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Arboreatum: A Novella of Horror
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🏛 Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
📅 2014
📖 78 pages
🌐 English
📔 Paperback
ISBN: 9781495404481
📝 Description: Arboreatum: A Novella of Horror
When a band of westward pioneers - lost, starving, and desperate - stumbles upon an unlikely oasis in the middle of a barren prairie, Micah wonders if his family has finally caught a lucky break...or does this new Garden of Eden hide a forgotten terror behind a veil of earthly delights? "It's beautiful...the tension and horror builds and builds to a climax that is both horrifying and unexpected. This is quite possibly my favorite short story ever." - Confessions of a Reviewer (This novella is a selection from SCREAMSCAPES: TALES OF TERROR, a collection of horror and weird fiction by Evans Light. Now available in hardcover, paperback, audiobook and ebook editions.)
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Evans Light crafts a compelling narrative of desperation and discovery, utilizing the stark contrast between a barren prairie and an unexpected oasis to heighten the horror. The novella excels in building relentless tension, leading to a climax described as both horrifying and unexpected, which suggests a strong command of pacing and payoff. It suits readers who prefer psychological unease and cosmic dread over gore, offering a sophisticated twist on the pioneer survival trope. The writing effectively traps the protagonist and reader in a cycle of hope and terror, making it a standout piece for enthusiasts of weird fiction who value atmospheric depth and emotional resonance in their short-form horror literature.
