The Darkest Corners: A Story Collection

Drew Montgomery presents a diverse anthology of speculative fiction in The Darkest Cornes. This collection blends science fiction, fantasy, and horror elements into short narratives that explore themes of survival, revenge, and the supernatural. The volume includes newly edited versions of previously released standalone works, specifically Red Winter and Reaper's Due, alongside other distinct tales. Readers will encounter a wide array of settings and characters within these pages. The stories range from a sunken city rediscovered after centuries to a derelict spaceship appearing in the sky. Other entries feature a priest visiting an accused witch, a plague tearing through a great city, and a master swordsman seeking revenge against the reaper. The table of contents lists titles such as Beneath the Surface, The Aquarium, Per Aspera Ad Astra, A Fire for the Night, Born Under a Bad Sign, Left Behind, Stormchaser, City of the Drowned, The Lunar Wars, Waters of the Bog, Before the Stake, The Biosphere, Curse of the Tomb, Wash Away, In the Eyes of the Saints, A Hero's Reckoning, The Gwyllion, Through the Streets, and The Reaper's Due. This book suits readers who enjoy varied genre fiction that mixes horror with fantasy and science fiction tropes. It may not appeal to those seeking long-form novels or strictly traditional gothic literature without speculative elements. The collection offers a broad spectrum of short stories rather than a unified narrative arc.