Ink Stains, Volume 2: A Dark Fiction Literary Anthology
- 4.3 out of 5
- 23 ratings
- 166 pages
Overall Content Rating: Restricted R
This is an darkly comic, media-satire novel aimed at adults, with frequent strong language and recurring crude sexual talk tied to fame, reality TV, and an outrageous tabloid scandal. Parents should expect insult-driven dialogue, references to pornography and adult lifestyles, and homophobic slurs tied to a character who has come out. Violence and self-harm are substantial concerns: attempted suicide is mentioned, bleeding injuries are described, and several passages depict graphic gore and murder aftermath that a sensitive teen may find disturbing. Sexual assault terminology appears mainly as hyperbolic public accusations rather than a step-by-step assault, but the subject matter remains mature throughout.
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Crude Moderate
14Characters hurl vulgar sexual insults during scandals and arguments, use a homophobic slur in backstory, and engage in harsh name-calling. Occasional crude solicitations appear in attention-seeking misconduct.
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Specific words
- stupid: 6
- idiot: 5
- suck: 2
- faggot: 1
Fbombs Moderate
15Strong four-letter language appears on a steady basis across the book in anger, dark humor, and casual speech, sometimes directed at people or blended into compound insults.
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Specific words
- fuck: 15
Profanity Moderate
29Mild and moderate swearing appears throughout dialogue and internal monologue, including religious-themed expletives and insults. Crude bathroom and anatomical language shows up occasionally alongside everyday frustration.
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Specific words
- damn: 13
- hell: 5
- bastard: 3
- shit: 3
- ass: 2
- goddamn: 2
- bitch: 1
Sex Moderate
17Sexual humor, crude nicknames, body-focused descriptions, and references to adult magazines and swingers-style TV appear without sustained explicit intercourse on the page. A public scandal involves shocking rumors and online harassment using sexual assault language in a grotesque, satirical way rather than a realistic assault scene.
Specific words
- cunt: 4
- cock: 3
- boob: 2
- rape: 2
- anal: 1
- dick: 1
- porno: 1
- rapist: 1
- swinger: 1
- whore: 1
Violence Heavy
13The story includes graphic descriptions of blood, dismemberment, animals consuming remains, and a vividly depicted killing with spatter and a child witnessing aftermath. Smashing glass and injury during a medical crisis add frightening physical harm.
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Specific words
- blood: 11
- bleed: 1
- smash: 1
LGBTQ+ Mild
A character’s coming out is referenced in connection with past homophobic harassment; the sampled orientation-related word in another passage is not used in an identity sense.
About this book
Trust. Sometimes it is freely given. Other times it is hard-earned. Either way, it’s is a fragile thing. Give it to the wrong person, and it just might cost your life. The second volume of Ink Stains literary anthology explores the complexity of placing your trust in another person and what can happen when that trust is betrayed. Join authors Brian Becker, Cooper O'Connor, Marc E. Fitch, I. K. Paterson-Harkness, Daniel Henshaw, J.D. Kotzman, Melanie Marshall, and Douglas Andrew Smith as they deftly delve deep into the dark side of betrayal in a collection of literary tales. From random encounters with strangers in the night to lovers turned enemies, from “I swear I didn’t know!” to “Who’s laughing now?” our authors dissect reasons betrayal is inevitable, no matter what the relationship, and the sometimes fatal consequences of such actions. Praise for Ink Stains "Wow! This anthology of Dark Fiction really packs a punch! Ten strong stories without a dud in the bunch. This is my first brush with Dark Alley Press and I sure hope it won’t be the last because they are bringing some serious talent to the table. " Brian James Lewis, Hellnotes.com About Ink Stains Ink Stains, a quarterly dark fiction and horror anthology published by Dark Alley Press, is about shining a stark light on the shadows of life, exploring those dimly lit corridors, and unearthing those long-buried secrets. We are about examining the human existence and the human psyche in its raw, delicate, and dangerous state. We don’t shy away from controversy, nor do we believe good will always triumph over evil or that someone will always be around to save the day. Sometimes all we have is ourselves. And the stories that keep us turning the page. Read more