Cthulhu's Reign
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of Nashua, New Hampshire USA on 7/8/2017
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
GoryDetails of Nashua, New Hampshire USA on 7/8/2017 This Book is Currently in the Wild!
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I found this good-condition paperback at a local thrift shop, and nabbed it for another release copy.
My experience with anthologies of Cthulhu-Mythos-themed stories has been mixed, to say the least; for every decent story there seem to be several that really miss the mark! But the good ones are worth looking for, as in this collection of stories based on the idea that the stars finally are right, Cthulhu has risen, and the Old Ones are returning.
I enjoyed nearly all of the stories, but a few stood out for me:
"The Walker in the Cemetery" features a busload of tourists finding themselves trapped in an ancient cemetery by the arrival of eldritch horrors.
"Sanctuary" is a dark tale about a world in which the Old Ones have returned and taken charge, focusing on a handful of characters who've survived - so far - amid post-apocalyptic circumstances, with the knowledge that it will only get worse.
"Ghost Dancing" features one man driving through New England, in flight from the destruction of the world.
"This is How the World Ends" has the rising seas send hordes of Things onto the land.
"The Shallows", perhaps the most disturbing story here (for me, anyway), has a man trying to maintain some semblance of daily life, despite the great change that's occurred - and the losses he's sustained. In keeping with some of the other stories, this one suggests that there really is no escape. {shudder}
"The Seals of New R'lyeh" has something of a dark-humor note, with a pair of guys exploring the ruins.
"Nothing Personal" is set on a spaceship, and features a scientist attempting one final counterstrike against Yuggoth.
And "Remnants", by Fred Chappell, has a family trying to survive in the wilderness, despite periodic mind-sweeps by the Old Ones - and with the tantalizing hope that there might possibly be a way out.
My experience with anthologies of Cthulhu-Mythos-themed stories has been mixed, to say the least; for every decent story there seem to be several that really miss the mark! But the good ones are worth looking for, as in this collection of stories based on the idea that the stars finally are right, Cthulhu has risen, and the Old Ones are returning.
I enjoyed nearly all of the stories, but a few stood out for me:
"The Walker in the Cemetery" features a busload of tourists finding themselves trapped in an ancient cemetery by the arrival of eldritch horrors.
"Sanctuary" is a dark tale about a world in which the Old Ones have returned and taken charge, focusing on a handful of characters who've survived - so far - amid post-apocalyptic circumstances, with the knowledge that it will only get worse.
"Ghost Dancing" features one man driving through New England, in flight from the destruction of the world.
"This is How the World Ends" has the rising seas send hordes of Things onto the land.
"The Shallows", perhaps the most disturbing story here (for me, anyway), has a man trying to maintain some semblance of daily life, despite the great change that's occurred - and the losses he's sustained. In keeping with some of the other stories, this one suggests that there really is no escape. {shudder}
"The Seals of New R'lyeh" has something of a dark-humor note, with a pair of guys exploring the ruins.
"Nothing Personal" is set on a spaceship, and features a scientist attempting one final counterstrike against Yuggoth.
And "Remnants", by Fred Chappell, has a family trying to survive in the wilderness, despite periodic mind-sweeps by the Old Ones - and with the tantalizing hope that there might possibly be a way out.
I'm putting this into the Otherworldly bookbox, which will be on its way to its next stop soon. Enjoy!
Took out of the otherworldly bookbox.
With anthologies I skip around to stories and titles that sound interesting. I wasn’t a particularly a fan of any of the stories, but was an ok read.
Left on the table outside. Released for the 2018 Royalty Challenge.
When he looked up again Tas had gone. Rising to join the others, he caught sight of something small and abandoned on the floor. "Tas you forgot your pipe." He picked it up and then saw words carved into the wood he had not seen before. Find the music, find the magic.
"Did you carve this?"
Tas did not turn. "Yes," he said, reluctantly. "I have to leave it."
"But, Tas, why?"
Tas squared his shoulders as though firming some resolve. But still he did not turn. "Because the shepherd said that it could only be used once. Thats why I can't get the pipe to play that song-or any song. I've used the magic." He took a deep breath and went on. "And he said that once I found the magic I had the pass the pipe on." he paused and then he did turn, a scamp's humor in his long brown eyes. "It's going to be a long winter. I'm going to leave it here for someone else to find." "Snowsong" by Nancy Varian Berberick
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"Did you carve this?"
Tas did not turn. "Yes," he said, reluctantly. "I have to leave it."
"But, Tas, why?"
Tas squared his shoulders as though firming some resolve. But still he did not turn. "Because the shepherd said that it could only be used once. Thats why I can't get the pipe to play that song-or any song. I've used the magic." He took a deep breath and went on. "And he said that once I found the magic I had the pass the pipe on." he paused and then he did turn, a scamp's humor in his long brown eyes. "It's going to be a long winter. I'm going to leave it here for someone else to find." "Snowsong" by Nancy Varian Berberick
Found a book? Find the magic! Welcome to BookCrossing!! If you are already a member, "Hello!", if you have only just found this lovely site, welcome!
Congratulations on finding a released BookCrossing book! You can now register on the site, if you want to. It's free to register, but of course you can remain anon. It's up to you!
If you do decide to join, please add me as your referring member, AlterEgoZoe. Thanks!
Most of all, enjoy the book, and enjoy BookCrossing!
