Today we're sitting down with author Dave Aldrich to talk about his story "The Oarsman", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by The Plague, a cloaked figure embarks on a mysterious journey with an enigmatic oarsman through underground subway canals, picking up passengers along the way who have committed various sins."
Today we're sitting down with author Dave Aldrich to talk about his story "The Oarsman", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"In a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by The Plague, a cloaked figure embarks on a mysterious journey with an enigmatic oarsman through underground subway canals, picking up passengers along the way who have committed various sins."
Dave's links: YouTube - youtube.com/@BookBlather Instagram - instagram.com/bookblather13 Haunted Nights Begin October 19th!Stygian Society2024-10-18 | #writingcraftpodcast #stygiansociety #13hauntednights Are you as excited as we are?! The first story for 13 Haunted Nights drops tomorrow!! Keep an eye out for a new drop every night for only $0.99 The full collection will be available with an additional 13th story on the 31st. Happy spooky season, Stygians!The Art of The Christmas Bird DiaryStygian Society2024-10-03 | The Art of The Christmas Bird Diary! Check out these beautiful pinups by Dan Svatek. Not only will you see these in the book but you'll be able to buy a print of one (or the cover!) if you support early through Indiegogo. Get a new Christmas classic for your shelf today. Your holiday shopping can never be done soon enough! indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary/x/34210874# --- #christmasbirddiary #canadianfiction #canadianauthor #christmasstory #montreal #montrealbooks #montrealauthors #redpathmuseum #ndgThe Friendship Behind the Story | Matt Polls Christmas Bird DiaryStygian Society2024-09-21 | Dan Svatek speaks about his enduring friendship with Matt Poll, and how that contributed to their novella The Christmas Bird Diary, forthcoming December 1st, 2024! Fund the project at: indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary# --- #thestygiansociety #mattpoll #christmasbooks --- Set against the backdrop of a snowy 1960s Montreal, "The Christmas Bird Diary" follows Mairin Lang, a university student returning home for the holidays. What begins as a typical family Christmas soon transforms into an intriguing scientific mystery when Mairin discovers her late grandfather Murray's ornithological diary.
Release date: December 1, 2024 Support the project on Indiegogo at indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary --- Avec pour toile de fond un Montréal enneigé des années 1960, « Le journal des oiseaux de Noël » suit Mairin Lang, une étudiante universitaire qui rentre chez elle pour les fêtes de fin d'année. Ce qui commence comme un Noël familial typique se transforme rapidement en un mystère scientifique intriguant lorsque Mairin découvre le journal ornithologique de son défunt grand-père Murray.
Date de sortie : 1er décembre 2024 --- 1960s footage by Kino LibrayMeet Mairin: Heroine of The Christmas Bird DiaryStygian Society2024-09-10 | Meet Mairin: The Heroine of The Christmas Bird Diary Fund the project at: indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary# --- #thestygiansociety #mattpoll #christmasbooks --- Set against the backdrop of a snowy 1960s Montreal, "The Christmas Bird Diary" follows Mairin Lang, a university student returning home for the holidays. What begins as a typical family Christmas soon transforms into an intriguing scientific mystery when Mairin discovers her late grandfather Murray's ornithological diary.
Release date: December 1, 2024 Support the project on Indiegogo at indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary --- Avec pour toile de fond un Montréal enneigé des années 1960, « Le journal des oiseaux de Noël » suit Mairin Lang, une étudiante universitaire qui rentre chez elle pour les fêtes de fin d'année. Ce qui commence comme un Noël familial typique se transforme rapidement en un mystère scientifique intriguant lorsque Mairin découvre le journal ornithologique de son défunt grand-père Murray.
Date de sortie : 1er décembre 2024 --- 1960s footage by Kino LibrayIntroducing: The Christmas Bird Diary, by Matt PollStygian Society2024-09-06 | Set against the backdrop of a snowy 1960s Montreal, "The Christmas Bird Diary" follows Mairin Lang, a university student returning home for the holidays. What begins as a typical family Christmas soon transforms into an intriguing scientific mystery when Mairin discovers her late grandfather Murray's ornithological diary.
Release date: December 1, 2024 Support the project on Indiegogo at indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diary --- Avec pour toile de fond un Montréal enneigé des années 1960, « Le journal des oiseaux de Noël » suit Mairin Lang, une étudiante universitaire qui rentre chez elle pour les fêtes de fin d'année. Ce qui commence comme un Noël familial typique se transforme rapidement en un mystère scientifique intriguant lorsque Mairin découvre le journal ornithologique de son défunt grand-père Murray.
Date de sortie : 1er décembre 2024 Soutenez le projet sur Indiegogo à l'adresse suivante indiegogo.com/projects/the-christmas-bird-diaryTeslas Special PigeonStygian Society2024-05-05 | Limited, numbered prints signed by artist Nyco Rudolph are available for purchase as an add-on when you support DARK FLOCK on Indiegogo! Now.. whose pigeon could this be? indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockAlphonse Mucha. But Make it Birds!Stygian Society2024-05-03 | Limited, numbered prints signed by artist Nyco Rudolph are available for purchase as an add-on when you support DARK FLOCK on Indiegogo! And if you like Mucha, this is the one for you. indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockStygian Snippets: A Conversation with the Heartbreak Bird from DARK FLOCKStygian Society2024-04-29 | Stygian Snippets! Today, Pamela talks about her favourite story from Matt Poll's DARK FLOCK. We hope you enjoy the excerpt and support the project by preordering your copy of the book today. indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockStygian Snippets: I Chose the Cowbird from DARK FLOCKStygian Society2024-04-25 | Stygian Snippets! Today, Holly talks about her favourite story from Matt Poll's DARK FLOCK. We hope you enjoy the excerpt and support the project by preordering your copy of the book today. indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockFuturistic Dino Birding!Stygian Society2024-04-22 | Limited, numbered prints signed by artist Nyco Rudolph are available for purchase as an add-on when you support DARK FLOCK on Indiegogo! And c'mon... who doesn't like dinosaurs? indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockStygian Snippets: Teslas Pigeon from DARK FLOCKStygian Society2024-04-17 | Stygian Snippets! Today, Olivia talks about their favourite story from Matt Poll's DARK FLOCK. We hope you enjoy the excerpt and support the project by preordering your copy of the book today. indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockAttack of The Killer Tits!!Stygian Society2024-04-16 | Limited, numbered prints signed by artist Nyco Rudolph are available for purchase as an add-on when you support DARK FLOCK on Indiegogo! And c'mon... they are pretty sexy. indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flockIntroducing: DARK FLOCK, by Matt PollStygian Society2024-04-05 | Dark Flock isn't your average novel. It's a curated collection of freaky feathered fiction. From post-apocalyptic birding expeditions to eerie encounters with surreal avian forces, each story in this collection will leave you questioning reality. Join characters as they navigate through twisted narratives set in Denmark, Korea, and beyond, where the line between the natural and the supernatural blurs. With a blend of mystery, dystopia, and paranormal, "Dark Flock" promises to captivate readers with its unique concepts in Matt Poll’s world of Twilight Zone Birding.
Support the project on Indiegogo: indiegogo.com/projects/dark-flock#DARK FLOCK | Taking Flight May 2024Stygian Society2024-04-02 | 05.2024. Crowdfunding and preorders open Friday, April 5.Stygian Zine Interviews Episode 2: Anna Quercia-ThomasStygian Society2024-03-27 | #annaquerciathomas #stygiansociety #queertalk
Today Olivia sits down with Anna Quercia-Thomas to discuss her contribution to the inaugural Stygian Zine, titled "Phosphenes".
Anna Quercia-Thomas is a Hispanic American writer and academic based in Western Australia. She writes poetry and speculative fiction about found family, queer romance, and connection in dark times. Follow Anna: twitter.com/annaqthomas?lang=en
Olivia Van Guinn (they/them) is a Vietnamese-Canadian writer living in Calgary, with many short stories and poems published and forthcoming in Canadian journals. Their Instagram is @reeling_and_writhing.
Today Olivia sits down with André Narbonne to discuss his contribution to the inaugural Stygian Zine, titled "Monsters on the Lawn".
André Narbonne’s stories have won the Atlantic Writing Competition and been anthologized in Best Canadian Stories. Lucien & Olivia (Black Moss Press, 2022) was longlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Olivia Van Guinn (they/them) is a Vietnamese-Canadian writer living in Calgary, with many short stories and poems published and forthcoming in Canadian journals. Their Instagram is @reeling_and_writhing.
The Stygian Zine A Literary Collection Issue 1 | January 2024
Welcome to "The Stygian Zine," where literary rebels find their voice and offbeat tales thrive. Issue 1, similar to our first publication "The Stygian Collection", explores the concept of Stygian itself. Featuring written works by 14 creators and artistic contributions from 4 creators, we invited you to explore the darkness with us once again in this inaugural publication.
Authors: Allen Mahan André Narbonne Pamela Kat Johnson Larry Oakley Linda Peli Nicholas Lee Saige Severin Kimӧra Seiđra Holly Rhiannon Anna Quecia Thomas Carella Keil Anna Quercia-Thomas Olivia Van Guinn J.Oughton
Today Holly sits down with author Sheratan Mortis to talk about xer story "Styx and Her River", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
Sheratan's Links:Stygian Saturdays: The Next WorldStygian Society2023-10-29 | Join Stygian authors as they read, chat and write a new story together!Stygian Interviews Episode 18: J.A. CollignonStygian Society2023-10-23 | #jacollignon #stygiancollection #stygiansociety
Today Holly sits down with author J.A.Collignon to talk about her story "Where the Buildings Cease to Stand", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"Where the Buildings Cease to Stand is a fictionalized depiction of a moment in my life living through a truly horrifying night driving home in a white-out snowstorm. It inspired this short, haunting moment of anger and stories and the deep, frigid cold of a Canadian (specifically Manitoban) winter, which of course I had to add a bit of fantasy to, because that is my bread and butter. It follows a woman driving home from her job, freezing cold, and how she encounters something in the storm where the buildings, funnily enough, cease to stand on a highway, that doesn't want to let her get home safely."
Today Holly sits down with author C.M. Lockhart to talk about her story "Burn", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"Some friendships last a lifetime, but revenge is everlasting. On the cusp of graduating from Margot Saint-James School for Mundane Girls, Risa, Tillie, Janelle and Charity are both primed and terrified of the world that awaits them on the other side of their schools' gilded gates. But when what was thought to be a harmless joke takes a dangerous turn, the girls will give new meaning to being "friends for life"."
We Are the Origin: amzn.to/3XcPV3X We Are Dying Gods: amzn.to/45gDIPh We Are Dying Gods BOX: https://shop.writteninmelanin.com/b/w... - The Links: https://WrittenInMelanin.com/links Melanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.com/ Patreon: https://Patreon.com/CMLockhart ML Patreon: https://Patreon.com/WrittenInMelanin Mentoring: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/ment... Editing & Formatting: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/serv...Stygian Saturdays: The Devils BargainStygian Society2023-10-15 | Join Stygian authors as they read, chat and write a new story together!Stygian Interviews Episode 16: Hananya le ClercqStygian Society2023-10-09 | #hananyaleclercq #stygiancollection #stygiansociety
Today Holly sits down with author Hananya le Clercq to talk about her story "I, Dan Monroe, am Dead", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"I, Dan Monroe, am dead, is a short story that makes you think about how choices can transform a person and at what point the choices made become who you are as a person. Told from Dan's point of view, we find out how his choices in life might benefit the woman dealing with a similar situation."
Today we're sitting down with author O.G. Rose to talk about their story "Olive Leaves", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"The story of Olive Leaves explores questions every parent has to ask themselves; what is telling too much, what is telling too little, when the unexpected can happen anytime and what would love have us do?"
Today we're sitting down with author Desiree M. Ortega to talk about her story "Sanctum", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"In a world plagued by destruction and chaos, Serenity's journey takes a dark turn when she's forced into a life of unimaginable horrors."
Today we're sitting down with author Brian Bruce to talk about his story "Watercolours", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"Set in the everyday world, Watercolours focuses on a man's grief and the randomness of death."
Today we're sitting down with author Bree Buonomo to talk about her story "Reaper", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"Reaper is what I like to call existential horror as it explores the question "what if" and the warning "be careful what you wish for" in relation to grief and death. It follows a woman who is struggling with her partner's last days alive and the lengths she would go to save him--or not. "
Today we're sitting down with author Linda Peli to talk about her story "Zero Good Things", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
At the Carnival, love intertwines with a sinister island's secrets. As Vera grapples with her boyfriend's enigmatic origins, she confronts ancient traditions, terrifying transformations, and the looming specter of Friday the 17th. A story where reality blurs and myths come alive, Vera must decipher the truth and confront her own destiny. Will she survive the nightmarish revelations?
Today we're sitting down with author Samantha Green to talk about her story "The Ballerina", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
What happens when a groundskeeper meets a ballerina dancing on top of a tombstone? Anya is a whimsical dancer who enjoys sleeping in the cemetery mausoleum and asking those who mourn a non-rational question. Ernie is a cynical middle-aged man who just wants Anya to get out of his cemetery. Follow these unlikely friends as someone emerges from Ernie’s past and Anya asks him, “What will you do next?”
Today we're sitting down with author Ian Kirkpatrick to talk about her story "The Carpenter", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"In "The Carpenter", four kids come together during recess to see who can come up with the best scary story..."
Today we're sitting down with author, publisher and steampunk expert Bonsart Bokel to talk about his story "The Horror of Château Casquette", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection" - and so much more.
Bonsart is the Creator of the Association of Ishtar. He started with the series in 2018 and published his first books in 2021. After becoming a Bachelor in History at Universiteit Leiden (NL), he stopped his Reenactment hobby in 2012 to delve into the World of Steampunk. Since 2015 he has a Youtube channel Radio Retrofuture where he posts his ongoing Steampunk Beginners Guide and videos regarding writing. In 2021 he joined HCS Publishing where many successful writers started their writing career.
Today we're sitting down with author Allen Mahan to talk about his poems _UFOs in AZ_ and Dead Milk = Cheese, featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
Allen Mahan lives and works in Portland, Oregon. He was educated at Kent State University, University College, Dublin, and Arizona State University. These are his first published poems in ten years.
Today we're sitting down with author Ivy L. James to talk about her story "Kiss of the Lethe", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
"Kiss of the Lethe" centers around Cassia, an acolyte in the temple of Athena in ancient Greece, who's one-sidedly in love with her best friend, Anthe. When Cassia falls ill and dies, she finds herself in the Underworld at the River Styx. A walk along the Styx and the Lethe has her wondering whether it would be better to forget Anthe altogether...
Today we're sitting down with author Cory N. Davis to talk about her story "The Planter", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
The Planter is a story set in a future where humans are less common to see, most buildings long since abandoned and dark. Two traveling companions happen upon one house looking for food, only to find a strange garden with an unnerving history…
Cory's links: TikTok: ladyrfc Instagram: inroseuniverse Blog: inrosegalaxy.wordpress.comStygian Interviews Episode 3: Marc André BélangerStygian Society2023-07-24 | #marcadrebelanger #HauntedMontreal #stygiansociety
Today we're sitting down with author Marc André Bélanger to talk about his story "Gaia Shuddered", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
Gaia Shuddered features the coming singularity, the conscious AI, who summons Mephistopheles and makes a deal with the devil. A very strange one at that, and one which has unforseen consequences for both characters
Today we're sitting down with author @BookwormAdventureGirl to talk about her story "The Next To Go", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
The Next to Go is a story about friendship, marriage and how the people in our lives we think we know best still hold mysteries.
Today we're sitting down with author @MargaretPinard to talk about her story "Space Ghost Heartbeat", featured in our inaugural publication, "The Stygian Collection"!
Space Ghost Heartbeat, is set in the near future in a far-flung space station that monitors the recovery process on Earth. (Those familiar with Wall-E will recognize the premise.) We meet two characters with different experiences and goals, reminiscent of well-known archetypes here on Earth now, perhaps. And one gets the surprise of a lifetime....
Featured authors: @HollyRhiannonWrites @attention5638 @sheratanmortis @HauntedMontreal
Thank you to everyone who attended to support the launch of The Stygian Collection!
About the book: Do you dare confront the demons lurking in the Stygian depths of the human psyche? Step into the shadows with 24 fresh voices, each offering their own unique twist on the meaning of "Stygian". In this debut publication, you'll find yourself immersed in a diverse range of tales that explore the depths of human emotion. From dark horror and murder mysteries to surreal poetry and philosophical musings, each story is a unique journey into the unknown. Experience the vengeful poem that unleashes Dante's wild spirit, the melancholy memory of railway tracks, and the young witch who discovers the true power of flames. From the ancient past to the dystopian future, The Stygian Collection promises to take you down a dark and winding path. Where it leads? That's up to you to find out.
Do you dare confront the demons lurking in the Stygian depths of the human psyche? Step into the shadows with 24 fresh voices, each offering their own unique twist on the meaning of "Stygian". In this debut publication, you'll find yourself immersed in a diverse range of tales that explore the depths of human emotion. From dark horror and murder mysteries to surreal poetry and philosophical musings, each story is a unique journey into the unknown. Experience the vengeful poem that unleashes Dante's wild spirit, the melancholy memory of railway tracks, and the young witch who discovers the true power of flames. From the ancient past to the dystopian future, The Stygian Collection promises to take you down a dark and winding path. Where it leads? That's up to you to find out.
Featured authors:
Allen Mahan ( _UFOs in AZ_, Dead Milk = Cheese) Bonsart Bokel (The Horror of Château Casquette) Bree Buonomo (Reaper) Brian Bruce (Watercoours) C.M. Lockhart (Burn) Cory N. Davis (The Planter) Dave Aldrich (The Oarsman) Desiree M. Ortega (Sanctum) Hananya le Clercq (I, Dan Monroe, am Dead) Holly Rhiannon (Dante, Graveyard Thoughts) Ian Kirkpatrick (The Carpenter) Ivy L. James (Kiss of the Lethe) J.A. Collignon (Where the Buildings Cease to Stand) Jeremy Fee (The Education of Henry James) Jolene Smith (The Next To Go) Linda Peli (Zero Good Things) Marc André Bélanger (Gaia Shuddered) Margaret Pinard (Space Ghost Heartbeat) Mister Morningstar (Along Comes a Stranger) O.G. Rose (Olive Leaves) Pae Veo (Paperweight) P.M. Brown (Empty Seat) Samantha Green (The Ballerina) Sheratan Mortis (Styx and Her River)
Cover and interior illustration by NIHIL Graphic design by Shaundra Ruff Edited by Pamela Kat JohnsonThe Stygian Collection: Youre Invited to our Kickstarter Wrap!Stygian Society2023-05-15 | If you love free books, you'll want to join The Stygian Society's Kickstarter wrap stream!
When? May 16, 6-8pm eastern Where? Holly's YouTube channel! @HollyRhiannonWrites
Come hang out, chat with the Stygian Authors and maybe even win a small library of 9 impressive works they've donated to the stream!
How does it work? For every dollar you donate to support The Stygian Collection, you get one raffle ticket to win the books! Donations must be made during the stream and the draw will be made at the end of the stream. You can donate at whatever tier you like and include whatever add-ons you like! Prizes will be sent at the conclusion of the Kickstarter and donations must remain pledged.
Step into the shadows with 24 fresh voices, each offering their own unique twist on the meaning of "Stygian".
In this debut publication, you'll find yourself immersed in a diverse range of tales that explore the depths of human emotion. From dark horror and murder mysteries to surreal poetry and philosophical musings, each story is a unique journey into the unknown.
Experience the vengeful poem that unleashes Dante's wild spirit, the melancholy memory of railway tracks, and the young witch who discovers the true power of flames.
From the ancient past to the dystopian future, The Stygian Collection promises to take you down a dark and winding path. Where it leads? That's up to you to find out.
Artwork by NIHIL instagram . com/art_of_nihil artofnihil . com/