Be Nice: A Holiday Horror

by T M Lunn

It’s the most wonderful time.

All you’ve got to do is be nice.

Genres: Christmas, Horror, Ebooks

26 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 20, 2024

About the author

T M Lunn is originally from the Northeast of England and is obsessed with everything literary. She likes to write about the thoughts that occur in everyday life that often spiral out of control into something a bit darker. You can find her on Instagram, where she is a huge supporter of fellow indie authors and shares her work in progress: @tmlunnauthor

Reviews

[Amy B Garratt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frightfully unhinged, but delightfully written! An intriguing short story of gruesome lessons to be nice…

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And all you got to do is be nice. Easy, right?!

Easy.

Right?

Right?

Elaine, Harold and John are going about their daily business when things take a sudden, and brutal turn. They're going to learn the hard way, and the painful way, that maybe this year, things are not going to just so wonderful.

This short story is 20 pages so it's deffo a one sitting read. It's fun, it's brutal, it's messy, and bloody! Sure to give you nightmares about Christmas!

I love how this author brings such unexpected terror to life - similar to her Build-a-Bear story in the Grizzly Anthology. They are stories that may seem on the fun side, but certainly do linger in your mind for a while after.

You've got time to get this one and add some Christmas terror to your season! I recommend you do!

[Hayley Anderton · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars! This was so much fun! It only took me around twenty minutes to read but the ending was satisfying, gruesome and well thought out. I would’ve loved it to be just a little longer, but for a story of only 20 pages this really packed a punch. If you like your festive reads decked with gore and blood, you’ll love this one.

[K.J. Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

She’s done it again - another 5 star banger!
Lunn has a way of writing short stories that gives me all the horror, thrill, and gore that I need in barely any pages. I wish this one was longer and is definitely my type of gory Christmas thriller! I loved it and highly recommend!!

[Pete Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent short holiday horror story! I would be keen for a sequel

[Jessica Huntley · Rating 4 out of 5]

A super quick read with a shocking ending. Wish it was longer!

[Brianna North · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a genuinely terrifying and gruesome Christmas story that I finished in about twenty minutes! It was a very quick read showcasing the dangerous consequences the characters face when they've made the naughty list. I flew through this one so quickly and wish it could be a full length novel!

[Becki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick Christmas read. T.M. Lunn again shows their incredible ability to immediately bring the reader into the world they’ve built.

Good reminder to stay on the nice list!

[Khim · Rating 3 out of 5]

No gory horror, but tension as the driving force.
The bottom line: be kind to yourself and others; otherwise, it could cost you dearly.

[Rhiannon Cheyenne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Be Nice - T. M. Lunn

I really enjoyed this authors, horror stories. I love reading Christmas horror. Especially since it’s a micro genre I don’t typically read often. I definitely will be adding this author to my must read list for horror.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / Out of 5 Stars ⭐️

# of Pages 🌙 26 pages

Release Date 🌟 12/20/24

Format 💫 Digital

Series 🌙 Unknown/Not Applicable

Genre/Tropes ✨ horror, Christmas horror

Favorite Character ☀️ N/A

Favorite Line 🌟 ‘I get to put together my list. And those that find themselves earning a spot on are going to help me teach everyone how to be nice.’

[SeveredTherapy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent, but quick

It only took me about 20 minutes to finish this and it felt very rushed. Perhaps because of the lack of reasoning within the story and instead, just mindless violence. I don't really care about that (my reading history is filled with extreme horror), but this just felt unsatisfying.

It was almost like expecting a gaming computer at Christmas, but getting a Raspberry Pi. Sure...it is technically close, but its not quite there.

[Lex Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, finish in one sitting story. Was exactly what I was after - a snappy, festive yet gruesome read!

[Maya J. Lujan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short little Christmas horror with a gruesome ending.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Terriying short story that highlights what the true meaning of having the Chrsitmas spirit is all about and what happens if you don't know.The ending was brutal and gory.

[Annabell]

2 ⭐️

Pt. 9 of reading my never ending kindle tbr

this was okay! i wish it was maybe a little longer, but overall it was a good and super short horror novella.

[Rachel Bowdler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A chilling and gruesome short with a critique of modern society and the superficiality we attach to the holidays! Well worth the very quick read if you like a shot of something sinister with your festive spirits!

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting short story

[Hooterbby · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice short & festive filled read, with very not nice things happening. I was anticipating where this was going each chapter & I was not disappointed with the ending.

[Kim Evans · Rating 4 out of 5]

I paused my Normal People read earlier to try
this little gem of a festive short horror story
by TM Lunn
I loved it, the gory bits weren't overdone and even
though it is a horror story it had humour blended
in which I enjoyed. A recommended read for the
holiday season. You won't forget to be nice after
reading

[Sarah Jules · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun, quick, unhinged, holiday read!
TM Lunn is already becoming an aut0-buy author for me.

[Renate · Rating 5 out of 5]

𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙫𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙚.

Lunn’s writing always has a way of drawing you in from the first page. This is the perfect quick, festive, one-sitting read with just enough gore and brutality, and a very satisfying ending. So if you like your holiday stories short but bloody, I highly recommend you read this!