One Minute Review 5 of 7 | Flash Fiction Review

SWORD SWALLOWIN' LIZZY by Julio Miranda is basically a circus performer giving her last performance for a captive audience.

As always,

AstraDaemon

One Minute Review 4 of 7 | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE GIRL-THING AT THE TRAIN STATION by Julio Miranda is one of my favorite stories from the Horror You Crave series. I wish all characters were as quick-thinking as the narrator. Highly recommend this one.

As always,

AstraDaemon

One Minute Review 3 of 7 | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

YOU EVER BEEN SO HIGH YOU SAW UNICORNS? by Julio Miranda is a terrifying drug trip with a touch of dark humor. Loved the baskeball intervention.

As always,

AstraDaemon

One Minute Review 2 of 7 | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

MY SISTER'S GRINNING STALKER by Julio Miranda is a creature feature tease...as soon as the sinister reveals takes place, the story ends.

As always,

AstraDaemon

One Minute Review 1 of 7 | Flash Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

THE HAIRY GIRL by Julio Miranda takes a shocking turn, which I didn't expect...a mix of horror and folklore.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Stranger in a Strange Land | Bizarro Fiction Review | AstraDaemon

HOLLOW HEART by Ben Eads is like walking into a movie which has already begun and feeling like I missed some important details in the beginning. I was about halfway through before the story made any kind of sense to me, reminding me of bizarro fiction (something I'm not really into). There doesn't seem to be much to the characters either: vets with PTSD, methhead, teen with attitude, etc....not much in th eway of backstory, even with the flashbacks here and there.

However, the concept is very original, and I did remain hooked throughout the story, eager to find out more about The Architect and his project. While not my cup of tea, I think there are many other horror fans who will enjoy this.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Fight Fire With Fire | Horror Review | AstraDaemon

WHAT DID NOT DIE by Ruth Anna Evans is told through the POV of a reporter covering a house fire. While on the scene, Jordan sees a little girl in the fire, only to be told no one was left in the house. From that moment on, people connected to the reporter found themselves victims of fires.

Jordan discovers the little girl had died in the hospital, but she deliberately started thehouse fire. Soon the reporter realizes the spirit has latched onto her, but doesn't understand why. The ending is an asbolute roller-coaster of action and emotion.

The assortment of characters keeps the story interesting, although I wish there had been more dialogue. I also would have preferred more detailed flashbacks to Jordan's past.

If you enjoy movies such as The Grudge and The Ring, you should read this novella.

As always,

AstraDaemon