"Have you ever experienced deep grief in your life, and how did you cope with it?"
A few years ago, I reached a low point in my life where my mind felt clouded, and I couldn’t see a way forward. It was during this challenging time that meditation became my anchor. It taught me to distance myself from overthinking and not to let my problems overpower me. Slowly, I realized that life’s struggles require resilience and a wholehearted effort to overcome them.
Name of Book: At Dark, I Become Loathsome
Author: Eric Larocca
Publisher: Titan Books
Publication Date: 2 January 2025
No. of Pages: 208
Format: Netgalley DRC
A single line of text, glowing in the darkness of the internet. Written by Ashley Lutin, who has often thought that, and worse, in the years since his wife died and his young son disappeared. But the peace of the grave is not for Ashley—it's for those he can help. Ashley Lutin has constructed a peculiar ritual for those whose desire to die is at war with their yearning to live a better life.
Struggling to overcome his never-ending grief, one night Ashley connects with Jinx, who spins a tale both revolting and fascinating. This begins a relationship that traps the men in a tightening spiral of painful revelations, where long-hidden secrets are dragged, kicking and screaming, into the light.
Only through pain can we find healing. Only through death can we find life.
Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. He is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and currently resides in Boston, Massachusetts with his partner.
My Opinion
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric Larocca is a dark fiction story for the readers who love to read body horror. The book explores the deep dark secrets of troubled minds. I am a huge fan of Larocca's works and have previously read his books. He has a unique writing style that has both horror and emotions. But, the book his little bits of sexual violence that can disturb your mind. The book creates a dark aura around you and you feel immersed in it.
Ashton Lutin's character is the soul of the story. Also, the plot has some mini stories also that increases the reader's interest. And, I think this one is the darkest one written by the author. For a moment I was numb reading all those encounters of various people with grief and the measures they took to cope with it. It was a really wonderful read. The book definitely deserves 5 stars.
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