Reseña del libro "Beautiful Lies, Painful Truths (en Inglés)"
"Life asked Death, 'Why do people love me, but hate you?'Death responded, 'Because you are a beautiful lie, and I am a painful truth.' " AnonymousSupernatural, horror, speculative fiction, thrillerAnthology of short storiesNearly 400 pages of thought-provoking fiction & fantasyA mixed-genre collection of tales both fascinating & fantasticThere's an ironic beauty between humanity's love of Life and fear of Death. Life seemingly brings joy, happiness, hope, and love. Death can end sadness, illness, suffering, and pain. We asked writers to "Let the title and quote take your imagination, your story, wherever it wants to go." Join them now as an international blend of authors, both fresh and seasoned, bring you an exceptional menu of speculative fiction, mystery, realism, horror, and the supernatural. If your palate varies from the macabre to the dramatic, Beautiful Lies, Painful Truths provides an assortment of tasty treasures that will chill, delight, and give you food for thought.Family Ties by Cara FoxA metaphysical tale of life, death, and familial bonds.Red Carnation by Brandon L. SummersA thought-provoking supernatural drama of duty and death.With Infinite Complacency by Steve CameronA sci-fi saga about the end of the world, cosmic lies, and bananas.Death and the Horse by Terri BruceA whimsical fantasy portraying Death, equines, and characters of myth.The Fall by Paul K. MetheneyOn the cliff's edge of suicide, a mortal questions God's power.A Picture of You by Timothy VincentA sci-fi drama of infidelity, self-deception, murder, and love.The Half-Dead Man by Michael J. HultquistA macabre narrative of family, fear, and the final truth.The Bet by Paul K. MetheneyImmortal entities wager on a man's choice of life or death.In Dark Places by Robert JamesIn the wake of her husband's death, a woman seeks the truth, or madness.Again and Again by A.G. LopesA supernatural and international story of love, coincidence, and fate.Conscius Sibi by T. GillmoreA sci-fi story uncovering deceptive origins and the fantastic truth.Ghost Trap by Douglas ClarkAn urban fantasy of spectral demons. Who ya' gonna call?The Firekeeper by J.M. WilliamsA mystical legend of Native American folklore.Heaven's Eyes by S.R. BetlerA supernatural and epic tale of a woman's deadly encounters.The Devil's Embrace by S.D. HintzOther-worldly and unholy vows: Till death (or the neighbors) do us part.Slosh by J. Ryan BlesseA graphic narrative of betrayal, pain, and death as real as today's headlines.Guardians of the Dead by J.M. WilliamsA Native American legend of the Afterlife.The Planet of Purple Forests by Carrie GessnerA science fiction tale of war, lies, honor, and betrayal.The Look by Robert PetyoThe drama of a divorcee suspecting her ex of the worst kind of lie.Selfie Warfare by Shaun AverySocial media takes a fatal and supernatural turn in this fantastic thriller.The Forgiveness Booths by EB PollockA science fiction mystery separating truth, lies, and justice.Pinot by Devin BradleyA dramatic thriller about lies and love and the final glass of wine.Pondering Eternity Over Waffles at Last Call by JCC DowningVacations and celestial philosophy can boil down to romance and truth.One Night in Memphis by LJ HipplerFlash fictional tale takes a page from reality exposing a shocking truth.
