Shadowlands by Charlie David

Description

In Shadowlands, acclaimed author Charlie David reimagines mythology, folklore, and archetypal love stories through a distinctly queer lens. Spanning different eras, landscapes, and emotional worlds, these stories explore the passion and vulnerability of gay desire, the ache of loss, and the complicated line between devotion and obsession.

From remote wildernesses to artists’ studios, from spiritual reflection to romantic longing, David’s characters search for connection in worlds that often demand silence, compromise, or concealment. Throughout the collection, the sacred and the sensual intertwine, creating stories that are as emotionally resonant as they are imaginative.

In “Mating Season,” a gay military couple escapes to the wilderness in 1951, hoping to explore new possibilities within their relationship. Far from society’s watchful gaze, they confront questions of trust, jealousy, and desire as an unexpected stranger disrupts their carefully balanced world.

In “Pygmalion Revisited,” a grieving painter becomes consumed with recreating his lost lover through art. As memory and obsession begin to merge, the story becomes a powerful meditation on grief, beauty, and the impossible wish to reclaim what has been lost.

Blending literary fiction, mythology, romance, fantasy, and psychological drama, Shadowlands examines how queer people navigate desire, memory, faith, and identity. David’s prose is lush and evocative, bringing emotional depth and complexity to stories that challenge, provoke, and move the reader.

Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ literary fiction, queer mythology, emotionally rich short stories, and contemporary gay fiction, Shadowlands is a powerful exploration of love, longing, transformation, and the stories we tell ourselves to survive.

Book Details

• Author: Charlie David
• ISBN: 9781067805043
• Format: Paperback
• Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction / Short Stories
• Audience: Adult