Flushed With Regret
A steampunk-horror novel about a girl who cannot stay dead.
Suerella Foulmire is cursed with a bloodtech tether that makes her incapable of staying dead. Her violent childhood and repeated reboots culminate in a crisis where she tears open reality upon entering Lod Angelless. The Between, a dimension of broken code and ancient machinery, begins to leak into the world. The Foulmire family and Sludgena must determine if Suerella is a victim, monster, or prophecy. Her attempts to rewrite reality lead to a collapse into the Between. The narrative emphasizes her transformation from human to something no longer recognizable. Berkshire explores themes of engineering, curses, and existential horror through this unique lens.
This novel sits within the techno-western and steampunk-horror traditions. It draws on gothic and supernatural fiction styles to explore engineered beings and cosmic horror. The narrative blends mechanical imagery with visceral dread, creating a distinct atmosphere for readers of dark speculative fiction.
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Readers seeking a visceral fusion of steampunk aesthetics and cosmic horror will find this narrative compelling. It appeals to those who enjoy complex character studies of engineered beings trapped in violent cycles of resurrection. The book offers a distinct exploration of existential dread, focusing on the transformation from human to unrecognizable entity. It is ideal for audiences tired of traditional western tropes, offering instead a dark techno-western atmosphere. Fans of psychological horror and gothic fiction will appreciate the deep dive into themes of curses, engineering, and reality fracturing. The narrative provides a unique lens for examining the boundary between victimhood and monstrosity without relying on standard genre conventions.
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Flushed With Regret successfully merges steampunk imagery with visceral horror, creating a distinct dark techno-western atmosphere. Berkshire excels in depicting Suerella’s escalating physical and psychological collapse, emphasizing the terror of repeated reboots. The narrative effectively utilizes the concept of the Between to explore cosmic dread and broken code. While it avoids traditional western elements, it delivers intense existential horror through its focus on engineered beings. This approach suits fans of gothic horror who appreciate complex character studies over light adventure. The book stands out for its unique blend of mechanical imagery and supernatural fiction, offering a challenging but rewarding read for those willing to engage with its dense thematic layers.
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