Late-Term

by Jason Nickey

Imagine if there was technology available that allowed you to find out what kind of person your child would grow up to be. Would you want to know? Would you want to change the course of their life?

For Carla Hodge, the results were worse than she could have imagined.

40 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 16, 2025

Reviews

[Stitching Ghost · Rating 3 out of 5]

The idea behind this story is interesting but beyond its premise it felt a little flat and rushed. I expected something more from Nickey.

[Ali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loving these short books from the Tidbits of terror series. They each take me about 25/30 minutes to read so knocking one out each night as dad puts the kids to bed😂 they are quick, intense, high emotion that make you think!

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This short story packs a massive punch. I finished it an hour ago and I'm still left a little speechless.

New technology grants parents the option to test how various techniques and upbringings will shape their child's future as an adult. Read carefully...

[Chuck Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

What am I doing to myself by reading this short story as a parent? Goodness, this is a heavy short story where a parent is faced with the ultimate hard decision. This story is not gory, it's not gross or violent or anything, it's just disturbing due to the subject matter and what the parent is forced to do. It certainly tugs at the emotions, and it's a story that's hard to digest but it was well-written and was able to pack a large amount of gravitas into a very short number of pages.

[Sk8nNCrem8n · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was like reading an episode of The Twilight Zone, loved it.

[Ari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved the HIPPA violation. Fucked up, but fun read.

[marisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

fuck them kids

[SeveredTherapy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Unforgivingly Dark Story

I've read a lot of books, but this one really brought about some strong emotions and I couldn't help but put myself in the MC's situation at the end.

A harrowing book, for sure, and something thats likely to be a future possibility.

Side note: There is some animal cruelty in this one, but its in passing and barely mentioned.

4.75 out of 5 severed thumbs-up.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gut punch

I absolutely LOVE/despise stories that make you question what you would do if you were the MC. Too thought provoking when you're just trying to relax after a long day. Highly recommend reading EVERYTHING by Jason Nickey!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

No thanks. I'm good on having kids.

[kellyjo walters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy shit! What did I just read!!

Imagine if this happens in the real world, if we could see into the future and eradicate all crime

I’m all for the death penalty so ….

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐ didn't love it as much as the first. Such a crazy concept though! It's actually terrifying when you really think about it 😬

[Niamhyyy12 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

Really enjoying these short books!!

Your child is showing signs of becoming something evil just like his father.. would you like to see his future to see if he does become him?:)

[Tabitha Bechtel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall a decent short novel. Things moved along quickly. I figured the ending would happen the way it did.

[Jacqueline Blue · Rating 1 out of 5]

**caution animal cruelty** outside of that, wasn't a fan of the story in general

[Dylan Alarie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So fucking gut-wrenchingly sad. 4.5/5