Flash Review Day 7 | AstraDaemon

YOU WILL SURVIVE THIS NIGHT by Indrapramit Das is easily the best short story I've read this year. I wish this was a true story. I love how the author put a supernatural twist on a serious social issue. Highly recommended.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 6 | AstraDaemon

 

THE SONG OF THE LADY ROSE by Gabino Iglesias is a terrifying read, and I'm glad I didn't listen to the audio version because I probably would've spoiled myself.

I love the writing style of Iglesias and will definitely be reading more of his work.

I recommend this short to everyone.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 5 | AstraDaemon

THE CABIN by Brian Evenson is the second story I've read by this author, and, once again, I love this story. Centered on a hunter, living in solitude, the suspense builds as the snow increases.

I expected a Wendigo or some other forest cryptid, but what Evenson delivers is a creature which will haunt my nightmares. Highly recommend this one!

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 4 | AstraDaemon

MUSIC OF THE ABYSS by Shaun Hamill is the first story in a long time to remind me of Lovecraft, but surpasses anything written by the old master.

I wish this was a full-length novel.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 3 | AstraDaemon

SPYDER THREADS by Craig Laurance Gidney is a fantastic tale of otherness. The imagery is powerful, and the characters are striking.

Very well-written.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 2 | AstraDaemon

IF LIVING IS SEEING I'M HOLDING MY BREATH by Sunny Moraine is an excellent addition to the sightless-apocalypse genre. After interacting with Ellis over time, Riley begins to feel the increasing "call of the void."

Highly recommend this one.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Flash Review Day 1 | AstraDaemon

PRODIGAL SON by Daniel M. Lavery doesn't come across as a horror story (or humorous, dark or otherwise). More like bizarro fiction. Definitely not the retelling of the parable.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Over-Hyped | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

NOTHING BUT BLACKENED TEETH by Cassandra Khaw is one of the most over-hyped stories I've ever read. While well-written, and steeped in suspense, there's not much in the way of action, dialogue, or the supernatural. I expected to be frightened, but She-With-The-Blackened-Teeth doesn't even come close to the Japanese horror I hoped for.

The characters are the weakest part of the story. You have the pretty boy who has apparently slept with both the females in the group. The narrator who is suffering from mental illness, and has had a dysfunctional relationship with all three guys. The chick who can't stand the narrator because of jealousy issues. The guy hopelessly in love the jealous chick, and the married guy who only showed up to see his ex-girlfriend. Zero character development, and pitiful interactions.

I wanted them all to die, but, alas, no happy ending for the reader, just a really self-centered summary, courtesy of the narrator, who manages to make everything be about her.

I very rarely bring up the cost of a book (because I really do try to respect the time and effort authors put into their creations), but I don't think this story is worth the full price I paid...not for a lackluster novella.

As always,

AstraDaemon