Walking after Midnight

C S Fuqua presents a collection of sixty-one stories in Walking after Midnight, drawing on dark fantasy, southern gothic, science fiction, and mainstream traditions. The author’s work spans thirty years, mining character depth to explore failure, triumph, acceptance, and rejection within the darkest recesses of the soul. This volume gathers critically acclaimed tales that examine how individuals interact with others and themselves under extreme duress. The narratives feature diverse protagonists facing supernatural or psychological trials. A Vietnam veteran confronts a maternal love worse than captivity, while a musician uses music to resurrect his deceased wife. Other stories follow a boy fleeing an abusive father into the realm of demented faeries, an Iraqi War vet finding compassion in a decaying phooka, and a sexual assault victim seeking vengeance through fire. An angel imprisoned by a desperate father and a suicidal woman finding salvation in Tokyo also appear among the cast. This book suits readers who enjoy complex character studies within horror and gothic frameworks. It may not appeal to those seeking lighthearted entertainment or straightforward plot-driven adventures without thematic weight. The collection offers a concentrated look at human resilience and decay through specific, often harrowing scenarios.