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Michael Sorbello

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September 15, 1995

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I'm a weird guy who likes weird stuff. What more do you need to know?

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Ambient Music for Reading and Writing!

For anyone who didn't know, I have a YouTube channel called Nightmarish Compositions where I make ambient music to listen to while reading fiction books. I cover a wide range of themes from lovecraftian seas, dark fantasy worlds, haunted forests, decrepit castles, gothic nightmare realms, dystopian wastelands, snowy cemeteries and much more. It's perfect for horror, fantasy and sci-fi books, or ev Read more of this blog post »
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Published on August 25, 2021 09:26
Average rating: 4.57 · 7 ratings · 7 reviews · 2 distinct works
Fragments of Fear

4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2021
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Monochrome Rainbow

it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings2 editions
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
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Funny little book. Reminds me of something that would've been on cartoon network in the early 2000's. Great as a lighthearted, nostalgic palate cleanser. ...more
I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison
" Franky wrote: "I read this one last summer. Pretty intense and dark stuff. I agree."

Definitely!
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The Road by Manu Larcenet
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A haunting, bleak and dark visual adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's post apocalyptic novel. The artwork is stunningly well done, brutal, grim and nightmarish illustrations really bring the ruinous world to life. That being said, I think the graphic nov ...more
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I Have No Mouth & I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison
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A very harsh look into a future where technology gains power, control and authority over mankind. We experience the horror of something ruling without a sliver of sympathy or mercy, bearing an absolute hatred against our species to the point of trapp ...more
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury
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Did Ray Bradbury accidentally predict the horrors of unrestricted internet access, smartphones, AI and social media raising children while their parents shove entertainment devices into their curious hands so they don't have to deal with the responsi ...more
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Sin City Volume 1 by Frank Miller
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A gritty noir thriller where a scary man named Marv seeks vengeance after a woman he fell in love with after a one-night stand was assassinated while he was passed out drunk in bed. Reeling with anger and guilt over the loss of the only woman that ha ...more
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" The Belladonna wrote: "Well, shit, Michael... You piqued my curiosity at "2 sentence stories." I have a very inquisitive mind, and it perked up and sa ...more "
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
" Karol wrote: "My favorite book 😁"

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In the Graveyard by Anton Chekhov
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A group of grieving men gather in a graveyard to pay respects to the ones they've lost, laughing and remembering the good times. From a friend that died in a rather silly way to an actor that left only tears and regret in his wake even though he had ...more
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Hey everyone, I’m happy to announce that I’ve published a poetry anthology I’ve been working on for years and it’s now available to read in quite a few ways if anyone is interested. I'll put a description of the book and links to everywhere you can r ...more
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Edgar Allan Poe
“Believe nothing you hear, and only one half that you see.”
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Oscar Wilde
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Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Clive Barker
“It’s only when you’ve lost someone that you realize the nonsense of that
phrase “It’s a small world”. It isn’t. It’s a vast, devouring world, especially if you’re alone.”
Clive Barker, Books of Blood, Volume Two

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“Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.”
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“There is no exquisite beauty… without some strangeness in the proportion.”
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17216 Witches, Weres, and Vamps, Oh MY! — 3904 members — last activity Dec 29, 2025 07:26AM
Let’s not forget Fairies, Ghosts, Djinn, Angels, Demons and everything else Paranormal! If you are into Paranormal Fiction this is the group for you. ...more
67644 The Gothic Novel Book Club <Hiatus> — 795 members — last activity Dec 20, 2021 06:15AM
Can't get enough of the supernatural? How about the dark and mysterious? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then this group is for you! E ...more
72929 Lovers of Paranormal — 10655 members — last activity Mar 17, 2026 08:24AM
If, like us, you enjoy anything paranormal, then this place is for you. This is a bookclub dedicated to Paranormal (YA & Adult) Fantasy, dystopia, sci ...more
157418 Grimdark Fantasy — 2043 members — last activity Apr 12, 2026 01:24PM
This is for fans of what has been coined Grimdark Fantasy. This includes books by authors such as Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, George RR Martin, Sc ...more
194400 Goth Book Club — 161 members — last activity Oct 13, 2023 10:50PM
Goths. Reading Books. That's all there is to it :P We're goths who read. ...more
636120 The Cool Kids' Fantasy Club — 1800 members — last activity Mar 01, 2026 12:47PM
A group to chat about SFF books. Authors and readers welcome. I might post about my books and the Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off too. I plan on maki ...more
505031 Sylshallon-a Fantasy/Sci-fi Utopia — 279 members — last activity Dec 24, 2025 10:11PM
Welcome to "Sylshallon" where reading high fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, mythology, and fairytales will sweep you to another place and tim ...more
1059034 Haney Hayes Promotions — 166 members — last activity May 06, 2021 11:27PM
This group is for Authors, Bloggers, and Readers. Authors looking for Readers & Bloggers. Bloggers looking to help Authors. Readers looking for new Re ...more
1092994 LOVE READING, ( I'M NOT ADDICTED TO READING, i can quit when i finish the book) — 181 members — last activity Nov 22, 2022 02:41AM
In the club, you will be able to read what you want. You get to talk to people about your book, you can choose to read with someone or yourself, but y ...more
1186657 Nightmares and Dreamscapes — 2292 members — last activity 48 minutes ago
Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction Even though our main themes are horror, fantasy, and science fiction we also love other genres too which are re ...more
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Michael Sorbello The Belladonna wrote: "Michael - I'm an ambient music lover, so I checked out your YouTube channel. It's awesome, keep it comin'! 🎶🎵 Happy Reading. "

I'm happy to hear that and same to you!


The Belladonna Michael - I'm an ambient music lover, so I checked out your YouTube channel. It's awesome, keep it comin'! 🎶🎵 Happy Reading.


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S. thanks for the attention to my book reviews MS... hope you are well!


Michael Sorbello Jon wrote: "All my best Michael."

Same to you, Jon!


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Jon Nakapalau All my best Michael.


message 1: by S.

S. thanks for accepting my add, Michael! did you know, I'm from Cherry Hill... small world


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