Ten speculative fiction stories inspired by the original Twilight Zone series, including cautionary tales, horror, science fiction, and more.

In the spirit of that iconic, timeless show, these mysterious and gripping narratives explore parallel worlds, faraway planets, dystopian societies, and unsettling reality.

• A toddler shifts through parallel worlds, changing into different versions of herself. What would a mother do for her daughter?

• A chef finds an alternate food source on a remote world. When the new chef arrives, will he be forced to reveal a horrific secret?

• A twelve-year-old Earth girl is randomly chosen to rule the galaxy. Why are galactic administrators so desperate to stop her?

• Humanity is on trial, annihilation at stake. Can an underdog alien lawyer save us?

• Time seems to stand still as a young boy bikes with his troubled friend. Is the friend causing this phenomenon—and what if he doesn’t stop it?

Explore space and time—and confront humanity’s deepest fears—with Ten Tales of a Dark Tomorrow.

Title: Ten Tales of A Dark Tomorrow

Author: Kevin A. Kuhn

Publishing Date: October 2019 by Beavers Pond Press

Pages: 191 pages

Publishing House: Beaver Pond Press

AISN: B07YQ818SZ

Edition Language: English

My Review

This is a collection of ten unique short stories featuring a variety of tales in science fiction, speculative fiction, alternate history, and magical realism. Inspired by the Twilight Zone and the author's imagination, they are a journey between everyday events, thoughts, memories, and dreams through dimensions of fear and time, spanning into the darker places of the universe.

Each tale has a brief introduction on the prior page hinting at the circumstance, idea or inspiration of its nature and adds a personal touch. This could be a childhood memory, a fascination, a random fact or a nightmare. Some of the leading thoughts were about the bond of mothers and daughters, the use of artificial intelligence, humanity, worry-free childhood, the influence of grandparents or remembering your first alcoholic drink. These allude to the idea of the tales, but they don't give away anything of the stories. So, as a reader, you may find yourself on an archaeological dig on a different planet, or being chased by bees into a lake, perhaps scarred and at the fate of a different planetary race, or trying to race a bike against time. You may attempt to save a fellow comrad, or terraform a new planet.... all while the power of a young girl is not to be underestimated or tentacled creatures prey on you.

The array of stories is fascinating. Most of them are sci-fi, some of the others contain an alternate history. All of them offer a twist and food for thought. The tension built in these short stories was amazing and it always felt like you are right within knowing the characters. The variety in the make-up will have you anticipate every next tale and what it could bring. The stories are very engaging and edgy. Some of them offer thrills while others make you cringe with caution. A smatter of humor can be found in most of them.

I enjoyed these tales very much. The writing of them was absolutely flawless and it showed a great range of ability in various elements of the genre. The personal notes before each tale add a nice touch and allow a glimpse into the mind of the writer. I always appreciate that.

This was my second book to read by Kevin A. Kuhn, and I am a fan. Highly recommend!

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