We Are But Shadows by Cornelius Clarke

We Are But Shadows by Cornelius Clarke
Publisher: Self-published
Genre: Suspense/Mystery, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Historical, Holiday, Paranormal, Horror, Contemporary
Length: Short Story (147 pages)
Rating: 3 Stars
Reviewed by Astilbe

At bedtime, a child turns to his mother and whispers “someone’s coming!” She would not have long to wait.

Tommy is a loveable pet rat, but what was that noise the next door neighbour can hear and why is there blood smeared on every wall?

A would-be murderer is sent spiralling into a world of madness, deserted on an island of scarecrows.

Terrified of being buried alive, a timid man wakes up living his most feared nightmare.

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During the Christmas season, a petty thief steals from the wrong person and is paid a visit later that night, but is it Santa Claus knocking at his door?

A year after losing his family in a tragic boating accident, was it to soon to return to Thatcher’s Rest cottage by the sea?

These are the tales that make up We are but Shadows, that are sure to chill, thrill and ultimately entertain.

The difference between fear and actual danger can seem subtle at times. That doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist though.

Mr. Clarke’s characters don’t always make good decisions, but they did capture my attention. Sylvia Layton in “Someone’s Coming” is a good example of how this author manages to create such intriguing characters in a limited amount of space. Sylvia’s saga is told in the form of diary entries that begin soon after she receives life-altering news. Her reaction to what happens is full of all of the mixed emotions I’d expect from someone in that position, and it made the later plot twists even better than they would have been otherwise.

I was surprised to see that this collection wasn’t being marketed to a young adult audience. The tone and subject matter would work better with those age groups than they do for adults. The plots seemed like they were written for an audience that is not as accustomed to the common tropes in the mystery genre in particular given how easy it was for me to predict what was going to happen in advance.

One of the things I like the most about the horror genre is how it can transform even a completely mundane experience into something unforgettable. The most memorable examples accomplish it by picking places, things, or people that I never would have considered scary before. Mr. Clarke has an intuitive knowledge of what will and won’t work with his audience. With a little more polishing and a clearer understanding of exactly what age group he’s writing for, I could see him becoming a very effective mystery and horror author.

We Are But Shadows is a good choice for anyone in the mood for something spooky this Halloween.