Rotten Fruit | AstraDaemon

Mrs. Tessie Buchanon was a woman of meager means. She lived alone on her inherited family farm but never had a regret right up until her untimely death at the age of 71. When two despicable thieves hatch a plan to rob the kind old woman, the powers of nature are the last thing they considered.

THE ORCHARD by Richard Allen Moore is just a few pages about two POS grandsons lacking respect for their grandmother and her orchard. Somewhat predictable, but still entertaining.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Details Matter | AstraDaemon

VENTURING OUT: DARK DIMENSIONS by Randy Norton is apparently the second story in a sci-fi mini-series. I'm not bothering to read the first or third installments because the editing was so damn horrible in this one.

Considering this is only a few pages, I have no idea why the three stories weren't simply released as one short story. Do yourselves a favor, and skip this one.

Instead, I recommend THE SHIMMER EFFECT by Randy Norton, which is the only story of his I've truly enjoyed.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Déjà Vu | AstraDaemon

ICE CREAM MAN by J.D. Krueger reminds me of another flash fiction story I read, almost exactly a year ago, with the same title, but different author name (Ben Larracey). I don't know if the author switched pen names and changed up the cover, or if this person plagiarized the other author.

Much like the first version I read, there is a lot of emphasis on how fat the kid is. If I didn't know any better, I'd think this IS the same story, re-released. Once again, I will say, more could have been done with the characters, and the ending is abrupt.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Moon Dog Didn't Do Crap | AstraDaemon

What happens when a pack of surfing werewolves make your local beach their hunting grounds?

MOON DOG WENT SURFING by D. Scott Maiorca is too brief. No action, just Moon Dog thinking to himself. No hunting, no killing, just alluding. Lost potential.

As always,

AstraDaemon

Late Night Visitor | AstraDaemon

Joshua and Daniel Duncan love Halloween. The unhealthy snacks, gory horror films, and corny decorations warm their teenage hearts like no other holiday ever could. However, on this Halloween night, someone special is at their front door. Someone they've known their whole lives. There's always room for family.

FAMILY by Syon Das is a great flash piece of horror, and I wish I had read this story closer to Halloween. I love the details about the boys and what they were watching on the TV. Great setting, solid build-up of suspense, and a perfect "oh shit" ending.

As always,

AstraDaemon

SPEED READING | AstraDaemon

FYI: due to medical reasons, I had to cut down my reading time, so this week will be strictly flash fiction. I just grabbed the first seven stories I found through an Amazon search. Here's hoping they don't suck...

As always,
AstraDaemon

Just Send Flowers | AstraDaemon

THE GIRL WHO WOULDN'T WAVE by Chris Davis is a sinister coming-of-age ghost story, and unlike anything I've read before. The main characters being children makes this even more horrifying.

I can't help but wonder about the car though.

In any case, I recommend this one to fans of ghost stories.

As always,

AstraDaemon