Bandi — whose pseudonym is derived from firefly, an obvious nod to the insect's small light amid vast darkness — shockingly remains a prominent North Korean writer. (booklistonline.com)
A journey to a scientific frontier had led us to a different frontier altogether, a vast darkness punctuated by the occasional lapping wave. (scientificamerican.com)
It was the nights — the vast darkness that seemed to emanate from all directions, to the point that it felt like it was overtaking my soul. (mindbodygreen.com)