Some monsters are nightmarish beasts with fangs and grotesque bodies. Others come in the form of bad decisions we dread or regret. Both kinds haunt and stalk us while we are alone at night.Wrath and Ruin is a collection of nine stories with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi threaded with quiet, traditional horror. Monsters, both literal and figurative, lurk in the shadows of this diverse anthology.Hunters pursue a ghoul in Victorian-era Pennsylvania.A psychologist interrogates the lone survivor of a mysterious shipwreck.Astronauts investigate a derelict alien spacecraft loitering in Earth's solar system.A man flees powerful enemies in a bizarre, hostile landThese stories and more are included in this debut book by author C.W. Briar.Briar continues a tradition established by fellow Binghamton, NY writers like Rod Serling and Kevin Lucia: fantastical-yet-grounded stories with subtle horror.

Wrath and Ruin: A Chilling Anthology

Literature & Fiction

Briar, C.W.

Genre Fiction

Splickety Publishing Group

Some monsters are nightmarish beasts with fangs and grotesque bodies. Others come in the form of bad decisions we dread or regret. Both kinds haunt and stalk us while we are alone at night.   Wrath and Ruin is a collection of nine stories with a focus on fantasy and sci-fi threaded with quiet, traditional horror. Monsters, both literal and figurative, lurk in the shadows of this diverse anthology.   Hunters pursue a ghoul in Victorian-era Pennsylvania. A psychologist interrogates the lone survivor of a mysterious shipwreck. Astronauts investigate a derelict alien spacecraft loitering in Earth's solar system. A man flees powerful enemies in a bizarre, hostile land. These stories and more are included in this debut book by author C.W. Briar.   Briar continues a tradition established by fellow Binghamton, NY writers like Rod Serling and Kevin Lucia: fantastical-yet-grounded stories with subtle horror. "A highly satisfying mix of genres, WRATH AND RUIN offers a voice reminiscent of George MacDonald and C. S. Lewis', with a healthy sampling of Lovecraft and Robert E. Howard." -Kevin Lucia, author of Things Slip Through and Through a Mirror, Darkly.

C.W. Briar

Whispers from the Depths

Joyful and blessed are Voice-bearers, for the Heavens have set them apart.As Whisperers gifted with the Voice, Betka and her people are enslaved. Only they can control the dangerous spirits that haunt the waters, but they are forced to serve under cruel taskmasters. Betka has little hope of freedom from her service or her own bitterness.They toil for the goodness of others.A powerful water spirit terrorizes the castle where Betka’s sister is serving. Betka is assigned to the crew sailing to face the foe, and she fears for the only family she has left.Rage is found nowhere in them.In the beleaguered, flooded castle, a new threat awaits—a magic more powerful and horrifying than anything they have ever seen. Loyalties will be tested, and enemies will become desperate allies.Betka is their only hope of escape—if she can subdue the wrath that endangers them all.She who wields the waters for revenge drowns herself tenfold.

Uncommon Universes Press

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Wrath and Ruin: A Chilling Anthology

Wrath and Ruin: A Chilling Anthology

Whispers from the Depths