Enter a world where magic intertwines with technology, where ancient gods clash with cosmic entities, and where the lines between reality and illusion blur.From Philip Mazza, the creative force behind the epic fantasy The Harrow Saga, the thought-provoking sci-fi gem The Neon Hive, and the captivating collection The Quantum Gardener.The Wicked Man Cometh is a collection of captivating short stories that delve into the depths of human imagination. Philip Mazza, renowned for his epic fantasy The Harrow Saga, brings his signature blend of lyrical prose and thought-provoking storytelling to this anthology.Within these pages, you'll encounter an old man with a grim task that repeats through eternity, a society where technology that sustains life and reality goes haywire, the death of a man who meets with God and is presented with a difficult choice, a world where a fragile symbiotic relationship between two cultures is tested, and a near-future society where people are guided by a mysterious predictive system that feeds from dark thoughts. Each tale serves as a doorway to a new reality, where the extraordinary becomes ordinary and the ordinary transforms into something truly extraordinary.Prepare to be transported to realms of wonder and intrigue, where the boundaries of the possible are constantly challenged and redefined. The Wicked Man Cometh is more than just a collection; it celebrates the power of storytelling, the boundless reach of human imagination, and the invitation to explore the limitless possibilities of both the present and the future. Each story draws you in, urging you to lose yourself in its pages and uncover what lies beyond.