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'' | ''The following review was originally published by Tera on her Blog, A Succubi's Tale on [https://www.succubus.net/blog/2024/07/19/a-review-of-the-cursed-collection-by-lee-wilson/ July 19, 2024]'' | ||
If there is one constant in the universe, Lilith’s need for revenge over those who wronged her is that by far. She schemes, plots and plans, never turning away from drawing others into her darkness. The question to be considered however is what she does when the darkness is all that remains? | |||
Rather than delving into the plots and spoiling the works in this collection, this review will be a bit more focused on Lilith, who appears throughout. This isn’t a work of erotica, it’s more an exploration of darkness in all of its forms and those that come into contact with it. A fantasy, an adventure, a mystery, a telling tale about the fate we build for ourselves. The variety of stories are interesting and offer a lot as a whole. | |||
The single thread throughout much of the stories is Lilith herself. While she appears in many of the works, it’s not exactly the same Lilith in each. She is very much shades of grey and her appearances are slightly different in tone and action. There’s no question she is evil, that is her nature here, but it’s more a means to an end rather than for the sake of being evil. | |||
It’s that aspect of the works that I held the most interest in. The story are really well told, the characters have depth and it is an engrossing read. It’s a truly fascinating work from beginning to end, even if some of the stories are so dearly short in comparison to others. | |||
Three and a half out of five pitchforks. | |||
While the works are fully realized and feel complete, there’s also points at which I wish the author had slowed down and drawn out the events to make them more. Each of the stories could easily be built upon and made into larger and more involved works and I wonder about that. Most of all I wish that Lilith had been more than the obsession she held through much of the stories and become something beyond her own nature in the works themselves. | |||
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*[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKLNPZC3/ This work in Kindle Format at Amazon.com] | *[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKLNPZC3/ This work in Kindle Format at Amazon.com] | ||
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| The Cursed Collection | |
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 The Cursed Collection eBook Cover, written by Lee Wilson | |
| Author(s) | Lee Wilson |
| Publisher | Amazon Digital Services |
| Publication date | October 31, 2023 |
| Media type | eBook |
| Length | 827 Pages |
| ASIN | B0CKLNPZC3 |
For other uses of the word Succubus, see Succubus (disambiguation).
For other uses of the word Lilith, see Lilith (disambiguation).
The Cursed Collection is an anthology eBook written by Lee Wilson. In this work the demoness Lilith appears throughout.
Overview
- Title: The Cursed Collection
- Author: Lee Wilson
- Published By: Amazon Digital Services
- Length: 827 Pages
- Format: eBook
- ASIN: B0CKLNPZC3
- Publishing Date: October 31, 2023
Plot Summary
- The Lilith Legend: Rising & Risen (short): The origins of the battle between Lilith and Merlin. Lilith has been trapped in a magic mirror by the meddling magician Merlin. Learn of her escape.
- Lust (short): A redtop journalistic hack receives an invite to review the circle of Lust; who could refuse such an offer?
- Heresy (short): A man and a succubus walk into a bar; stop me if you've heard this one.
- Treachery (short): Demonic creatures you must get out and vote! Changes are needed within the circles, and you have the power to be that change.
- Fraud (short): Human creatures, do you need a break? Why not come and visit Hell? We have everything you could ever need; why would you ever leave?
- Outcasts (novella): The story follows Daniel, a paranormal investigator, as he encounters strange and supernatural events connected to an old house called Egress. Asked to investigate the allegedly haunted house, he soon finds himself in a terrifying situation involving sinister rituals, ghosts, and a mysterious dark entity.
- The Devil Made Me Do It (novella): Six tales told to you by the Devil. A challenge for you the reader. Can you decipher the clues and work out who the Devil made a killer? They all claim to be controlled by the dark lord himself.
- The Tormented Mind (novella): The story is told from the perspective of a narrator who is struggling with mental health issues and experiences various delusions and hallucinations. Early on, he starts hearing voices and seeing strange things like black tar covering people’s eyes and strings controlling their limbs.
- A Ghosts Story (novella): David attends the funeral of his son Jason. After the funeral, David witnesses a disturbing event in a nearby field which leads him to chase after a mysterious figure. His pursuit ends at a large, eerie mansion occupied by a group of eccentric ghost hunters.
- Wilp (novel): A story set in the past, present, and future. The question remains, just what is Wilp? Is it really more powerful than a god? Can it help save them all? Or is it, as the Devil claims, "complete bo%^&*$s."
Book Review
The following review was originally published by Tera on her Blog, A Succubi's Tale on July 19, 2024
If there is one constant in the universe, Lilith’s need for revenge over those who wronged her is that by far. She schemes, plots and plans, never turning away from drawing others into her darkness. The question to be considered however is what she does when the darkness is all that remains?
Rather than delving into the plots and spoiling the works in this collection, this review will be a bit more focused on Lilith, who appears throughout. This isn’t a work of erotica, it’s more an exploration of darkness in all of its forms and those that come into contact with it. A fantasy, an adventure, a mystery, a telling tale about the fate we build for ourselves. The variety of stories are interesting and offer a lot as a whole.
The single thread throughout much of the stories is Lilith herself. While she appears in many of the works, it’s not exactly the same Lilith in each. She is very much shades of grey and her appearances are slightly different in tone and action. There’s no question she is evil, that is her nature here, but it’s more a means to an end rather than for the sake of being evil.
It’s that aspect of the works that I held the most interest in. The story are really well told, the characters have depth and it is an engrossing read. It’s a truly fascinating work from beginning to end, even if some of the stories are so dearly short in comparison to others.
Three and a half out of five pitchforks.
While the works are fully realized and feel complete, there’s also points at which I wish the author had slowed down and drawn out the events to make them more. Each of the stories could easily be built upon and made into larger and more involved works and I wonder about that. Most of all I wish that Lilith had been more than the obsession she held through much of the stories and become something beyond her own nature in the works themselves.