Black Gate Tales

"Unnerving, beautifully dark and twisted prose...a refreshing but classic voice in horror and fantasy. Much like the rabbit hole, you never know where Paul Draper's tales will take you and you're never disappointed."

- H.G. Rexon, author of Between the Fog and Shadows: A Historical Fantasy

"A terrific collection, consistently well-written and full of light, clever touches."

- Rober Grossmith, author of The Empire of Lights

"Many of his stories border on the macabre, but he presents them in such a way that I find them fascinating. They draw me into worlds I might not otherwise visit."

- Jeanne Felfe, author of Bridge to Us

"A writer of rare skill, balancing delicate nuance and emotional impact."

- Ali Abbas, author of Like Clockwork

"His writing is tight and riveting. His fiction always leads you to an unexpected, yet satisfying place. I have admired his work for years."

- Joseph Y. Roberts, author of Across The Vaal and The Echo Four Saga series

"I've become a big fan of the evocative subtlety of Paul's writing."

- Damien Lutz, author of Amanojaku and The Lenz

"He manages to weave surreal, often melancholic voices around a diamond sharp plot."

- Sarah Beaudette, author of Leaving Shaktoolik (2016 NYCMidnight Short Story Winner)