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Red River County: From Short Story To Screenplay
Red River County is a dark fiction thriller. A short story about racism and homophobia fused with supernatural elements. And, in the end, raw human emotion.
In the tradition of Deliverance.
In the tradition of Deliverance.
63 pages, Perfect Paperback
First published January 1, 2010
About the author
Waide Riddle
59 books51 followersWaide Riddle is an award-winning author, writer, poet & filmmaker.
His poems and stories are archived at UCLA Library of Special Collections, USC ONE Institute, Poets House/NYC, the Simon Weisenthal Center/The Museum of Tolerance & the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
He was raised in Spring Branch/Houston.
He is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.
Mr. Riddle currently resides in Los Angeles.
His poems and stories are archived at UCLA Library of Special Collections, USC ONE Institute, Poets House/NYC, the Simon Weisenthal Center/The Museum of Tolerance & the Bodleian Library at Oxford University.
He was raised in Spring Branch/Houston.
He is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA.
Mr. Riddle currently resides in Los Angeles.
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December 19, 2024
‘Red River County’ by Waide Riddle is a short story that captures the reader’s attention from the first sentence. The weight of its themes, including violence, racism, homophobia, and horror unfolds with incredible intensity across a short 30 pages. The journey begins with the oldest brother kicking open the back-screen door, setting the stage for a gripping horrific, and emotional narrative.
The story revolves around the relationship between two brothers, as the 15-year-old raised to be a racist and on a path to destruction leads his impressionable 10-year-old brother down a dark, destructive path. This chilling portrayal of indoctrination and moral decay is unsettling yet brilliantly crafted. The unmistakable tension escalates through the narrative’s seven chapters, each filled with depth and an ever-present sense of dread.
Waide’s writing evokes a myriad of emotions, leaving readers both disturbed and captivated by his storytelling talent. The horrifying escalation ultimately forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths within society. As Waide shares his author’s notes at the end of the story, he provides insight into the creative process behind this haunting tale and the personal experiences that influenced it. ‘Red River County’ challenges you to reflect on the themes of violence and prejudice, making it a thought-provoking read long after the final page. This story was so disturbing that I feel guilty for how much I liked it.
The story revolves around the relationship between two brothers, as the 15-year-old raised to be a racist and on a path to destruction leads his impressionable 10-year-old brother down a dark, destructive path. This chilling portrayal of indoctrination and moral decay is unsettling yet brilliantly crafted. The unmistakable tension escalates through the narrative’s seven chapters, each filled with depth and an ever-present sense of dread.
Waide’s writing evokes a myriad of emotions, leaving readers both disturbed and captivated by his storytelling talent. The horrifying escalation ultimately forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths within society. As Waide shares his author’s notes at the end of the story, he provides insight into the creative process behind this haunting tale and the personal experiences that influenced it. ‘Red River County’ challenges you to reflect on the themes of violence and prejudice, making it a thought-provoking read long after the final page. This story was so disturbing that I feel guilty for how much I liked it.
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