DOVER, Del., Nov. 5, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Strange things that defy comprehension happen all the time. From tales of monsters and witches to stories that feature horrific science experiments and reveal a grim future, Serpent of 6 (now available through 1stBooks), by Steven Bruce Wilson, is a macabre and evocative collection of short stories, inspired by esteemed writers Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe.
Wilson crafts stories for young and old, some scary, some realistic and others sentimental. With his subtle style, he blends tales of science fiction and horror into a collection of enthralling stories.
Each story has its own peculiar feel, from the humorously strange to the bone-chilling. In "A Dog's Life," a talking canine must track down burglars to keep his warm place inside with his family and avoid banishment to the outdoors. "The Evil Eye" is a poetic foray into the mind of a demented killer, while "The Bomb" questions the American trend of destruction told through the President's viewpoint. "Mary, Mary" treks deep into the woods of Maryland to spin a tale of a witch who fights for slaves and receives punishment from their masters. She returns to exact a grisly revenge on the masters' ancestors years later. In the title story, "Serpent of 6," the dead rise from their graves, longing to go back home.
Serpent of 6 invites readers to cheer, laugh, cry and crawl under the blankets.
Wilson was born and raised in Philadelphia. He has written and published numerous poems, but Serpent of 6 is his first published book. He currently lives in Delaware.
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