Fragments of Perception: And Other Stories by Dudley, C. R. 2024 NEUF

Containing 36 mind-bending stories of 1200 words and less, Fragments of Perception will take you on a roller coaster ride through the depths of the psyche. In these imagined versions of our world, future technology meets metaphysics, quantum theory blurs with spirituality, and insanity becomes a friend.

Here you will see through the eyes of personified thoughtforms, people who worship black holes, and individuals exploring planes of shared consciousness. You will encounter guardian angels who feel misunderstood, meditating robots, and mythical species sending advice to humanity in unconventional ways.

Originally published on the Orchids Lantern blog, some stories have been revised and expanded for this collection; others are brand new and exclusive. All are written in the unique brand of surrealism for which C.R. Dudley is fast becoming known.

Whatever your perspective, this is a book that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.





"Every fascinating tale has hidden just beneath the surface an unmistakable blueprint for psychological growth and a new understanding of the seemingly esoteric. A philosophical masterpiece!" - Paul Loughman, Spooky Action at a Distance

C.R. Dudley is a visual artist, writer, and mind explorer. She is fascinated by the human condition, in particular the effect future technological developments might have on the psyche, and sees everything she creates as part of one continuous artwork.



She started blogging in 2014 as a way to express the ideas stemming from her studies in Jungian psychology, philosophy and various schools of mysticism. Her first few stories were distributed as hand-stitched art zines in aid of a mental health charity, and her style became known for its multi-layered narratives.



In 2017 she founded Orchids Lantern, a small independent press focusing on the metaphysical and visionary genre. She is the author of short story collection Fragments of Perception and a forthcoming series of novels inspired by VR therapy and the unconscious mind.



C.R. Dudley lives in North Yorkshire, and is a lover of forest walks, pizza, tequila and dark music.