Recall: A Psychological Thriller Short

by Nia Forrester, Allan Monteilh

He wakes on a cold floor, his mind a perfect blank. A dead man lies beside him, and the only clues are a wallet with his name, and keys to a life he can’t remember.

Each step is shadowed by the chilling certainty that he is not who he seems. His search for the truth leads him to a past more terrifying than the amnesia.

Maybe some memories are buried for a reason, and the truth may destroy the last remnants of his soul.

Recall is a relentless psychological thriller that explores the blurred line between justice and vengeance, and the terrible price of a memory worth killing for.

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 4, 2026

About the author

I live in Philadelphia, PA where by day I work on public policy reform, and by night I read authors who move me, and write woman-centered fiction.

Reviews

['The Book Queen' · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was amazing

I love a good thriller. At first, I was confused about what was happening, and wow, then the mystery started to unfold in a rapid succession. This was a short trip into a brief mystery about retribution. It was a magnificent short story.

[Cheonica Jordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating 4.5 ⭐️ This short story had my mind running laps like it was being chased. From the very first page, I was locked in. A man wakes up with no memory, a dead body beside him and a life that feels familiar but wrong. That alone had me spiraling into theories, motives and worst case scenarios. Every word mattered. Every sentence felt intentional. There was no fluff, no wasted breath. I devoured this story.

What really got me was the psychological tension. The constant question of who am I really sat heavy the entire time. The deeper he dug, the more unsettling the truth became and I loved how the story forced me to wrestle with morality. How far will you go for love? How much destruction will grief justify? At what point does justice quietly turn into vengeance?

The twist Hunni I didn’t see it coming, but once it landed, everything clicked in the most unsettling way. It made me pause and sit with the ending instead of rushing past it. That’s how you know a thriller did its job. It didn’t just entertain me, it challenged me.

For a short story, this packed a serious punch. It’s tense, dark and thought provoking in a way that lingers long after the final page. This is the kind of thriller that reminds you some memories aren’t lost by accident and some truths are buried because surviving them costs too much. Thriller lovers, psychological suspense readers and anyone who enjoys having their brain put in a chokehold, this one is absolutely worth the ride.

[Arlena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Recall
Authors: Nia Forrester with Allan Monteilh
Publisher: Dimly Lit
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"Recall" by Nia Forrester & Allan Monteilh

My Review:

'Recall' is a short novella thriller that will keep you turning the pages till the end. The reader will be kept in suspense as they try to keep up with what is going on in the chilling read.
If you like a quick thriller, this one is for you: it gives a quick answer to a reasonable conclusion.

[NubianJoí · Rating 5 out of 5]

Law & Disorder

Nothing surprises me from a Nia Forrester literary work whether novelette, novella or novel. “Recall: A Psychological Thriller Short” was no exception. However, co conspirators of calculated retribution specialist was diabolical law & disorder🫣👀‼️

[Moni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok thriller

This had me from the first paragraph. This little short take me on a ride and I liked it. Definitely can't wait to get more of these in the .future

[Kathy Jamerson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved It!

As I read this novella it pulled me to reach the conclusion. I wasn't lost in long wordy passages that provided filler. Just the facts. Great story!

[ThePurpleElephant · Rating 3 out of 5]

Novellas usually are well wrapped up, this one misses the mark. It doesn’t give Novella. Good story though, kept me engaged. I think this would have made a wonderful novel with stronger writing.

[Terra Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Locked in from the first page!

This was good storytelling! Get in, get to it and get it done! All accomplished in just 51 pages and not lacking in any area. Nicely done!

[reneeNaDaCherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read 2/13/2026.

[Samone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chilling, Gritty

[Wandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved it

Every morsel each drop not too much but more than enough - I’m glad to have Nia back in my rotation