A doorless room, alien drawings, and a lingering presence greet Gervase upon waking. He remembers nothing of this place, only mysterious and terrifying flashbacks. Haunted by memories of screaming men, the evil glow of vermillion eyes, and a stygian shadowy body, Gervase writhes and recoils at the echoes of pain and terror…but he is soon to know the true meaning of horror.
To exit the room and recover his freedom, Gervase will need to prove himself worthy through a singular task: a puzzle. Dreadful consequences await him if he fails, though death might not be the worst outcome.
The Shadow from Carcosa by E. L. Giles is a Lovecraftian horror Mannison Minibook, published by Mannison Press.
Eric Labrie Giles is a Canadian author of horror and science fiction. Since 2018, Eric has published over fifty short stories, drabbles, novellas, and novels. His latest horror novel, Benighted, was released in 2023 and is the first part of a series. Eric is currently working on the second book.
Eric is a member of the Horror Writers Association