Nicely Done

As wealthy as he is, Franco can't wait to put his hands on his mother's inheritance. Fact is, his lifestyle is an expensive one. Sports cars and escorts--especially certain types of escorts--aren't exactly cheap.

Of course, he could look for a job. But, really, why should he shackle himself to a job when that crone of his mother keeps the purse strings, and she keeps them so unreasonably tight?

And now, after the umpteenth row with her, he realizes he'd better take the situation into his own hands. A plan. A plan is all he needs.

DEAR SON by Peter Rey is a great horror short, written in the style of an Alfred Hitchcock episode. I felt sorry for Franco, after the flashback to a disappointing childhood memory. I don't think it justifies plotting to kill his own mother, but I feel he is motivated by more than just an inheritance. I suspected Franco's plan would would unravel, but the ending surprised me. I enjoyed this story far more than THE WIND TOWER by Rey. I'd love to see the author write more stories with this classic style.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Incomplete

Pietro believes it shouldn't be that difficult to kill his work mate. After all, his is a dangerous job. And indeed, when he's up there on the top of the wind tower, and the storm is raging, it seems everyday rules no longer apply. Yet...

The Wind Tower by Peter Rey should come with a warning for those afraid of heights...the descriptions are dizzying. Two guys climbing to the top of a wind turbine with a storm coming is nerve-racking enough, but knowing one of them has murder on his mind makes for a rather distressing suspense story.

Unfortunately, the ending leaves a LOT to be desired. It's as if the author simply stopped writing at a certain point. I think, at the very least, there should have been some kind of epiphany or closure to Pietro's inner struggle. The story seems rather pointless without a proper ending.

As always,
AstraDaemon