Below by Laurel Hightower
“Came outta nowhere, didn’t it?“ Having read last year’s CROSSROADS, I knew Laurel Hightower’s latest had to be something, so I was giddy to score an ARC of BELOW. This…
Nightfall by Daniel Barnett
Picking up Nightfall with no idea what was in store turned out to be an excellent decision. In this novella sized tidbit, Daniel Barnett did everything he needed to do…
The Last Testament of Chrighton Smythe by Gavin Gardiner
Having read this author’s FOR RYE recently, when he offered me the chance to read this novella, I said yes and here we are. When I opened the beautifully wrapped…
Children of Demeter by E.V. Knight
CHILDREN OF DEMETER had me ensnared right from the get-go. I generally love stories about cults and this one was a doozy! Being pressed for time right now, I thought…
Halloween Land by Kevin J. Kennedy
What can turn an abandoned pier into a carnival overnight? Just ask the kind folks at Halloween Land! As high schoolers, Zak and Wendy are learning how friendship can turn…
Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Not gonna lie, I know nothing about Japanese culture and I didn’t even know what an “Heian” era was, (in Japanese culture, it’s the period that runs from 795 to…
Below by Kev Harrison
A fast paced novella that flies right by, BELOW was a fun ride! A small group of people are going to investigate an old, caved in mine to make a…
Slattery Falls by Brennan LaFaro
As one of the moderators of Horror Aficionados on Goodreads, I see so many new authors in the horror genre, it boggles my mind. Once in a while though, I…
The Nothing That Is by Kyle Winkler
For a long time now, I’ve thought that novellas are the perfect medium for horror or dark fiction stories. THE NOTHING THAT IS is a prime example of why. Cade…
Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca
Psychological horror combined with body horror can be bold, can be inclusive, and still be shocking as hell. Epistolary stories are among my favorites and this is no exception. Told…