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It Came from the Floodwaters
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Expected 13 Mar 26"So you're like a vampire? All we have to do is survive until morning?"
Silence settled over the apartment as everyone processed this. The Elder "You won't."
Tam is alone in their Savannah apartment when a hurricane blows in.
Rain falls, streets flood. When water comes pouring into the building's lobby, it brings with it an old pine box.
Inside that box is something ancient, something evil. It arises, and it begins its feast.
Now as people are dying, the survivors gather together in one small apartment, desperate to live through the storm and live through the night.
But the evil lurks right outside their door. It's hungry, it's patient, and it has all night long to kill every last one of them.
Silence settled over the apartment as everyone processed this. The Elder "You won't."
Tam is alone in their Savannah apartment when a hurricane blows in.
Rain falls, streets flood. When water comes pouring into the building's lobby, it brings with it an old pine box.
Inside that box is something ancient, something evil. It arises, and it begins its feast.
Now as people are dying, the survivors gather together in one small apartment, desperate to live through the storm and live through the night.
But the evil lurks right outside their door. It's hungry, it's patient, and it has all night long to kill every last one of them.
112 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication March 13, 2026
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December 7, 2025
Thank you to the author for an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) of this novella in exchange for an honest review. At the time of writing, It Came From The Floodwaters is due out March 13th, 2026. It is available for digital preorder on Kindle, Apple Books, Thalia and more.
It Came From The Floodwaters is a multi-POV and wonderfully queer survival story told over the course of a night. Literally no character we meet is safe from a grizzly demise (which I always love) and the book is fast-paced and quickly gets stuck into the premise.
The great cast of characters is well developed considering the length of the book. I appreciated the injection of diversity, as queerness and horror go hand-in-hand, though it was the toxic male perspective that was the most interesting to experience the story through. The story has a lot of fun with monster survival horror tropes but does little to subvert or elevate them. I think a novella was the right choice for this story, but it would benefit from another 20-ish pages to better explore the connection between the main character’s identity and the antagonist.
Overall, a quick and easy read that was a fun time. My main critique would be that there’s nothing particularly memorable or unique. I doubt I will think of this again or find a reason to recommend it over other horror novellas. I would be interested in reading more from this author, however, especially if they tackled a novel-length horror story.
3.5/5 stars
It Came From The Floodwaters is a multi-POV and wonderfully queer survival story told over the course of a night. Literally no character we meet is safe from a grizzly demise (which I always love) and the book is fast-paced and quickly gets stuck into the premise.
The great cast of characters is well developed considering the length of the book. I appreciated the injection of diversity, as queerness and horror go hand-in-hand, though it was the toxic male perspective that was the most interesting to experience the story through. The story has a lot of fun with monster survival horror tropes but does little to subvert or elevate them. I think a novella was the right choice for this story, but it would benefit from another 20-ish pages to better explore the connection between the main character’s identity and the antagonist.
Overall, a quick and easy read that was a fun time. My main critique would be that there’s nothing particularly memorable or unique. I doubt I will think of this again or find a reason to recommend it over other horror novellas. I would be interested in reading more from this author, however, especially if they tackled a novel-length horror story.
3.5/5 stars
December 4, 2025
It Came From the Floodwaters is a gripping, pulse-tightening plunge into creature horror at its most atmospheric. Seann Barbour creates a world where rising waters don’t just threaten homes,they threaten humanity itself. The dread is slow-building yet explosive, creeping in through every ripple, shadow, and bubbling surface.
The creature at the core of this story is unforgettable. Barbour balances vivid, cinematic horror with grounded human emotion, making the terror hit even harder. The pacing stays tight, the stakes rise quickly, and the tension never lets up.
If you enjoy horror that feels both classic and fresh—something that blends folklore with environmental fear—this is an absolute standout.
A must-read for fans of creature features, eerie landscapes, and stories that linger long after the final page.
December 5, 2025
This novella is a nasty little story about a decidedly frightening vampire and the a terrifying night trying to stay alive.
A savage storm rips through Savannah Georgia and floods the streets and, unfortunately, floods the lobby if an apartment building, leaving the residents trapped inside. But something came with the flood. Something ancient, horrific, and extremely hungry.
As it eats its way through the building in the course of a single night, a rag tag varied group are holed up in one apartment while the vampiric creature turns its victims into undead slaves. Even if the survivors can last until daybreak, they might not be able to survive each other as tensions run high.
The setting of this book gives off those creepy claustrophobic vibes and the vampire in question is truly a terrifying one. There's nothing sparkly or romantic about it.
The characters are vastly different and well written. A non-binary, a couple of younger dudes who love video games, a woman who's boyfriend has become part of the undead horde, and a conservative gun nut type who kinda detests them all. This leads to a lot of friction as they're all locked in the same apartment together trying to survive.
It won't take you long to read but it'll still give you all those dread filled feelings. I highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book from the author. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
A savage storm rips through Savannah Georgia and floods the streets and, unfortunately, floods the lobby if an apartment building, leaving the residents trapped inside. But something came with the flood. Something ancient, horrific, and extremely hungry.
As it eats its way through the building in the course of a single night, a rag tag varied group are holed up in one apartment while the vampiric creature turns its victims into undead slaves. Even if the survivors can last until daybreak, they might not be able to survive each other as tensions run high.
The setting of this book gives off those creepy claustrophobic vibes and the vampire in question is truly a terrifying one. There's nothing sparkly or romantic about it.
The characters are vastly different and well written. A non-binary, a couple of younger dudes who love video games, a woman who's boyfriend has become part of the undead horde, and a conservative gun nut type who kinda detests them all. This leads to a lot of friction as they're all locked in the same apartment together trying to survive.
It won't take you long to read but it'll still give you all those dread filled feelings. I highly recommend it. I received a copy of this book from the author. This review is voluntary and is my own personal opinion.
December 25, 2025
3.5 Stars. Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!
The strongest thing about this novella was its cast of characters, they were all well developed and I enjoyed learning more about them and their stories.
My main critique is, I wanted to learn more about the Elder and why they were there - what was their purpose? That was never really fleshed out; we never learn what their ultimate goal is.
It’s obvious the Elder and Tam are connected somehow - this is hinted at but never really explained.
I’d like to read more from this author, particularly I’d like to see what they could do with a full-length book!
The strongest thing about this novella was its cast of characters, they were all well developed and I enjoyed learning more about them and their stories.
My main critique is, I wanted to learn more about the Elder and why they were there - what was their purpose? That was never really fleshed out; we never learn what their ultimate goal is.
It’s obvious the Elder and Tam are connected somehow - this is hinted at but never really explained.
I’d like to read more from this author, particularly I’d like to see what they could do with a full-length book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This quick read packs a punch! It's creepy, claustrophobic and so much fun! I love this fresh take on vampires! Thank you so much to the author for the ARC copy, and I look forward to reading more.
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