Sci-Fi Drama | Warhammer Horror Review | AstraDaemon

On the agri world of Ballard's Run, an invasive alien weed is killing the crops and blighting the farmers who have dedicated their lives to working the land. Kavel is one such labourer. A former member of the planet's militia, he lost his family fighting the orks a decade ago. Now the so-called 'warrior weed' threatens to take all that he has left. But fate has other plans for him… A chance encounter with a wounded woman sets him on a collision course with a group that plans to bring destruction to Ballard's Run – and nothing will stand in their way.

THE CHILD FORETOLD by Nicholas Kaufmann is a short sci-fi story with a couple of unexpected twists. Good balance of action and introspection.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Throwback Thursday | December Book Video | Recommend Reading | AstraDaemon

“Danger doesn’t lurk at every corner. It’s just hanging out, waiting for fear and horror to show up.” ~Unknown



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AstraDaemon

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

Shocking | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

HAPPY NEW YEAR by Bradley Poage is an extreme horror short, and I was not prepared for the brutal ending. Consider yourself warned.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Countdown | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE WATCHER by Amanda Lawrence Auverigne is a dark humor short. The story is entertaining, just not what I expected based on the description. Well-played.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Great Assortment | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

WHEN THE CREATURES CALL by Clark Roberts is Volume 2 of Led By Beasts, a collection of short stories and essays influenced by the history of horror fiction. While the first installment featured children as the terrifying force behind the beasts, this time the beasts appear to be drawn by sacrifices: willing and unwilling.

I enjoyed reading every single story, and the essays offered some fantastic insight into Roberts creative mind. The last short, The Dog Creek Coven, is my favorite. I highly recommend this collection!

As always,

AstraDaemon

Danger in All Forms | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

What is your deepest fear? Things that exist in plain sight?

Those that hide in the darkest corners of your soul?

Our deepest fears come in many forms. The seen and the hidden. The real and the imagined. The flesh and the incorporeal. Between the covers of this book, you'll find a bit of all this. Monsters, real and imagined. The familiar and the alien. So open the book. Be prepared to confront your worst fears.

THINGS THAT DON'T BELONG IN THE LIGHT by Matt Starr is a collection of ten short stories, offering quite a variety of dark tales. While the suspense is terrifying, most of these stories come across as bizarro fiction, rather than straight-forward horror.

More importantly, the same writing style is not the same as PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD...best to simply enjoy the sick and twisted creations from the mind of Starr, without any expectations.

I recommend this one to horror fans who think they've seen it all...

As always,

AstraDaemon