Review: A good start with six original stories.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 14, 2014
In DarkFuse's first short story anthology, we are presented with six different tales, by six different authors.  I found these stories to be unique to themselves (no central theme linking them), which worked quite well for me, as I love being "surprised" by what kind of story I'm getting into.Notable favorites for myself include:  "Better Heard and Not Seen", by Michael Penkas.  Childhood fears and intense atmosphere really brought this story alive, and it will be one that I will definitely be returning to!  (Admission:  I've already read it 3 times now....;)  ).  William Meikle, a true genius in just about any story he writes, contributes "She Sleeps in the Depths".  I am especially a fan of his tales near the water, with a distinctive "Lovecraftian" feel.  "The Jaws of Life", by E. G. Smith was another that I really enjoyed.  Although it was somewhat predictable in terms of the situation presented, the execution was phenomenal, and really had the power to draw me completely into the tale.  I really enjoyed the beginning to Gary McMahon's "Neverview", but it just seemed to come to an abrupt end--without any sort of resolution...All of this being said, I have high expectations for future DarkFuse anthologies!Recommended!