PIECES of GLASS

Phillip Large writes Pieces of Glass, a work that merges supernatural horror with a gay love story. The narrative centers on Richard, who retreats to Old Moonstone Cottage on the windswept cliffs of Cambria, California. He carries the weight of a failed marriage and a concealed romantic history. The isolated beach house holds secrets from over a hundred years. Journals left by vanished guests reveal unexplainable events: voices under the surf, clocks stuck at 4:44, and drowned men in the fog. A figure named Mira appears at the water's edge, blending with the sea. Richard encounters the Hollow Tide, a place beneath the cliffs where grief pools for centuries. This entity offers respite from pain rather than death. Jason arrives from the south to save the man he loves. The two men fight for survival and define their love against this perilous force. The story examines identity, loss, and the courage required to keep living when nothing is permanent. Some memories act as prisons while others offer freedom. This book suits readers who enjoy atmospheric gothic fiction with LGBTQ+ themes. It appeals to those interested in stories about grief and redemption. Readers seeking fast-paced action or traditional haunted house tropes without emotional depth may find it less engaging. The narrative relies on the tension between holding on and letting go.