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Horde: a collection from my mind

✍️ David R Shires
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Eleven short stories by David R Shires spanning the Wild West to the far future.

Shires draws on his background as a graphic designer and security officer to craft these narratives. The text does not follow a strict thematic structure but instead presents a raw output of his creative thoughts. His transition from Devon to Ireland informs his perspective, though the stories themselves cover wide geographical and temporal distances. The collection includes tales set in historical frontier environments as well as speculative future worlds. This variety demonstrates the author's willingness to explore different genres within the horror spectrum. The work stands as a direct transmission of his internal experiences. It lacks the polish of traditional publishing but offers an unfiltered view into his psychological state. Fans of independent horror literature will find value in its raw energy and eclectic mix of settings.

Key Themes
disturbed mind wild west far future
Literary Context

David R Shires is a self-published author based in County Clare, Ireland, originally from Exeter, Devon. He works as a graphic designer and security officer. This 2021 release reflects the independent publishing landscape where authors directly share their unfiltered creative output with readers.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Stephen King · H.P. Lovecraft · Clive Barker
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Horror Fiction
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2021 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9798712328307

📝 Description: Horde: a collection from my mind

David R Shires presents a collection of eleven short stories in Horde: A Collection From My Mind. The author is a father of four who originally hails from Exeter in Devon, United Kingdom, before relocating to County Clare, Ireland. He works as a graphic designer and occasionally serves as a security officer. This self-published volume gathers narratives that emerge from his personal imagination rather than adhering to a single unifying theme. The stories traverse diverse settings, ranging from the Wild West to the far future. Shires describes himself as an urban Viking who invites readers into his mental landscape. The collection reflects years of delaying the writing process until the present moment. It offers a glimpse into what he characterizes as a disturbed mind. The work appeals to those interested in varied horror and supernatural fiction without requiring prior knowledge of genre conventions. Readers seeking tightly plotted series or conventional publishing standards may find this independent release less suitable.

💎 Our verdict on Horde: a collection from my mind

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Horde offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative psyche of David R Shires, delivering eleven short stories that traverse wildly different settings from the Wild West to the far future. The collection’s strength lies in its raw energy and willingness to explore diverse horror subgenres without adhering to a strict thematic structure. While it lacks the polish of traditional publishing, this independence allows for an authentic, unfiltered view of the author's perspective. The work is best suited for readers who value psychological intensity and eclectic storytelling over conventional narrative cohesion. It serves as a compelling entry point for those interested in independent horror literature and speculative fiction that challenges standard genre boundaries through its varied and ambitious scope.
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Why this book is worth reading

Readers who appreciate the unvarnished energy of independent horror will find value in this eclectic collection. Those interested in psychological depth and speculative fiction spanning from historical frontier settings to futuristic landscapes will enjoy the diverse temporal and geographical scope. The book appeals to audiences seeking a direct, unfiltered transmission of an author’s internal experiences rather than tightly plotted conventional narratives. Fans of dark fantasy and cosmic horror who tolerate a lack of traditional structural polish will gain insight into the creator's disturbed mind. It is ideal for those who enjoy exploring varied subgenres within the horror spectrum without requiring prior knowledge of specific genre conventions or established literary traditions.

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Horde offers a fascinating glimpse into the creative psyche of David R Shires, delivering eleven short stories that traverse wildly different settings from the Wild West to the far future. The collection’s strength lies in its raw energy and willingness to explore diverse horror subgenres without adhering to a strict thematic structure. While it lacks the polish of traditional publishing, this independence allows for an authentic, unfiltered view of the author's perspective. The work is best suited for readers who value psychological intensity and eclectic storytelling over conventional narrative cohesion. It serves as a compelling entry point for those interested in independent horror literature and speculative fiction that challenges standard genre boundaries through its varied and ambitious scope.

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