How to Write a Short Horror Story: A Comprehensive Guide to Turning Nightmares Into Narratives by Patrick Méndez My rating: 5 of 5 stars Helpful. I wasn’t sure if I would issue this a four or five-star rating at first. What helped me make my decision were the highlights that I made as I read […]
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Underdogs: The Enemy | Book 3 by K. Weikel My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good. The series continues this time from Malcom’s point of view. Is he an ally or an enemy? You’ll have to read this book to find out. Pros: 1. It’s a clean read.2. It’s novella-length. I could read it in
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The Milky Way: A Short Story by Nathan Harker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Good writing. This story focuses on Stefan and his exploration of the Milky Way. Pros: 1. Nathan Harker gives Stefan a backstory.2. The book cover is good. If you focus on it, you’ll see why.3. It’s a short story.4. I
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City of Spores by Austin Shirey My rating: 3 of 5 stars A strange whodunit. Private Investigator Johanna Kolibrik reluctantly agreed to a case to keep her struggling business afloat. Unfortunately, she gets wrapped up in something bigger as Madripol has gigantic problems. Old Town is a dark place, and the enemies she encounters are
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My Very Bad, Very Sad Day by Daniel Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars A tear-jerker. Gizmo is an old dog that can no longer function normally. I like the illustrations and formatting. The pictures were unique. They looked like they were painted or made with oil pastels. The ending information about veterinarians was
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Blonde Rage: A Psychological Thriller Novelette by Brenna Devland My rating: 3 of 5 stars It’s OK. Someone has been murdering blondes in the neighborhood. Will this ever end? Read this book to find out. Pros:1. The ending suspense and thrill is huge. I felt my reading engagement increase.2. It’s a novelette.3. The book cover
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The Reviewer by M.K. Alexander My rating: 5 of 5 stars Original. The hero, an aspiring indie writer with potential, falls prey to the villain, the reviewer. Pros:1. It’s a clean read.2. It’s a short story.3. There is one laugh-out-loud moment.4. Re-readability. I’ve already read it twice.5. This book will resonate with indie authors.6. The
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The Rabbit Man: A Collection of Short Terrors & Flash Fiction by T.R. Slauf My rating: 4 of 5 stars Terrifying. The Rabbit Man is a haunting collection that contains stories about serial killers, witch-hunting, paranormal horror, and more. Pros:1. A variety of frightening tales.2. All the stories within this collection are good.3. Excellent, creepy
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Lucky Numbers: A Small Town Horror Story by Elliott Dahle My rating: 4 of 5 stars Better than expected. Sam and Nadine are a married couple that have had their difficulties. Things have been sour between them for several years, leading Nadine to believe it’s time for them to separate. But a lucky occurrence comes
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The Abduction of Stefan Bossi: A Short Story by Nathan Harker My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dark. The Abduction of Stefan Bossi is a short story focused on an astronaut named Peggy in space. Along the way, she runs into some devilish creatures-ones that she doesn’t believe in. Pros:1. Solid writing.2. Nathan Harker gives
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TAILS OF LOVE: Canine Parables for the Heart by Daniel Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent. The book cover is excellent. The illustrations are fantastic and they stand out. I like how there are different stories for different canine breeds. The storyline is unique, and I can tell that the author put a
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The Deal by Robert L. Hay My rating: 4 of 5 stars Original. This tale was a delightful break after finishing a novel. Pros:1. Fast paced.2. A lot of illustrations.3. Easy-to-read.4. Fantasy elements.5. Excellent theme. Cons:1. The story length.2. This tale would benefit from more character development. I received an advance review copy for free
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