Thirteen tales where the line between madness and greatness blurs.In this collection of dark fiction, Amanda Headlee explores the delicate balance between genius and insanity. Outsiders may see a descent into madness, but those seeking greatness see a path to success, where no expense is spared.
Madness and Greatness Can Share the Same Facedelves into the human psyche, cosmic horror, and folklore. Journey through space and time as characters confront their inner darkness, question the nature of good and evil, and grapple with the meaning of existence. For readers who enjoy thought-provoking horror with complex characters and themes."Delightfully dark and often packed with emotion, Amanda Headlee's collection is a must-own. A hiking trip gone awry, a heartbreaking bout with killer sharks, and more. There's something for everyone here." —Robert P. Ottone, author ofThe Vile Thing We Createdand the Bram Stoker Award-winning novelThe Triangle"What a wonderful web Headlee weaves in her first short story collection, filled with frights and the sort of sights not meant for eyes. Each ghastly tale builds upon the next, many of them containing interwoven plots, characters, and places, leading to horrific outcomes. Keep an eye on this writer; she's one to watch." —Kenneth W. Cain, author ofHell, Delewareand editor ofNever WakeandOctober Screams
With a love of scary stories and folklore, Amanda Headlee spent her entire life crafting works of dark fiction. She has a fascination with the emotion of fear and believes it is the first emotion humans feel at the moment they are born. She enjoys writing dark fiction that delves into psychology, folklore, and cosmic horror. The fear of humanity's insignificance in the vastness of the Universe intrigues her.
By day, Amanda is a program manager; by night, she is a wandering wonderer. When shel“r