Blah | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

SAFE AGAIN by Bradley Poage is one of the worst stories I've read by this author. No action, boring characters, very little suspense.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Trust Issue | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

COOKED ALIVE by Bradley Poage is a flash fiction story about revenge, but the ending is quite unexpected. Worth a read.

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AstraDaemon

Lady of the Night | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

THE WHISPER by Bradley Poage is too predictable for my liking. The author usually has more suspense in his stories.

THE CREEK and THE DOLL are much better.

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AstraDaemon

Monsters Within | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

HATCHLINGS by Bradley Poage is a mix of science fiction and horror. Reminded me a little of the movie Night of the Creeps.

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AstraDaemon

Creepy Dummy | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE CURSE OF MILEY by Bradley Poage features a husband who appears to be controlled by a dummy from his childhood. Kind of has a Tales From the Darkside vibe.

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AstraDaemon

Difficult Customer | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

PET PEEVES by Bradley Poage centers on a customer who prefers one particular cashier at a store, but the cashier can't stand him. Very believable with a dark ending.

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AstraDaemon

Sci-Fi Twist | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE GUARDIAN by Bradley Poage is a flash fiction story with a mix of horror and sci-fi.

While this story is pretty good, I recommend THE CREEK and THE DOLLHOUSE, both by Poage.

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AstraDaemon

A Murder | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

CROWS by Bradley Poage serves as warning not to mess with nature. Pretty straight-forward...I had hoped for a twist at the end.

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Shocking | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

HAPPY NEW YEAR by Bradley Poage is an extreme horror short, and I was not prepared for the brutal ending. Consider yourself warned.

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AstraDaemon

Price to Pay | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE GIFT OF TIME by Bradley Poage is a flash fiction piece centered on a young writer who discovers his close friend is dying from cancer. He has a family heirloom which could change the outcome, but the change requires a sacrifice. Someone from his past arrives to show the young man exactly what the sacrifice will cost, before his final decision is made.

I was expecting a horror short, but this is more science fiction than anything. However, this is well-written and captivating from beginning to end.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Stupid Criminals | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE DOLL by Bradley Poage is a typical bad-guys-make-bad-decision flash fiction piece. The two thieves didn't do their research properly.

Not sure who is worse: the girl or the doll.

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AstraDaemon

Seeing Is Believing | AstraDaemon

Drew and Britney have finally started their lives together. But a dark secret from Britney's past will take it from them.

THE SNOWMAN by Bradley Poage is quite a thrilling creature feature, and I recommend this one.

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AstraDaemon

Bad Decision | AstraDaemon

Four friends are heading for a camping trip they hope they will never forget. But when the location is changed to a new one, they may soon find they wished they had never decided on the creek...

THE CREEK by Bradley Poage is a very original creature feature, and one of the author's better stories.

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AstraDaemon

Dangerous Brat | AstraDaemon

When Annica takes in a new foster child in, she doesn't realize that this child has secrets of her own.

THE DOLLHOUSE by Bradley Poage has a great twist at the end, and this is one of the author's stories I recommend.

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AstraDaemon

Bad Idea | AstraDaemon

Eric and Sarah are hosting a New Year's party, and can't wait to have all their guests arrive. But when the last guests arrive wounded and full of blood, it may just be that there's more guests coming, uninvited...

UNWANTED GUESTS by Bradley Poage has lots of action, but the storytelling is a bit sloppy.

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AstraDaemon

Sentimental Security | AstraDaemon

Erin thinks she's met the man of her dreams. He's kind, affectionate, loving, and he seems to be everything she has ever wanted. She invites him into her home, but he immediately changes. As he attacks her she succumbs. But thankfully she has a best friend with her who will not let her die, Teddy...

TEDDY by Bradley Paoge is predictable, but has some entertaining action.

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AstraDaemon

Why Tho | AstraDaemon

CAGED by Bradley Poage has very little substance, with zero chracter development. The author's older work is preferable to this one.

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AstraDaemon

No Thanks | AstraDaemon

THE ALLEYWAY by Bradley Poage centers on a young woman determined to keep a dark secret. Unfortunately, this is one of the worst stories I've read by this author.

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AstraDaemon

Self-Harm Warning | AstraDaemon

BEAUTY IS SKIN DEEP by Bradley Poage lacks any real suspense and appears to be gore for the sake of gore. Not for anyone with a weak-stomach.

On a side note: there should be some kind of warning for the self-harm within this story.

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AstraDaemon

Backseat Driver | AstraDaemon

THE BLIND DATE by Bradley Poage has an unexpected ending. This is a suspenseful twist on the stranger danger theme.

As always,

AstraDaemon