Publisher's Synopsis
The author of acclaimed short story collections, Insanity by Increments and Redefining Darkness, is back with his third consecutive collection of psychological horror and speculative fiction.
"Fans of Alfred Hitchcock's brand of suspenseful short stories, in particular, will relish Cabiling's exploration of what happens when personal darknesses within ordinary lives take over and reign supreme. His gift for slowly crafting tension, psychological suspense, and surprise conclusions is exquisite and delicate, making for multifaceted, engrossing tales that linger in the mind longer after each story's conclusion." - Diane Donovan (Senior Book Reviewer, Midwest Book Review)
A gothic romance is rekindled, then, left to chance. A prison inmate struggles to survive his harsh new world until an unlikely benefactor proffers him in exchange for favors. A young man witnessing the violent crime committed to a family member must choose whether to mold himself in the image of the crime's perpetrator. A man ponders the fate of any man cursed to desire what no man is meant to reap in kind. These stories and more show the intricately-sown plots and character depth integral to author Alaric Cabiling's body of work.
About the Author:
Alaric Cabiling is an emerging author in the realm of psychological fiction. He utilizes stark parallelism, subtle metaphor, lyrical prose, and in-depth characterization to weave subtle, intricate plots and compelling storylines. He is currently residing in Manila, Philippines.
