Something Remains

When Joel Lane died unexpectedly in November 2013, the literary world lost a remarkable talent. He left us too early, with so much unfinished as indicated by the copious notes and outlines of stories and poems he had yet to write. In these pages you will find stories inspired by and based on these notes, completed by many of his friends and colleagues - over thirty writers including Tim Lebbon, Steve Rasnic Tem, Alison Littlewood, John Grant, Simon Bestwick, Lynda E. Rucker, John Llewellyn Probert, Gary McMahon, Thana Niveau, Steven Savile and many others. 'Little bits of midnight they forgot to sweep up when the dawn came,' (Joel Lane). I think that's genius, and a reminder of what we've lost - what more there might have been. But though Joel has gone, his work still lives, and I believe its worth will only grow with time. - Ramsey Campbell