Beyond the Pale: A Dark Fantasy Anthology

From JJ Archer, a simple psychology major who should by all rights be dead—and, indeed, was dead for a time—come stories of the twilit narrows and scorching deserts walked in the eternity between breaths. Now changed by the excursion Archer is compelled, or perhaps cursed, to write all the dark fantasy and horror for which the pen and author are only tools to something greater. Something that demands speed, dedication, and work, until Archer’s manuscripts run the risk of catching fire and burning up the bestseller’s lists. For you are faced with a fence. You always have been. Current metaphysical boundaries delineating order from chaos harken to a time when you were a pioneer in strange, morphean lands, and the shadows held more darkness than what was found in men's hearts. For safety you would huddle together in village and towns, and always protecting you from what waited on the other side, was a fence--a simple wall of sharpened stakes known as palings driven into the ground. It symbolized then just as it does now that there is a clear dividing line between your well-defined, orderly world and the chaos and wonders of the unknown that dwell beyond. Take a chance. Hop the fence. Go beyond the pale. Find the theoretical dividing line and learn what heaven's bounty hunter, homicidal air bubbles, a shape-shifting raccoon, and an overworked Death have in common.

About the Author

JJ Archer was born early in life in Olympia, Washington within a month of Ghostbusters premiering, Neuromancer going to print, and Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA" releasing--proving JJ was destined for greatness. Archer holds multiple degrees in psychology and English literature, works when necessary, but otherwise enjoys life winning prizes, selling books, and avoiding reality. JJ Archer currently lives in Chattanooga, Tennessee with one partner and five cats, often wondering what it would be like if those numbers were reversed...

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