Captive Audience | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE PARTY UPSTAIRS by Dan DeLuise caught me completely off-guard. I had no idea the author would take readers into such a dark place...not just "the party," but also the references to family drama.

Now that I've read all ten of the FMFs, I'm under the impression DeLuise is constantly improving his writing style, and I look forward to reading his novella series, THE WITCHING HOUR.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Harm None | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE STRANGER by Dan DeLuise is the 9th short I've read in this series, and is far superior to the others. This could be an episode of Tales From The Darkside. I had no idea what to expect, and the ending is shocking.

Highly recommending this one to all readers, even if you aren't a horror fan. Great folklore touch.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Gross | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE NOSEBLEED by Dan Deluise is super-gross. I've read more graphic stories, but the detail with the pool in the mouth still has me gagging.

This is another FMF short which leaves me with several questions and zero answers.

As always,

AstraDaemon

DeLuise is a Tease | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE VISITOR by Dan DeLuise has a great hook, plenty of suspense, and a frightening reveal, but ends too soon.

I don't understand why an author would create something so intriguing and not do more with the storyline.

I've read 7 of the 10 Five-Minute Frights, and there's no doubt DeLuise knows how to captivate readers, but flash fiction is not the format for such storytelling. Basically, this author is a booktease.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Passing Through | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE RENTAL by Dan DeLuise is an interesting take on life after death. Has a Twilight Zone style to it. Not as good as THE REFLECTION, but better than many of the other Five-Minute Frights.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Greek Twist | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE FORTUNE by Dan DeLuise is one of the darkest stories I've read by this author to date. This twists a common theme in Greek mythology into a special level of hell.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Dead in the Water | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE REFLECTION by Dan DeLuise is currently my favorite Five-Minute Frights short. While I had an idea where the story was headed, the author still manage to surprise me. Even the very ending gave me a chill.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Broken | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE HUNT by Dan DeLuise has the potential to be a fantastic family drama, if longer. Flash fiction is brief story telling, but the story should still be complete.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Wandered Off | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE GUEST by Dan DeLuise is pretty much the same story as THE ROOM: a suspenseful build-up, but no explanation of events. Reminds of me of someone who begins telling a story, then wanders off before finishing.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Leftovers | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE ROOM by Dan DeLuise has a great build-up of suspense, but leaves a huge unanswered question at the end. I really wanted to know if there is some societal event taking place, which would explain the behavior of the parents.

As always.

AstraDaemon