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Out After Dark
A cat and mouse game played by those who stalk the night. Who is the hunter and who is prey? This 2,100 word short explores the classic vampire and hunter story from a different angle.
11 pages, ebook
First published November 23, 2011
9 people are currently reading
80 people want to read
About the author
Brandon R. Luffman
5 books19 followersBorn in Statesboro, Georgia in 1976, Brandon Luffman was raised in rural North Carolina from the time he was old enough to walk. In the sixth grade he discovered "The Chronicles Of Narnia". Soon after that, he was on to Stephen King and Arthur C. Clarke. At the same time, he was making his first forays into writing fiction. After creating a series of short fantasy pieces for a class assignment that were received with praise, he was hooked on writing fiction for the entertainment of others. Now Brandon writes supernatural horror as well as fantasy, science fiction, and other genres. His short fiction is available online in various formats. Brandon still lives on the family farm in northwestern North Carolina with his wife and family. Taking inspiration from his homeland, he brings southern sensibilities and a modern flair to these classic genre themes. His first novel, Frostwalker, was released in May of 2013.
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January 30, 2015
4 Star Rating
Ooooooooh those chills!
For such a short story (and I mean REALLY short) this was excellent, I really enjoyed this!!
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because of it's length...I really wanted more.
This story had more twists and turns in it than most of the full length novels I have read and it kept me guessing all the way through. You just don't know who is good and who is bad, you don't know whose side to be on and when you think you've worked it out there's another twist!
Plus it has Vampires...awesomeness!
The writing was great, the pace was fast and the editing was very well done.
If this author ever does a full length novel I would want to read it; no doubts there at all.
Highly recommended!
Ooooooooh those chills!
For such a short story (and I mean REALLY short) this was excellent, I really enjoyed this!!
The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because of it's length...I really wanted more.
This story had more twists and turns in it than most of the full length novels I have read and it kept me guessing all the way through. You just don't know who is good and who is bad, you don't know whose side to be on and when you think you've worked it out there's another twist!
Plus it has Vampires...awesomeness!
The writing was great, the pace was fast and the editing was very well done.
If this author ever does a full length novel I would want to read it; no doubts there at all.
Highly recommended!
November 1, 2012
This was a short read but even with its length it didn’t really capture my attention. The flow and pacing of it was my favourite part and it went from one event to another with ease. I feel, however, that it would have been better had the author started with the events in the club and then gone on, instead of starting at the end and then working their way back to it.
However, the biggest issue for me was that there wasn’t much of an emotional connection with the character. The emotions that were mentioned were told not shown, leaving me with a feeling of detachment from the story.
Having said that, I enjoyed the read, and for a free ebook, it certainly passed the time.
However, the biggest issue for me was that there wasn’t much of an emotional connection with the character. The emotions that were mentioned were told not shown, leaving me with a feeling of detachment from the story.
Having said that, I enjoyed the read, and for a free ebook, it certainly passed the time.
February 25, 2013
Eric had to get out of the safehouse. He couldn’t stand it for one more minute.
That’s how he finds himself in the alley with the woman. Not sure if she’s spotted him yet, he slips deeper into the shadows.
He’d first spotted her in the club. they exchanged passing glances. He should’ve known the night was going to be bad when he thought he saw her again at the next club.
When he spots her in the shadows of a doorway outside, his worry turns to dread.
Sure enough, she follows him, so he ducks into the alley to hide.
But she follows him.
She calls out to him.
“Come on out and play, you little bastard….”
She casually steps forward as Eric slips further down the alley, and her hand, when she withdraws it from her coat, holds a gun.
Not good.
This was fun. At first I thought Eric was one thing, then I thought he was another. It was fun finding out what he was or wasn’t and whether he was a good guy or a bad guy. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about that.
You know that feeling you get where the hair stands up on the back of your neck and you’re sure someone or something is watching you? That’s what I experienced when reading Out After Dark. I’m sure that’s how the author wanted me to feel. Good job creeping me out.
When the true story of the mysterious woman became clear, I was delighted. I had it somewhat figured out, but then Brandon did the twists thing again, and took it in another direction. An exciting one too!
I just wish it had been longer!
Four Stars for Out After Dark!
That’s how he finds himself in the alley with the woman. Not sure if she’s spotted him yet, he slips deeper into the shadows.
He’d first spotted her in the club. they exchanged passing glances. He should’ve known the night was going to be bad when he thought he saw her again at the next club.
When he spots her in the shadows of a doorway outside, his worry turns to dread.
Sure enough, she follows him, so he ducks into the alley to hide.
But she follows him.
She calls out to him.
“Come on out and play, you little bastard….”
She casually steps forward as Eric slips further down the alley, and her hand, when she withdraws it from her coat, holds a gun.
Not good.
This was fun. At first I thought Eric was one thing, then I thought he was another. It was fun finding out what he was or wasn’t and whether he was a good guy or a bad guy. I’ll let you draw your own conclusions about that.
You know that feeling you get where the hair stands up on the back of your neck and you’re sure someone or something is watching you? That’s what I experienced when reading Out After Dark. I’m sure that’s how the author wanted me to feel. Good job creeping me out.
When the true story of the mysterious woman became clear, I was delighted. I had it somewhat figured out, but then Brandon did the twists thing again, and took it in another direction. An exciting one too!
I just wish it had been longer!
Four Stars for Out After Dark!
July 23, 2014
I just wasted 15 minutes of my life.
It's a well written short story, but to me it felt empty, like a bunch of words that caused no impact on me. It didn't impress me nor entertained me. I say it's well written because it feels "complete" (don't know how to explain that). The only thing missing was that spice, that spark that a really good short story has, one which can blow your mind in just a few words.
It's a well written short story, but to me it felt empty, like a bunch of words that caused no impact on me. It didn't impress me nor entertained me. I say it's well written because it feels "complete" (don't know how to explain that). The only thing missing was that spice, that spark that a really good short story has, one which can blow your mind in just a few words.
May 15, 2012
A short, gripping thriller that leaves the reader wanting more while also teasing him/her with but a taste of Luffman's literary prowess. I look forward to seeing what he does with a full-length novel.
April 23, 2012
Interesting short story. Was worth the time time to read it.
June 7, 2012
This was a very well-written short story. I just wish there had been more of it! I would love to see this developed into a novel. If you are a horror or vampire fan, check this one out.
June 15, 2012
short but a good read if you can't sleep and need something to read.
January 25, 2013
I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I started reading, I didn't expect that ending. It took me by surprised. I would definitely read more from this author.
June 18, 2013
Too short for great praise, but well executed, well written, and well edited. Worth the read.
May 18, 2014
A fast paced little story that only takes a few minutes to read.
July 2, 2014
Not a book but a short story....a really, really, short story. Too short for me to fairly judge.
October 23, 2019
Gritty story of a night hunt in a city. Seems like it would make an interesting scene in a novel.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Twisted. Unpredictable.
Action-packed. Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Great world building. Twisted. Unpredictable.
October 25, 2013
This was a good short story and it had everything that it should have. But I didn't realize this had werewolves in it, and I really don't care for werewolves. So that definitely turned me off.
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