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The Dark Corner #2
The Forest
When we were children, we were afraid of things that go bump in the night. But some things don't hide in the dark. They hide in plain sight.
40 pages, ebook
First published October 1, 2013
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About the author
Easton Livingston
13 books15 followersEaston Livingston has written articles for national magazines, newspapers, online websites, and graphic novels. He decided to take the plunge into self-publishing in 2013 and revamped his brand in 2017.
Easton's books are family-friendly, focusing on fantastic tales for adults which often addresses mature themes (think PG-13). This is important to him and a distinction he vehemently makes.
“I write clean fiction. There's no profanity, sex scenes, or gratuitous gore in my books (there is violence, however). That doesn't mean I don't deal with adult topics and issues. I do. I do not write what is classified as young adult though they can read it and parents won't have to be concerned with what is being written. However, I definitely write for an adult audience.”
Easton writes superheroic, supernatural thriller, action, drama, and suspense tales, weaving all of those elements together. Simplified, speculative fiction. He often describes his work as a cross between the cult television show 4400 and the Netflix's Stranger Things and the television series Fringe .
Easton's books are family-friendly, focusing on fantastic tales for adults which often addresses mature themes (think PG-13). This is important to him and a distinction he vehemently makes.
“I write clean fiction. There's no profanity, sex scenes, or gratuitous gore in my books (there is violence, however). That doesn't mean I don't deal with adult topics and issues. I do. I do not write what is classified as young adult though they can read it and parents won't have to be concerned with what is being written. However, I definitely write for an adult audience.”
Easton writes superheroic, supernatural thriller, action, drama, and suspense tales, weaving all of those elements together. Simplified, speculative fiction. He often describes his work as a cross between the cult television show 4400 and the Netflix's Stranger Things and the television series Fringe .
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April 26, 2019
Interesting!
The Forest by Easton Livingston is a story about a family going on a vacation to a home in the woods. It is a recent purchase of the father's boss. The days go by relatively normal until the last day then the forest seems to have a mind of its own.
The Forest by Easton Livingston is a story about a family going on a vacation to a home in the woods. It is a recent purchase of the father's boss. The days go by relatively normal until the last day then the forest seems to have a mind of its own.
July 3, 2020
**REREAD 3rd July 2020**
Thoroughly enjoyed this reread - it's still one creepy read! Like the first story in this series I have downgraded it by ½ 🌠 to 3.5 stars.
"You have gained access through one of the many entry points into The Tapestry. This particular door is what is known as a Connecting Point. It is the second part in a sequence of different points. The first point in the sequence—the Genesis Point—is called The Visitor. This is a free download so I encourage you to go here first. The place where you have entered is called The Dark Corner, a series of short stories, novelettes, and novellas meant to introduce potential citizens to what I have affectionately called the R.I.U. (Reality Imagination Universe). There are five in all and yes, there is an order to them. The further you get in, the longer the stories get. By the end you will be getting, in effect, the equivalent of a novel. The first three stories in the series is called The Inception Trilogy. The first two will be available online to everyone. The third however—The Gift—is only available as an exclusive giveaway to those who join my mailing list as R.I.U. Citizens. In addition, R.I.U. Citizens get an opportunity to receive all five of the stories for free, delivered right to their inbox by simply being involved in the R.I.U."
The above is a direct quote from the author's "The Forest" short story and I thought I would include it to give a somewhat fuller explanation detailing the author's works and how they are connected. As an aside I downloaded this book for free via Amazon and the cover is amazing. So much more professional and spooky!
This was an amazing short story but it did throw me a little bit as I couldn't see the connection to the first short, short story. Hold your horses though because the connection is there right at the end.
The plot is pretty much spelt out in the blurb above so I won't rehash that, I'll just say this was a creepy, disturbingly delicious tale wrapped up in what appeared to be a sublimely normal family getaway. It was very reminiscent of 80's horror movies mixed with a little paranormal M.I.B. Forests can be just SO creepy! I have downloaded the next book in The Inception Trilogy and I'm excited to see the story in full.
Thoroughly enjoyed this reread - it's still one creepy read! Like the first story in this series I have downgraded it by ½ 🌠 to 3.5 stars.
"You have gained access through one of the many entry points into The Tapestry. This particular door is what is known as a Connecting Point. It is the second part in a sequence of different points. The first point in the sequence—the Genesis Point—is called The Visitor. This is a free download so I encourage you to go here first. The place where you have entered is called The Dark Corner, a series of short stories, novelettes, and novellas meant to introduce potential citizens to what I have affectionately called the R.I.U. (Reality Imagination Universe). There are five in all and yes, there is an order to them. The further you get in, the longer the stories get. By the end you will be getting, in effect, the equivalent of a novel. The first three stories in the series is called The Inception Trilogy. The first two will be available online to everyone. The third however—The Gift—is only available as an exclusive giveaway to those who join my mailing list as R.I.U. Citizens. In addition, R.I.U. Citizens get an opportunity to receive all five of the stories for free, delivered right to their inbox by simply being involved in the R.I.U."
The above is a direct quote from the author's "The Forest" short story and I thought I would include it to give a somewhat fuller explanation detailing the author's works and how they are connected. As an aside I downloaded this book for free via Amazon and the cover is amazing. So much more professional and spooky!
This was an amazing short story but it did throw me a little bit as I couldn't see the connection to the first short, short story. Hold your horses though because the connection is there right at the end.
The plot is pretty much spelt out in the blurb above so I won't rehash that, I'll just say this was a creepy, disturbingly delicious tale wrapped up in what appeared to be a sublimely normal family getaway. It was very reminiscent of 80's horror movies mixed with a little paranormal M.I.B. Forests can be just SO creepy! I have downloaded the next book in The Inception Trilogy and I'm excited to see the story in full.
September 6, 2018
I enjoyed this but found it a little short and as part of a series it ends without resolution. There are a couple of editing issues at the beginning of chapter four. But for these issues, I would have rated it 4* because it is basically a good story and trees, let's face it, are everywhere. If you don't mind unresolved endings it could be a good way in to this author's world. My personal preference would have been a longer read with more suspense and one that stands alone but that's just me.
March 16, 2020
Spooky!
I really enjoyed this episode. I was holding my breath throughout my reading. I can’t wait until the next episode.
I really enjoyed this episode. I was holding my breath throughout my reading. I can’t wait until the next episode.
January 1, 2024
The Forest by Easton Livingston, wow.
the difference between this book and the first one in the series is unbelievable!! now this is how you do it!!
Hal is overworked, overly stressed and rung out by the pressures at work, so much so that he collapses at work and ends up in the ER. this results in a 2-week vacation per doctor's orders. his guilty-ridden boss sets Hal and his family up in a cabin in the woods, nestled by a stream chocked full of fish for the taking. sounds great, right? wrong.
The Forest is eerie, creepy fun that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the ragged end, setting up for the next installment of the series. I'm looking forward to it.
highly recommended.
4 1/2 stars out of 5.
the difference between this book and the first one in the series is unbelievable!! now this is how you do it!!
Hal is overworked, overly stressed and rung out by the pressures at work, so much so that he collapses at work and ends up in the ER. this results in a 2-week vacation per doctor's orders. his guilty-ridden boss sets Hal and his family up in a cabin in the woods, nestled by a stream chocked full of fish for the taking. sounds great, right? wrong.
The Forest is eerie, creepy fun that grabs you by the throat and doesn't let go until the ragged end, setting up for the next installment of the series. I'm looking forward to it.
highly recommended.
4 1/2 stars out of 5.
January 30, 2023
A mild, campfire-style, horror story. Hal Baker has been working much too hard. At the doctor's order, with his boss's insistence, he takes his family on vacation to a cottage in the woods. For the most part, the vacation is pleasant and restful. At least until the last night, when things fell apart. The ultimate end of this story was out of place from my perspective. Seems related to the R.I.U. (Reality Imagination Universe).
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Haunting. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
Easy-to-read. Entertaining. Haunting. Scary. Tragic. Twisted. Unpredictable. Wonderful characters.
April 20, 2018
Getting really scary 😱
If you like scary, on the edge of your seat this series is for you !! God is still in control !!
If you like scary, on the edge of your seat this series is for you !! God is still in control !!
June 27, 2018
Tree monsters? Not my fans of monster, but at ending was good one!
July 10, 2018
Though I'm not fond of short stories I did like this one. I now need to read the first one and all the rest.
December 2, 2019
Hmm...
I admit it lost my interest reading halfway through an then skipping pages guess there must be a story but just seem like page filler to me.
I admit it lost my interest reading halfway through an then skipping pages guess there must be a story but just seem like page filler to me.
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