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Average rating3.4
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This is not actually a complete story. It is, in fact, the beginning portion of a longer story.
With that in mind, however, it is a well-written story that, in my opinion, hooks the reader into investing in the story as it proceeds.
The story begins with a meeting between the Signalman and Immacolata Sexton. The Signalman is an operative for some American spook agency. He seems to be past his prime and we never find out what his name is or why he is the “signalman.” Sexton is scary spooky in some undescribed way. There is a supernatural vibe to her. The two meet and exchange cryptic bits of information and then go their separate ways.
There is a mystery involving a cult, a cult that has been exposed to a fungus. The fungus is taking over their bodies. There are references to the “Old Ones” and a Lovecraftian corpse is discovered. There are premonitions about the future.
In other words, this story is an homage to H.P. Lovecraft's universe. The story is well-written and engaging. The only drawback is that it was far shorter than it ought to have been.