The Black Lantern by Robert Antony

The Black LanternZacharia Winters was once a writer. His book, The Box Factory, made him famous—and cursed him. What began as a meditation on grief and the human condition became something darker: a vessel that unleashed horrors into the world. Nations twisted his words, families were destroyed, and even his sister’s death was laid at his feet. Now, seeking exile, Zach takes a post as a lighthouse keeper on a desolate island, hoping solitude will quiet the weight of his creation.But the sea has its own judgment.The fog hides voices that are not human.The waves rise with visions that should not exist.And the Black Lantern begins to burn.In this haunting blend of gothic horror and myth, author Robert Antony weaves a tale of isolation, guilt, and the abyss between creator and creation. The Black Lantern is a descent into madness where the line between man and myth dissolves, and where words themselves may be the deadliest curse of all.Perfect for readers of Blood Meridian, The Lighthouse, and Lovecraftian horror, this novel asks: when creation becomes theft, and truth becomes poison, what light can survive?