Dark Nocturnes

Step into the shadows and explore the hidden corners of existence in Suzanne Craig-Whytock's captivating collection Dark Nocturnes, where ordinary lives intertwine with extraordinary circumstances, where the line between reality and fantasy blurs with each turn of the page. Wander through the echoing corridors of old manor houses and deep forests, explore hidden rooms and cavernous antique markets, dance with menacing marionettes and life-size dolls. Lyrical, haunting, and occasionally humorous, Dark Nocturnes is a collection of thirty-two stories that explore joy and sorrow, gratitude and grief, and hatred and desire. Open the cover, feast on the stories inside...and if you're lucky, Mr. Death just might show up for dessert.

"Craig-Whytock's collection is unified by an exploration of human frailty and the poignant beauty found in the shadows of existence. The recurring motifs of time and transience are evident throughout the collection, with each story acting as a meditation on the ephemeral nature of life. The author skillfully juxtaposes moments of personal introspection with broader societal observations, creating a range of interconnected experiences that speak to the universal human condition."

The Broken Spine

Suzanne Craig-Whytock is the author of five novels, two short story collections, and a humorous non-fiction collection. Suzanne is also the editor-in-chief of DarkWinter Literary Magazine, an Ontario, Canada-based online publication, as well as the founder of DarkWinter Press and Baxter House Editions, which publish short story and poetry collections as well as novels and novellas.