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Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Greek Twist | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE FORTUNE by Dan DeLuise is one of the darkest stories I've read by this author to date. This twists a common theme in Greek mythology into a special level of hell.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Monday, September 6, 2021

Dead in the Water | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE REFLECTION by Dan DeLuise is currently my favorite Five-Minute Frights short. While I had an idea where the story was headed, the author still manage to surprise me. Even the very ending gave me a chill.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Sunday, September 5, 2021

Broken | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE HUNT by Dan DeLuise has the potential to be a fantastic family drama, if longer. Flash fiction is brief story telling, but the story should still be complete.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Wandered Off | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE GUEST by Dan DeLuise is pretty much the same story as THE ROOM: a suspenseful build-up, but no explanation of events. Reminds of me of someone who begins telling a story, then wanders off before finishing.

As always,
AstraDaemon

Friday, September 3, 2021

Leftovers | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE ROOM by Dan DeLuise has a great build-up of suspense, but leaves a huge unanswered question at the end. I really wanted to know if there is some societal event taking place, which would explain the behavior of the parents.

As always.
AstraDaemon

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Copycat or the Real Deal? | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

PAYING THE PIPER by Stories From The Attic is a terrifying tale about a modern-day Pied Piper blackmailing various towns in Europe and America. Throughout most of the story, the villain appears to simply be a madman using a bioweapon, until the chilling detail about the two remaining children.

Definitely a must read!

As always,
AstraDaemon

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Lame Last Line | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

TRUNK by Josh Ingleby has a lot of action, but leaves a bunch of unanswered questions. The ending is lame...can't believe the author added that last line, with zero explanations.

As always,
AstraDaemon