
Brian James Freeman
8 SeriesBrian James Freeman began his writing career at age fourteen with the sale of his first short story. By twenty-four, he had sold his first novel. His novella, The Painted Darkness, marked his breakout success in 2010, garnering 30,000 reads within the first three months of its release.
In "The Painted Darkness," Brian James Freeman introduces Henry, who, as a child, coped with a traumatic experience by drawing. As an adult, he continues this practice, supporting his family through his art. When Henry and his family move into a farmhouse, he discovers that the horrors from his past are still lurking. The narrative explores Henry's confrontation with these dark forces, blending psychological tension with supernatural elements.