Darkling Light and Other Short Stories: A Multi-Genre Collection

DARKLING LIGHT AND OTHER SHORT STORIES – 3rd Edition

You won’t learn anything by being comfortable.

A misguided attempt at redemption by a former hitman.

A vengeful anti-hero.

A dead man’s second chance at love — in the future.

A regretful prisoner.

A sleepwalker convinced he’s a killer.

From Amazon bestselling authors JJ Richards (crime fiction) and Miles Arden (sci-fi), this dark and gripping collection of ten short stories blends horror, mystery, and speculative fiction in bite-sized, high-impact reads.

"I loved this collection of short stories" — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rowena Hoseason, Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer (1st Edition)

“Tales of the unexpected, with a dash of Stephen King, and a sprinkle of the Twilight Zone.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reviewer (1st Edition)

“A creative mash of slight insanity, dark humour and thrash ideas – it shouldn’t make any sense at all... but I’m glad it does.” — ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon Reviewer (1st Edition)

With elements of horror, thriller, dystopian sci-fi, and dark humour, these stories are perfect for readers who enjoy Dean Koontz, Stephen King, Black Mirror, or Inside No. 9. Whether you’ve got fifteen minutes or half an hour, there’s a story here to pull you into the dark — and leave something behind.

Genres: Horror / Thriller / Mystery / Sci-Fi / Dystopian / Apocalyptic / Humour

Fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Philip K. Dick, or Charlie Brooker are sure to find something to love.

Buy the collection today and dive into ten twisted tales of dark possibility!

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Release date

Audiobook: 11 May 2025