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Bloody Ever After: Nine horror stories that will redefine the fears of your childhood
Nine stories that will redefine your fears from the fairy tales and nursery rhymes of your childhood.
A small town hires a unique exterminator to clear their fields of pests, but when they refuse to pay he uses his skill for revenge. The U.S. military embarks on an experiment unlike any other and offers soldiers the chance to reach new heights and shorter contracts. An anesthesiologist discovers his skills go beyond simply guiding people to sleep and that they have lasting consequences. A brother and sister get lost in the woods and discover a beautiful woman with a house luring teenagers in with the offer of unlimited tech.
These are just some of the gruesome, disturbing, and murderous tales to be found in Bloody Ever After. These classic stories have been twisted, updated, and warped into tales that will create new fears you never knew you had. Enjoy these short stories as they take you on a wild journey to possibly the most violent of ends.
A small town hires a unique exterminator to clear their fields of pests, but when they refuse to pay he uses his skill for revenge. The U.S. military embarks on an experiment unlike any other and offers soldiers the chance to reach new heights and shorter contracts. An anesthesiologist discovers his skills go beyond simply guiding people to sleep and that they have lasting consequences. A brother and sister get lost in the woods and discover a beautiful woman with a house luring teenagers in with the offer of unlimited tech.
These are just some of the gruesome, disturbing, and murderous tales to be found in Bloody Ever After. These classic stories have been twisted, updated, and warped into tales that will create new fears you never knew you had. Enjoy these short stories as they take you on a wild journey to possibly the most violent of ends.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2023
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January 22, 2024
Excellen5
This was another great collection of stories. I love all the creepiness of the stories. I'd like to see more
This was another great collection of stories. I love all the creepiness of the stories. I'd like to see more
September 25, 2024
Not a single dud in these short stories. This was my first fairy tale horror and it won’t be my last.
August 29, 2024
Horror in prefect bites!
I received this book for free and it was worth that and more. I am now interested in the others in the collection. Each story takes a common fairy tale trope and flipped upside down. Several of these I wish were full novels as I became more interested and at time wary of where it was going. This is an author who has a Joe Hill type flavor but with their own depraved flourish.
I received this book for free and it was worth that and more. I am now interested in the others in the collection. Each story takes a common fairy tale trope and flipped upside down. Several of these I wish were full novels as I became more interested and at time wary of where it was going. This is an author who has a Joe Hill type flavor but with their own depraved flourish.
January 6, 2025
Nine different stories based on fairy tales and nursery rhymes. I found the stories to be quite entertaining. Sure, there are some things that might make some shudder, but this is horror. It's not splatter punk and nothing that will give you nightmares. The author gives trigger warnings (which with horror I find ridiculous, but that's what they do now I guess). I think I enjoyed the Sandman the best. It's about an anesthesiologist who uses his knowledge to influence people. Some in a good way, others not so much. All the short stories are a fast read. I think some of these stories would have been worthy of being a novella if the author so chose. They are all different, and I was intrigued by how the stories played out. Not many people can write a short story and leave you satisfied in my opinion, Van Haney does it nicely.
November 21, 2023
9 gripping, dark and twisted short stories filled with mystery, violence and horror.
Each story dives into a dark and twisted realm based on fairytales, myth or nursery rhymes, all with a shocking or deadly twist.
This was a creative and creepy read with short standalone tales including twisted versions of red riding hood, Hansel and Gretel, Pied Piper and more, made into modern day warped thrillers.
If you enjoy the Dark Grimm style fairytales this book is for you.
(Check triggers as includes themes of violence, S.A, abduction...)
Honest and Voluntary ARC review
Each story dives into a dark and twisted realm based on fairytales, myth or nursery rhymes, all with a shocking or deadly twist.
This was a creative and creepy read with short standalone tales including twisted versions of red riding hood, Hansel and Gretel, Pied Piper and more, made into modern day warped thrillers.
If you enjoy the Dark Grimm style fairytales this book is for you.
(Check triggers as includes themes of violence, S.A, abduction...)
Honest and Voluntary ARC review
October 18, 2024
Good Collection
"Bloody Ever After" is a good collection of horror short stories. And, as was the case with the first book in this series as well, there were some unique ideas that I had not encountered before.
On the down side, I noticed quite a few typos scattered throughout the text of the book. These mistakes are the reason why I'm giving this collection a 4-Star rating, rather than a 5-Star. This book definitely would have benefited from a better editing job.
Still, for a quick horror read, a good choice would be "Bloody Ever After".
"Bloody Ever After" is a good collection of horror short stories. And, as was the case with the first book in this series as well, there were some unique ideas that I had not encountered before.
On the down side, I noticed quite a few typos scattered throughout the text of the book. These mistakes are the reason why I'm giving this collection a 4-Star rating, rather than a 5-Star. This book definitely would have benefited from a better editing job.
Still, for a quick horror read, a good choice would be "Bloody Ever After".
January 17, 2025
A very mixed bag. Some stories were entertaining while others were not written well; although if you compare to how some of the original stories are written then not so bad. But still some just weren’t as readable- the Hansel and Gretal one comes to mind.
I thought Redding and Sandman were among the better ones.
I thought Redding and Sandman were among the better ones.
February 16, 2024
horrid stories in the best way possible
Gruesome, twisted and disgusting! I loved it!! This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m excited to read more
Gruesome, twisted and disgusting! I loved it!! This is the first book I’ve read from this author and I’m excited to read more
June 2, 2024
Interesting stories, and decent read. Enjoyed this one!
September 3, 2024
Highly recommend
If you liked the Brothers Grimm tales, then these are for you. They've got gore, intrigue, death, everything you're looking for in horror stories.
If you liked the Brothers Grimm tales, then these are for you. They've got gore, intrigue, death, everything you're looking for in horror stories.
October 15, 2024
Nine Tales
Different but interesting. I read all nine tales but I almost didn't finish the last one because of an animal being killed for a human selfish reason.
Different but interesting. I read all nine tales but I almost didn't finish the last one because of an animal being killed for a human selfish reason.
October 22, 2024
First book on my DNF list!
November 7, 2024
Twisted
The stories were methodical and well played out. Although not as good as the first series of stories they were haunting.
The stories were methodical and well played out. Although not as good as the first series of stories they were haunting.
December 2, 2023
NINE CREEPY, TWISTED TAKES ON FAMILIAR FAIRY TALES!
If you like horror and the Brothers Grimm, this is a must read.
Each short story is a new, modern day take on a fairy tale, including Hansel and Gretel, Peter Piper, Humpty Dumpty, and more, each with a catchy name and a dark, horrific twist.
(Check trigger warnings! Some stories include child abduction/murder, sexual themes, SA, violence, and more.)
Honest and Voluntary ARC review.
If you like horror and the Brothers Grimm, this is a must read.
Each short story is a new, modern day take on a fairy tale, including Hansel and Gretel, Peter Piper, Humpty Dumpty, and more, each with a catchy name and a dark, horrific twist.
(Check trigger warnings! Some stories include child abduction/murder, sexual themes, SA, violence, and more.)
Honest and Voluntary ARC review.
August 7, 2024
This collection of short horror stories has been a standout read for me this year, offering 9 unique perspectives on classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes. 'Sleeping Delilah', a retelling of 'Sleeping Beauty' set in a nursing home, has left a lasting impression on me on account of its poignant exploration of aging and mortality. The story has been particularly relatable as my husband's and my own grandmothers have both experienced nursing home care. Please note that this book is not suitable for children.
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