R.A. Goli's Blog, page 7
July 24, 2018
Unfettered Cover Reveal
I’m excited to reveal the cover design for my upcoming collection of short stories, UNFETTERED. The collection includes stories across several genres, including fantasy, horror, poetry, and even erotica. In the words of my publisher/editor “For adults only (definitely NOT for the squeamish…).”
Unfettered will be published by Clarendon House Publications, and be available in print and kindle editions. Expected release date is mid-late August, but you can sign up to my mailing list for updates.
[image error]
June 26, 2018
Deadlocked & Where Madness Lies
Two of my stories DEADLOCKED and WHERE MADNESS LIES have been published in Horrified Press’ ‘Locked In’ Anthology. In Deadlocked, a couple visit an old jail to do an escape room tour and may not make it out alive. Where Madness Lies follows the gruesome activities inside a mental asylum and a doctor’s desperate attempt to help one particular patient.
“Locked In – locked in where? Cell, house, relationship, physical locks, mental locks, the field for this theme was wide open and the Thirteen authors who responded took advantage of that. Their stories range far and wide, from demons to humans and everywhere else. Avoid this if you’re claustrophobic, being shut in anywhere can be bad, being locked in is worse… on the other hand, it’s a good read… none of it is real, , is it… enjoy!”
Available at Lulu (print).
[image error]
June 23, 2018
No Future for the Pretty Vacant
My horror story, NO FUTURE FOR THE PRETTY VACANT has been published in Oscillate Wildly Press’ Petrified Punks Anthology. Sid Vicious has to deal with a punk-zombie uprising and try to save himself and his girlfriend from the virus that turns the Pogo into a gore-fest.
Petrified Punks is available at Amazon in print. Kindle version coming soon.
[image error]
June 20, 2018
The Eighth Dwarf Launch Day!!!
[image error]Today is the launch of my first Novella, THE EIGHTH DWARF! (Ok, it was 2 days ago but I work funny hours at my day job and with the time difference between the U.S & AUS, well…shhhh. Let’s pretend it JUST happened this very second).
Needless to say it’s a pretty exciting day for me and I hope for some of you who’ve been waiting to read about Tiberius’ adventures. The Eighth Dwarf is a Snow White inspired story and part of Fantasia Divinity’s Fairy Tale Collection.
It’s available at Amazon (kindle) and Fantasia Divinity Magazine’s store (print).
[image error]
The Weird Man Who Mops
My first and only attempt at a children’s story THE WEIRD MAN WHO MOPS, has been published by Clarendon House Publications in WINDOW: The Inner Circle Writers’ Group Children’s Anthology 2018. It’s more rhyming prose than a story, about the weird man who lives down the street and what happens when the protagonist’s ball is kicked over the fence.
Window consists of 26 original stories, from the fantastic to the realistic, from the charming to the challenging, from the wonderful and delightful to the poignant and
fascinating. The book is intended for children from five to fifteen and anyone who appreciates a story aimed at younger readers.
Available at Lulu (print) and Amazon (kindle).
[image error]
June 16, 2018
The Sexy Librarian’s Dirty 30, Vol. 2 now available on audible
Hold on to your knickers, The Sexy Librarian’s Dirty 30, Vol. 2 is now available on audible. It includes my erotic fantasy story THE SEER. The story follows Freydis through the daily challenge of being an oracle and the unique way she channels her divinatory gift to foretell the future.
“Enjoy 30 adventurous, sizzling, fantasy-filled tales that span this sexy library from fairy tales to torrid literature, bi-curious rendezvous to sex-cult acolytes, clandestine military adventures to public punishment, and so much more!”
Check out The Sexy Librarian’s Dirty 30, Vol. 2 at audible.
[image error]
June 1, 2018
Lighthouse Lamentation
My spooky short story LIGHTHOUSE LAMENTATION has been published in HorrorAddict’s ‘Crescendo of Darkness Anthology’. A lighthouse keeper receives an unexpected visitor. Trapped together due to a severe storm, the stranger’s behaviour becomes more unusual, until the keeper eventually begins to question his own sanity.
“Music has the power to soothe the soul, drive people to obsession, and soundtrack evil plots. Is music the instigator of madness, or the key that unhinges the psychosis within? From guitar lessons in a graveyard and a baby allergic to music, to an infectious homicidal demo and melancholy tunes in a haunted lighthouse, Crescendo of Darkness will quench your thirst for horrifying audio fiction. HorrorAddicts.net is proud to present fourteen tales of murderous music, demonic performers, and cursed audiophiles.”
Available at Amazon.
[image error]
May 29, 2018
Crescendo of Darkness
[image error]Music has the power to soothe the soul, drive people to obsession, and soundtrack evil plots. Is music the instigator of madness, or the key that unhinges the psychosis within? From guitar lessons in a graveyard and a baby allergic to music, to an infectious homicidal demo and melancholy tunes in a haunted lighthouse, Crescendo of Darkness will quench your thirst for horrifying audio fiction.
HorrorAddicts.net is proud to present fourteen tales of murderous music, demonic performers, and cursed audiophiles.
Please enjoy an excerpt below from Crescendo of Darkness.
“Lighthouse Lamentation” by R.A. Goli
A lighthouse keeper helps a mysterious guest, but the stranger’s haunting sea shanty might drive him mad.
1925, Somewhere off the coast of England
Harrison cringed, hunching his shoulders as the wind swirled around him. The south-easterly squall brought with it a few drops of rain and he watched as the billowing storm clouds headed toward him. He had windows to wash, the structure to check for damage, and general maintenance to do before his six-month stint at Black Lighthouse over the winter. He knew from previous seasons it was best to get the outdoor work done within the first few days as the weather would only get worse. He inspected the windows as he cleaned, running his fingers over seals and looking for cracks in the glass. Next, he checked the steps, railings, and walkways, tightening screws and replacing steps when needed. He moved downward, checking for missing or damaged bricks and examining the doors. Once at the bottom, he looked for cracks in the foundation, then walked the grounds. It was hard work, but it was all he knew and he loved it. He’d do it until retirement was forced upon him. Harrison figured he had another thirty years at least, to enjoy it.
Satisfied with the job he’d done, he climbed down to the catwalk and stared out to sea. He’d often refer to the water as his mistress. She had been Harrison’s longest relationship to date. No woman had been able to beat the ocean’s record.
He did a final lap around the tower and then glanced back toward mainland. During winter, the land connecting Black Island to the mainland was submerged, which meant it was accessible only by boat. His supplies were plentiful and he had Morse code equipment should an emergency occur. Maintaining the lighthouse kept him busy cleaning lenses, refilling tanks, and trimming wicks. What free time he did have, he spent reading or watching the water. Harrison didn’t mind, in fact, he welcomed the solitude.
¯
Heavy knocks startled Harrison as he sat by the hearth in the small cottage attached to the lighthouse. He put down his book and listened, trying to hear anything other than the pelting rain. The wind squealed like a banshee as it whipped around the building. He was about to resume reading when the knocks came again accompanied by a shout.
“Help!”
He rushed to the door and yanked it open. The visitor, drenched and covered in seaweed, collapsed against him. Harrison half carried, half dragged the man into the living room and sat him in the chair in front of the fire to warm up, then fetched towels and a glass of rum. When the man was dry, Harrison led him to the spare bedroom, the room the summer keeper’s daughter used, and tucked him into bed. The man was delirious, coming in and out of consciousness, unable to provide Harrison with any answers.
Black Island had been separated from the mainland for at least a month, so what ship had he come from? Were there other survivors?
Harrison let the man rest and sent a signal to the Coast Guard, but didn’t get a reply. After writing in the logbook, he returned to check on the man and found him sleeping soundly, so he retired for the evening.
*********************************
To read the rest of this story and thirteen
other horror music shorts, check out:
Direct link: https://www.amazon.com/Crescendo-Darkness-Jeremiah-Donaldson/dp/1987708156
Edited by Jeremiah Donaldson
Cover by Carmen Masloski
HorrorAddicts.net Press
Let music unlock your fear within.
May 28, 2018
The Carnival
[image error]
My fantasy flash fiction piece THE CARNIVAL, has been published in Fantasia Divinity’s ‘Menagerie de Mythique: A Mythical Creatures Anthology’.
Phelan sneaks through the carnival in the wee hours of the morning, a shadow amongst shadows. She mustn’t be seen, cannot be caught; her quest is too important.
Print edition available at the Fantasia Divinity store, eBook version coming soon.
[image error]
May 26, 2018
A Fool’s Errand
My fantasy story A FOOL’S ERRAND has been published in WolfSinger Publications’ ‘Tales from the Fluffy Bunny Anthology’. A humorous tale about a clumsy thief whose run in with a deadly assassin changes the course of his evening.
“Welcome to the Fluffy Bunny
We welcome everyone – especially those with a story to tell. Adventurers, mercenaries, guardsmen, merchants, noble and peasant. Whoever. If you have a tale to share, then come in and have a seat. First drink and a hot meal are on the house.
What’s a tale without an audience to appreciate it? So, even if you don’t have a tale to share, come in, pull up a seat and enjoy these 17 tales of how a warrior or their weapon earned their name. ”
Available at Amazon in paperback & kindle.
[image error]
