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In Purity
Purity, Wisconsin is a tiny town locked in time. There's a movie theater with the marquee sign that plays the old classics. There's a cheap diner with a kindly old lady waitress. It's rustic, it's Midwest, it's salt of the earth Americana... you can't go wrong.
Colson and Trent track their missing friend to this small town paradise and discover something odd. Everyone in Purity is in love with, dating, or otherwise obsessed with a woman named Shannon...
Lovecraftian horror meets vampiric nostalgia in a horrific twist on one of those pleasant little places you pass by and think "Wouldn't it be nice to live here? Wouldn't it be nice to live... In Purity?"
Colson and Trent track their missing friend to this small town paradise and discover something odd. Everyone in Purity is in love with, dating, or otherwise obsessed with a woman named Shannon...
Lovecraftian horror meets vampiric nostalgia in a horrific twist on one of those pleasant little places you pass by and think "Wouldn't it be nice to live here? Wouldn't it be nice to live... In Purity?"
59 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2024
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September 24, 2026
This was like 10 minutes on the bumper carts! A fast paced what the fuck kind of read packed with mystery, suspicion and bizarre encounters.
If my hair could stick up all over the place from reading this, it would.
If my hair could stick up all over the place from reading this, it would.
January 26, 2025
4.25
J.D.’s horror books have that very special ability to make me feel uneasy like looking at an especially grim and sinister piece of art sometimes does. It unnerves me, makes me squirm, but I still want to perceive it because it stirs some morbid part of me.
I love how they blur lines between bleak small town reality and delirious frenzy in this one and although I learned that J.D. likes to play with unconventional endings, they still always surprise me.
In Purity is as captivating as it is repelling and in retrospective, I am not quite sure how he managed to put this entire story in less than 60 pages.
Definitely worth a try for horror readers that are open for absolute madness and supernatural … surprises.
J.D.’s horror books have that very special ability to make me feel uneasy like looking at an especially grim and sinister piece of art sometimes does. It unnerves me, makes me squirm, but I still want to perceive it because it stirs some morbid part of me.
I love how they blur lines between bleak small town reality and delirious frenzy in this one and although I learned that J.D. likes to play with unconventional endings, they still always surprise me.
In Purity is as captivating as it is repelling and in retrospective, I am not quite sure how he managed to put this entire story in less than 60 pages.
Definitely worth a try for horror readers that are open for absolute madness and supernatural … surprises.
September 12, 2026
Colson and Trent are looking for their friend, Rory, who has gone missing. Their search leads them to a small town called Purity, where everyone seems to be in love a woman called Shannon, and nothing is quite what it seems.
This was very light on the horror, but had a really simple message at it's heart that I wasn't expecting, and actually really liked. The writing is good, and the mystery was interesting. A very well executed story in just 59 pages. Such a skill.
This was very light on the horror, but had a really simple message at it's heart that I wasn't expecting, and actually really liked. The writing is good, and the mystery was interesting. A very well executed story in just 59 pages. Such a skill.
September 10, 2026
It’s a short one, bit of a slow start for me but once things start getting crazy?? They get CRAZY!!! It has such a satisfying ending too! Love a final line zinger!!
The small town stuck in the old fashioned vibes was so picture postcard perfect, and I felt it was the perfect setting for a “nostalgia is a trap” theme, an opinion I personally lean towards 😂
And the horror was horroring - it’s short, so I’ll keep this spoiler free for you to enjoy when it reveals itself, but I found it a funny take of a favourite of mine, just the word choice used and what it brought to mind - you’ll know when you read it!
The small town stuck in the old fashioned vibes was so picture postcard perfect, and I felt it was the perfect setting for a “nostalgia is a trap” theme, an opinion I personally lean towards 😂
And the horror was horroring - it’s short, so I’ll keep this spoiler free for you to enjoy when it reveals itself, but I found it a funny take of a favourite of mine, just the word choice used and what it brought to mind - you’ll know when you read it!
September 14, 2026
Are you a fan of nostalgia? Do you long for the good ol’ days of yore, when everything seemed slower, and sweet memories filled your days? You’re in good company. Colson feels the same way.
He and his friend, Trent, have come to Purity, Wisconsin, looking for their friend, Rory. It seems Rory found himself a girl and disappeared. And what starts out at a typical search becomes anything but.
There’s something different about this small town. Trent is freaked out by it, but Colson longs for what it has. And what J.D. does is set up the tension between the strong pull to plant roots in Purity, and the sinking feeling that something is seriously wrong.
There’s also a mysterious woman, Shannon, who everyone in town seems to be dating. The unease regarding her is perfectly paced, and ramps up as you get near the end of the story. The horror builds to a weird and monstrous climax, blending nightmares, and fever dreams. But the real kicker is the last line of the story. Oof.
Despite this story being short, it’s got bite, cult vibes, and sinister undertones. If that’s your vibe, pick this one up, stat.
This is my second book of the Indie-Tron, and a huge thanks to all the organizers for allowing me to be apart of it. I was gifted an e-copy of this book, but my opinion is my own.
He and his friend, Trent, have come to Purity, Wisconsin, looking for their friend, Rory. It seems Rory found himself a girl and disappeared. And what starts out at a typical search becomes anything but.
There’s something different about this small town. Trent is freaked out by it, but Colson longs for what it has. And what J.D. does is set up the tension between the strong pull to plant roots in Purity, and the sinking feeling that something is seriously wrong.
There’s also a mysterious woman, Shannon, who everyone in town seems to be dating. The unease regarding her is perfectly paced, and ramps up as you get near the end of the story. The horror builds to a weird and monstrous climax, blending nightmares, and fever dreams. But the real kicker is the last line of the story. Oof.
Despite this story being short, it’s got bite, cult vibes, and sinister undertones. If that’s your vibe, pick this one up, stat.
This is my second book of the Indie-Tron, and a huge thanks to all the organizers for allowing me to be apart of it. I was gifted an e-copy of this book, but my opinion is my own.
September 14, 2026
4.5 stars
Colson and Trent are on a road trip in search of their buddy, Rory. Rory had moved to the area near Purity Wisconsin two years earlier and they hadn't heard from him since. Purity is a quaint little town - a throwback to simpler times. When the waitress at the local greasy spoon recognizes Rory's picture, Colson and Trent's investigation takes a very dark turn. What is happening in Purity and why is everyone in town enamored with Shannon?
At just under 60 pages, In Purity reads like a full length novel. JD packed a whole lot of story into this tiny package. The characters are fully fleshed (no pun intended). The descriptions of the town are vivid, like falling into a time warp. But it's the ever changing pacing and tone of the story that grabbed me. In the beginning, it's almost jovial, then uneasy with a creeping dread, quickly followed by full on madness and an abrupt and, dare I say, perfect ending.
It's a weird, trippy, violent, gooey, cosmic horror, morality tale (my opinion) where the insecure and lonely fall prey to anyone or anything that accepts them. If you like unsettling, small town, or Twilight Zone vibes, In Purity is for you!
Colson and Trent are on a road trip in search of their buddy, Rory. Rory had moved to the area near Purity Wisconsin two years earlier and they hadn't heard from him since. Purity is a quaint little town - a throwback to simpler times. When the waitress at the local greasy spoon recognizes Rory's picture, Colson and Trent's investigation takes a very dark turn. What is happening in Purity and why is everyone in town enamored with Shannon?
At just under 60 pages, In Purity reads like a full length novel. JD packed a whole lot of story into this tiny package. The characters are fully fleshed (no pun intended). The descriptions of the town are vivid, like falling into a time warp. But it's the ever changing pacing and tone of the story that grabbed me. In the beginning, it's almost jovial, then uneasy with a creeping dread, quickly followed by full on madness and an abrupt and, dare I say, perfect ending.
It's a weird, trippy, violent, gooey, cosmic horror, morality tale (my opinion) where the insecure and lonely fall prey to anyone or anything that accepts them. If you like unsettling, small town, or Twilight Zone vibes, In Purity is for you!
September 25, 2026
This is a very short story about two men searching for their missing friend. They come to a town called Purity where everyone seems to be dating a mysterious woman named Shannon. I wasn't sure where the story was going at first, but the beginning did have a nice sense of unease. And the ending is balls to the walls crazy. A short, entertaining read that can be done in a sitting. I received a free copy of this story and write this review voluntarily.
September 16, 2026
Idk I think I was lost half of the time. The writing wasn't bad tho...
September 25, 2026
Two guys go looking for a missing friend in a small Wisconsin town. Sounds simple enough.
It isn't.
J.D. Midnight does a good job making Purity feel wrong before the really nasty stuff starts. The town, the old movie theater, the strange residents and that increasingly important perfume all build a creepy atmosphere without having to scream LOOK! HORROR!
What worked best for me was the atmosphere and the idea behind Shannon. There is more going on here than just another monster story, and the themes of loneliness, desire and wanting to be loved give the horror some teeth.
What didn't work quite as well was the final stretch. Once everything explodes, there is a lot happening very quickly, and I think a little trimming would have made the climax hit even harder.
Still, Shannon is definitely not the kind of woman you want showing up at your front door.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
I received a copy of this novella through the 2026 Horror Indie-Tron initiative and chose to review it honestly.
It isn't.
J.D. Midnight does a good job making Purity feel wrong before the really nasty stuff starts. The town, the old movie theater, the strange residents and that increasingly important perfume all build a creepy atmosphere without having to scream LOOK! HORROR!
What worked best for me was the atmosphere and the idea behind Shannon. There is more going on here than just another monster story, and the themes of loneliness, desire and wanting to be loved give the horror some teeth.
What didn't work quite as well was the final stretch. Once everything explodes, there is a lot happening very quickly, and I think a little trimming would have made the climax hit even harder.
Still, Shannon is definitely not the kind of woman you want showing up at your front door.
4.5 stars, rounded up.
I received a copy of this novella through the 2026 Horror Indie-Tron initiative and chose to review it honestly.
September 11, 2026
What a fantastic short story. Well written, detailed and complete. I enjoyed the characters and thought the concept was unique.
A quick, fun, creepy read.
A quick, fun, creepy read.
November 18, 2024
In Purity by JD Midnight 👁️
This book was creepy and very weird! Two of my favorite things to read.
In purity has an eldritch horror lovecraftian vibe and follows two men looking for their missing friend which leads them to this very strange midwestern small town called Purity.
Purity’s residents are odd and seem like they’re following a cult and the town itself is stuck in the past with no modern updates giving it a 1980s vibe.
I loved this and cannot wait to read more weird horror! I’m most definitely in my horror reading era and this scratched all of the itches.
Thank you JD for this little masterpiece.
This book was creepy and very weird! Two of my favorite things to read.
In purity has an eldritch horror lovecraftian vibe and follows two men looking for their missing friend which leads them to this very strange midwestern small town called Purity.
Purity’s residents are odd and seem like they’re following a cult and the town itself is stuck in the past with no modern updates giving it a 1980s vibe.
I loved this and cannot wait to read more weird horror! I’m most definitely in my horror reading era and this scratched all of the itches.
Thank you JD for this little masterpiece.
November 4, 2024
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September 10, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓮
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸- 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Colson, Trent, & Shannon
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕graphic violence
📕mental illness
📕suicide
📕body horror
📕mind manipulation
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“It’s like they cut this town out of a John Hughes movie and refused to let it age.”
“You are Shannon! You are love, you are light, you are GOD!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
What a fun, short little story centered on a town under mind manipulation by one female… one SHANNON. As a first time read by Midnight, I had no idea what to expect. But as I was reading, I was really into the pacing of the plot. The confusion building through the characters’ minds. And the unravel moment at the end that finally explained what was going on… without fully explaining it. A clever short story with a deep plot that unravels like a mystery by the end.
*spoilers*
Colson and Trent are best buddies who travel to the town of Purity in order to find their friend who had been missing for quite some time. But once they arrive, the townsfolk appear to be a little strange. At the diner, where they stop to get some grub, they ask one of the waitresses about their missing friend who says that he is there in town, living with a female now named Shannon. They both assume that the reason he hadn’t responded to their calls was because he was already creating a new life for himself.
But things make a bizarre turn when they overhear another male talking about how he’s ready to go see Shannon later. They both know how typical the name Shannon could be… it’s just the fact that they heard the same name in the same small diner that makes them feel a little uneasy. So, they decide to stay overnight, just so they can at least make sure their buddy is alright before returning home to their wives.
But once everything is revealed surrounding Shannon and the rest of the town, everything spirals into madness as Colson and Trent try to make their way out of the town. I won’t give too much away, but this story escalates so quickly in this page-turning, under 100-page novella that has you gripping your seat until the big climactic finale.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
Let me tell you… I was absolutely SEATED by the time the second person mentioned a Shannon. I was heavily invested in the mystery surrounding this enigmatic female that doesn’t make herself present for a while. I liked the nostalgia that was added to warp the men’s minds. And the last line of the story is the icing on the cake, that lets you know there are good guys out there. As my first read by the author, it definitely won’t be my last!
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
N/A - 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮
🔥🔥🔥🔥 - 𝓹𝓵𝓸𝓽
🩸- 𝓰𝓸𝓻𝓮
🖤 𝓶𝓪𝓲𝓷 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼🖤
Colson, Trent, & Shannon
🖤 𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓹𝓮𝓼🖤
📕graphic violence
📕mental illness
📕suicide
📕body horror
📕mind manipulation
🖤𝓺𝓾𝓸𝓽𝓮𝓼🖤
“It’s like they cut this town out of a John Hughes movie and refused to let it age.”
“You are Shannon! You are love, you are light, you are GOD!”
🖤 𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓮𝔀🖤
What a fun, short little story centered on a town under mind manipulation by one female… one SHANNON. As a first time read by Midnight, I had no idea what to expect. But as I was reading, I was really into the pacing of the plot. The confusion building through the characters’ minds. And the unravel moment at the end that finally explained what was going on… without fully explaining it. A clever short story with a deep plot that unravels like a mystery by the end.
*spoilers*
Colson and Trent are best buddies who travel to the town of Purity in order to find their friend who had been missing for quite some time. But once they arrive, the townsfolk appear to be a little strange. At the diner, where they stop to get some grub, they ask one of the waitresses about their missing friend who says that he is there in town, living with a female now named Shannon. They both assume that the reason he hadn’t responded to their calls was because he was already creating a new life for himself.
But things make a bizarre turn when they overhear another male talking about how he’s ready to go see Shannon later. They both know how typical the name Shannon could be… it’s just the fact that they heard the same name in the same small diner that makes them feel a little uneasy. So, they decide to stay overnight, just so they can at least make sure their buddy is alright before returning home to their wives.
But once everything is revealed surrounding Shannon and the rest of the town, everything spirals into madness as Colson and Trent try to make their way out of the town. I won’t give too much away, but this story escalates so quickly in this page-turning, under 100-page novella that has you gripping your seat until the big climactic finale.
🖤𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓵𝓵🖤
Let me tell you… I was absolutely SEATED by the time the second person mentioned a Shannon. I was heavily invested in the mystery surrounding this enigmatic female that doesn’t make herself present for a while. I liked the nostalgia that was added to warp the men’s minds. And the last line of the story is the icing on the cake, that lets you know there are good guys out there. As my first read by the author, it definitely won’t be my last!
**no AI was used to generate any part of this review**
September 9, 2026
Wouldn’t it be nice to live in Purity? Absolutely.
Nope. Never mind. I take it back. 😂
In Purity takes that classic small town fantasy the cozy diner, the old movie theater, friendly locals, quiet streets and slowly twists it into something that feels increasingly wrong.And honestly? That’s one of my favorite kinds of horror. Because there’s something MUCH creepier about a place that looks completely normal while everyone inside is behaving like they’ve collectively forgotten how to be normal. Colson and Trent arrive in Purity looking for their missing friend, and instead of finding answers, they find a town where practically everyone seems completely captivated by the same mysterious woman.Shannon.
And THAT is where things start getting deliciously unsettling. The combination of Lovecraftian horror and vampiric nostalgia gives this such an interesting atmosphere. It’s not just “something scary lives in the woods.” It’s that much creepier feeling of realizing that the people around you may know something you don’t and they’re perfectly happy to let you figure it out the hard way.
Purity has that picture perfect, nostalgic Americana vibe that makes you want to stop for pie at the diner…and then five minutes later you’re wondering:“Why is everyone acting like this?”😂 I loved the contrast between the town’s almost comforting appearance and the horror underneath it. There’s something especially effective about taking familiar Americana and giving it a Lovecraftian nightmare makeover.
It’s giving:
🍿 Old movie theater
🥧 Cozy diner
🌽 Small town America
❤️ Everyone loves Shannon
🚩 EVERY SINGLE RED FLAG IMAGINABLE
And if a town is called Purity and everyone is mysteriously obsessed with one woman? RUN, COLSON. RUN.
J.D. Midnight creates the kind of premise that makes you want to know what the hell is actually happening while simultaneously screaming at the characters to PLEASE STOP INVESTIGATING.
Final verdict:
Cozy small town: 10/10
Would I move there: Absolutely not.
Would I investigate the creepy mystery: Also absolutely not.
Would I read another J.D. Midnight book: 👀 YES.
If you like Lovecraftian horror, vampires, eerie small towns, strange mysteries, and that delicious “something is VERY wrong here” atmosphere, put In Purity on your radar.
Nope. Never mind. I take it back. 😂
In Purity takes that classic small town fantasy the cozy diner, the old movie theater, friendly locals, quiet streets and slowly twists it into something that feels increasingly wrong.And honestly? That’s one of my favorite kinds of horror. Because there’s something MUCH creepier about a place that looks completely normal while everyone inside is behaving like they’ve collectively forgotten how to be normal. Colson and Trent arrive in Purity looking for their missing friend, and instead of finding answers, they find a town where practically everyone seems completely captivated by the same mysterious woman.Shannon.
And THAT is where things start getting deliciously unsettling. The combination of Lovecraftian horror and vampiric nostalgia gives this such an interesting atmosphere. It’s not just “something scary lives in the woods.” It’s that much creepier feeling of realizing that the people around you may know something you don’t and they’re perfectly happy to let you figure it out the hard way.
Purity has that picture perfect, nostalgic Americana vibe that makes you want to stop for pie at the diner…and then five minutes later you’re wondering:“Why is everyone acting like this?”😂 I loved the contrast between the town’s almost comforting appearance and the horror underneath it. There’s something especially effective about taking familiar Americana and giving it a Lovecraftian nightmare makeover.
It’s giving:
🍿 Old movie theater
🥧 Cozy diner
🌽 Small town America
❤️ Everyone loves Shannon
🚩 EVERY SINGLE RED FLAG IMAGINABLE
And if a town is called Purity and everyone is mysteriously obsessed with one woman? RUN, COLSON. RUN.
J.D. Midnight creates the kind of premise that makes you want to know what the hell is actually happening while simultaneously screaming at the characters to PLEASE STOP INVESTIGATING.
Final verdict:
Cozy small town: 10/10
Would I move there: Absolutely not.
Would I investigate the creepy mystery: Also absolutely not.
Would I read another J.D. Midnight book: 👀 YES.
If you like Lovecraftian horror, vampires, eerie small towns, strange mysteries, and that delicious “something is VERY wrong here” atmosphere, put In Purity on your radar.
September 28, 2026
A strong, short small-town horror! Another read as part of horror indie tron #indietron
This was a great novella. Two friends travel to a small town called Purity, looking for their missing friend. And despite the warm welcome, things start to get a bit weird.
The creation of the town is really strong and is almost a character in itself. Nostalgic and eerie, The similes are both easy to visualise, and in-keeping with the world building. It’s uncanny and creepy and teetering towards folk horror, then eldritch horror.
Describing Rory through his actions was also a good way to show his personality and character rather than telling it.
Although short, the story builds tension well. I think the length was about right.
Towards the end, the use of all caps for an extended period made it difficult to read (formatting and block capitals does affect readability/accessibility) and the length of it felt less stylistic than others, it lost a bit of the impact for me compared to if it was a word or sentence formatted differently.
Overall, a really strong short story with a fabulous setting and a surprisingly sweet/hopeful note within it.
This was a great novella. Two friends travel to a small town called Purity, looking for their missing friend. And despite the warm welcome, things start to get a bit weird.
The creation of the town is really strong and is almost a character in itself. Nostalgic and eerie, The similes are both easy to visualise, and in-keeping with the world building. It’s uncanny and creepy and teetering towards folk horror, then eldritch horror.
Describing Rory through his actions was also a good way to show his personality and character rather than telling it.
Although short, the story builds tension well. I think the length was about right.
Towards the end, the use of all caps for an extended period made it difficult to read (formatting and block capitals does affect readability/accessibility) and the length of it felt less stylistic than others, it lost a bit of the impact for me compared to if it was a word or sentence formatted differently.
Overall, a really strong short story with a fabulous setting and a surprisingly sweet/hopeful note within it.
October 1, 2026
(Really a 3.5)
A story about two amateur not-actually detectives searching for their missing friend stumbling upon a strange, small town.
I am a fan of the voice of this book. While being third person it takes on the casual nature of its characters. While the two friends are investigsting i got to do that ever so frustrating but perfectly part of horror "why are you doing that!?" And that makes me happy.
By the end, when we're learning a bit more about the antagonist, the imagery is phenomenal. I understood before they told me and this is maybe a good place to talk about trusting your reader. While this specific instance might have needed to be spelled out for readers, there are many points where things are over explained or repeated in a way that doesn't, imo, serve the story.
It all comes back by the end, landing on an absolute banger line.
Definitely worth the read, especially if you're into stories where two normal dudes end up with their backs against the wall facing of with something they have no right fighting.
A story about two amateur not-actually detectives searching for their missing friend stumbling upon a strange, small town.
I am a fan of the voice of this book. While being third person it takes on the casual nature of its characters. While the two friends are investigsting i got to do that ever so frustrating but perfectly part of horror "why are you doing that!?" And that makes me happy.
By the end, when we're learning a bit more about the antagonist, the imagery is phenomenal. I understood before they told me and this is maybe a good place to talk about trusting your reader. While this specific instance might have needed to be spelled out for readers, there are many points where things are over explained or repeated in a way that doesn't, imo, serve the story.
It all comes back by the end, landing on an absolute banger line.
Definitely worth the read, especially if you're into stories where two normal dudes end up with their backs against the wall facing of with something they have no right fighting.
September 26, 2026
Book 5 for #indietron
In Purity by JD Midnight
If you love a good "WTF did I just read", then don't skip this one 😀
Colson and Trent go on a road trip looking for their friend Rory who moved and refused to stay in touch. After cruising through many Midwest towns, they finally get a trace of him in Purity. But unfortunately, there is something wrong with this town....where everyone is in love with Shannon.
Colson is exhausted on the search too until he meets Shannon. Needs to be in bed by 7 pm, bum knee, you know how old age is...but actually he is just 45. I don't know how old the author is, but I don't think 45 year olds are that decrepit? 😂😂
I liked the concept of the story but the writing style was a bit hard to follow at times. But it's a really quick read at about 60 pages or so.
PS I think this could have been an excellent horror comedy
3.5 out of 5 ⭐
#indiebooks
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
In Purity by JD Midnight
If you love a good "WTF did I just read", then don't skip this one 😀
Colson and Trent go on a road trip looking for their friend Rory who moved and refused to stay in touch. After cruising through many Midwest towns, they finally get a trace of him in Purity. But unfortunately, there is something wrong with this town....where everyone is in love with Shannon.
Colson is exhausted on the search too until he meets Shannon. Needs to be in bed by 7 pm, bum knee, you know how old age is...but actually he is just 45. I don't know how old the author is, but I don't think 45 year olds are that decrepit? 😂😂
I liked the concept of the story but the writing style was a bit hard to follow at times. But it's a really quick read at about 60 pages or so.
PS I think this could have been an excellent horror comedy
3.5 out of 5 ⭐
#indiebooks
#horrorstories #horrorreaders
September 10, 2026
𝕀’𝕞 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕕𝕪𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕗𝕠𝕠𝕝𝕤…
In purity by JD Midnight
Release date ~ 30th October 2024
Chapters ~ 5
Rating ~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🩸🔪 I Read this book as part of Horror IndieTron 2026 🔪🩸
─── ･｡ﾟ☆: *.☽ .* :☆ﾟ. ───
Purity, Wisconsin is a tiny town locked in time 🕰️
There's a movie theatre with the marquee sign that plays the old classics 🍿
There's a cheap diner with a kindly old lady waitress ☕️
It's rustic, it's Midwest, it's salt of the earth Americana... you can't go wrong right?🤔
Colson and Trent track their missing friend to this small town paradise and discover something odd 😅
Everyone in Purity is in love with, dating, or otherwise obsessed with a woman named Shannon...😍
#indietron #horror #shannon #midwest #popcorn
In purity by JD Midnight
Release date ~ 30th October 2024
Chapters ~ 5
Rating ~ ⭐️⭐️⭐️
🩸🔪 I Read this book as part of Horror IndieTron 2026 🔪🩸
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Purity, Wisconsin is a tiny town locked in time 🕰️
There's a movie theatre with the marquee sign that plays the old classics 🍿
There's a cheap diner with a kindly old lady waitress ☕️
It's rustic, it's Midwest, it's salt of the earth Americana... you can't go wrong right?🤔
Colson and Trent track their missing friend to this small town paradise and discover something odd 😅
Everyone in Purity is in love with, dating, or otherwise obsessed with a woman named Shannon...😍
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September 14, 2026
This was such a fun, creepy little novella.
The story follows two friends on a road trip searching for their missing friend, only to end up in the town of Purity... and let's just say this town is definitely not what it seems.
I loved the atmosphere, the creeping sense of dread, and the mystery that kept me turning the pages. While I did guess one of the twists, the ending still managed to surprise me, which is always a win.
It's a short read, but it packs a punch. The pacing is great, the story is engaging, and it's the perfect choice if you're after a quick horror read that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for something creepy you can finish in a single sitting.
The story follows two friends on a road trip searching for their missing friend, only to end up in the town of Purity... and let's just say this town is definitely not what it seems.
I loved the atmosphere, the creeping sense of dread, and the mystery that kept me turning the pages. While I did guess one of the twists, the ending still managed to surprise me, which is always a win.
It's a short read, but it packs a punch. The pacing is great, the story is engaging, and it's the perfect choice if you're after a quick horror read that doesn't overstay its welcome.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for something creepy you can finish in a single sitting.
September 10, 2026
Thank you to the author for allowing me to read this book as part of Indietron. All opinions are my own, and I am writing this review voluntarily.
Purity is a small midwest town that seems stuck in the past. When Trent and Colin search for their old missing friend, the hunt leads them straight to Purity, and Shannon. Everyone’s in love with Shannon; it’s hard not to love her. She’s perfect, she’s everything.
This story was fantastic. It’s fast paced and disturbing, intertwining religious horror and obsession. The last page absolutely got me, I couldn’t imagine of better way to end this story.
Purity is a small midwest town that seems stuck in the past. When Trent and Colin search for their old missing friend, the hunt leads them straight to Purity, and Shannon. Everyone’s in love with Shannon; it’s hard not to love her. She’s perfect, she’s everything.
This story was fantastic. It’s fast paced and disturbing, intertwining religious horror and obsession. The last page absolutely got me, I couldn’t imagine of better way to end this story.
September 13, 2026
Uuumm hello! This book deserves so much more love! It’s a short story, but it was so filling! J.D. Midnight did such a great job making this book creepy and well rounded in less than 100 pages, and it is absolutely worth the read. It’s gory and gross and made me go, “What the fuuuuuuck” several times. I had such a blast reading it! Watching Colson slowly start to spiral was top notch. The way the gory details were described made me cringe because of how vivid it was, I could picture everything in my mind.
I loved this book so much, and if you like horror and gore and creepy stuff, you absolutely need to read this! I know I’ll for sure be checking out more of J.D. Midnight’s work! 🖤
I loved this book so much, and if you like horror and gore and creepy stuff, you absolutely need to read this! I know I’ll for sure be checking out more of J.D. Midnight’s work! 🖤
September 9, 2026
In Purity by J.D. Midnight
“hook my fingers around my Adam’s apple and pluck it out like a stubborn root from my garden”
Trent and Colson are searching for their friend rory that up and moved without notice. They found themselves in a little town called Purity which seems to be stuck in time. Everyone they meet is somehow dating a woman named Shannon, and they can’t figure out why or how everyone is dating the same person.
What a Twilight Light Zone-small town nightmare of a book. I truly enjoyed this book, it left me wanting more and more. My second read of Indie-Tron.
“hook my fingers around my Adam’s apple and pluck it out like a stubborn root from my garden”
Trent and Colson are searching for their friend rory that up and moved without notice. They found themselves in a little town called Purity which seems to be stuck in time. Everyone they meet is somehow dating a woman named Shannon, and they can’t figure out why or how everyone is dating the same person.
What a Twilight Light Zone-small town nightmare of a book. I truly enjoyed this book, it left me wanting more and more. My second read of Indie-Tron.
September 9, 2026
Two friends have been searching the Midwest for their buddy who never came back. He left without a word and it's like he stopped existing online. In Purity, they ask around and it seems like they just need to find one person to get everything answered-Shannon.
This was a super fun cult/religious read, with some high quality action and gore scenes, perfect to read in one sitting. I am also personally a huge fan of anything Woman in White or Siren adjacent in the lore of a story, so definitely check it out if you feel the same!!
This was a super fun cult/religious read, with some high quality action and gore scenes, perfect to read in one sitting. I am also personally a huge fan of anything Woman in White or Siren adjacent in the lore of a story, so definitely check it out if you feel the same!!
September 24, 2026
Surreal and dizzying in the best way possible. The book is fast paced and short but ends on the perfect note.
The imagery is graphic and captivating, I loved the body horror elements.
The entire book holds the reader’s attention and imagination, with a satisfying ending. The author uses a language that creates such a full and vivid scene, it’s so easy to place yourself in the story and move through the world they created. I truly loved the book and highly recommend to anyone with an interest in body horror and creepy small towns.
The imagery is graphic and captivating, I loved the body horror elements.
The entire book holds the reader’s attention and imagination, with a satisfying ending. The author uses a language that creates such a full and vivid scene, it’s so easy to place yourself in the story and move through the world they created. I truly loved the book and highly recommend to anyone with an interest in body horror and creepy small towns.
September 27, 2026
This book was just okay. I enjoyed the storyline and it kept engaged. Who doesn’t love a good zombie-esque book???
I’m still left with unanswered questions, which drives me crazy. How did Purity get started? Has Shannon always been around in Purity? What exactly are the townspeople of Purity being used for? How did Rory get to Purity? Etc.
My favorite part of the book was the very last page with the zinger that Trent drops on Colson. Although most of the time I couldn’t stand Trent, he became my favorite with that last sentence alone.
I’m still left with unanswered questions, which drives me crazy. How did Purity get started? Has Shannon always been around in Purity? What exactly are the townspeople of Purity being used for? How did Rory get to Purity? Etc.
My favorite part of the book was the very last page with the zinger that Trent drops on Colson. Although most of the time I couldn’t stand Trent, he became my favorite with that last sentence alone.
January 15, 2025
This is a short, creepy story with vibes of: the Twilight Zone, Children of the Corn, and Night of the Living Dead. The story follows Colson and Trent who are searching for their missing friend Rory. It includes a nostalgic love for movie theaters, a town bookstore with cats, weird cologne, popcorn for 75 cents, pay phones, and phone books. My favorite character is Trent, the bad ass. And the last line of the story is the best.
February 22, 2026
In Purity by J.D. Midnight is a horror novella and this was such a great story, I just devoured this one. Colson and Trent are searching for their friend Rory, and track him down in Purity, a small town in Wisconsin. When they get there they are told that their friend is with a woman called Shannon. When asking around they find that everyone is either dating or are in love with Shannon. This is a short story with culty vibes and it was such a good read! I would recommend this one!
August 27, 2026
Fans of The Twilight Zone will surely enjoy this tripped-out fever dream of a ride. I don't want to get into any spoiler territory, but Midnight mixes a warm and comforting style of writing with a Vonnegut-Esque distortion of reality into something I did not at all envision at the beginning of the book. Definitely a twisty ride and worth the time you will put into it. I blew threw it in about 1 or 2 sittings.
September 10, 2026
For me, this book has a 'blast from the past' feel.
Very 80's-esque, nostalgic and a bit out there!
Colson and Trent travel to Purity, hoping to find their friend Rory; he goes off the radar, when a woman is on the scene.
Enter Shannon, a beguiling woman, who all of purity seems to be enamored with.
What is her secret?
A Lovecraftian tale for the modern era, well written, and with all the elements of a good horror!!
#Indie Tron
Very 80's-esque, nostalgic and a bit out there!
Colson and Trent travel to Purity, hoping to find their friend Rory; he goes off the radar, when a woman is on the scene.
Enter Shannon, a beguiling woman, who all of purity seems to be enamored with.
What is her secret?
A Lovecraftian tale for the modern era, well written, and with all the elements of a good horror!!
#Indie Tron
September 13, 2026
Bleak small town meets Eldritch horror. This is exactly the town you're afraid you're driving through on a road trip when the place seems a little too stuck in time, a little TOO perfect. THE LAST LINE. That was one of the best final sentences I've ever read. It brought a whole new level of everyday terror to the book. Would give 4.5 stars if Goodreads allowed it, my only wish is that it was longer.
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