VERY RARE VERSION with FREE bookmark inside – The Key of the Storm: 1 (Through the Mirror Darkly) (Paperback, Lupine Press 2016)

By D. W. Storer

Published by Lupine Press in 2016, this edition of The Key of the Storm serves as the opening volume of D.W. Storer’s ambitious Through the Mirror Darkly series. It is far from a standard paranormal investigation; instead, it is a dense, visionary narrative that bridges the gap between autobiography and esoteric philosophy.

The Style: A Modern "Archaic" Voice

What sets this version apart is Storer’s deliberate use of archaic English. Writing in a style reminiscent of 17th or 18th-century prose, Storer creates a "time-slip" effect for the reader. This isn't just for show—it mirrors the author’s claim that his experiences transcended linear time, reaching into the "In Between" and the astral planes.

The Core Narrative

The book chronicles Storer’s personal odyssey through a series of profound, often unsettling, supernatural encounters. Key themes include:

·       The Astral Plane: Detailed descriptions of "travel" outside the physical body.

·       The Watchers: Encounters with entities that exist on the periphery of our vision.

·       The "Mirror Darkly": A philosophical look at how our reality is merely a reflection of a much deeper, more complex spiritual architecture.

The Lupine Press Edition (2016)

This specific printing is cherished by collectors because it captures the "indie" spirit of Storer’s work before it saw wider distribution. The cover art, often featuring haunting, symbolic imagery, was designed to complement the heavy, rhythmic verse found inside. Unlike later reprints, the 2016 Lupine Press edition feels like a Grimoire—a private record shared with a small, dedicated circle of seekers.

It remains a challenging but rewarding read for anyone interested in high strangeness, Jungian archetypes, or the intersection of poetry and the paranormal.