Shadows and Whispers by Michael Jess Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This collection is excellent.
A Forest Haunt:
It is a unique story about a man who wishes to live a secluded life but is bombarded with unfortunate circumstances and paranoia. The ending is wild, but it makes sense after thinking about it. 5 stars.
Famished:
I like the name of this story, and it fits the overall theme. My reading engagement was high throughout it, and the ending made me think. 5 stars.
Illusive:
This is another interesting short story about the unexpected occurring and what an opportunist does for freedom. A creature feature. 4 stars.
A Slave to Love:
This is a unique spin on a horror short based on Valentine’s Day. It reminded me of the TV series Dexter. This horror tale hits hard, and the length is perfect. Michael Jess Alexander should make shorter tales like this one. 5 stars.
On the Edge of Oblivion:
Michael Jess Alexander switches it up by alternating POVs involving the supernatural, dark fantasy, and mystery. 4 stars.
Chiornamas = disability
Zatol = to bother
Chianudor = flatulent
Michael Jess Alexander is an expert at crafting horror shorts and flash fiction. In this order, my favorite tales were A Slave to Love, Famished, and A Forest Haunt. Another notable aspect of this collection that I admire is that it is a clean read. I wish other horror writers would do the same.
Please give me more seasonal horror shorts featuring Valentine’s Day and Christmas! 🙂
I received a free book copy and am leaving this review voluntarily.
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Shadows and Whispers by Michael Jess Alexander
