broken Rock lighthouse.
The lighthouse is a huge icon because it survived an earthquake, so it’s very respected.
The lighthouse is also being used as a military spotter, making sure that German ships don’t make their way in.
When George arrives he meets John, a rough Scotsman, Arnold the keeper of the lighthouse, and Tim, Arnold’s nephew and just a young boy.
As George starts interviewing the two men on the history of Broken Rock, a storm approaches.
A huge thick fog engulfs Broken Rock and leaves them stuck. They can’t see anything, this includes any ships coming at them.
Then something happens that no one expected, the lighthouse starts cracking.
Just when things can’t get any worse, something lurks out in the fog ready to take its victims.
This book is definitely very Lovecraftian, very Cthulhu -esq.
The creature deity is interesting because it uses personal experiences and memories to control them and make them commit suicide to join it.
I love that this books is very reminiscent of the Over Bridge, which was the authors first book.
They both live in the same universe and the plots connect to each other.
I like the weird plot and weird storylines within both books, they are unique and I appreciate that.
April 16, 2021
I liked this book, and how it tells us a little more about this mysterious universe. My only comment is that at some points the story goes too fast, it could be me though.
January 21, 2023
I preferred this one a lot more to The Over Bridge, but that may just be a case of personal preference. Another great cosmic horror tale from Deep Arya!
April 1, 2021
Looking for a fast paced, action packed read with blood, gore and mind bending twists? (Yup, that's right, I just started my review off with a question). Then Broken Rock is the one for you!
This was my first experience with Deep Arya's writing and I really enjoyed it.
For a novella, this story has a lot going on and when the chaos hits, it hits hard.
I didn't find Broken Rock a story where I really connected or attached to the characters, it was more the story line that I found intriguing and that kept the story flowing.
I enjoyed Deep's writing style, I also appreciate his attention to detail and research. As Broken Rock is set in the early 1900's his research on the time setting he was writing in really brought the story together. It also had me going and researching certain aspects of the story for myself.
My reason for docking 1 star from my rating was simply that since there was so much going on in the story, so many different elements. I did find there were places that I would get confused or found myself having to go back and re-read. This does not take away from the read itself and in the end it all came together.
All in all I really enjoyed this novella and I look forward to reading more of Deep's work.
Thank you all for reading
Your Fighter Jet Book Worm
Nichi
Watch my video review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSvJ...
This was my first experience with Deep Arya's writing and I really enjoyed it.
For a novella, this story has a lot going on and when the chaos hits, it hits hard.
I didn't find Broken Rock a story where I really connected or attached to the characters, it was more the story line that I found intriguing and that kept the story flowing.
I enjoyed Deep's writing style, I also appreciate his attention to detail and research. As Broken Rock is set in the early 1900's his research on the time setting he was writing in really brought the story together. It also had me going and researching certain aspects of the story for myself.
My reason for docking 1 star from my rating was simply that since there was so much going on in the story, so many different elements. I did find there were places that I would get confused or found myself having to go back and re-read. This does not take away from the read itself and in the end it all came together.
All in all I really enjoyed this novella and I look forward to reading more of Deep's work.
Thank you all for reading
Your Fighter Jet Book Worm
Nichi
Watch my video review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSvJ...
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