David Peak Libros

Exploring the interplay between memory and place, this collection of thirteen stories delves into themes of trauma and the haunting presence of the past. With vivid imagery of phantom limbs and shifting realities, the narratives reveal the deep yearning for connection and understanding. The author challenges readers to confront the harsh truths of existence, suggesting that only by peeling back the surface can one glimpse the world as it truly is, rather than through the lens of desire or illusion.

Witches, LSD psychosis, and the slippery nature of truth. The World Below is about the limitless horror of grief and the unbreakable bonds of blood. It is a story of occultations, of light and dark, and of unfathomable realities that hide in plain sight.Two families—the Bowles and the Underhills—are cursed by an act of violence that forever echoes through time, and their long-simmering feud reignites when teenager Ornithan Bowles suddenly disappears. Believing the Underhills responsible, several members of Orn’s family lay siege to the home of their rivals—only to awaken a restless spirit from its prison between two worlds. Now, several years later, Letitia Underhill, fresh out of prison and looking to begin anew, tells her version of events to the host of a prime-time news program in hopes of putting an end to her family’s curse once and for all.

The narrative follows Max, the notorious leader of black metal band Angelus Mortis, as he embarks on a journey to Ukraine to record a comeback album with the elusive Wisdom of Silenus. This venture reveals deeper themes beyond the music, exploring the destructive nature of creativity and the complexities of human existence. Drawing inspiration from the unsettling works of John Hawkes and cosmic-pessimist philosophy, David Peak's Corpsepaint delves into the dark side of artistic expression and the consequences of embracing nihilism.

The narrative unfolds in a single moment within a care facility, exploring the life and thoughts of a chair-bound narrator. This darkly comic and observant novel delves into themes of existence and perception, suggesting that the world relies on individual viewpoints for meaning. As the narrator reflects on life, their journey concludes quietly and beautifully, encapsulating both the fragility and significance of human experience.

Published by Schism Press The world has been swallowed by strangeness. A new reality-a "horror reality"-has taken hold. David Peak's The Spectacle of the Void examines the boundaries of the irreal and the beyond, exploring horror's singular ability to communicate the unknown through language and image. It is also a speculative work that gazes unflinchingly at the inevitable extinction of mankind, questioning whether or not the burden of our knowing we will someday cease to exist is a burden after all, or rather the very notion that will set us free.