Thrilling Twist | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

THE SURPRISE by Ruth Anna Evans is my favorite story by this author. Her other shorts don't even come close to how awesome this one is. I expected a crime drama mixed with horror, but this has a supernatural twist I could never predict.

I wish this story had been longer. I'd love a sequel. I highly recommend this one.

As always,

AstraDaemon

*since this review, the story has been added to a collection, rather than sold as a stand-alone

Face-Kick | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

SIGHT OF BLOOD by Ruth Anna Evans is a mix of family drama, supernatural circumstances and gut-wrenching horror.

I feel like Evans just ran into my house, kicked me in the face and ran back out.

I'd like to see her write more with this style.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Unexpected Ending | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

DON'T KILL THE DOG by Ruth Anna Evans is pretty damn horrifying, and not necessarily for the reasons you would think.

The author does a great job of connecting readers to the main character, and delivers a brutal ending.

The theme is more like MISSING and less like WHAT DID NOT DIE. Looking forward to more shocking stories from Evans.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Nerve-Wracking | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

MISSING by Ruth Anna Evans is terrifying, especially if you're a parent. The way Ben's parents dismissed his concerns left me extremely aggravated. I didn't know what to expect, and the ending came as a complete surprise.

Shocking, disturbing and highly recommended.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Fight Fire With Fire | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

WHAT DID NOT DIE by Ruth Anna Evans is told through the POV of a reporter covering a house fire. While on the scene, Jordan sees a little girl in the fire, only to be told no one was left in the house. From that moment on, people connected to the reporter found themselves victims of fires.

Jordan discovers the little girl had died in the hospital, but she deliberately started thehouse fire. Soon the reporter realizes the spirit has latched onto her, but doesn't understand why. The ending is an asbolute roller-coaster of action and emotion.

The assortment of characters keeps the story interesting, although I wish there had been more dialogue. I also would have preferred more detailed flashbacks to Jordan's past.

If you enjoy movies such as The Grudge and The Ring, you should read this novella.

As always,

AstraDaemon