Ayoh - Shop now
$5.99 with 57 percent savings
Print List Price: $13.99

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

Amaranthine Rain: (a Short-Story Collection) Kindle Edition

5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

Strap in. This isn't your ordinary collection of short stories.

These are stories about people who tempt the edges of life. Seemingly mild plots sink into deep horror or build with slow intensity. Tropes are tossed on their heads. Triggers are intentionally flipped.

And nothing is off-limits.

From commuter trains to vampire lairs, dragon caves to hotel bars, Victorian bookstores to fortune teller’s tents; each story's setting and mood are as distinct and richly imagined as these twenty works of short fiction. Presented as a collection for the first time are many of Zander’s early stories, award winners, and new short stories written for this very special collection of literary (and sometimes erotic) short fiction.
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Zander Vyne's writing is an excellent example of well-written, dark fantasy and Gothic horror." - Myslexia Magazine

About the Author

Zander (like most writers) started writing at a young age, but was inspired to start submitting her short fiction while working as a reader for the film industry. Novels came next, and now she enjoys writing in several genres, under various pen-names.

An avid sailor, she lived on a sailboat for almost six years and dreams of sailing around the world someday with her Carolina Dog, Riley.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SQILUZ2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Indigo Ink
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 24, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 6 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Zander Vyne
Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Zander Vyne's short stories have appeared in many publications in print and online.

Working as a reader for the film industry in Los Angeles inspired her to pursue writing. Now, she pens fiction in several genres and dreams of the day Netflix calls, wanting to turn one of her books into a movie.

Customer reviews

5 out of 5 stars
6 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers

Customers say

Customers find the book's collection of stories intriguing, with one describing it as a massively interesting collection of love stories. The book receives positive feedback for its value, with one customer noting it's well worth the read.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

Select to learn more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one describing it as a massively interesting collection of love stories, while others appreciate the intriguing set of short stories.

"...The stories range from feel-good type romance to cliff-hanger suspense and a bit of everything in between...." Read more

"A massively interesting collection of stories of love, sex and human nature. Vyne reveals the things we are least capable of revealing in ourselves...." Read more

"One of the best pieces of dark erotica. Zandyer Vine is a brilliant author." Read more

3 customers mention "Value for money"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth the read, with one describing the author as brilliant.

"...Truly, this is a wonderful set of short stories, and well worth the read." Read more

"...A captivating read." Read more

"One of the best pieces of dark erotica. Zandyer Vine is a brilliant author." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014
    I purchased this set of short stories as I am already a fan of author Zander Zyne's writing, and I was quite intrigued by the title Amaranthine Rain. The author claims this to be an eclectic set of stories, and I found that description to be very true. The stories range from feel-good type romance to cliff-hanger suspense and a bit of everything in between. It would be too hard to pick just one story as a favorite! I did really enjoy the sweetness of "How Jackson Crumb Remembered How to Live," and the fairy tale-like stories "The Last Sacrifice" and "Amethyst's Feather." The "House across the Street" offers a more sinister tale, as does the delightfully creepy "Souvenirs." The author is able to delve into aspects of human (and non-human) nature that are both honest and sincere, as well as those that are inherently sinister and depraved. Truly, this is a wonderful set of short stories, and well worth the read.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
    A massively interesting collection of stories of love, sex and human nature. Vyne reveals the things we are least capable of revealing in ourselves. A captivating read.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2014
    One of the best pieces of dark erotica. Zandyer Vine is a brilliant author.
    2 people found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2020
    Wow! This book of short stories took my breath away! Each story was a different genre, with differing points of view and told by man, woman and beast alike. Once I began to read I couldn't stop, and Zander's writing style is absolute magic. Her stories leave you with such differing emotions, ranging from "that's the end?!" to "didn't see that coming!" to "more, more, more!" Reading her words was like watching a master jewelry designer string together the most priceless beads, seamless and beautiful and unlike anything I've seen before. One of my favorite lines in the book was this from "The House Across the Street" -- "The last peachy silver of the setting sun winked out, leaving only indigo stains in the darkened sky." BRAVO!
    One person found this helpful
    Report
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014
    When you find an author that can take words and weave them into a spellbinding literary style of Dark Erotic Fiction, you are in for a treat-a rich, dark chocolaty treat that will make your mouth water. In "Amaranthine Rain", Zander Vyne offers a vast collection that truly illustrates her diverse writing talent. She seems to effortlessly immerses readers in deliciously dark moods, envelopes them in superb aesthetic surroundings, and doesn't get hung up on any frivolous detail. I thoroughly enjoyed the seamless changes in points of view through out this collection, too. Do yourself a favor and read the introduction to this anthology, Holland Carney says it all. If you want intelligent, remarkable, dark erotica... read Zander Vyne.
    One person found this helpful
    Report

Report an issue


Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?