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Issue Details: First known date: 2022... 2022 Dark Tas
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'A winking gargoyle brought to Tasmania from dubious origins, A mysterious Antarctic research expedition leaves Hobart but doesn't seem to want to reach its destination, Noisy Tasmanian Devils at a remote campsite, Sinister black Currawong birds, A secret underwater cave at a popular tourist spot holds mysteries untold, The disappearance of Mount Kunanyi, A writer from overseas finds the Tassie writing retreat he's awarded reveals some secrets from his past, and puts his present in danger...

'All stories are set in Tasmania and written by Tasmanian-based authors or with a strong family connection.

'Providing all the ingredients for a dark journey into the imaginations of some of Tasmanias best dark fiction authors, Voume 1 of Dark Tas contains 7 short stories from 5 award-winning and emerging authors of dark fiction, offering a selection of styles and themes. It includes the Shirley Jackson Award-nominated/ shortlisted Novelette by Steve Dillon: Deeper, Darker Things.' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Dedication:

    For those whose hopes are shattered, 

    whose dreams have become nightmares,

    whose minds are fractured, whose bellies are empty,

    whose balls redundant, whose womb unneeded.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Tasmania,:Things in the Well , 2022 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Uncle Alec's Gargoyle, Rebecca Fraser , single work short story
The Thin King, single work short story
Tasmanian Devils, Angela J. Maher , single work short story
The Mountain That Wasn't, Steve Dillon , single work short story
Hogg's Bottom, Zane Pinner , single work short story
The Currawongs, Jillian Brady , single work short story
Deeper, Darker Things, Steve Dillon , single work short story

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