Tasha Schiedel - Editing and BETA, ARC Reviewing

  A fantastic anthology of short stories and poems on the horrors of the night sky. 28 authors have shared common, and not so common, fears of what is in outer space that we are frightened of. Apocalypse, aliens, shadows, and the terrifying bleakness of the galaxy. Along with each story, Lagoe has added a black and white picture that resembles the story.  *I’m breaking down all 28 stories and poems.This review will take a few minutes for you read! The first story, Stargazer by Tiffany Michelle Brown, is a mesmerizing love story. An unrequited love between a man and woman, ends with an eye opening epiphany. This was the perfect story to start the anthology. Infinite Focus by Dino Parenti is another elegant story about Artificial Intelligence becoming human. Fantastic writing and gripping. The third story, Light Echoes by Pauline Barmby is about supernova light waves altering our reality. More sci-fi than horror, but still a truly wonderful story. The Ravenous Empyrean by Zachar...

  Kevin J. Kennedy gives us 26 short stories of cryptids, sex, drugs, and gore. All equally just as entertaining as the next. At the time of this review, the letters Q and Y are not in the book just yet, they will be a pleasant surprise when this is released soon. *Another long review, as I break down the 24 stories I had the privilege to read and review.  A is for After the Apocalypse. An awesome story of a man reflecting on his life during an apocalypse. A very well written story, I loved this one. B is for By the Seaside. A family on vacation turns into a nightmare. This one has an awesome little twist. C is for Crabs Vs. the A.Y.T. Freaking hilarious story of a group of kids trying a crab invasion. Lots of laughs in this one! D is for Drabble. A drabble is a 100 word story, Kennedy shares 10 drabbles. Every single one of them is entertaining.  E is for Elena. Elena is on a little trip with her boyfriend, lots of sex and drugs and having a fabulous time! I liked where ...

  As always, Ruth Anna Evans can make a short story feel epic! I have to say, Evans just keeps on getting better and better with her writing. This story is gut wrenching, horrifying, and, believe it or not, heroic.  Jeremiah is new to fatherhood and is feeling guilty about spending some time away from home to hang out with his buddies. The night carries on and then he gets a frantic call from his wife. He rushes to be with her and his son but fate has something else in store for Jeremiah.  I will always recommend Evans’ stories for everyone. They are short and sweet and give you a great hour of entertainment which us horror fans need. You definitely need to go check this and all the rest of her stories on Amazon. Many of them are Kindle Unlimited, too!

*Another long review as I break down all the stories in this one. So Nathan sent me this book and I had no idea what to expect. He told me “It’s definitely out there!” He wasn’t kidding, some of these stories are so odd and completely unhinged. That is not a bad thing! I laughed at a few, jaw dropping on a few, and cringed quite a lot. I certainly think I had a blast reading all of them.  To start with, Nathan lists some films he recommends. Looking at this list, yeah, this will be a fun little book.Just to name a few he has suggested: Kill List (2011), Rubber (2010), Weekend At Bernie’s (1989).  First story, F*** Fangsviging, an entertaining and laugh out loud story about a set of twins who decide they need to do something about their vampire family.  Next, Welcome to the Show.  This one is hard to explain, it is definitely a WTH story. How about this…what do you get when you mix a lover's vacation and a secret sex show? Yeah..you’ll never guess this one.  The ...

I don’t typically read horror archeological stories, but I gotta say, The Eater of Gods is fantastic. The first part of the book, where we meet the key players of the story, is set at a good pace. It is not overdone or underdone, it is just right. When it picks up speed about a third through, it doesn’t let up until the bitter end. It is definitely an intense story. Norman Haas has promised his dying wife that he would continue her voyage in finding the tomb of the Egyptian Princess, Kiya. Through the University his wife worked with, Norman and three other researchers head to Libya when they think they figured out where Princess Kiya rests. When they arrive at the tomb, they are immediately drawn into hours of terror and delirious thoughts. Sights and sounds are playing tricks on their minds. They don’t know what to do when everything seems the same but it doesn’t feel right. In the end, none of it matters. This book is classified as a supernatural thriller, but it does have some horro...

Absolutely stunning cover. The artwork throughout is quite impressive. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but the cover is so unique I needed to see the inside of this graphic novel. I am so glad I was approved to receive a copy. I would love this sitting on my bookshelf next to my other graphic novels. This is about a group of real astronauts, on a space station, living in a reality television show. The drama, the sex, the lies and deceit, for all of the world to watch. The ending has a plot twist that totally came out of nowhere. I was so surprised! I am definitely keeping my eyes out for volume two. I want to know what happens next and what is in store for this group!! Thank you #NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for approving and sending me #TheKarmanLine by Dennis Hopeless

      This is the first story I have read written by James Newman and Mark Steensland. For the two authors writing together, it works well. The flow of the story and the character development is perfect. It is amazing to think two people wrote this because it seems to be one mind telling the story. Two brothers are trying to survive living in an abusive home. Their mother took off leaving them behind with their father, who verbally and physically abused them. For these two brothers, they have every intention of leaving their fathers home and heading to California to be with their mother. As the brothers and their father go out to the family owned hunting grounds for a weekend of hunting, secrets are learned and families are torn apart. What results is a gut-wrenching and powerful saga of brothers just wanting to find happiness and be able to enjoy their childhood. The conclusion of this story is a happy and sad ending. Newman and Steensland write a powerful story of famil...

  Here is a collection of short stories that are a fun and quick read for the perfect day when all you want to do is settle down for a short story or two. I enjoyed all seven stories, from the macabre to mesmerizing, these short stories will satisfy the quick horror story you need. The first story, The Stone Man is a bit science fiction and horror mixed. An elderly man stacks stones by the water. A young man wants to know all about this elderly man and goes to great lengths to get to know him and understand why he stacks the stones. Fantastic story, I truly enjoyed this one. Second, Three Unseen Hours . This is a crazy story! Scared me pretty good with the dreadful scene of what happens every night for three hours in this little town. Micah really packed a lot in such a short story and it worked out great! Next, Hugo the Clown , I dislike clowns. I don’t hate them, they are kinda freaky, but I can handle a short story with the main character being a clown. In this story, Hugo real...

Let me preface this review by saying this is THE BEST collection of short stories for your next camping trip or your next bonfire party.  Also, I would like to warn you that this is a long review because I want to highlight each story.  A fantastic collection of twenty short stories about camping. From college camp counselors to cryptids, each one is a freaking delight. First up, the Foreword, by the one and only, Richard Chizmar (writer of Chasing the Boogeyman). It is a great commentary on the benefits of indie publishers working hard to get us, the readers, some awesome stories. Indie publishers do this for the love of storytelling, and as readers, we should all be grateful and let them know we appreciate their hard work putting together these fantastic books, filled with indie authors we get to experience and put on our “must read more of them” list.  The first story, Did You Hear The Icecream Man Last Night? By Michael Paige. This little dizzy of a story is about an ...

Releases January 17 2023   John Durgin has outdone himself! This book is a vicious and twisted story of a man who will do anything to save his marriage and children.  If you read his first novel, The Cursed Among Us, you know that John Durgin is a genius at setting up the scene. His attention to the details add a certain depth that draws you into his stories right away. He likes to jump right into the story, holding nothing back. This book is like watching a movie play through your mind. The character build up is fantastic. The inner dialogue of each character and their interactions with other people or their surroundings flows smoothly. The action in this book is savage and gory. And it just keeps on giving. The ending will blow you away! Anthony is a real estate agent that witnesses a crime that puts himself and his family in danger. Fortunately, when they needed to flee their home, he has an old campground he purchased years ago. With his wife, Holly, and two kids; 16 year ...

  J. Boote can write a horrifying and evil story. While there are plenty of barbaric killings in this book, there is a story to it all. A psychological tale of how people can be monsters, this book focuses on childhood trauma and how the victims become the prey.  This is a brutal story of two serial killers who have different reasons for killing and begin working against each other. As the story progresses, the killing style progresses. The police are doing everything they can to stop the two killers, but neither one leaves clues to find them and end the savage killings.  I would seriously check trigger warnings with this book. While it was difficult to read at times, it did have a sad story underneath the cold-blooded killing.