To Build a Fire by Jack London My rating: 5 of 5 stars Frightening. You wouldn’t expect a short story thriller about man versus nature to be scary, yet Jack London implemented the fear factor perfectly. I’m impressed with the vivid descriptions and imagery that Jack London could show in this tale. It felt like […]
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The Gift by Freida McFadden My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great read. Pros: 1. It’s short.2. It’s edited.3. It’s skillfully written.4. There is character development.5. I enjoyed the twists.6. I can understand Stella’s motives.7. Realistic. Cons: 1. Blaspheming. I enjoyed this short a lot. The only downfall of this book is the blaspheming.
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Little Red: The Third Story in the Happily Ever After Series by K.G. Sander My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is a remake of a classic. Pros: 1. The book cover is fantastic.2. The storyline is original and spectacular.3. My reading engagement was high throughout this book.4. I enjoyed the poems.5. K.G. Sander is
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The Legend of Whispering Pines Inn: A Ghostly Thriller Short Story by Dita Dow My rating: 4 of 5 stars I enjoyed it. Pros: 1. It’s short.2. Dita Dow is an exceptional writer.3. My reading engagement was high.4. I would re-read this.5. It’s a clean read. Cons: 1. The ending left more to be desired.
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Ushers: A Short Story by Joe Hill My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s a good read. Pros: 1. A wild ending.2. The book cover is noticeable.3. It’s a short story.4. The writing is solid.5. I would re-read it.6. My reading engagement was high.7. There is one laugh-out-loud moment. Cons: 1. I noticed minor editing
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Carnival of the Dead: Two Paths, One Nightmare: Dual Ending Horror Short Story by Dita Dow My rating: 5 of 5 stars Excellent. Pros: 1. Unexpected ending and twists.2. Dita Dow is a fabulous writer.3. It’s a short story.4. Dita Dow edited this book.5. Despite being a short story, I was content with it. Cons:
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Lavender by Eric Williford My rating: 3 of 5 stars Lavender could have been better. Pros:1. It’s short.2. The psychological horror is present.3. Clean.4. The book cover caught my attention.5. I like how the blurb is short and sweet.6. I enjoyed Lavender and would re-read it.7. This story required me to go back to learn
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The Cat from Hell by Stephen King My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fantastic short horror story featuring a cat. Pros:1. Creepy.2. Original.3. Shocking.4. Well written.5. Great storyline.6. It’s a quick read.7. Vivid descriptions.8. I would re-read this story.9. It’s a prior work made by Stephen King.10. Cats, like rats, fit the horror genre
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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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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 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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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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