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The Shivers Collection #5
Letter Slot
A helping hand, a fateful cost. In this ominous short story, the cost of living keeps rising—and it collects payment from the soul.
Sensing his mother’s failing health, a struggling teenager pours out his worries in a letter and drops it through the mail slot of an abandoned show house. He’s surprised when a response arrives, promising good fortune for the price of just one someone he hates. He’d give anything for his mother. But the true cost may be more than he’s willing to pay.
Owen King’s Letter Slot is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting.
Sensing his mother’s failing health, a struggling teenager pours out his worries in a letter and drops it through the mail slot of an abandoned show house. He’s surprised when a response arrives, promising good fortune for the price of just one someone he hates. He’d give anything for his mother. But the true cost may be more than he’s willing to pay.
Owen King’s Letter Slot is part of The Shivers, a collection of haunting stories that reveal the otherworldly terrors all around us. Once you know, there’s no going back. Read or listen to each story in one unsettling sitting.
45 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 15, 2025
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About the author
Owen King
49 books1,808 followersI'm the author of the novels The Curator and Double Feature, We're All In This Together: A Novella and Stories, co-editor (with John McNally) of the anthology Who Can Save Us Now, and co-author (with Mark Poirier) of the graphic novel Intro to Alien Invasion. I also co-wrote the novel Sleeping Beauties with Stephen King. My most recent work is the ongoing comic book series Self Help, co-written with Jesse Kellerman and illustrated by Mariana Ignazzi.
My wife is the beautiful and mysterious Kelly Braffet. She has written five wonderful books, and the newest is The Broken Tower.
Here are what a couple of my favorite authors were nice enough to say about Double Feature:
“What a kinetic, joyful, gonzo ride—Double Feature made me laugh so loudly on a plane that I had to describe the plot of Sam's Spruce Moose of a debut film (it stars a satyr) to my seatmate by way of explanation. Booth and Sam are an unforgettable Oedipal duo. A book that delivers walloping pleasures to its lucky readers.” - Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!
“Sharp, hilarious, and irreverent, Double Feature is not only a love-letter to cinema, but also a moving exploration of what it means to be an artist. This novel is brilliant, and Owen King is a magician.” - Lauren Groff, author of Fates and Furies and Arcadia
My wife is the beautiful and mysterious Kelly Braffet. She has written five wonderful books, and the newest is The Broken Tower.
Here are what a couple of my favorite authors were nice enough to say about Double Feature:
“What a kinetic, joyful, gonzo ride—Double Feature made me laugh so loudly on a plane that I had to describe the plot of Sam's Spruce Moose of a debut film (it stars a satyr) to my seatmate by way of explanation. Booth and Sam are an unforgettable Oedipal duo. A book that delivers walloping pleasures to its lucky readers.” - Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!
“Sharp, hilarious, and irreverent, Double Feature is not only a love-letter to cinema, but also a moving exploration of what it means to be an artist. This novel is brilliant, and Owen King is a magician.” - Lauren Groff, author of Fates and Furies and Arcadia
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April 6, 2025
This story isn't really scary but it's decently creepy, kind of Stephen King and “The Monkey's Paw” combined, a little predictable but still entertaining. I certainly won't be sticking random letters into the mail slots of derelict houses any time soon, that's for sure. Surprisingly, this is the first thing I've ever read by Owen King, but I'm definitely looking forward to picking up one of his full-length novels soon. 3.7 stars.
June 13, 2025
I am having a lot of firsts this week a solid 4 stars for Owen King another to add to this famous family of writers enjoyed this wasn’t scary but you had to keep your wits about you in this one a poignant short story there are many TW in this book so please take note ⛔️suicide, dog death, spousal abuse , homophobia, school shootings those are just some.
May 2, 2025
Another sad one. Terrific story.
May 11, 2025
“Letter Slot” by Owen King (The Shivers Collection #5) is the fifth and final book in this unbelievable Amazon-exclusive horror collection. Every book in this collection has been a 5-Star read for me, and this final entry was perfection. This is the first book I’ve ever read by Owen King, and just like his legendary father, he’s an exceptional author.
If you’re interested in this collection, here’s a list of every book and author…
Jackknife by Joe Hill (The Shivers Collection #1)
The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones (The Shivers Collection #2)
The Blanks by Grady Hendrix (The Shivers Collection #3)
Night and Day in Misery by Catriona Ward (The Shivers Collection #4)
Letter Slot by Owen King (The Shivers Collection #5)
I found many trigger warnings while reading this book. They were…
- Alcoholism
- School shootings
- Homophobia
- Domestic abuse (physical)
- Politics
- Brain tumors
- Car accidents
- Animal death (dog)
- Cancer
- Suicide
If any of these trigger you, please do not read this book. Moving along, this was such a quick, emotional read. I loved the main characters in Blake and his mother, as you connect with them and what they’re going through in life.
I knew it was only a matter of time before the horror hit, as it started to brew at around the 50% mark. My goodness, what a wild ride! Let me tell you, I will never look at a letter slot the same way ever again. This book’s story was so gripping and addictive, I couldn’t stop reading since it’s a genuine page-turner.
The story and ending are unforgettable. I loved the insane plot twist at the end, which wrapped up a magnificent ending. I never saw that coming and finished reading with my jaw on the floor. It’s a thought-provoking ending that will make you question what you would do in such a situation. It was pretty powerful and will leave you shook.
I give “Letter Slot” by Owen King (The Shivers Collection #5) a perfect 5/5 and a spectacular read from beginning to end. King delivered in just 46 pages to make his mark in this collection. Speaking of which, “The Shivers Collection” is worth reading. Every book in it was a 5-Star for me, and I would consider it a must-read for all my fellow horror book lovers. You can’t go wrong with books written by these phenomenal and established horror authors, so check it out as soon as you can or add this to your TBR so when spooky season comes, you’ll also be shivering.
If you’re interested in this collection, here’s a list of every book and author…
Jackknife by Joe Hill (The Shivers Collection #1)
The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones (The Shivers Collection #2)
The Blanks by Grady Hendrix (The Shivers Collection #3)
Night and Day in Misery by Catriona Ward (The Shivers Collection #4)
Letter Slot by Owen King (The Shivers Collection #5)
I found many trigger warnings while reading this book. They were…
- Alcoholism
- School shootings
- Homophobia
- Domestic abuse (physical)
- Politics
- Brain tumors
- Car accidents
- Animal death (dog)
- Cancer
- Suicide
If any of these trigger you, please do not read this book. Moving along, this was such a quick, emotional read. I loved the main characters in Blake and his mother, as you connect with them and what they’re going through in life.
I knew it was only a matter of time before the horror hit, as it started to brew at around the 50% mark. My goodness, what a wild ride! Let me tell you, I will never look at a letter slot the same way ever again. This book’s story was so gripping and addictive, I couldn’t stop reading since it’s a genuine page-turner.
The story and ending are unforgettable. I loved the insane plot twist at the end, which wrapped up a magnificent ending. I never saw that coming and finished reading with my jaw on the floor. It’s a thought-provoking ending that will make you question what you would do in such a situation. It was pretty powerful and will leave you shook.
I give “Letter Slot” by Owen King (The Shivers Collection #5) a perfect 5/5 and a spectacular read from beginning to end. King delivered in just 46 pages to make his mark in this collection. Speaking of which, “The Shivers Collection” is worth reading. Every book in it was a 5-Star for me, and I would consider it a must-read for all my fellow horror book lovers. You can’t go wrong with books written by these phenomenal and established horror authors, so check it out as soon as you can or add this to your TBR so when spooky season comes, you’ll also be shivering.
September 6, 2025
SPOOKY SEASON 2025
3.5 ⭐️
A substitute teacher asks her students to write a letter expressing the challenges they are facing and what they envision for their future.
But what if writing this letter can offer more than clarity?
Blake is a teenager worried about his mother’s failing health. After admitting his worries in his letter, he drops it through the mail slot of an abandoned house.
And, when somehow, a response arrives, promising good fortune in exchange for the name of just one person he hates, he doesn’t hesitate long before providing it.
He’d do anything for his mother-but has he just sold his soul?
Owen King’s Letter Slot is part of Amazon’s “The Shivers”- a collection of creepy stories perfect for “Spooky Season” Read or listen to each story in one sitting.
LOVE the book cover!
45 pages and available now!
3.5 ⭐️
A substitute teacher asks her students to write a letter expressing the challenges they are facing and what they envision for their future.
But what if writing this letter can offer more than clarity?
Blake is a teenager worried about his mother’s failing health. After admitting his worries in his letter, he drops it through the mail slot of an abandoned house.
And, when somehow, a response arrives, promising good fortune in exchange for the name of just one person he hates, he doesn’t hesitate long before providing it.
He’d do anything for his mother-but has he just sold his soul?
Owen King’s Letter Slot is part of Amazon’s “The Shivers”- a collection of creepy stories perfect for “Spooky Season” Read or listen to each story in one sitting.
LOVE the book cover!
45 pages and available now!
May 30, 2025
When I read these two thoughts came to mind: The first is a quote that describes Blake’s home life … “If it wasn’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.” The second is this novel has some similarities to the book, “The Monkey’s Paw”
Blake is a good kid with a good mother but bad luck seems to be the theme of their lives. An opportunity presents itself in the form of a letter, written by Blake, and a letter slot. From there the story rolls at an increasing rate of speed.
Owen King puts a nice twist in the end to keep his readers coming back. This is a worthy writing effort worthy of my fellow GR readers time. Enjoy a great read.
Blake is a good kid with a good mother but bad luck seems to be the theme of their lives. An opportunity presents itself in the form of a letter, written by Blake, and a letter slot. From there the story rolls at an increasing rate of speed.
Owen King puts a nice twist in the end to keep his readers coming back. This is a worthy writing effort worthy of my fellow GR readers time. Enjoy a great read.
April 18, 2025
I love Owen's writing. It just flows.
June 16, 2025
Short story about a teenager (Blake) who writes out his problems on a sheet of paper and then places it in a letter slot of an old, derelict house. He suddenly gets some good fortune for him and his sick mom. The storyline had potential but I didn’t like how it all played out. And I really didn’t care about any of the characters. A disappointing read.
October 21, 2025
"Just because you can't see Him doesn't mean He doesn't love his fallen children."
Overall, I'm disappointed with this collection. When The Shivers Collection was released, I learned who Owen King was. lol I never knew the King of Horror had another son who writes. I thought Joe Hill was the only one! I dunno Joe, I think baby brother did a better job here. 🤭
Overall, I'm disappointed with this collection. When The Shivers Collection was released, I learned who Owen King was. lol I never knew the King of Horror had another son who writes. I thought Joe Hill was the only one! I dunno Joe, I think baby brother did a better job here. 🤭
June 25, 2025
Letter Slot is a great Horror short story. This is the 2nd-Shivers Collection release that I have picked up and I enjoyed it just as much as the 1st, Jackknife.
This is the 1st-time I've read from Owen King, and I can definitely see the family resemblance. This guy knows how to tell a COMPELLING story. I was hooked from the start!
This story follows Blake, a teenage boy, who lives with his single-mom. They've been struggling and Blake's Mom's health has suffered because of stress and an accident she had at their rental property.
Nothing seems to be going right for them, and Blake just wants it to be better, particularly for his Mom, who does so much. He hates seeing her in pain.
As part of a school assignment, he ends up pouring out all these thoughts and emotions into a letter, and putting that letter through a mail slot of an abandoned show house.
He's floored when he receives a response with an offer to help make all of their problems disappear. All he has to do is give his new pal a name; a name of someone he hates.
Blake is left with a real Faustian dilemma on his hands. He'd do anything for his Mom, but what will it cost him?
I really enjoyed how this story played out. The way it was told, it was beautifully-plotted for such a short story. I was completely sucked in and invested in the moral dilemma.
I feel like King did an exceptional job creating an unsettling atmosphere, even when you didn't know exactly what was getting under your skin. It was a whole vibe; very well done.
Thank you to Brillance Publishing for providing me with a copy to read and review. Grover Gardner's narration in the audiobook was perfect for this story.
I highly recommend that format!
This is the 1st-time I've read from Owen King, and I can definitely see the family resemblance. This guy knows how to tell a COMPELLING story. I was hooked from the start!
This story follows Blake, a teenage boy, who lives with his single-mom. They've been struggling and Blake's Mom's health has suffered because of stress and an accident she had at their rental property.
Nothing seems to be going right for them, and Blake just wants it to be better, particularly for his Mom, who does so much. He hates seeing her in pain.
As part of a school assignment, he ends up pouring out all these thoughts and emotions into a letter, and putting that letter through a mail slot of an abandoned show house.
He's floored when he receives a response with an offer to help make all of their problems disappear. All he has to do is give his new pal a name; a name of someone he hates.
Blake is left with a real Faustian dilemma on his hands. He'd do anything for his Mom, but what will it cost him?
I really enjoyed how this story played out. The way it was told, it was beautifully-plotted for such a short story. I was completely sucked in and invested in the moral dilemma.
I feel like King did an exceptional job creating an unsettling atmosphere, even when you didn't know exactly what was getting under your skin. It was a whole vibe; very well done.
Thank you to Brillance Publishing for providing me with a copy to read and review. Grover Gardner's narration in the audiobook was perfect for this story.
I highly recommend that format!
March 26, 2025
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Letter Slot is the final short story I'm the Shivers collection from Amazon Publishing, and this one was quite deep with a dark twist.
We follow a teenage boy whose mother is working two jobs and struggling with her health, and he worries about her, fearing he will come home to find her dead one day.
When a supply teacher sets a writing assignment at school, he writes a letter to an imaginary person and posts it through the letter box of an abandoned show home. Not long after, he receives a reply offering him and his mother a stroke of luck in exchange for the name of someone he'd love to see gone. When he takes the deal, their lives are turned around for the better, but he begins to wonder at what cost...
The ending of this story was one I didn't see coming and was so cleverly plotted. The sacrifices this son makes are both heartfelt but horrifying at the same time. This was the perfect end to the Shivers collection.
Letter Slot is the final short story I'm the Shivers collection from Amazon Publishing, and this one was quite deep with a dark twist.
We follow a teenage boy whose mother is working two jobs and struggling with her health, and he worries about her, fearing he will come home to find her dead one day.
When a supply teacher sets a writing assignment at school, he writes a letter to an imaginary person and posts it through the letter box of an abandoned show home. Not long after, he receives a reply offering him and his mother a stroke of luck in exchange for the name of someone he'd love to see gone. When he takes the deal, their lives are turned around for the better, but he begins to wonder at what cost...
The ending of this story was one I didn't see coming and was so cleverly plotted. The sacrifices this son makes are both heartfelt but horrifying at the same time. This was the perfect end to the Shivers collection.
November 4, 2025
Quick read.. you can tell he’s a king!!
Usual poor off family, creepy house.. things change when asked to do a little something..
is it for the better???
Usual poor off family, creepy house.. things change when asked to do a little something..
is it for the better???
May 6, 2025
It appears that The Shivers Collection has saved the best for last. Letter Slot by Owen King is my favorite of this collection.
This story is not longer than the others in the collection but it is the only one divided into chapters and I think that actually made it more suspenseful for me. I love the way the author gradually lured me in and had me so curious to keep reading.
I wasn’t aware of Owen King prior to this but he is on my radar now!
The Shivers Collection
Jackknife by Joe Hill - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Blanks by Grady Hendrix - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Night and Day in Misery by Catriona Ward - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Letter Slot by Owen King -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story is not longer than the others in the collection but it is the only one divided into chapters and I think that actually made it more suspenseful for me. I love the way the author gradually lured me in and had me so curious to keep reading.
I wasn’t aware of Owen King prior to this but he is on my radar now!
The Shivers Collection
Jackknife by Joe Hill - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Indigo Room by Stephen Graham Jones - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Blanks by Grady Hendrix - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Night and Day in Misery by Catriona Ward - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Letter Slot by Owen King -⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 1, 2026
Letter Slot is horror-fantasy with a serious thriller pulse—creepy, fast, and impossible to put down. Blake is 16, broke, and trying to hold it together for himself and his mom when he slips a homework letter into the mail slot of an abandoned house… and the house writes back.
At first it feels like a strange little miracle. The house can grant wishes. But this story is all about the price tag. Owen King nails that “be careful what you wish for” dread, because Blake’s wishes aren’t selfish—they’re desperate. And that makes every choice hit harder. The house itself feels like a character: calm, patient, and way too eager to make a deal.
If you like suspense that tightens page by page, plus a haunting premise that sticks with you after, this one delivers.
At first it feels like a strange little miracle. The house can grant wishes. But this story is all about the price tag. Owen King nails that “be careful what you wish for” dread, because Blake’s wishes aren’t selfish—they’re desperate. And that makes every choice hit harder. The house itself feels like a character: calm, patient, and way too eager to make a deal.
If you like suspense that tightens page by page, plus a haunting premise that sticks with you after, this one delivers.
October 27, 2025
Self Made Monster
Blake is a self made monster. He begins as a sweet fifteen years old boy who loves his mother. He has no father and not many friends. What he does have is love for his mother and it is an unselfish love.
Unfortunately, his love changes over time. As he prays for help for her, he grows selfish while wishing she would grow stronger. And as she grows stronger he feels left out of her life. So he takes action.
Four whatevers. 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Blake is a self made monster. He begins as a sweet fifteen years old boy who loves his mother. He has no father and not many friends. What he does have is love for his mother and it is an unselfish love.
Unfortunately, his love changes over time. As he prays for help for her, he grows selfish while wishing she would grow stronger. And as she grows stronger he feels left out of her life. So he takes action.
Four whatevers. 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
January 1, 2026
The Stand had a baby.
Hello Owen.
Hello Owen.
September 30, 2025
This was a 4 star read throughout, but the ending bumped it up to 5. No questions asked.
I absolutely wasn’t expecting that to happen.
This gives.. the Milgram experiment, but with added reward. (Ish. Not exactly) For all my psychology besties out there.
I just love when a story makes me think. Like what would you really be willing to do for people you love?
Ah!
Also I know everyone’s probably tired of seeing me reference Stephen King in every horror book review.
BUT if you like this, go read “A Fair Extension”, and vice versa. Just trust me!
I absolutely wasn’t expecting that to happen.
This gives.. the Milgram experiment, but with added reward. (Ish. Not exactly) For all my psychology besties out there.
I just love when a story makes me think. Like what would you really be willing to do for people you love?
Ah!
Also I know everyone’s probably tired of seeing me reference Stephen King in every horror book review.
BUT if you like this, go read “A Fair Extension”, and vice versa. Just trust me!
July 6, 2025
The collection started in a most unpromising way but finished strong, especially the last two. Again, it’s not necessarily shivery but certainly creepy. Another good one.
May 19, 2025
4,0✨✨✨
(Audiobook)
(Audiobook)
April 19, 2025
I loved this short story, the final part of Amazon's The Shivers series.
This was like all those magical genie stories but one with real consequences.
A well-crafted narrative and good writing from start to beginning. We have all wish for good and bad things from time to time, so this tale resonated with me.
Most probably my favourite story from this collection.
This was like all those magical genie stories but one with real consequences.
A well-crafted narrative and good writing from start to beginning. We have all wish for good and bad things from time to time, so this tale resonated with me.
Most probably my favourite story from this collection.
April 26, 2025
Although the ending was a bit predictable, I was glued to this story from the start!
Good or evil? You choose!
I really like the way this author writes. Just a couple examples of lines that made me feel I could really experience the scenes:
Wind stirred around the building, tinkling the icy snow of the field. The traffic on James Avenue spoke its low burr.
…her purple bathing suit had shone like sheet metal in the sunshine.
The narrator was perfect for this audiobook version! Great story highly recommend.
Good or evil? You choose!
I really like the way this author writes. Just a couple examples of lines that made me feel I could really experience the scenes:
Wind stirred around the building, tinkling the icy snow of the field. The traffic on James Avenue spoke its low burr.
…her purple bathing suit had shone like sheet metal in the sunshine.
The narrator was perfect for this audiobook version! Great story highly recommend.
June 18, 2025
2 Stars for Letter Slot (audiobook) by Owen King read by Grover Gardner.
I guess I was expecting something darker and creepier. I just finished a Freida McFadden short story and it was so much more inventive and twisted.
I guess I was expecting something darker and creepier. I just finished a Freida McFadden short story and it was so much more inventive and twisted.
July 17, 2025
3.5⭐️
Thoughts
I enjoyed this one but as the last one in the series I was expecting something stronger, this wasn't creepy rather another sad one but that ending??? Despite it being predictable it didn't take away from the reading experience..
Content Warnings
▪︎ Alcoholism
▪︎ School shootings
▪︎ Physical abuse
▪︎ Dog death
▪︎ Homophobia
▪︎ Sucide
▪︎ Cancer / brain tumour
▪︎ Politics
▪︎ Car accident
Plot Summary
Blake is worried about his mother’s declining health, writes a desperate letter and slips it through the slot of an old, abandoned show house. To his shock, he gets a reply offering help—if he names someone he hates. Hoping to save his mother, he agrees -- as his wishes come true, others begin to suffer, and he’s forced to reckon with the horrifying cost of each request.
Thoughts
I enjoyed this one but as the last one in the series I was expecting something stronger, this wasn't creepy rather another sad one but that ending??? Despite it being predictable it didn't take away from the reading experience..
Content Warnings
▪︎ Alcoholism
▪︎ School shootings
▪︎ Physical abuse
▪︎ Dog death
▪︎ Homophobia
▪︎ Sucide
▪︎ Cancer / brain tumour
▪︎ Politics
▪︎ Car accident
Plot Summary
Blake is worried about his mother’s declining health, writes a desperate letter and slips it through the slot of an old, abandoned show house. To his shock, he gets a reply offering help—if he names someone he hates. Hoping to save his mother, he agrees -- as his wishes come true, others begin to suffer, and he’s forced to reckon with the horrifying cost of each request.
April 30, 2025
i found this oddly decent but at the same time way too predictable? ya it was creepy, but otherwise it felt like just a basic horror story. wanted a stronger ending! but at the same time i can’t say it was bad, it had its moments for sure
October 9, 2025
Story 3 stars**
Audio 4 stars**
Narrator Grover Gardner
Audio 4 stars**
Narrator Grover Gardner
May 23, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Kindle Unlimited
Book #5 in the Shivers Collection
Surprisingly, this was my first book by Owen King. He has a similar writing style to his father and brother, but it was also unique in his own way.
After a writing assignment at school, a teenager unhappy with his life, slips the assignment into a letter slot of a long abandoned and desolate model home for a housing project that never got built. When he gets home he finds a letter on his bed…an answer and compromise to his problem. Write the name of someone he hates on a piece of paper and slide it into the letter slot. A thought provoking tale about unrecognized depression.
Book #5 in the Shivers Collection
Surprisingly, this was my first book by Owen King. He has a similar writing style to his father and brother, but it was also unique in his own way.
After a writing assignment at school, a teenager unhappy with his life, slips the assignment into a letter slot of a long abandoned and desolate model home for a housing project that never got built. When he gets home he finds a letter on his bed…an answer and compromise to his problem. Write the name of someone he hates on a piece of paper and slide it into the letter slot. A thought provoking tale about unrecognized depression.
July 16, 2025
My favourite of the collection. A jaw-dropping dark ending.
December 28, 2025
Blake Price (15) is a nice kid, has good grades in high school, loves his mother Wendy and worries about her.
To pay the bills she has 2 jobs.
A part time for a furniture company working remotely and driving for a ride service with her very old car.
They used to live in a duplex downtown, but she fell down the stairs on her way to the laundry and smashed her right knee.
Lost her job at the front desk at the Sheraton Hotel, and with it the health insurance and then developed an ulcer that's eating her away from the inside.
They had to move, when they couldn't pay the rent, to an old run down Estate like a motel.
It's so unfair what happened to them!
When a substitute teacher tells them to write a letter on how they see themselves today and the challenges they'll face in the future, Blake writes about Wendy 's health because that's all he cares about.
On his way home he passes a crumbling house, and puts the letter through the slot.
And he receives a reply, promising him a bit of luck in exchange for the name of the person he hates most in the world.
And he gets it!
But he wants more, and he will have to pay for it.
Each time losing a part of his soul and hurting someone innocent!
To pay the bills she has 2 jobs.
A part time for a furniture company working remotely and driving for a ride service with her very old car.
They used to live in a duplex downtown, but she fell down the stairs on her way to the laundry and smashed her right knee.
Lost her job at the front desk at the Sheraton Hotel, and with it the health insurance and then developed an ulcer that's eating her away from the inside.
They had to move, when they couldn't pay the rent, to an old run down Estate like a motel.
It's so unfair what happened to them!
When a substitute teacher tells them to write a letter on how they see themselves today and the challenges they'll face in the future, Blake writes about Wendy 's health because that's all he cares about.
On his way home he passes a crumbling house, and puts the letter through the slot.
And he receives a reply, promising him a bit of luck in exchange for the name of the person he hates most in the world.
And he gets it!
But he wants more, and he will have to pay for it.
Each time losing a part of his soul and hurting someone innocent!
May 5, 2025
3/3.5 stars
I can’t believe this is the first thing that I’ve read by Owen King! I definitely need to read some more books by him.
I liked the supernatural aspect with Letter Slot and thought the plot was a cool angle for getting your wish, either good or bad.
I can’t believe this is the first thing that I’ve read by Owen King! I definitely need to read some more books by him.
I liked the supernatural aspect with Letter Slot and thought the plot was a cool angle for getting your wish, either good or bad.
November 30, 2025
Decent short story. Audiobook 2.65 🌟
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