The Dare

by Ava Stone

“I can’t believe this all started out with a dare.”

Two bored friends.

One dare that changes everything.

Neve and her best friend Courtney decide to go exploring through the woods alone at night.

It’s not long before they discover an old, abandoned house and learn how dangerous a simple dare can become.

Now they’re faced with a dead body, threatening messages, lies and betrayal.

How long can they keep these secrets before they tear everyone apart?

158 pages, Paperback

Published October 4, 2024

Reviews

[Kirstie Cooper · Rating 4 out of 5]

A new to me author with a book that didn't disappoint!
Plenty going on which kept me reading, and every chapter ended almost open, so that obviously I wanted to keep on reading to see what happened next.
Was only a short read, but the author managed to convey well, the spookiness of the abandoned house, and plenty happened throughout.
Great read, and will look for a future full length read from this author so I can get completely lost in the story.
Would recommend.

[turnthedamnpage · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um, yes! Gah, I love twists. I’ve learned that short stories are something I thoroughly enjoy when they’re well-done…even if I want more at the end. This one met that mark! Congratulations, Ava! I look forward to reading future work! ✨

[Ron Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

A short thriller that doesn’t waste time or words telling the story. Sprinkled with twist and turns this is a great day read!

[Reanna Dominguez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

EXCUSE ME?! 😱

This book was a damn roller coaster!! The twists were TWISTING!

I loved this story and while I was only partially right in my initial assumption of who did it I find out I was COMPLETELY WRONG 😅

Wow! Honestly, this was a great read and I highly recommend it.

[Susete Kunkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Congratulations, Ava, for your first book, I can't wait to read more !!!
This was such a good read
I started this morning, and I couldn't put it down until I finished it.
I loved all the twists and turns and that ending was just chefs kiss

[AmesChicReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this was a great short, spooky read. There was a lot of suspense, which made me want to keep reading and I was like what?!?! at the ending. Totally didn’t see that coming! Overall, this was well executed.

[Stella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredible fast paced and kept me intrigued throughout. As everything was exposed I was shocked and then the ending had my jaw on the floor as I didn’t see it coming. It had a great atmosphere and flow leading from one thing to the next. Great read 😊

[LJ Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Should have picked truth 🙃

First time reading anything by Ava! I couldn’t stop reading. My kindle battery even went dead right at 75/80%. 🥴

I couldn’t believe the twist that was twisted at the end! I would have never thought it was going to end that way.

I dare you to write another great book! 😈

Until next time,
XxX- Laura

[Nikki B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok. Wait... the twists in this book was giving me whiplash. When I thought everything was explained and it was all figured out, we took a big turn!!! The way Ava had us all fooled!!! This was a great thriller read. I love when a story can capture your attention right from the start and hold it through the entire book and that's exactly what this story did.

[Yuki · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a page turner thriller about how someone's guilt manifests in a way that makes the subconscious come up with a way to make it seem like you're not responsible. It gives you a look into the psyche of a mentally ill person who buried all the bad things they had done and how their brain made it so that they weren't responsible for their actions.

[Faith Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ava congratulations on your first book. I love this book the storyline, the twist and turns. It was such a good book so hard to put it down. It was such a good read and thank you for letting me read this book

[Savanna Rae Dolan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this little short thriller! All the twists and turns really had me wanting to find out what’s next and the ending threw me for a LOOP!! I was so surprised. I’ve been telling all my friends about this book and how much I enjoyed it. Great way to start the spooky season!

[Lauren · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sadly, this was not an enjoyable read. I was excited based on the synopsis but, it failed to deliver. The end is a twist and is expected to be shocking...but it lacked that "aha" moment when everything ties together. It's not worth the read, there are other short stories out there.

[Hope Buickerood · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book ended up being wonderful… the twist at the end I didn’t see coming at all.

In the beginning, I was getting younger adult like Lois Duncan vibes and some of the characters I just wasn’t feeling but it got better and better. It’s a short read and I would definitely recommend it.

[Spicy BookNook Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ahhh, I loved this book so much! The twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning all the way until the end!

I thought I knew how it was going to turn out, and man, I was wrong, on multiple occasions, lol.

I'm so excited to read more from Ava!!!

[Tabatha Slagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first Ava Stone novel, but it won't be my last. The book kept me engaged, and I really thought it was great. The ending is really what put the book over the top for me. The ending solidified that fifth star and guaranteed I read more of her work!

[heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great twists, plot and setting. I got a little lost in it but thats okey.. There was just one dare and it was a doozy. Loved the book overall i wouldnt recommend for preteens i would say 15+ yrs old. Cant wait for the second one.

[Gilbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in one day.

Read it all in one day. Good quick rad that’ll keep you guessing!
Looking forward to more from this author!

[B.J. Wolff · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dare was a quick, fun, exciting ride. Full of twists and turns to keep you on your toes. I can't wait for what comes next from Ava! Highly recommend for young and adult readers!

[PrettyBookish13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a good story, kept me invested from start to finish and the plot twist was really well executed! Really enjoyed reading!

[Hayley ink · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was such a fast paced book and I couldn't put it down I recommend this book to everyone

[Amanda Lantz · Rating 4 out of 5]

That ending was unexpected!🤯

The Dare had my attention from the start. It sucked me in so fast and when you add in short chapters it makes for a fast read!

[Yolanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was not a fan of this book. For starters, I don’t see how the dare in the book deserved to be the title, I was waiting for another dare to happen the entire read that would justify the title. Secondly, this story did not make sense to me. There were so many instances where I left with more questions than were answered in the read.
Overall, I would not recommend this book.