For Strangers Only: Fifteen collected stories of darkness and desolation

A collection of stories for those at the back: the unheard and the unseen...A collection of stories For Strangers Only15 of the very best literary stories about isolation and identity, stories about the things and the people we cling to. A blend of speculative fiction, magical realism and horror. Hauntingly beautiful from start to finish. Dark, atmospheric, and psychologically intense - these stories 'will take your hand and break your heart in the most splendid of ways'.'Coombs will have you peering into the depths of the human soul until you're swallowed whole and emerge on the other side with a richer perspective.' - Sara Crocoll Smith, highly acclaimed and critically lauded editor and author.A startling, darkly moving and beautifully crafted, short story collection in which Paul D Coombs shines his perceptive light on the black depths of human experience and behaviour. These tales are masterful examples of dark and atmospheric storytelling containing richly imagined worlds and unforgettable characters.'Descriptive and lyrical, dreamy and meditative, Paul D Coombs writes about love, loss, life, death, but he also touches current topics like technologies, climate change, and war… made me emotional, touching the very depth of my soul. Brilliant collection!' - Valeriya Salt, author of Aurora Island, and Dive Beyond EternityCoombs plumbs the depths of the psyche and dredges up a collection of very modern horrors where he unearths some devastating truths. These are perfectly crafted tales of atmosphere, paranoia, mystery and suspense, with wonderfully intelligent twists and turns. A revised and updated second edition of this acclaimed collection. Read more