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You Don’t See Me
Step into the chilling world of YOU DON’T SEE ME, a gripping collection of seven short stories that push the boundaries of horror. Each story, packed with suspense and psychological intrigue, explores the darkest corners of human nature, exposing the unsettling truths hidden behind everyday facades.
In this riveting anthology, M. Marques delivers tales that are both eerily familiar and refreshingly original. Whether it’s an innocent book club that turns sinister or a seemingly routine pizza delivery with a horrifying twist, these stories are sure to keep you on edge.
Marques’s writing style, reminiscent of Caitlin Marceau, crafts an atmosphere of creeping dread and unexpected surprises that will have you questioning everyone around you. From the chilling finale of "Hysteria" to the unsettling twists in "Delivery," every story offers something uniquely thrilling.
Ideal for fans of psychological horror and short stories, YOU DON’T SEE ME is a quick yet deeply unsettling read that will linger in your mind long after the last page. If you’re not a fan of open-ended conclusions, this might not be for you. The unexpected twists and unresolved endings will keep you pondering the darker side of human nature.
Don’t miss this incredible debut from M. Marques. Dive into a collection that reveals the horror lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life, and get ready to view the world with a more cautious eye.
What readers are saying:
"I couldn’t put this book down! Story after story had me on edge with goosebumps. A fantastic debut for M. Marques. If you’re into horror and thrills, you definitely need to check this out!" - Verified Purchase
"A fantastic collection showcasing the hidden horrors around us. Each story felt completely unique in voice and style. I loved it!" - Verified Purchase
In this riveting anthology, M. Marques delivers tales that are both eerily familiar and refreshingly original. Whether it’s an innocent book club that turns sinister or a seemingly routine pizza delivery with a horrifying twist, these stories are sure to keep you on edge.
Marques’s writing style, reminiscent of Caitlin Marceau, crafts an atmosphere of creeping dread and unexpected surprises that will have you questioning everyone around you. From the chilling finale of "Hysteria" to the unsettling twists in "Delivery," every story offers something uniquely thrilling.
Ideal for fans of psychological horror and short stories, YOU DON’T SEE ME is a quick yet deeply unsettling read that will linger in your mind long after the last page. If you’re not a fan of open-ended conclusions, this might not be for you. The unexpected twists and unresolved endings will keep you pondering the darker side of human nature.
Don’t miss this incredible debut from M. Marques. Dive into a collection that reveals the horror lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life, and get ready to view the world with a more cautious eye.
What readers are saying:
"I couldn’t put this book down! Story after story had me on edge with goosebumps. A fantastic debut for M. Marques. If you’re into horror and thrills, you definitely need to check this out!" - Verified Purchase
"A fantastic collection showcasing the hidden horrors around us. Each story felt completely unique in voice and style. I loved it!" - Verified Purchase
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
113 pages, Paperback
Published June 28, 2023
327 people want to read
About the author
M. Marques
1 book5 followersM. Marques is deeply fascinated by people and what makes some individuals so dark and able to commit unspeakable evils. "YOU DON'T SEE ME" touches on that theme in a twisted way with a goal of not only entertaining others but showing the deeply unsettling distorted truths that some people hide. She cautions that we never truly know what’s going on in the depths of people’s minds, and her writing reflects the limitless potential for evil that lurks in all of us.
M. Marques currently resides in a sunny, busy city in Portugal with her beloved partner and son, who is the light of her life. In her downtime, she enjoys taking hauntingly beautiful photographs, playing video games, and reading everything she can get her hands on.
M. Marques currently resides in a sunny, busy city in Portugal with her beloved partner and son, who is the light of her life. In her downtime, she enjoys taking hauntingly beautiful photographs, playing video games, and reading everything she can get her hands on.
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March 19, 2024
“YOU DON'T SEE ME” was a truly phenomenal collection of seven short stories delving deep into the depth of humanity.
I couldn’t put the book down it was an amazing read. I had the best time with it and I highly recommend it to horror lovers!
You don’t see me
This definitely was an intriguing story but I was very confused by the ending. I would love to read more in depth on this one.
Book Club
I was so impressed by this short story, it captivated me from the very beginning and left me wanting more.
It was a fantastic story!
Chat/Room
This was so good! Just wow, the ending was incredible just like the whole story.
Blue
Wow… I’m truly speechless by this one.
Company
Incredible!
Hysteria
I got goosebumps while reading the end of this one. I absolutely loved the plot twist!
Delivery
I need at least a novella of this story!
I couldn’t put the book down it was an amazing read. I had the best time with it and I highly recommend it to horror lovers!
You don’t see me
This definitely was an intriguing story but I was very confused by the ending. I would love to read more in depth on this one.
Book Club
I was so impressed by this short story, it captivated me from the very beginning and left me wanting more.
It was a fantastic story!
Chat/Room
This was so good! Just wow, the ending was incredible just like the whole story.
Blue
Wow… I’m truly speechless by this one.
Company
Incredible!
Hysteria
I got goosebumps while reading the end of this one. I absolutely loved the plot twist!
Delivery
I need at least a novella of this story!
August 23, 2024
I didn't really enjoy reading this, even though it was short, I found it hard to get through and the stories quite bland and some parts confusing
June 29, 2024
You Don’t See Me is a collection of short stories that essentially surrounds the characters’ love lives. Their love turns dark very quickly.
I feel like the first story, the book’s namesake, took a drastic leap to reach the ending. Aside from that individual story, they all seemed to have a steady pace.
By the end of each [very short] story, I said “wtf” at least twice. The further you get into the collection, the more effed up they become.
I loved being able to sneak in a bit of reading with these bite sized tales. It truly takes talent to pack so much into such few pages.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I gave this book a 3.5 because it was an interesting, thrilling read but there were a few things that turned me away, including the abrupt ending of the first story. I feel like it had more wiggle room and deserved more attention. It was actually my favorite one of the bunch until then.
Overall, I did really like the book and will still be giving it a 4⭐️ on GoodReads since they don’t do halfsies. I just wanted to be more honest where I can be.
If you want a quick read with a Love Gone Wrong trope, this one is definitely for you!
I dare you to keep your jaw off the floor while reading this one.
Thank you to @mmarques.writes and @twinsandtalent for letting me read and review You Don’t See me!
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I feel like the first story, the book’s namesake, took a drastic leap to reach the ending. Aside from that individual story, they all seemed to have a steady pace.
By the end of each [very short] story, I said “wtf” at least twice. The further you get into the collection, the more effed up they become.
I loved being able to sneak in a bit of reading with these bite sized tales. It truly takes talent to pack so much into such few pages.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
I gave this book a 3.5 because it was an interesting, thrilling read but there were a few things that turned me away, including the abrupt ending of the first story. I feel like it had more wiggle room and deserved more attention. It was actually my favorite one of the bunch until then.
Overall, I did really like the book and will still be giving it a 4⭐️ on GoodReads since they don’t do halfsies. I just wanted to be more honest where I can be.
If you want a quick read with a Love Gone Wrong trope, this one is definitely for you!
I dare you to keep your jaw off the floor while reading this one.
Thank you to @mmarques.writes and @twinsandtalent for letting me read and review You Don’t See me!
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January 12, 2024
A huge thank you to the author for sending me a copy of this debut series of short stories!
This was definitely a fun read. The LGBTQIA+ representation was refreshing (and the acknowledgments at the end were so sweet), but also enjoyed the variance in characters.
The last half of stories were great, I liked the pacing and the style of leading the reader to read between the lines. Where it started off a bit rocky, wrapped up nicely in the end. The stories “Book Club” and “Chat/Room” fell a bit flat for me. They had a nice lead up to unexpected endings, but both ended predictably with not a lot of creativity in the execution. There were some sentence structures throughout that didn’t quite make sense, but didn’t necessarily take away from the story. Although,“Blue” was particularly good; carrying a fever like cadence. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. You could tell with the last few stories that the author had felt more confident in their writing style.
I think short stories are incredibly difficult to write - you have to come up with a new idea and execute it well in using only so many words. Marques does a lovely job of this! I hope to see more of their work in the future!
3/5
This was definitely a fun read. The LGBTQIA+ representation was refreshing (and the acknowledgments at the end were so sweet), but also enjoyed the variance in characters.
The last half of stories were great, I liked the pacing and the style of leading the reader to read between the lines. Where it started off a bit rocky, wrapped up nicely in the end. The stories “Book Club” and “Chat/Room” fell a bit flat for me. They had a nice lead up to unexpected endings, but both ended predictably with not a lot of creativity in the execution. There were some sentence structures throughout that didn’t quite make sense, but didn’t necessarily take away from the story. Although,“Blue” was particularly good; carrying a fever like cadence. Definitely my favorite of the bunch. You could tell with the last few stories that the author had felt more confident in their writing style.
I think short stories are incredibly difficult to write - you have to come up with a new idea and execute it well in using only so many words. Marques does a lovely job of this! I hope to see more of their work in the future!
3/5
April 3, 2024
This collection of short stories will have you reading in suspense. I would love for some of these stories to be full-length books, they had such a gripping set of plots, with perfectly unusual characters, each with their own unique and twisted minds. This is a read which I can easily imagine as a show. The author has a great story telling mind and truly brings the twists and turns to life. This is great for a chilling sit down read, but it'll leave you doubting whether you want to be social again...
March 24, 2024
You Don't See Me by M. Marques was a fast and fun read.
It's a short story collection that I consumed in less than two hours. The stories were short, sweet, to the point, and some of them had some chilling final paragraphs.
Overall I really enjoyed this collection. Would've loved to see a few of the stories expanded a bit more.
It's a short story collection that I consumed in less than two hours. The stories were short, sweet, to the point, and some of them had some chilling final paragraphs.
Overall I really enjoyed this collection. Would've loved to see a few of the stories expanded a bit more.
July 8, 2023
I couldn’t put this book down! Story after story I had goosebumps and was always caught by surprise. A wonderful debut for M. Marques. If you like horror and thrill, give this a try, you won’t regret it!
July 9, 2024
I mean, at least I get to put it towards my reading challenge :\
February 1, 2025
for a thriller, it's an easy read which makes it an interesting book to pick when you want to try out chilling stories for the first time
July 13, 2024
✨Book Review✨
TITLE: You Don’t See Me
Author: M. Marques
Pub Date: June 28, 2023
Genre: Horror, Short Story Anthology
I read this little gem of a book back in April.
Each story shares the common theme of people seeking connections with others in the most common, yet unexpected and deviant ways— all while hiding the dark and twisted side of themselves.
I recommend you check out this book if you’re looking for a quick read that makes you ponder how well you really know the people around you.
Thanks to author @mmarques.writes and @twinsandtalent for this copy of You Don’t See Me!
TITLE: You Don’t See Me
Author: M. Marques
Pub Date: June 28, 2023
Genre: Horror, Short Story Anthology
I read this little gem of a book back in April.
Each story shares the common theme of people seeking connections with others in the most common, yet unexpected and deviant ways— all while hiding the dark and twisted side of themselves.
I recommend you check out this book if you’re looking for a quick read that makes you ponder how well you really know the people around you.
Thanks to author @mmarques.writes and @twinsandtalent for this copy of You Don’t See Me!
August 23, 2024
I think with short stories, there is a fine line between concise and abrupt narration.
As for this particular book, I think what was missing is more of build up and more gradual tension. It would also benefit from more show and less tell. In short, I think some developmental edits would really elevate the writing.
I enjoyed the bluntness and the ideas of the twists in this book. I think the author is really onto something here, except the whole thing didn't feel very refined but more like a first draft. Most of the stories felt either rushed or unfinished, with the reveal feeling too sudden to the point that it partially seemed a bit silly.
I think it could be of benefit to the writing to explore the characters more and what their personalities are. Make the reader feel for the people, make them more realistic, and show who they are through interactions with people in their lives. Even if that makes the story more of a slow burn, I believe it would be beneficiary to really set the tone and the scene. Really go into description of places and people, for instance, what kind of clothes they are wearing, how are they standing or sitting, is the demeanor relaxed or tense. Make me as a reader believe that these people want the things they supposedly want.
Another example, instead of the character literally telling us who they are, show it by letting them interact with coworkers, friends or neighbors. Allow a build up through leaving clues here and there as to their state of mind that would make the ending really make sense in retrospect. I think the author did succeed in this partially, but there is room for improvement.
For example, the book club story felt too surreal, why did the main character make the choice that she did. I do not believe it was solely due to her reading preferences. Maybe give her a short backstory, some trauma or ideation of the macabre, perhaps her father is a serial killer, and she used to help him as a kid, and now she wants to have her own glory. And instead of letting her explain herself in the end, maybe show it through the eyes of the other people in the room. Maybe they can have flashbacks to something the main character has said or did to make them understand what had happened.
Something that was done well was, for example, the reveal in the story Blue. It was so smooth that I missed when it actually happened, and I nearly gasped when it dawned on me what had occurred.
Overall I could sense a sort of uncertainty or perhaps shyness from the author's voice, at the same time I can tell the author has a lot to say, a lot to share with an audience. My advice to the author would be to just let it out, to write like no one will read it, to share the stories with all their intensity and emotion. I think there is so much potential in the writing, and I would love to see how the author's voice develops in the future.
As for this particular book, I think what was missing is more of build up and more gradual tension. It would also benefit from more show and less tell. In short, I think some developmental edits would really elevate the writing.
I enjoyed the bluntness and the ideas of the twists in this book. I think the author is really onto something here, except the whole thing didn't feel very refined but more like a first draft. Most of the stories felt either rushed or unfinished, with the reveal feeling too sudden to the point that it partially seemed a bit silly.
I think it could be of benefit to the writing to explore the characters more and what their personalities are. Make the reader feel for the people, make them more realistic, and show who they are through interactions with people in their lives. Even if that makes the story more of a slow burn, I believe it would be beneficiary to really set the tone and the scene. Really go into description of places and people, for instance, what kind of clothes they are wearing, how are they standing or sitting, is the demeanor relaxed or tense. Make me as a reader believe that these people want the things they supposedly want.
Another example, instead of the character literally telling us who they are, show it by letting them interact with coworkers, friends or neighbors. Allow a build up through leaving clues here and there as to their state of mind that would make the ending really make sense in retrospect. I think the author did succeed in this partially, but there is room for improvement.
For example, the book club story felt too surreal, why did the main character make the choice that she did. I do not believe it was solely due to her reading preferences. Maybe give her a short backstory, some trauma or ideation of the macabre, perhaps her father is a serial killer, and she used to help him as a kid, and now she wants to have her own glory. And instead of letting her explain herself in the end, maybe show it through the eyes of the other people in the room. Maybe they can have flashbacks to something the main character has said or did to make them understand what had happened.
Something that was done well was, for example, the reveal in the story Blue. It was so smooth that I missed when it actually happened, and I nearly gasped when it dawned on me what had occurred.
Overall I could sense a sort of uncertainty or perhaps shyness from the author's voice, at the same time I can tell the author has a lot to say, a lot to share with an audience. My advice to the author would be to just let it out, to write like no one will read it, to share the stories with all their intensity and emotion. I think there is so much potential in the writing, and I would love to see how the author's voice develops in the future.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 28, 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book to provide an honest review. The series of short stories completely blew me away! As a passionate lover of short stories, I must admit I've encountered my fair share that fell a little flat. However, in this collection, not a single one was bad. They all delve into the psychological realm, showcasing how incredibly sinister the human mind can be.
The author skillfully places these eerie tales in everyday settings like book clubs, social media, and dating, leaving you questioning everyone's intentions.
For me, the writing style bears a resemblance to Caitlin Marceau's, evoking a creeping sense of dread. Some sentences were so unbelievable that I had to reread them. The book's casual tone at times made the characters' actions seem justified, a talent on the part of the author.
Among the stories, my favorite has to be 'You Don't See Me,' although 'Hysteria' and 'Delivery' were also exceptional. Honestly, each one stood out in its own way.
I find it hard to believe that this is the author's debut work. It's truly amazing! I can't wait to read more from them!
The author skillfully places these eerie tales in everyday settings like book clubs, social media, and dating, leaving you questioning everyone's intentions.
For me, the writing style bears a resemblance to Caitlin Marceau's, evoking a creeping sense of dread. Some sentences were so unbelievable that I had to reread them. The book's casual tone at times made the characters' actions seem justified, a talent on the part of the author.
Among the stories, my favorite has to be 'You Don't See Me,' although 'Hysteria' and 'Delivery' were also exceptional. Honestly, each one stood out in its own way.
I find it hard to believe that this is the author's debut work. It's truly amazing! I can't wait to read more from them!
July 2, 2024
You Don’t See Me has the suspense, blood, and various tones of emotion for every type of horror fan. Each story was unique and most had strong LGBTQ+ representation. Marques was able to create characters that both scared the hell out of me and made me root for them. A must read for those who love horror.
A couple favorites were:
Book Club 📚☠️
A book club that turns killer?! Need I say more?
Delivery 🍕
A Young Woman delivers a pizza to a man well known for his great tips.. but he also takes something from the delivery drivers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A couple favorites were:
Book Club 📚☠️
A book club that turns killer?! Need I say more?
Delivery 🍕
A Young Woman delivers a pizza to a man well known for his great tips.. but he also takes something from the delivery drivers
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
March 6, 2024
what a book! I was completely hooked on these short stories, particularly "You don't see me" and "Hysteria".
I was completely absorbed in the stories, normal everyday situations, when suddenly, something horrific - that I was not expecting at all -would happen leaving me on the edge!
And it is so well written! What a wonderful book by M. Marques, can't wait for the next one(s).
I was completely absorbed in the stories, normal everyday situations, when suddenly, something horrific - that I was not expecting at all -would happen leaving me on the edge!
And it is so well written! What a wonderful book by M. Marques, can't wait for the next one(s).
April 18, 2024
Sometimes short stories can fall a little flat for me. This collection has the perfect amount of a foundation for each story so we know what’s going on and have enough of a chance to get invested. Each story ends in a twist so it makes every one fun to read. Overall this has that deep, almost poetic darkness I crave. 🖤 I’d definitely recommend this!
March 2, 2025
A collection of super quick scary stories.
As far as short stories go, this one was great! I read all 7 of them in an hour. Some were rather abruptly ended, I could’ve continued with novellas on every single one of them. All of the stories share the theme of lonely people seeking connections but in unexpected and sometimes twisted ways. An easy and entertaining quick read!
As far as short stories go, this one was great! I read all 7 of them in an hour. Some were rather abruptly ended, I could’ve continued with novellas on every single one of them. All of the stories share the theme of lonely people seeking connections but in unexpected and sometimes twisted ways. An easy and entertaining quick read!
September 17, 2023
A great collection of short stories to showcase the true horrors that lurk around us inconspicuously, everyday. I loved how each story truly felt entirely unique in voice and writing style!
September 27, 2023
these short stories will have you on the edge of your seat, terrified to know what’s next but unable to stop reading. highly recommend
May 3, 2024
The pay off on every story was lacking, I applaud the author for going out and doing it though.
June 29, 2024
This was a nice little collection of creepy stories. Some better than others but all of them were very entertaining.
July 1, 2024
Well that has to be the quickest book I have ever read. Albeit a collection of short stories, these were good. I could imagine these as anthological short episodes for a TV show
April 17, 2024
This twisted little horror collection of seven short stories was a morsel of yummy goodness!! From love gone awry, macabre bookclubs to unsuspecting customers, each story came with an unnerving feeling and now I'm looking at people with a side eye because now I trust nobody!!!
Definitely an escape from heavier reads and looking forward to reading more from this author!!
Definitely an escape from heavier reads and looking forward to reading more from this author!!
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