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@ ABOUT THE STORIES
This section of Dark Portal II contains blurb (brief promotional text
like that seen on the reverse or inside cover of paperbacks) inviting
you to read each of the stories in this edition. There's quite a mixed
bunch this time I have to admit.
A good proportion of the stories were written one or even two years
ago, which although means a lack of descriptive prose and accurate
spelling, does mean fast, atmospheric originality (hey, nice bit of
language manipulation there, mate - Mr.Dark.) In fact, whilst I'm near
the subject, may I just ask that you please forgive me for any
spelling mistakes? Thanks. I'm not the worlds best speller by any
means though I am improving.
\ Why should I read any of it?
I'm not pushing you to read anything my friend. Dark Portal 2 has
been entirely written by teenagers - the so-called "youth of today".
Don't you want to see how well they understand the world? Don't you
want to escape your boring, every-day life for a few hours and be
captivated by living nightmares and fantasies beyond your wildest
dreams? (or are you AFRAID you wimpy piece of SHIT?! - Mr.Dark).
If there is a meaning to this collection of stories, it's for you to
discover. Many of them are quietly linked, a good deal to the tales
found in Dark Portal I - this is a "Kingish" habit of mine, though not
one I'm particularly afraid of admitting. Cross-referencing works of
fiction is a way of linking imaginary worlds together. And I like
that.
You can be sure that almost every story contains strong language and
a lot of sex and/or violence but I'm sure this doesn't put you off.
\ Short Stories
=The main collection of fiction in this edition of Dark Portal
=comprises of:
WHITE RAVENS - A old but moving tale, initially written by two
authors. A poorly child listens eagerly to his father's story about
how he met the woman he loves. I think this is a good introduction to
the second edition of Dark Portal. Check it out!
THE LOCKED DOOR - get ready to be completely captivated by one of the
best stories Neale Grant has written so far! A thunderous night keeps
the customers away from a Scottish supermarket, but instead invites an
intruder of the deadliest kind. With fantastic characters, brilliant
dialogue and a cinematique approach, "The Locked Door" will leave you
weak-kneed and drooling for more...
SCREAMING EXPRESS - Below the city, a demonic train carries creatures
that feast on the young and innocent. Prepare yourself for the
frightening story of a man who falls victim to one of these terrors...
DIAL 666 - Somewhere behind the abandoned mills of Stone Bridge there
waits an innocent-looking phone booth. Its cables are not connected to
this world, but to another - Satan's world...
A GOOD DAY AT SCHOOL - for two innocent children caught up in a rather
dangerous classroom situation.
ALIENATED HEAVEN - The tale of a man who attempts suicide after
knocking down a child. * This story is also featured in "The
Quatermass Experiment" issue 2 *
DEEPDAY - The weird but intriguing tale of a mother and child caught
in a bizzare and terrifying situation. If you fancy a bit of an
adventure with no bad language what-so-ever (eh? Get real! - Mr.Dark)
have a look at this. You might like it.
THE SNOW GIRL - A trully chilling story (no pun intended) by Linette
Voller - a lady whose stories always seem to have a wonderful twist -
about a girl with no desire for friends. Short, scary - brilliant!
PEEPS HITS THE BIG TIME - A failed novelist becomes involved with
strange, mind-bending occurencies when his latest novel begins to
alter reality. * This story appeared in "The Quatermass Experiment"
issue 1 but has been drastically re-written *
\ Bestial Influx
BESTIAL INFLUX (Chapter 5) - Continued from the first installments
found in Dark Portal edition one... Trapped in her own home with the
fearsome monster, Linda manages to make contact with a team of crazy,
ghost-hunting teenagers...
BESTIAL INFLUX (Chapter 6) - After a chaotic battle with the most
terrifying monster imaginable, Linda and the ghost-hunting survivors
attempt to escape their prison. A nightmare encounter proves there is
no end to the mystery...
BESTIAL INFLUX (Chapter 7) - An awakening to the sound of movement and
chatter spells the end of the nightmare for Linda. The ordeal is over
but can she handle the rest of her life?
\ Darkest Corner
=Most definitely NOT for the squeamish. Dark Portal's most horrific
=and/or disturbing tales remain imprisoned here, twitching, screaming
=and gargling...
GREEN MAN - an absolutely horrific, fast-moving story about a teenager
who gets hit in the face by a brick. Insane, abstract, totally
horrible but in my humble opinion one of the best on the disk. Read it
and be shocked! Congratulations go to Mr Dark!
JOB SATISFACTION - a tale that will really make you shudder. After a
terrifying, seemingly mercilless start, the main character - an
inexperienced teenage girl - turns around and becomes a vicious,
satisfying avenger. If you're sick of work check this out. I accept no
responsibility for causing massacres...
TEN PERCENT DISCOUNT - my own rather light-hearted tale of an
infuriated check-out operator. `Check' it out for a laugh. (haha)
BARN LANE - Warning: DO NOT READ THIS UNLESS YOU'VE GOT AN OPEN MIND.
The disturbing tale of a young man's sexual experience whilst taking
an alternative route to work. Be prepared fellow heterosexuals, for a
thought-prevoking ride down a dark lane of alternate reality...
\ The War Against Society
=In this exciting chapter of Dark Portal 2 you'll certainly never find
=anything trivial. Deviants, runaways, suburban warriors... they're
=all here - come with me and lets take a look at the meaning of our
=existence (if indeed there is one)...
THE GLOWING RED MAN - a bored, unemployed teenager decides to take on
the world. Of course, it's not as easy as he thought - before long he
finds himself commiting acts of violence. (Part One of the story).
\ Fragments of Time
=In this section of Dark Portal 2 you'll find more abstract stories,
=often gentle, relaxing and innocent, sometimes bloodthirsty and cruel
=beyond human understanding. Take care as you choose from:
MAGNUS - A short story of a child and his evil, influencial friend. A
friend that doesn't eat or sleep...
BATH TIME - an insight into the goings-on at Stone Bridge swimming
baths. Old, pointless and full of boyish humour but a nice little
peek into the lives of two ordinary kids.
CLONES - Mr Dark's curious investigation into the realms of classroom
activity and foul-mouthed teenagers. Based on truth.
THOUGHTFALL - an experimental, abstract piece concerning the wild,
irrelivant thoughts passing through the mind of a doomed human being.
THE MIST - master of twisting tales, Linette Voller brings you the
very short story of a girl lost in the depths of a thick fog bank.
DEVIL IN THE TREE - non-believers will love this little tale of God
and how unpleasant he could be for all we know. Like most tales in
Dark Portal, this one gives you fodder for thought...