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Discovering Ivory in a Charcoal Cave
A Poetic Journey to Beat Depression
2020
First Published
4.66
Average Rating
74
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This isn’t the typical Carver Pike horror. In fact, it’s not horror at all. This isn’t only a story, and it’s not a book of poems. It’s a whimsical journey through an imaginative world, told in poetic form. It's one man's quest to beat depression. Suffering the loss of his wife, Ben visits her grave to beg God to reunite him with his suicidal spouse in death. A mysterious mime named Mingle has other plans and leads Ben out of the black and white, depressed world he knows. Soon they're flying down a fantastical path of vivid colors, strange lands, and quirky situations. Each chapter teaches Ben a lesson needed to fully understand the mindset of his wife, Ivory, and what it takes to beat his own depression before it buries him in a charcoal cave. Having dealt with depression himself, this is horror and dark fantasy author Carver Pike's journey to beat depression. It may never go away, but with enough awareness and some shared tools, this depression demon might just stay hidden a little longer.
Avg Rating
4.66
Number of Ratings
35
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Author

Carver Pike
Carver Pike
Author · 12 books

My name is Carver Pike. Since as far back as I can remember, I've been fascinated by everything horror. I'd sit cross-legged in front of the TV and watch The Texas Chainsaw Massacre while devouring a bowl of Kaboom cereal. I always wished the ghost at the end of each episode of Scooby-Doo wouldn't be just another man behind the mask. I wanted real ghastly ghouls, dastardly demons, and malevolent monsters. At some point, I knew I couldn't sit back and keep watching this horror world from the stands. I wanted to be in the game. So, now I wield this virtual pen and sling ink onto this page with the hopes of someday being a major player. I want to create those worlds you visit, feed that fear that keeps you up late at night, and entertain you in ways only the greatest storytellers can. Be advised, most of my books are very graphic in nature. Most contain strong violence, and some have very detailed sex scenes. I try to give you a warning in the book blurb. Hopefully, we'll form a great author-reader relationship and you'll come to trust that Carver Pike will always keep you entertained. Member of the HWA: Horror Writers Association Participated in KillerCon2020

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