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A. R. Eldridge

    The New Mythic
    • The New Mythic

      • 186pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      Six writers present six worlds in this captivating anthology featuring stunning illustrations for both digital and paperback formats. It showcases the new voice of 21st-century speculative fiction through chilling horror, apocalyptic science fiction, and awe-inspiring fantasy, crafted by an award-winning ensemble of international authors. In "Cooling Engines," a pathfinder navigates intrigue and deceit in a crumbled civilization. "Glyphlight" follows two siblings searching for their lost father in a dark mine, haunted by a bloodcurdling whisper. "The Traitor" depicts a warrior clan tracking a treasure-laden ship, where old debts and loyalties are tested amidst bloodshed. "Enter Elias Schmidt" introduces a man who alters history with his human-like machine in an AI-driven paradise, raising questions of satisfaction and happiness. In "Town Hall Steps," four friends unwittingly party through Sydney's evacuation and must escape a zombie horde. "The Stolen Sword" tells the tale of a young survivor who discovers a priceless artifact, only to find that the emperor desires something entirely different. With dark tales, alternate fantasies, and a unique mythology, this anthology offers a collection of short stories that stands apart, available in both paperback and digital formats. Authored by James Healy, Matan Elul, Paddy Boylan, Phoenix Raig, A.R. Eldridge, and Alexandria Burnham.

      The New Mythic2022