Weight of Shadows

In a world layered with unseen battles, The Weight of Shadows: An Anthology unveils a universe where the legacy of Black history is a living, breathing force. This collection of stories and vignettes explores quiet heroism, spiritual warfare, and the profound connections that bind generations.From the spectral guardians of the Middle Passage to the everyday saints in Louisville, each narrative confronts the beasts of racism, grief, and systemic injustice. Here, history is not just a memory but a power, and the fight for freedom is a sacred, ongoing war waged in the shadows by those who remember. This is a testament to the enduring strength and magic of the Black experience.

For Terrence Planter, the fight against addiction is just the beginning. While detoxing, a mysterious voice and terrifying visions suggest his struggle is tied to a deeper darkness preying upon West Louisville. Pulled into a hidden world of spiritual warfare, he's told his pain gives him a unique power. Guided by cryptic mentors and grounded by his connection to Kim, a young woman fighting her own demons on the street, Terrence must confront the true source of the city's hunger. Can a man who could barely save himself learn to fight the shadows that threaten to consume them all?