Terribly Written | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

THE EDGE OF HOLLY FIELD by Stories From The Attic is an absolute mess. The writing style is jumbled, the ending is chaotic and abrupt, and the author even left editing notes at the end.

This is nowhere near the quality of storytelling Ive come to expect from SFTA. This one should be taken down.

If you want to read a great horror short from this author, read CLOWN EATER instead.

As always,

AstraDaemon

When the Hunger Comes | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

SHUT IN by Stories From The Attic is horrific because of the realism. I live in the States, and I've experienced several natural disasters. However, I believe we have a better chance of survival here than many people do in other countries. Reading the narrator's frightening flashback has me counting my blessings.

Even though I knew the narrator and his mother obviously didn't die, my mind imagined a horrifying outcome just the same. Much to my surprise, the author's ending is not what I expected.

The writing style is excellent and one of the main reasons I keep reading Stories From The Attic. This is one I'm recommending to all readers.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Finally...A Runner | Short Story Review | AstraDaemon

MR. STRINGS by Stories From The Attic is a horrifying twist on the doll sub-genre. A guy is looking for something special to feature in his strange exhibition...something with a backstory. The shopowner has the perfect item, but..."he's bad."

I love the narrator's reaction. Great breakaway from the typical horror story.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Jingle Bells | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

CLOWN EATER by Stories From The Attic is so freaking awesome, I recommend this to all horror fans, even if you have a fear of clowns. I promise this won't trigger your phobia, although it might give you a new one.

The narrator provides a fantastic build-up of suspense with minimal effort, with the scrapbook and portrait being perfectly terrifying details.

This is definitely my new favorite from SFTA.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Genetically Predisposed | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

MONSTERS by Stories From The Attic has a long setup, but it's absolutely necessary in this case. The flashbacks seem harmless enough, until Grandma finally reveals a secret she's been keeping for decades. The ending tosses an extra twist into the mix of folklore and horror.

I highly recommend this one.

As always,

AstraDaemon

July Book Video | Recommended Reading | AstraDaemon

Still trying to catch up on posts...been pretty damn sick...enjoy:



As always,

AstraDaemon

Headache | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE YELLOW BUG by Erik Williams is a very strange short about a doctor who can relate to his patient on a rather sick level. More psychological than horror...in fact, this might be considered bizarro fiction by some.

As always,

AstraDaemon