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Pull Me Under

Hello again, everyone!

The pre-sale for Curse is in full swing! My, what a trip it’s been. It only took…ten years, give or take? If you have pre-ordered the book, don’t forget to enter my pre-sale giveaway by following this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4Odzy62uSbdFWimnkh55rTZHE8EWj2u-seDLTrSJh44OzwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Now that that’s out of the way, I’d like to take a moment to talk about one of the short stories exclusive to my mailing list. Specifically, I’d like to elaborate on “A Good Story,” which is the short story that goes out to everyone who signs up for my mailing list. If you haven’t signed up, get on it! Come back only after having read the story that comes with it!

Back now?

Well, if you haven’t read it yet, that’s all right. I’ll keep this spoiler-free. “A Good Story” is based on a story I wrote many, many years ago that pulled me into the idea of becoming an author. In the original story, a boy is pulled into a world hidden inside an old book. Unfortunately I lost the original manuscript years ago, and now only the idea remains in my head. Given that this story started as a writing prompt for a middle school class, I had to amp up the horror element a little, and decided to throw a little ambiguity into the narrative. Both stories can be summarized with the expression, “a good story pulls you in.” If you have read the “A Good Story,” I hope it succeeded!

As always, stay scary my friends!

Prophecy

It is upon you.

The first tale from my world, entitled the Curse of House Corbant, is awaiting your pre-order. I will not trouble you with the details of what lurks within the narrative (certainly he will see to that), but I will say that it offers a crucial first glimpse into the world that awaits you. Though it matters little to me, it would behoove you to follow the link below to enter the pre-sale giveaway associated with the novel. Rumor tells of desirable materialistic goods being given to those who sign up, which undoubtedly would appeal to you.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4Odzy62uSbdFWimnkh55rTZHE8EWj2u-seDLTrSJh44OzwA/viewform?usp=sf_link

But this is merely the beginning.

A full account of an entire world would be impossible in a mere 86,000 words. This is but the first piece in a much larger picture. However, where does it fit? What role do the struggles of Allison Corbant and her friends play in shaping this world? Alas, were I to reveal such secrets, that would negate the purpose of reading the tale for yourself, would it not?

Patience.

Always, patience.

I can, however, reveal this: this world is bound by a set of infallible truths. Among these truths are that there are always forces at work beyond what the tellers of these tales reveal. Even if one cannot perceive it, the world around them is constantly in motion, guided by forces both mundane and beyond comprehension…at least for mere mortals such as yourselves.

The game is beginning.

Imagine this world as an immense chess board, with every person within it representing a single piece. Some are limited in their purpose, but useful nonetheless. Others can command entire sections of the board on their own. Only a handful can fathom the entirety of the board however. This is the level upon which I play. In time, perhaps you will begin to glimpse the bigger picture. Then again, perhaps not.

We shall see.

Until next time…

See you in your nightmares.

A Fortune In Lies

Hello again, everyone!

Yeah, I know it’s been a while, but trust me when I say business is about to pick up. Why, you ask? Because the official pre-sale for my first novel, the Curse of House Corbant, is just four days away!

Holy Hell, let me read that again…

The pre-sale is only FOUR DAYS AWAY!

What am I gonna do? I didn’t think I’d make it this far!

All joking aside, it has been a very, very long road getting here. Some may remember very early drafts and experiments in writing from across that time, but I am glad to say I have grown as a creator and am finally releasing something that I feel I can be proud of. I hope it meets or exceeds your expectations…but of course, it will still be a few months before we find that out. Still, thank you for joining me, and, fortune prevailing, this should be only the beginning.

They say that artists use lies to tell the truth.

What truth will you find in the story to come?

As always, stay scary my friends!

Premonition

 

You have never met me.

At least for your sake, I hope that to be true. Allow me to introduce myself: I am the Dark Master. I have many other names, but it will suffice for you to know me as such for now. Now, to whom do I owe the pleasure?

…Nevermind, it matters little who you are. If you would make yourself known to me, I will leave such trivialities to your discretion. In the meantime, you must be wondering why I am here and not him. That is the purpose of this. I must inform you that henceforth, this blog will be active weekly, with the role of host alternating between he and myself. He will share with you thoughts and details from his world…and I will share my own. I expect that his company will be far more uplifting than my own. My world is a dark place, where every shadow hides secrets…such as myself.

If you have come looking for light or hope…

Leave. Now.

However, if you would look into the darkness…no matter what is looking back…then I bid you welcome. Stay for a time.

Stay forever.

Until next time…

See you in your nightmares.

And So It Went…

And so it went, and now here I am making my first ever blog post. What a way to start the new year! With all the plans I have for 2021, it’s time to start getting motivated.

But that hasn’t been easy of late. Raising a family, world events, and the changing of the seasons take their to on the mind and body, and I haven’t been in my best headspace. This post is to mark the end of that funk. After this, I intend to get back at it hammer and tongs. There are stories to be told, lives to ruin, bodies to pile up in their thousands…

Don’t read too much into that.

Anyways, this one will be short and sweet. Welcome to 2021, which promises to be the busiest year of my life. Ready or not, here I come!

As always, stay scary my friends,

Patrick