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This EP is inspired by the short story “The Darkness” written by Eddy J. Free and can be purchased at http://eddyjfree.bandcamp.com
PRAISE FOR “THE DARKNESS” EP:
-Tim Dillinger (Recording Artist/Singer/Songwriter) -‘Of anything you’ve ever done…this is my favorite…honest, beautiful, intimate…i’m really moved.’
-B.Slade (Grammy-nominated, multiple award-winning artist/singer/songwriter/producer) - ‘Loving this EP…felt like I was watching a film short. Incommunicado…my type of vibe. Very Remy Shand.’
-I.K.P. (Recording Artist/Award-winning Rapper) - ‘EXCELLANT production on this piece! Cant get enough of this one.’
-Jim Allio (Recording Artist) - ‘LOVE “The Darkness” possibly your best to date.’
-DJ SirRah of Outing the Music Industry (BlogTalkRadio Host) - I heard the songs for the first time today and was like WOW. Now I gotta read the short story.
REVIEWS FOR “The Darkness” short story available at www.eddyjfree.com and on Amazon.com:
The Darkness is a short story, which probably took me about 20 - 30 minute to read. It is told from the point of view of an American man, suffering from depression following the death of two close friends. He takes himself to London for a break, and here he meets a stranger who offers to show him the `real’ London; the London not usually found by tourists.
Free’s story telling and writing style is excellent, and it really sets the scene of a dark and sinister story. You could feel the man’s apprehension as he delved further into `The Darkness’ and the book, particularly the early half, is very atmospheric.
The book is billed as a sci-fi thriller, but I wouldn’t describe in that way, I’d describe it more as an atmospheric thriller. The story moves at a great pace and has a nice little message for us all at the end.
As stand alone short stories go, this is one of the best I’ve read, and I’ll be looking out for more of Eddy J. Free’s books and stories in the future.
-Sarah Burns ~ on behalf of the Kindle Book Review
I don’t really read fiction but knowing Eddy J. Free as a songwriter and music producer, I was interested to see how the story of “The Darkness” matched the soundtrack that he created by the same name. And man was I surprised! The story written from the point of view of a depressed man who has had a recent loss of two of his best friends and goes to London to get away. He then meets a stranger that gives him a tour of the “underground” sites of London and then some. And that “and then some” is where it all gets twisted.
It is a quick read, no fillers, and that’s part of why I couldn’t put it down. I just couldn’t help but wonder, what’s gonna happen next…
I can definitely see a short movie being made based on “The Darkness.” Heck, maybe even a full-length feature, because all the elements are there.
Good job Eddy!
-Steve Harris (DJ SirRah - Outing The Music Industry)
Looking for a short, fast-paced, anxiety fueled story? Eddy J Free delivers with The Darkness.
A man, wrestling with his depression, goes to London and is drawn into the under-belly of the city. You will learn that it is true that you should never trust a stranger.
I anticipate more great stories by this author and suggest you grab this short tale.
-Laura Thomas (Goodreads.com)
Pick up a copy of my short story “The Darkness,” which was ranked #13 today on Amazon’s Top 100 free short stories list. Available on Amazon for the Kindle. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can get the Kindle app for your phone or PC for free.
Here’s a description of “The Darkness”:
In this short story, a depressed, despairing man travels to London to get his mind off the recent death of his two best friends. He wanders Soho’s dark streets alone at night, drinking himself to sleep since he’s almost lost the desire to live. When he meets a curious stranger named Vincent who invites him to meet his friends, he soon realizes something isn’t quite right as the group of enigmatic Londoners invite him to a spectacular dinner and then offer to show him a side of London, hidden deep in its underground tunnels, that most tourists never see; wondrous and cryptic but with a sinister side.
Who are these strangers? Are they human or something else entirely? Will the main character get to the bottom of these mysteries before his time runs out? Or does he even care anymore, so far gone in depression and helplessness?
‘The Darkness” is a suspenseful sci-fi thriller. It’s a quick and exciting read that deals with finding purpose in life, coping with grief and loss and poses the question “What would you do if offered an extraordinary, god-like power?”
Read “The Darkness” to see how this unsuspecting traveler from the U.S. fares and whether he chooses a supernatural, miraculous yet macabre life or a bizarre, sacrificial death.
