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Bloodless We Go Buried: An Earth Mother Horror
Bloodless We Go Buried unfolds as an Earth Mother horror story that blends myth, ancestral memory, and a feeling of something old waking beneath the everyday world. The book moves through dreamlike scenes where the natural world feels alive and watchful. Its language carries a poetic rhythm, and the Proto Celtic threading through the chapters adds a strange and ancient pulse. The story works like a long walk through dark woods where every shadow seems to breathe, and where the characters find themselves caught between fear, kinship, and something that feels like a summons from the deep past.
The voice of the book has this raw and intimate quality that made me feel like I had stepped into someone’s private ritual. The writing style is bold and emotional. It plays around with language in ways that sometimes made me pause and reread, not because it was confusing but because it felt like I had stumbled into a hidden doorway. I liked that the horror leans more toward mood and spirit than monsters. It creeps instead of jumps. Every time I thought I knew where the story was going it would slide sideways and make me rethink what I thought I understood about the characters and the land.
At times, the prose leans into its own intensity, and I found myself both loving it and wanting to come up for air. Some passages feel almost like a personal journal or a field notebook. That mix made the book feel alive. I appreciated that the author was not afraid to be weird or tender or blunt. There is humor tucked between the shadows, too. A kind of self-awareness that kept me grounded while the story tried to lift me into stranger places.
In the end, I walked away feeling stirred and a little haunted. I would recommend Bloodless We Go Buried to readers who enjoy literary horror, mythic fiction, poetic language, and stories that feel more like a dream you carry with you afterward. If you like books that make you slow down and sink in, this one might be exactly what you are looking for.
Pages: 324 | ASIN : B0F463PNKY
The Plain of Pillars: A Celtic Story Retold
Long before Eden, a melody existed, primal, untamed, and boundless. A boy, spun from the golden strands of a horse’s mane, enters a world where gods walk among mortals, trees whisper secrets to stones, and stones morph into glistening silks. This tale unfolds as an extraordinary bond between kin faces the fires of war, with ancient myths reshaped into bold new forms. Through evocative storytelling, the author bridges antiquity and the present, weaving a vibrant tapestry of hope, resilience, and magic. By journeying alongside these ancient dreams, we might unearth profound truths about ourselves and the world around us.
In The Plain of Pillars: A Celtic Story Retold, Griffith presents a stunning reinterpretation of Celtic mythology. This narrative combines poetic storytelling with a profound exploration of harmony, conflict, and the cyclical nature of life. Set in the eternal land of Siraide, the story centers on The People, who live in unity with the Music that both created and sustains them. But their peace is shattered by Balor, the Oceaner god-king, whose insatiable thirst for power threatens to engulf their world in chaos. As characters wrestle with love, destiny, and loss, their struggles also reflect larger themes of colonization and the gradual erosion of cultural identity.
Griffith deftly juxtaposes Siraide’s interconnected reverence for life with the Oceaners’ destructive authoritarianism, crafting a poignant commentary on resilience and the enduring power of unity in the face of oppression. These thematic undercurrents infuse the story with urgency and depth, creating a tale as reflective as it is captivating.
The prose itself is a triumph. Griffith’s lush descriptions and rhythmic dialogue draw readers deep into the rich, magical world of Siraide. The lyrical tone lends a dreamlike quality to the narrative, beautifully blending the mythical and the emotional. Particularly striking is the figure of the Raven, a modern-day chorus reminiscent of Greek tragedies. This enigmatic voice delivers profound philosophical reflections, implicating readers in the consequences of colonization and unchecked power. This narrative device seamlessly bridges myth and reality, serving as a haunting reminder of what is at stake.
At its core, The Plain of Pillars is a meditation on timeless themes: the conflict between creation and destruction, the preservation of cultural heritage, and the enduring power of love and community. Griffith crafts a story that is both epic in scope and deeply intimate, resonating with fans of mythological retellings like Circe, Ariadne, and A Thousand Ships.
Whether you are drawn by its mythological roots or its reflections on universal truths, The Plain of Pillars will leave you with a sense of wonder and a renewed appreciation for the delicate, eternal balance between creation and destruction.
Pages: 268 | ASIN : B0DLXY4WW6
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