A Sliver of Darkness

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I believe you, Player, just as I did in life. I'll do all I can to support you, then I will be gone. I realize I'm not the right fit for these short stories. I do best with short stories connected to a long series, probably because the world and characters are already developed. Plus, I'm a horror story wimp and need my horror so tame it probably can't be considered horror. So for me, my favorite part of each story was Tudor's introduction to each story. I could probably read an entire book by her, full of story introductions and notes from the author. This is a collection of short stories from C,J. Tudor, ranging from several apocalyptic scenarios, encounters with creepy monsters and mysterious creatures, and some twisted characters who aren't quite what they seem. All of these stories are indeed short and most move at a good clip. Being new to Tudor's writing, I can already tell she excels at characterization and setting the scene, even in a short amount of time. More importantly, you are now qualified to use Stigma stones. Your endeavours in service to Sanctum have more than seen to that. Speak with Miriya. She will provide guidance on the use of Stigma stones.

Of course, I tried desperately to gather information, even just to find out if they were alive or dead, but to no avail. My efforts met with cold silence and eventually I had to accept that the legion had been lost. Story 5 | "The Lion At The Gate" - A lion on a wall might just bite if you get too close. I enjoyed the idea behind this one. Very clever. | 4⭐'sI am normally not a big fan of short stories but found these to be an exception to the rule as I was delighted and wished there were many more to come when I finished the book. Before each story Ms. Tudor gave an introduction of how the story initiated in her clever mind and I appreciated learning how a thought became a conception and then a process to writing a story. I was amazed that I enjoyed all the stories although some more than others but all in all everyone of them was very good! A few of my favorites were "Butterfly Island", " The Lion at the Gate",⭐ "Gloria", "I'm Not Ted"⭐, "Final Course"⭐, and "End of the Liner"⭐ which was the first story in the book. So, you can see that I can only imagine that any reader will definitely find a few or more favorites among the collection. They can be creepy, eerie or humorous as well, all carrying a great horror vibe within all the mix. I highly recommend reading this set if you enjoy horror even a little bit as I'm pretty sure you will enjoy the whole collection. I'm so looking forward to reading my next book by this author and have really become a huge fan of her writing ability and style.

The debut short story collection from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man, hailed as "Britain's female Stephen King" ( Daily Mail), featuring eleven bone-chilling and mind-bending tales. Time slips. Doomsday scenarios. Killer butterflies. C. J. Tudor's novels are widely acclaimed for their dark, twisty suspense plots, but with A Sliver of Darkness, she pulls us even further into her dizzying imagination.This was the last photo ever taken of her little girl. On the verge of becoming a young woman. Celebrating her eighteenth birthday. Dark hair falling over her face, a wide grin, blue eyes glinting with mischief—­and rebellion. Too much rebellion, perhaps. Overall, I found this collection to be varied, unpredictable, well-written, engaging and it definitely gave me a lot to think about. But this isn’t just a collection of stories. This is also a very personal reflection from Tudor on the state of the world and her own mindset during a certain viral outbreak that spread across the world. I love I’m not Ted (1509), he’s in the Elevation Department but he doesn’t know why … this is very clever and again I hoot with gleeful laughter!!

How vanishingly thin is the line between mystery and horror, as C. J. Tudor so expertly proves in this absorbing collection of ten short stories. Written to fill a gap in her publication schedule—after she realized that she hated the novel she was working on at the time— A Sliver of Darkness is a neat sampler of weird and thrilling fiction, with the supernatural rubbing shoulders with more straightforward crime. If you are a fan of short stories, a fan of Tudor and looking to try something new - look no further! He wouldn't speak about himself, a rare trait in the Dionysia, I can tell you. No, it was someone else he was interested in--"A Daeva who has lost all memory" was all he said. I thought of you, naturally. But why don't you speak, Commander? Do you not recognize your sworn subordinate, your loyal legionary? It is me, Icaronix...but...you don’t remember, do you?Butterfly Island”: well I also went to Butterfly Valley/ Oludeniz in Turkey so I can relate how the author got the inspiration to write this post apocalyptic journey reminds me of Lost meets Revolution series. Story 7 | "I am not Ted" - A case of mistaken identity might just leave the bloke in this story in a bit of hot water. The setup felt like a Monty Python sketch. I want to read the comedic version of this story now. | 3.5⭐'s You assigned me to Sanctum, on my own, so that I might find the informant and infiltrate those who pulled his strings. When the legion was destroyed, I became certain the traitor was responsible. I sought refuge here, hoping to protect the information I had uncovered in my investigations and, in so doing, myself. We were the elite, the glittering edge of Elysea's blade, and with you at the helm none could stand in our way. Before...we were sent on a mission. It was dangerous, but our hearts beat boldly with a confidence born of success. We were to go to Karamatis to find the Artifact of Memories.

There are 11 stories in this collection, C. J. Tudor's first short story collection. Every single one is worth reading. They are as follows: While writing the Chalk Man she ran a dog-walking business, walking over twenty dogs a week as well as looking after her little girl.

A Sliver of Darkness

Story 4 | "The Completion" - A sordid real estate agent will do anything to sell an expensive property and the owner makes a deal that the firm cannot refuse. This one was so dark, grimy, and fun! These short stories keep getting better and better. | 5⭐'s The Lion at the Gate – You’ve never seen graffiti like this and if you get too close you might end up like my mates: Carl, Stiff, and Fallow. First and foremost, read the personal introduction then dive in! Also, each short story has a brief explanation as to what inspired her to write that short story. You can see the different themes woven throughout and it’s actually pretty remarkable to see how well C.J. Tudor gets inside the minds of these different protagonists. Males and females, old and you; this talented author manages to craft believable characters out of every protagonist.