"Viktor" by R.D. Trimble is a horrifyingly satiating tale of a deadly vampire coming in to his own. Viktor is worldly, smart, and thirsts for blood. He knows when he is being played, and knows how to play back.
The descriptions are lurid in the best ways. Details are so well communicated that every scene can be pictured like a gothic film. Viktor's inner dialogue shows who he really is, and what drives him.
I have not yet read the popular "Vampire Princess Trilogy" by P. Mattern, of which "Viktor" is the prequel to. Now I will!
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"Viktor" is a horror novel that will bite into your consciousness and not let you go until the end.
"When the Ferris Wheel Lights are Dead" by Ashley Grant is a carnival ride you'll never forget.
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The story begins with a young woman at a broken down carnival. "Kimber, that's what she used to be known by. The word sounded strange to her now - another girl from a distant dream." She is discovered in her decrepit home and sent to live at a psychiatric hospital. With the help of a new friend, she discovers a new world directly opposite of her former carnival life, but on win which she desperately wants to become a part of. The mystery surrounding the demise of the carnival and her family's deaths haunts her in night terrors and waking flashbacks. She yearns to reconnect with her past, but her memory is working against her. Then a supernatural surprise hero appears, and the past becomes unravelled.
Immersive settings, suspenseful scenes, and a looming mystery make this a fascinating read. This is a spooky short story/novella.
"Hunter's Notebook" by Nick Herntier is a grisly and fun short story about a man who dedicates his days and nights to tracking down and killing monsters. The surprise twist at the end was satisfying.
"Mythical Doorways," edited by H.L. Burke, is a collection of eleven short stories by different authors. Tales of steampunk, sci-fi, fantasy, with splashes of horror and lots of the supernatural provide a splendid reading retreat. Dragons, elves, and mechanical creatures are some of the characters the reader will encounter, and yes, there be dragons.
"The Girl in the Green Sweater" by P. Mattern is a ghost story perfect for Halloween.
A young boy and his father are traumatized following the accidental death of a school girl. Their lives unravel when a mysterious visitor knocks on their door one Halloween night. The years go by, and the Halloween visitor continues the eerie apparition. Then, a macabre mystery is revealed.
This is the perfect short story to read out loud for a spooky experience.
"Thornfinn and the Witch's Curse" is a Viking ghost story. Captivating with its entwined tales of magic and curses, it was an entertaining read. The descriptions were detailed, creating clear views of settings. At times I felt like there was too much detail, as in the wedding preparations. I got the characters confused a couple of times, but then I found a helpful character glossary at the end of the book.
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"Lament of Midnight: Salvation's End" is the second anthology of flash fiction/short stories by author Ashley Grant. Ten stories range from horror to sci-fi to dark fairytales. <br /><br />The first story, "The Executioner's Reckoning," is a dark study into what justice means.<br /><br />This is followed by "Thine Wretched Deceased" a tale of witchcraft and revenge.<br /><br />"Reflective" is a suspenseful story about an artist and his mystery subject.<br /><br />"Puppet Strings" is a strange tale of life and death.<br /><br />"Keep from the Shadows" is a tale of turmoil and power.<br /><br />"Desperate Times" follows the day of a human lab rat in a world ridden with plague.<br /><br />"Taking the Stand" is a futuristic women-empowered courtroom drama.<br /><br />"Dancing for Plague Rats" is a horror story of vermin and disease.<br /><br />"The Hanged Man" has the flavour of old world from fairytales.<br /><br />"Transmission Received" is a post-apocalyptic warning of weapons and war, with a surprising twist.<br /><br />The stories are short enough top be read in one sitting, and entertaining enough to hold the reader's interest to the sometimes bitter end.<br /><br />I recommend this book for fans of short stories, flash fiction, and the macabre.
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