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100 Nightmares
100 Nightmares by K.Z. Morano is a collection of 100 horror stories, each written in exactly 100 words, and accompanied by over 50 illustrations. Inside, you’ll find monsters—both imagined and real. There are vengeful specters, characters with impaired psyches, dark fairy tales and stories and illustrations inspired by bizarre creatures of Japanese folklore.
"100 Nightmares is completely sick, twisted and perfect all at the same time. If you don’t manage to find this collection of writing great then you didn’t pay attention..." - David Spell, The Scary Reviews
"Such a brilliant concept with no two stories alike. Timeless enjoyment to be reread over and over..." - Paula Limbaugh, Horror Novel Reviews
"There's an art to writing an effective story in so few words and the author nails it." - M. Brookes, The Cult of Me
"Each and every page kept me enthralled and on the edge of my seat the entire time... I've read a lot and seen a lot but have to admit Morano caught me by surprise..." - NecroStein, Texas Terror Entertainment
“Some of the most original and powerful Micro-Fiction that I’ve seen to date in the horror genre...” - Jon R. Meyers, The Horror Fiction Review
"Thanks to her masterful phrasing and wonderfully chilling imagination, 100 Nightmares will delight any fan of horror and the supernatural." - Amanda Ferris, the Absolute Magazine
“Great idea! Great read! Great Book!” - Horror inside the Box UK
"100 Nightmares is completely sick, twisted and perfect all at the same time. If you don’t manage to find this collection of writing great then you didn’t pay attention..." - David Spell, The Scary Reviews
"Such a brilliant concept with no two stories alike. Timeless enjoyment to be reread over and over..." - Paula Limbaugh, Horror Novel Reviews
"There's an art to writing an effective story in so few words and the author nails it." - M. Brookes, The Cult of Me
"Each and every page kept me enthralled and on the edge of my seat the entire time... I've read a lot and seen a lot but have to admit Morano caught me by surprise..." - NecroStein, Texas Terror Entertainment
“Some of the most original and powerful Micro-Fiction that I’ve seen to date in the horror genre...” - Jon R. Meyers, The Horror Fiction Review
"Thanks to her masterful phrasing and wonderfully chilling imagination, 100 Nightmares will delight any fan of horror and the supernatural." - Amanda Ferris, the Absolute Magazine
“Great idea! Great read! Great Book!” - Horror inside the Box UK
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171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 21, 2014
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K.Z. Morano
30 books17 followersK.Z. Morano is a writer, a beach bum, a self-confessed shopaholic and a chocolate addict who reads and writes anything from romance and erotica to horror and SF, F, and WTF.
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April 24, 2014
I am not sure if I devoured 100 Nightmares or if it consumed me, but it happened in one sitting nonetheless. K.Z. Morano’s micro-fiction skills are a true page turner that kept me reading through the last story; holding my bladder while I cringed, gasped, and maybe even laughed a little too (so I have a sadistic sense of humor!) It remains to be seen which of Morano’s monsters will visit me in my nightmares tonight. (Did I mention the book is aptly titled?)
What makes this collection of horror stories particularly disturbing is the way the author weaves the familiar with the seemingly unthinkable. Parents, children, twins in utero, she turns them all into believable, shudder invoking beasts. Come to think of it, I’ll be sleeping with one eye open tonight. Even better, Morano twists childhood fairy tales and nursery rhymes into spine tingling masterpieces. After experiencing her version, Hansel and Gretel will never read the same again. A haunting bed time story for sure!
Accompanying these nightmares is a superb collection of horrifying art! Many of the pieces are mesmerizing, others are sure to make your skin crawl, and they all connect to the stories seamlessly.
K.Z. Morano’s 100 Nightmares is not to be missed!
What makes this collection of horror stories particularly disturbing is the way the author weaves the familiar with the seemingly unthinkable. Parents, children, twins in utero, she turns them all into believable, shudder invoking beasts. Come to think of it, I’ll be sleeping with one eye open tonight. Even better, Morano twists childhood fairy tales and nursery rhymes into spine tingling masterpieces. After experiencing her version, Hansel and Gretel will never read the same again. A haunting bed time story for sure!
Accompanying these nightmares is a superb collection of horrifying art! Many of the pieces are mesmerizing, others are sure to make your skin crawl, and they all connect to the stories seamlessly.
K.Z. Morano’s 100 Nightmares is not to be missed!
April 25, 2014
Kz Morano has a truly unique capability in capture the horror in a way were blood and gore mix into a unique blend with sweetness and innocence. Reading her stories one by one in small doses and let them slowly penetrate into your nightmares is one way. The other is indulge them all at once and let them consume you. I did the latter which probably saved me from a sleepless night.
I recommend reading her stories on her blog as well, but the added unique illustrations make this book even more unique. The combination makes this book even more chilling than those I had already read before the book came out. I will return to this book many times to really understand that life (and even death) can be much worse than whatever I meet in my ordinary life. I recommend you to indulge in her stories.
I recommend reading her stories on her blog as well, but the added unique illustrations make this book even more unique. The combination makes this book even more chilling than those I had already read before the book came out. I will return to this book many times to really understand that life (and even death) can be much worse than whatever I meet in my ordinary life. I recommend you to indulge in her stories.
February 22, 2015
100 Nightmares by K.Z. Morano is a frightening collection of 100 horror stories, each just 100 words long. I've not read such a brutal or twisted set of stories before, K.Z. Morano is an excellent author making her mark as a women of horror. I've highlighted a few of the stories that really grabbed my attention. This collection is filled with many stories that fit in to various themes and they all make for a very good read for any fan of the dark world of horror. "Quilt" is a story of a grandmother who makes a very unusual quilt. The last sentence was the one that really got me and this is why I love 100 word micro fiction. "Mommy Makes Dinner" isn't the dinner one would hope for, a nicely told twist of the psychotic mom makes this the kind of short that gives you the chills. "The Collector" a story of a mother collecting the most terrible dolls you can imagine. Reading this tiny tale gives me goose bumps and a shake of my head, a nightmare for sure. "Alien Autopsy" is, well not the kind of autopsy that should be taken lightly, and probably not even attempted. Little does this doctor know what the alien has left to give, even as the good doctor thinks he is dead. Sometimes the dead should be left alone, curiosity will kill the cat. "Little Girls Games" a story of little red riding hood, well in a twisted way of course. Is it better to be the wolf or the little girl, only you can decide, I'm left shaking my head unsure which is better. K.Z. Morano again unsettles me with this story as she did time and time again while reading her work. "Gingerboy" a red-headed child doomed from the start when the father discovers the child isn't his, but not to worry, dad is it under control. Every problem has a solution but in 100 Nightmares they aren't always kind or preferable. "Golden Locks" is a story with a sense of humor and blasts you right between the eyes with the horror. Crossing mama isn't a wise idea, she has a way of getting even. I loved this story and it made me smile which is wrong on a few levels but horror does need a bit of humor to soften the blow. "The Mermaid's Tale" They say you can't go home again but they are wrong. The mermaid did and the results are ugly and more than a bit unsettling. This great little tale made my stomach turn which doesn't happen often, this tells me the author has more than a few tricks up her sleeve. "Neverland" is straight and to the point, efficiently laid out in and well written. Neverland isn't all it's cracked up to be. "The Return From the Rabbit Hole", this may be one of the strangest and out there horror stories I've ever had the pleasure of reading. A man has an insatiable and bizarre apatite that is too much to describe, but is clearly painted and left me shocked. "Best. Birthday. Ever." is a great and very strange twist on a birthday party with a pinata and the birthday boy is given an unexpected gift. Unfortunately for the father the child says best birthday ever, as strange as that sounds it makes perfect sense in the upside down world of 100 Nightmares. "The Dumpsite", "Control Freak" and "Late Night Shopping" are great shorts that I could see being expanded to a the true length of a short story. They have a great set up and quick and satisfying wrap up within this 100 word setting. "Practice Makes Perfect", "The Diner" and "It's Cold in Hell" are also a fine set of stories about death all with a messing and ugly story to tell. K.Z Morano has a way with how she can describe death in so many unsettling ways. From amputation, to devouring souls to cannibalism, it's fascinating how may ways a nightmare can be told. "Vegetable", "Fishing" and "Cradle" are a crazy, brutal, sick and fun, which is quite an accomplishment when telling stories that can only be considered nightmares. I shudder at the thought of how and where these ideas come from. "Chain Mail" is mail of a different sort and has a theme that I've come across before. It's a good solid horror story with the kind of ending I love and find humor in. But again I am kind of twisty. "Faversham's Toilet" This isn't your typical toilet as a child learns the magic that happens when he flushes it. The last 40 words takes this tale in a direction I didn't expect, the last sentence was what put this story over the top, I laughed and realized how twisted the story is. "Shared Custody" is about just what you think it is but with a nasty twist on two levels. As I read the story I was shocked not once but twice. These 100 words stories are fantastic because of the ability to tell so much story with so few words. 100 Nightmares is completely sick, twisted and perfect all at the same time. If you don't manage to find this collection of writing great then you didn't pay attention. I imagine I will revisit these stories from time to time just to see if any of these nightmares will seep in to my own.
June 19, 2014
The following is based on a review copy submitted by the author to Horror After Dark in exchange for an honest review.
In this day and age of increasingly short attention spans, author K. Z. Morano offers the perfect cure for such an affliction with her collection of micro-fiction. 100 stories, each of 100 words in length, bolted together to form 100 Nightmares.
It’s undoubtedly ambitious stuff. Most authors fail to deliver with 10000 words, let alone 100. But Morano demonstrates early on that she is up to the task. Mommy Makes Dinner was the first of her tales to strike a chord with me, its reveal somehow managing to be insidious despite the brevity of the work. Through the opening half of 100 Nightmares, I found myself time and again pleasantly surprised. Laundry was immensely satisfying; Control Freak, a gleefully spiteful affair; and The Secondhand Man stayed with me through the rest of the day that I read it. Morano also dedicates an early section of the book to re-imagining a number of classic nursery rhymes and faerie tales. Most are enjoyably dark, some – such as Golden Locks, Sibling Love, and Ever After – are disturbingly haunting.
The other section of the book that I generally got a kick out of was that entitled Diaries of Bones. This gory section contains some of the more memorable images the author conjured up, such as those attached to Animal Shelter and Funny Bone.
But as with any collection of stories, there were a number that fell flat for me. And when that collection is 100 tales, it only makes sense that those less successful entries are going to be more numerous. Culturally-speaking, the section about monsters deriving from Japanese folklore was interesting as it highlighted just how bizarre some of the things that scare the Japanese are. But as stories and entertainment value goes, very few had an impact on me. The fact this was the last section in the book likely magnified its shortcomings, especially after some of the early successes Morano offered. Also, at times, it became apparent 100 words just wasn’t enough for the author to convey her point, resulting in a number of stories that were too abstract and ambiguous for my tastes.
I was also slightly surprised to find myself too aware of just how much of the violence in these tales focuses on children. If it got to me (perhaps I’m starting to mellow as a new father) then others with more delicate sensitives should enter these waters forewarned.
And finally, though others will likely see it differently, I failed to appreciate the inclusion of drawings to illustrate many of the stories. To me, this felt like a bit of cheat. If your whole gimmick is to stick to 100 words with all of your tales, aren’t you bending the rules to then illustrate that tale with a picture that tells 1000 words? (That said, the cover art is incredible!)
In all, Morano delivers an eclectic range of ambitious micro-fiction, the more accomplished of which is truly impressive in what it achieves in such a small amount of words. So much so that I can’t help but wonder what she might be able to achieve with a longer tale of a more traditional length?
3.5 Body Parts Discarded in the Corner for 100 Nightmares.
In this day and age of increasingly short attention spans, author K. Z. Morano offers the perfect cure for such an affliction with her collection of micro-fiction. 100 stories, each of 100 words in length, bolted together to form 100 Nightmares.
It’s undoubtedly ambitious stuff. Most authors fail to deliver with 10000 words, let alone 100. But Morano demonstrates early on that she is up to the task. Mommy Makes Dinner was the first of her tales to strike a chord with me, its reveal somehow managing to be insidious despite the brevity of the work. Through the opening half of 100 Nightmares, I found myself time and again pleasantly surprised. Laundry was immensely satisfying; Control Freak, a gleefully spiteful affair; and The Secondhand Man stayed with me through the rest of the day that I read it. Morano also dedicates an early section of the book to re-imagining a number of classic nursery rhymes and faerie tales. Most are enjoyably dark, some – such as Golden Locks, Sibling Love, and Ever After – are disturbingly haunting.
The other section of the book that I generally got a kick out of was that entitled Diaries of Bones. This gory section contains some of the more memorable images the author conjured up, such as those attached to Animal Shelter and Funny Bone.
But as with any collection of stories, there were a number that fell flat for me. And when that collection is 100 tales, it only makes sense that those less successful entries are going to be more numerous. Culturally-speaking, the section about monsters deriving from Japanese folklore was interesting as it highlighted just how bizarre some of the things that scare the Japanese are. But as stories and entertainment value goes, very few had an impact on me. The fact this was the last section in the book likely magnified its shortcomings, especially after some of the early successes Morano offered. Also, at times, it became apparent 100 words just wasn’t enough for the author to convey her point, resulting in a number of stories that were too abstract and ambiguous for my tastes.
I was also slightly surprised to find myself too aware of just how much of the violence in these tales focuses on children. If it got to me (perhaps I’m starting to mellow as a new father) then others with more delicate sensitives should enter these waters forewarned.
And finally, though others will likely see it differently, I failed to appreciate the inclusion of drawings to illustrate many of the stories. To me, this felt like a bit of cheat. If your whole gimmick is to stick to 100 words with all of your tales, aren’t you bending the rules to then illustrate that tale with a picture that tells 1000 words? (That said, the cover art is incredible!)
In all, Morano delivers an eclectic range of ambitious micro-fiction, the more accomplished of which is truly impressive in what it achieves in such a small amount of words. So much so that I can’t help but wonder what she might be able to achieve with a longer tale of a more traditional length?
3.5 Body Parts Discarded in the Corner for 100 Nightmares.
May 12, 2014
I love horror and reading K.Z.Morano’s “100 nightmares” was a veritable feast. I was torn between hurrying through all the stories, eager to finish, yet wanting to savour every story. So I read it-twice. What a plethora of emotions right from utter terror to disgust to black humour to bone chilling horror. KZ is an artist par excellence,when it comes to painting these gruesome tales. She uses ideas from the mundane to the unseen and from a very sane premise; she nudges you over the edge of insanity.
Be it the “Quilt”, “Mommy makes dinner” or “The lights went out”, the horror of it all remains with you forever. The twisted psyches of the characters makes one shiver for you feel that they are not r implausible. Then, there are the fractured fairy tales and nursery rhymes! Boy, I am never going to read one to my future grandchildren without remembering these terribly scary versions. “Gingerboy” made me laugh and “Goldenlocks” made me squirm. “The return from the rabbit hole” was really, really terrifying while “Turn around” chilled me to the core. Loved the twist in “No more happy endings” and I swear, I am never going “Late night shopping” ever again! “Scarecrows”,” “The mist”, “The peephole” and “Spring finally came” ranked among those which made my skin crawl.”The farm” gave me the shivers, wondering if this is what future really holds for us.”The factory” and “Chain mail” made me want to hide-no, not under the bed or in that closet please! If you love monsters, then you will love all the Japanese ones in this book-like I did.
If horror is your cup of tea, sip from this deliciously horrific cup of brew that K.Z.Morano has stewed up just for you. A must have in your collection. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab your copy today and get ready to jump out of your skin-be sure to lock your doors and switch on all the lights though. :D
Be it the “Quilt”, “Mommy makes dinner” or “The lights went out”, the horror of it all remains with you forever. The twisted psyches of the characters makes one shiver for you feel that they are not r implausible. Then, there are the fractured fairy tales and nursery rhymes! Boy, I am never going to read one to my future grandchildren without remembering these terribly scary versions. “Gingerboy” made me laugh and “Goldenlocks” made me squirm. “The return from the rabbit hole” was really, really terrifying while “Turn around” chilled me to the core. Loved the twist in “No more happy endings” and I swear, I am never going “Late night shopping” ever again! “Scarecrows”,” “The mist”, “The peephole” and “Spring finally came” ranked among those which made my skin crawl.”The farm” gave me the shivers, wondering if this is what future really holds for us.”The factory” and “Chain mail” made me want to hide-no, not under the bed or in that closet please! If you love monsters, then you will love all the Japanese ones in this book-like I did.
If horror is your cup of tea, sip from this deliciously horrific cup of brew that K.Z.Morano has stewed up just for you. A must have in your collection. So, what are you waiting for? Go grab your copy today and get ready to jump out of your skin-be sure to lock your doors and switch on all the lights though. :D
May 14, 2014
“It takes a brief encounter with death to cause enduring nightmares.
A single well-placed blow can maim you for life.
One well-placed word could haunt you forever.”
It’s been awhile since I’ve been this excited over a book. 100 Nightmares is comprised of 100 flash fiction stories written in 100 words daily. Coupled along with some amazing artwork, this is the book you won’t be able to put down. Like an addict you’ll find yourself saying “just one more.”
The imagination of K.Z. Morano is hard to fathom. She states in her bio that she is a beach bum and chocolate addict, so how this seemingly innocuous woman can harbor so many dark disturbing thoughts is incomprehensible.
The stories run the gamut from unimaginable deeds such as lovingly sewing a quilt made from grandpa to mommy cradling a turkey while dinner is cooking.
There are maniacally fractured nursery rhymes and fairy tales that will send shivers through your soul. Such as the old woman who finally found a solution to those too many kids or the great fall of the Humpties. I don’t think Junior will be asking for anymore bed time stories after hearing these.
Sifting through Diaries of Bones we find an overly ambitious elf, a father trying to remember what heaven was like, and The Travelling Circus where the performers bring the house down with their finale!
You’ll learn in graphic detail about Yōkai Monsters in Japan. Here you will find the reason why Jorōgumo is known as the prostitute spider and the details behind the urban legend of Kuchisake-onna.
I can’t say enough about this book, such a brilliant concept with no two stories alike. Timeless enjoyment to be reread over and over, I LOVE this book! Buy it now!
A single well-placed blow can maim you for life.
One well-placed word could haunt you forever.”
It’s been awhile since I’ve been this excited over a book. 100 Nightmares is comprised of 100 flash fiction stories written in 100 words daily. Coupled along with some amazing artwork, this is the book you won’t be able to put down. Like an addict you’ll find yourself saying “just one more.”
The imagination of K.Z. Morano is hard to fathom. She states in her bio that she is a beach bum and chocolate addict, so how this seemingly innocuous woman can harbor so many dark disturbing thoughts is incomprehensible.
The stories run the gamut from unimaginable deeds such as lovingly sewing a quilt made from grandpa to mommy cradling a turkey while dinner is cooking.
There are maniacally fractured nursery rhymes and fairy tales that will send shivers through your soul. Such as the old woman who finally found a solution to those too many kids or the great fall of the Humpties. I don’t think Junior will be asking for anymore bed time stories after hearing these.
Sifting through Diaries of Bones we find an overly ambitious elf, a father trying to remember what heaven was like, and The Travelling Circus where the performers bring the house down with their finale!
You’ll learn in graphic detail about Yōkai Monsters in Japan. Here you will find the reason why Jorōgumo is known as the prostitute spider and the details behind the urban legend of Kuchisake-onna.
I can’t say enough about this book, such a brilliant concept with no two stories alike. Timeless enjoyment to be reread over and over, I LOVE this book! Buy it now!
August 11, 2016
“100 Nightmares” by K.Z. Moreno was truly something unique and wonderful for me to read. As the title suggests, there are 100 stories in this collection, each limited to 100 words. It’s quite difficult to give a synopsis because of the number of stories, but these are delicious little tidbits of horror. It took me a while to read this, because in some ways I found it to have a lot of similarities with poetry, even though its obviously micro stories. It was clear to me that words were very carefully chosen so that each story could pack as big a punch as possible in so few lines. The effect was that I wanted to sit back and think about each one for bit. Some are really creepy, some brutal, some were shocking, some disgusting, a few made me laugh, some made me smile. I guess what I’m trying to say is that they produce the full gamut of emotions as you read them. There is even a section that twists up classic fairy tales.
I have total respect for the author’s ability to complete a tale in so few words. I found it especially nice to take a break from the novel I was reading, and devour 3 or 4 of these tales at a time. Some of my favorites were “Shirime”, “The Factory”, “Neverland”, and “Cradle”, but I could have picked 40 more.
I really recommend this book, it’s different, and it’s very unique. Very well written, scary, horrifying. It’s also chock full of great illustrations. Give “100 Nightmares” a try. You won’t regret it.
I have total respect for the author’s ability to complete a tale in so few words. I found it especially nice to take a break from the novel I was reading, and devour 3 or 4 of these tales at a time. Some of my favorites were “Shirime”, “The Factory”, “Neverland”, and “Cradle”, but I could have picked 40 more.
I really recommend this book, it’s different, and it’s very unique. Very well written, scary, horrifying. It’s also chock full of great illustrations. Give “100 Nightmares” a try. You won’t regret it.
June 17, 2014
I love drabbles. If you haven't encountered them before then they are stories that are exactly 100 words long, not including the title. I've encountered some fine drabblists and this author jumps straight in there amongst them. This is a fine collection of horror themed drabbles, you can dip into them a few at a time or just consume them all in one go as I did.
There's an art to writing an effective story in so few words and the author nails it. Some have the delicious twist in the tale which turn the meaning of the story with just those last few words. The drabbles are all horror themed, but there is still a diverse range of stories told here. As well as effective bite-sized stories the author demonstrates a wonderful turn of phrase. For me story is king, but I also appreciate finely constructed language and this is often evident here.
I should also mention the illustrations that are sprinkled liberally throughout. They compliment and enhance the stories well. So if you like good horror and well written short fiction then this needs to be in your reading list.
There's an art to writing an effective story in so few words and the author nails it. Some have the delicious twist in the tale which turn the meaning of the story with just those last few words. The drabbles are all horror themed, but there is still a diverse range of stories told here. As well as effective bite-sized stories the author demonstrates a wonderful turn of phrase. For me story is king, but I also appreciate finely constructed language and this is often evident here.
I should also mention the illustrations that are sprinkled liberally throughout. They compliment and enhance the stories well. So if you like good horror and well written short fiction then this needs to be in your reading list.
April 28, 2015
Free book for honest review. juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
100 Nightmares is made up of 100 dark and creepy and yes alittle freaky stories. The author made sure to keep each story at 100 words, IMPRESSIVE I would say ! Each story has its on little creepy twist. By far my favorite was the fractured nursery rhymes! The one that sticks out the most is "Ever After" and "The Return from the Rabbit Hole. There is not to much I can write due to giving the whole story away ! Its one that you will be consumed with in one sitting. Its a wild twisted ride from start to finish :) Morano did an outstanding freaky fantastic job ! !
5 freaky stars :)
Wende
100 Nightmares is made up of 100 dark and creepy and yes alittle freaky stories. The author made sure to keep each story at 100 words, IMPRESSIVE I would say ! Each story has its on little creepy twist. By far my favorite was the fractured nursery rhymes! The one that sticks out the most is "Ever After" and "The Return from the Rabbit Hole. There is not to much I can write due to giving the whole story away ! Its one that you will be consumed with in one sitting. Its a wild twisted ride from start to finish :) Morano did an outstanding freaky fantastic job ! !
5 freaky stars :)
Wende
June 25, 2014
Going into this book I was very skeptical. How in the world can an author make a successful story in just 100 words? Not possible! I was SO wrong! I can’t say enough about this book, such a brilliant concept with no two stories alike. I have total respect for Morano’s ability to complete each story with few words. I recommend this book, it’s well written, different, scary, and very unique. You will not be disappointed!
December 28, 2018
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If you want an imaginative and disturbing book to read this is the one. I couldn't finish it in one night.
If you want an imaginative and disturbing book to read this is the one. I couldn't finish it in one night.
November 18, 2015
I’d come across and enjoyed a few of K.Z. Morano’s drabbles before, so when I saw that she had published a collection of one hundred of them, I grabbed it. In summary: this is packed full of intense, high-quality writing.
I read the book in chunks of about ten stories at a time; reading each one is more like taking a shot of spirits than a swig of beer. It’s pure, concentrated stuff – horror, in this case. I repeatedly sat down to read and had my mood changed by just 100 words. That’s powerful and skilled writing, right there. The author clearly has a terrific imagination, and what sets her apart is that she’s able to put it down so well on paper and convey to the reader some disturbing imagery. I mean – *really* disturbing.
The illustrations were an added bonus – a nice touch indeed. Great value for any lover of the horror genre, and I look forward to reading more of K.Z. Morano’s work.
I read the book in chunks of about ten stories at a time; reading each one is more like taking a shot of spirits than a swig of beer. It’s pure, concentrated stuff – horror, in this case. I repeatedly sat down to read and had my mood changed by just 100 words. That’s powerful and skilled writing, right there. The author clearly has a terrific imagination, and what sets her apart is that she’s able to put it down so well on paper and convey to the reader some disturbing imagery. I mean – *really* disturbing.
The illustrations were an added bonus – a nice touch indeed. Great value for any lover of the horror genre, and I look forward to reading more of K.Z. Morano’s work.
February 10, 2015
I'll go straight to the point, it was a pleasure to read 100 Nightmares. I've read several 100 words stories before, many with boring plots, disappointing delivery and a ton of cliches. Such is not the case with this book. Many of the ideas were astonishingly original and the writing is very good regardless of the genre. Many of the stories forced me to use my imagination which is good because I generally dislike stories which insult the readers' intelligence. A great collection from an emerging talent.
March 22, 2016
Wonderful!
I thoroughly enjoyed this drabble collection and all the beautifully bizarre illustrations. I highly recommend this heavenly collection of horror to all.
I thoroughly enjoyed this drabble collection and all the beautifully bizarre illustrations. I highly recommend this heavenly collection of horror to all.
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