Black, no sugar

Enter Carole Kelly’s universe of Dark Fantasy, where dysfunctional relationships, dystopian worlds and psychological horror reign.

Be seduced into her world with suspended disbelief… until you're completely immersed, absorbed into the Darkness.

The first 6 stories stories will be released as a mini-podcast, then published in paperback, as an e-book and audiobook in February 2025..

Carole's work has been compared to the writing of Margaret Atwood, Laurell K Hamilton and Stephen King, with a touch of American Gothic included.

If you love fiction on the darker side:

'Black, no sugar' is supported by funding from the Australian Cultural Fund.

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ep 6: Bride

" Love is blind " as the saying goes. Despite her well-meaning friends' advice, she falls deliriously in love with a handsome, enigmatic, older man , and is convinced that he is her perfect mate . From the moment she met him at the office Xmas party, he pursued her in a whirlwind of expensive gifts and romantic dates . Another saying states that " ignorance is bliss ".... not always , as this story attests. Chapter One: series title song 'Black, no sugar' by Bruce Inwood. Chapter Two: Bride >...

Feb 14, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 6

ep 5: Hello, My Name is John and I'm an Alcoholic Werewolf

The fifth tale in Carole Kelly's anthology of dark and disturbing short stories . 'Hello, I'm John and I'm an Alcoholic Werewolf', John is a veterinarian in the trendy inner-western Sydney suburb of Balmain . While his practice as ' the dog guy ' is successful, his love-life is unsatisfying . Life is even more difficult for John, with his regular 'time of the month' ... he's an urban werewolf who is having trouble resisting his natural urges. Chapter One: series title song 'Black, no sugar' by B...

Feb 07, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

ep 4: Mirror Me

The fourth tale in Carole Kelly's anthology of dark and disturbing short stories . 'Mirror Me', Rosa-Marie and Maria-Rose were so identical that even close acquaintances frequently confused them. This story of guilty deception takes place in Newtown, an inner suburb of Sydney, Australia. When Maria-Rose secretly starts going out with Linc, Rosa-Marie senses that her sister isn't sharing something important. When she discovers her sister's illicit relationship, Rosa-Marie starts making plans... C...

Jan 31, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

ep 3: My Love Has No Limits

The third tale in Carole Kelly's anthology of dark and disturbing short stories . 'My Love Has No Limits'. This love-story takes us to Australia's famous Blue Mountains , where the Adventurous Singles group set-up camp after a day's hiking. Dave mounts a search for Sarah , the girl of his dreams, when she fails to return to the campsite. He finds her, only for them both to become lost in the unforgiving Australian bush. The next six days become increasingly torturous, and Dave's vow to protect S...

Jan 24, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3

ep 2: After The Storm

The second story in Carole Kelly's anthology of dark and disturbing short stories . 'After The Storm', tells the tale of Seth, a recluse living on the South Wexford coastline of Eire, one of the most dangerous stretches of coastline in Europe. His daily beachcombing from which he derives his livelihood, is interrupted by the discovery of a mysterious young woman washed up on the beach. Initially unsettled by his visitor, Seth's life dramatically changes. Chapter One: series title song 'Black, no...

Jan 16, 2025•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

ep 1: Food Is Love

The first story in Carole Kelly's anthology of dark and disturbing short stories . 'Food Is Love', narrated in the first person, chronicles a love affair based on a shared passion for food . It's an all-consuming relationship in which food and lovemaking are tossed together in salads of lust , that leads to something darker... Chapter One: series title song 'Black, no sugar' by Bruce Inwood. Chapter Two: Food is Love > Thank you for listening to ‘Food Is Love’, Carole Kelly’s first story in t...

Jan 08, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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