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Dark Mirages

Dark Mirages

Film & TV: Vol. 1
Dark FantasyHorror
Pages
460
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

This anthology, featuring contributions from acclaimed authors like Paul Kane and Michael Marshall Smith, delves into the unsettling and the unknown. Readers will encounter a collection of dark tales that explore the shadowy corners of human experience and the supernatural. Prepare for a journey into the eerie and the macabre, where reality often blurs with illusion.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

DarkMysteriousAtmospheric

Genres

Dark Fantasy Horror Thriller

Authors

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Michael Marshall Smith

Michael Marshall Smith is a writer whose work often explores dark fantasy and horror. He's the editor of The Year's Best Dark Fantasy & Horror, a collection that showcases some of the most compelling stories in those genres.

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Paul Kane

Paul Kane is a horror and dark fantasy writer known for books like In These Hallowed Halls and Wonderland. He also wrote Expiration Date and the Gaslight Arcanum series, which blend supernatural

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Stephen Gallagher

Stephen Gallagher is a writer whose work often explores the darker side of fiction. Fans will recognize his contributions to the World Horror Convention Special Edition and his collection, Dark Mirages.

Frequently asked questions

  • What kind of content is actually inside this book?

    This collection consists entirely of unproduced or rare film and television scripts and treatments rather than traditional short stories. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at how writers adapt ideas for the screen, including a potential Hellraiser sequel script written by Michael Marshall Smith and Stephen Jones.

  • Does this book contain any stories that were later adapted?

    The collection includes Axelle Carolyn's The Last Post, which was produced as a short film. Reading the script alongside the finished film provides a unique perspective on how a narrative evolves during the production process.