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Recall: A Psychological Thriller Short
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.
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
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Nia Forrester
53 books1,020 followersI 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.
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March 24, 2026
Now this was interesting. Following Dorian as he gain his memory. It’s fascinating what trauma can do to a person brain.
February 5, 2026
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.
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.
July 5, 2026
Very good! Of course we want more! Definitely my type of story! I loved it.
February 22, 2026
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.
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.
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February 24, 2026
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.
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.
May 2, 2026
Excellent
I enjoyed every moment of this book. I initially got it because I am an avid Nia Forrester fan, and I'm so happy I just read whatever she writes! This book was excellent. The writing was great and the story progressed at a nice pace. Although it was short, it didn't feel that way. It felt like complete. Great book.
I enjoyed every moment of this book. I initially got it because I am an avid Nia Forrester fan, and I'm so happy I just read whatever she writes! This book was excellent. The writing was great and the story progressed at a nice pace. Although it was short, it didn't feel that way. It felt like complete. Great book.
February 4, 2026
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🫣👀‼️
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🫣👀‼️
March 7, 2026
Excellent read
Excellent read, I loved the characters and storyline. Dorian Walters woke up with no memory and a dead man in his room. This is a thorough written story of trauma, tragedy, injustice, and retribution. It was short and to the point.
Excellent read, I loved the characters and storyline. Dorian Walters woke up with no memory and a dead man in his room. This is a thorough written story of trauma, tragedy, injustice, and retribution. It was short and to the point.
February 4, 2026
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
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
February 7, 2026
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!
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!
February 8, 2026
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.
February 13, 2026
Read 2/13/2026.
February 17, 2026
Chilling, Gritty
March 23, 2026
Excellent mystery/thriller. It was short, but it kept me engaged.
April 3, 2026
A short Novella of Dorian wakes up with no memory at all and then he’s laying to a dead man!
May 7, 2026
Truth be told I’m still confused on the ending…… but it was a great pallet cleanser…. #chellieapproved
May 7, 2026
Very short story but good. I rate 3.7.
May 25, 2026
Terrific
I absolutely love a good mystery, definitely one I guess whose who until the almost end. It has to keep me on my toes. Keep them coming.
I absolutely love a good mystery, definitely one I guess whose who until the almost end. It has to keep me on my toes. Keep them coming.
June 13, 2026
Wow, such a wonderful listen!!!! Was too short! It left me wanting more, otherwise it would've been 5 stars!!!
June 30, 2026
A short but solid psychological thriller.
February 19, 2026
loved it
Every morsel each drop not too much but more than enough - I’m glad to have Nia back in my rotation
Every morsel each drop not too much but more than enough - I’m glad to have Nia back in my rotation
April 2, 2026
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!
Update: Enjoyed the addition of the sound effects in the audiobook. Allan is quickly becoming a new male narrator fave!
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!
Update: Enjoyed the addition of the sound effects in the audiobook. Allan is quickly becoming a new male narrator fave!
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