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Plight
It all started when the power went out. It got worse when the sun went into hibernation. But there was no way to prepare for the terrible things that happened in the night; seven-year-old Holly uttered the phrase “I saw the darkness move.” just before she disappeared, and her mother has been looking for her ever since.
Words cannot describe what hides in the dark: The shape of a nightmare. The face of a shadow. The eyes that watch you sleep. The fear we impose on a void. Confronted by a supernatural plague that claims victims with arbitrary malice, Holly's mother is forced to navigate an absence of electricity, sunlight, and rationality if she has any hope of retrieving her daughter. But what will she have to sacrifice in order to get Holly back?
Words cannot describe what hides in the dark: The shape of a nightmare. The face of a shadow. The eyes that watch you sleep. The fear we impose on a void. Confronted by a supernatural plague that claims victims with arbitrary malice, Holly's mother is forced to navigate an absence of electricity, sunlight, and rationality if she has any hope of retrieving her daughter. But what will she have to sacrifice in order to get Holly back?
19 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 26, 2020
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About the author
Bryan Way
13 books36 followersBryan Way is an author and screenwriter who loves life in Philly. Starting with
Life After The Arising
, this bootstrapper has self-published two novels and nearly a dozen short stories for which he does all the design, editing, and typesetting. An optimist and ambivert at heart, his first love in any writing project is a strong story populated by stronger characters.
Also, he was a video store clerk for nearly 14 years. Other than writing, it's the best job he's ever had.
Also, he was a video store clerk for nearly 14 years. Other than writing, it's the best job he's ever had.
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December 7, 2020
Something a little different
I read a lot, and there's not much that scares me or surprises me. This did both, plus hit me in the feels a bit. It doesn't get much better than that.
I read a lot, and there's not much that scares me or surprises me. This did both, plus hit me in the feels a bit. It doesn't get much better than that.
August 12, 2021
Surviving the darkness!
Bryan Way never disappoints this reader. As you may have guessed, I have read work from this author before, and I really loved it, loved it, loved it. And I loved this one as well. There's this darkness across the world, and the sun is hiding. Sure, there's nothing in the dark that isn't in the light, but is that really true? Not in this story. Disappearing, without a trace, movement of shadows in the dark, and that's just the beginning of this story. It's a remarkable story of belief, strength, fear, courage, and survival. Surviving the darkness by bringing in light, it's not an easy journey. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. This story captures the reader's attention at chapter 1. The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift. Plight is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
Bryan Way never disappoints this reader. As you may have guessed, I have read work from this author before, and I really loved it, loved it, loved it. And I loved this one as well. There's this darkness across the world, and the sun is hiding. Sure, there's nothing in the dark that isn't in the light, but is that really true? Not in this story. Disappearing, without a trace, movement of shadows in the dark, and that's just the beginning of this story. It's a remarkable story of belief, strength, fear, courage, and survival. Surviving the darkness by bringing in light, it's not an easy journey. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. This story captures the reader's attention at chapter 1. The author's technique of raw, magnetic characters and great plotlines is a gift. Plight is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.
June 15, 2020
I wasn't sure where the story was going to take us. It was compelling and not at all what I expected to find.
December 8, 2020
"Plight" is a dark and compelling tale that leaves the reader with a feeling of unease. A unique story and voice that guides the reader into a dark world of doubt and desperation.
June 21, 2020
Atmospheric & disturbing; parents will want to hold their children extra tightly after reading this!
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