Sunday With Scribner: Tet Has Arrived

IT NEVER DIED by Joshua Scribner is the author's best story, of the 50+ stories I have read by Scribner. I read hundreds of stories every year, and it's been years since I've read anything so original. This isn't just a supernatural story, or a karma/revenge plot, this is the ultimate reincarnation tale!

Most of the action takes place at night, which jacked up the steady flow of suspense. This novella had me so on edge, I jumped when I thought I saw something come down my hallway. There are many levels within, with no clear "bad guy." I felt sorry for everyone involved.

If you only read one story from Scribner this year, make it this one.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Sunday With Scribner: Primed

WHAT I BECAME by Joshua Scribner centers on a man, sharing the horrors of his life, growing up as an orphan within the foster system. There is a noticeable pattern of murder and suicide, wherever he finds himself. At first, he believes the deaths are just what he can expect from his deplorable experiences, but, as he approaches adulthood, he realizes there is something metaphysical at work.

The end of the story wraps up with explanations of why things happened the way they did, giving the perfect excuse for the destructive path the man chooses. However, I can't help but wonder, what if it was all in his head?

As always,
AstraDaemon

Sunday With Scribner: The Plot Thickens

Nancy has never appealed to the opposite sex. But after a visit from a magic woman, men will give up everything to have Nancy for a little while. No wonder she is not a willing patient for Doctor Wolfstone. And while the doctor deals with the powerful demon inside her, an old nemesis is on the way to destroy him.

WHATEVER HE DESIRES by Joshua Scribner is the most recent installment in the Doctor Wolfstone's Clinic series. I highly recommend reading the other stories in this series, before you bother to read this review. This does not necessarily have any spoilers, but the stories do connect to one another on some level.

This time, the story makes several references to past episodes in this series. Also, the horror within is more like dark erotica, similar to a succubus. Unlike previous patients, Nancy is very aware of what has been happening to her. In fact, she invited the demon into her for the benefit. Even the nature of the hypnosis sessions are different from previous stories.

Last but not least, Egret's background is revealed. By now readers are aware of both Wolfstone's past and his nemesis, which leads me to believe there will be a huge battle coming soon. I can't wait to see how Scribner wraps up this series.

As always,
AstraDaemon