Shadows of Sweetness

Shadows of Sweetness by Mathew Alfes is a harrowing psychological thriller blending horror, conspiracy, and surrealism. Protagonist Lena Weiss, a queer journalist haunted by personal scars, infiltrates the abandoned Klinik Thalberg, uncovering its dark history as a Nazi research site turned post-war orphanage. What begins as an exposé spirals into a nightmarish descent involving Willy Wonka as a mythic monster, child experiments with psychotropic candies, and a temple of twisted theology where sweetness masks control and cruelty. Themes of identity, guilt, love, and power permeate the narrative, with Lena confronting her past relationships and moral ambiguities. The novel evolves into a multi-chapter epic of communions, rebellions, and eternal echoes, culminating in a video confession warning of unending hunger. Alfes masterfully weaves eroticism, violence, and philosophy into a candy-coated abyss, leaving readers questioning the flavor of their own truths

From a young age, the raw edges of human experience beckoned me to explore the labyrinth of emotions that define our existence. In my novels – Humanity Untold, The Unloved Bogyman, and 100101 Rogers Soul – I traverse the intricate themes of identity, loss, and redemption with an unflinching gaze. Blending the macabre with visceral narrative, my storytelling reveals the beauty hidden within life's brutality and the quiet power of unexpected hope. I invite readers to journey into the depths of memory and the complexities of the human psyche, where every shadow and every secret unveils a new facet of truth. Motivated by a relentless curiosity about the mysteries of the soul, my work challenges conventional perceptions, urging introspection and encouraging us to question what we believe to be immutable. Through my narratives, I strive to construct bridges between the known and the unknown, illuminating paths toward fresh understanding and the transformative potential of shared experience.