As most of my readers know, I have been reading many selections from the "Ten Tales" series. Each of these books have been edited by Rayne Hall, whom also has debuted a few of her own stories in a few of the books. These eBooks have been given to me at no charge for a fair and accurate review of my experiences.
The next book that I would like to share with you is Scared: Ten Tales Of Horror. Doesn't this just make you ready for Halloween this week, each of these books have given me a fright, chill, and even something to ponder over. Speaking of horror, what is it that terrifies you to your utter core?
Me? I am absolutely terrified of clowns. Yes, clowns. I can't even look at them. I even crossed the street last year while taking the kids out Trick-Or-Treating because some toddler was dressed up as a clown.
In this collection, you'll find scary stories for almost every taste, each penned by a different author with a different writing style and a different taste in horror. This allows you to explore your own preferences. Which story gives you the most delicious frights?
The authors have played with “What if” scenarios: What if the safe world we take for granted is changing and we don't know? What if a seemingly harmless object grows into a menace? What if an everyday occurrence turns into something nasty? What if a minor irritation is actually a sign that something big is underfoot? What if threats are outside our control? Picking up the phone, going to the toilet on the train or buying a birthday gift may be the start of a nightmare.
These stories don't seek to shock you with chainsaw massacres or to gross you out with mounds of gore. Rather, the authors aim to scare you in subtle ways, creating the kind of fear which creeps up on you, grabs you by the throat, and sometimes lingers long after you've finished reading.
To preserve the authors' individual voices, some of the stories are in American English, others in British.
Enjoy the goose-pimples, the clammy hands, the creeping chills, and the pounding heart. When you've finished reading, you can return to the real world and know you'll be safe. Or will you?
Out Of Order by Karen Heard--What do you do when the lights go out and the screaming starts?
Our Lady Of The Toads by Deborah J. Ross writing as Deborah Wheeler --The large, ugly toad perched in front of the gate was truly worthy of being a witch's familiar.
Family Heirloom by Pamela Turner--This weapon has a mind of its own.
Ring Of Stones by Donna Johnson--Jake Barnes seeks revenge on the cursed creature living in the abandoned well.
Death Comes For Maggie McDaniel by Grayson Bray Morris--A bully's cruel hand grants Maggie's dearest wish.
Creatures Of The Night by William Meikle--What if intense fantasies create a different reality?
Druid Stones by Rayne Hall--Modern druids enact an ancient ritual, and a woman watches in secret.
The Loft by Liv Rancourt--Three women from the church choir learn that evil is everywhere.
Life In Miniature by Tracie McBride--Street kid Michael thinks it's his lucky day when a do-gooder picks him up off the street.
You Have One Message by Jonathan Broughton--Press * for connection.
Out of all 10 stories, I can honestly say that I enjoyed each of them equally. I do know that I will be thinking of a few of the characters for some time to come. I am also sure that I will be thinking twice before casually going somewhere, or doing something that seems to be completely safe.
Some of these stories may not be suitable for young readers. Please use judgement if you read them to a younger crowd. I would recommend this book for almost anyone, especially for someone that likes to read a quick story without having hundreds of pages to go through or many characters to wait to have be developed.
Each of the short stories can take anywhere from five to twenty minutes to read, easily this can be finished in one night. You can easily check it out for purchase of only 99¢ by heading over to Amazon.
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