This is the second instalment in the Tristan Grieves Fragments, and is just as messed up and weird as the first, which I previously reviewed right about here! As with Fragment no.1, this tale is laced with lyrical prose that… Read More ›
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Book Review – The Broken Darkness by Theresa Braun
I can safely say that I am a fan of Theresa Braun’s work. I’ve read a few of her stories over the years, so when I heard about a big collection with oodles of these tales within, I couldn’t really… Read More ›
Book Review – Your Favorite Darkness by Joe Zito
The last collection of stories I read by Joe Zito was the brutally awesome A Vulgar Display of Short Fiction. Within those pages were some of the most sordid, grotesque, and disturbing tales where trigger warnings were very much at… Read More ›
Book Review – God Forbid by A. A. Medina
I’ve been a big fan of A A Medina’s work for a while now, so when I saw this little offering of horrific treats, well, I won’t finish this cliched sentence. On first opening the book I was slightly, not… Read More ›
Book Reviews – Zombie Santa Claus; Axe Murderer & Santa Jaws Editions by Astrid Addams
It’s festive double review time, kiddies! These short stories by Astrid Addams are just what you need at this time of year. With all proceeds going to Bacchus Residents Rescue, a charity re-housing exotic small mammals, not only will you… Read More ›
Book Review – Milk Kisses & Other Stories by Ross Jeffery
In this SSS! entry we are treated to a trio of tales from the very talented Ross Jeffery. I very much enjoyed his book Juniper which I reviewed right here, but he has many more stories that I really need… Read More ›
Book Review – Unbecoming Me & Other Interruptions by Christopher Stanley
Christopher Stanley’s little collection of shorties is everything you’d expect. Super dark stories that draw you in, making you hope for the best but knowing that happy ending just isn’t coming. There are three bite-sized doses of horror here, and… Read More ›
Book Review – The Report of Mr. Charles Aalmers and Other Stories by Matthew Pungitore
This collection of 11 stories all share themes of suffering by their insignificant protagonists as they are thrust into hellish worlds and depraved realms previously unknown by most human minds. And these tales don’t really turn out too well for… Read More ›
Book Review – Highway Hunger / Motel Madness by Calvin Demmer
Calvin Demmer returns, doing what he does best, with two short stories. He doesn’t have long to impress with these, but he manages it, again. Highway Hunger is the tale of Dudley, a dude out doing his community service which involves clearing… Read More ›