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June 6, 2026
4.5!! this is the third time i’ve read this story—the first time through creepcast then through the Q code series. I think I will always love this story. it’s horrific, it’s dark, it lets you think it’s this entity almost when really it’s just people. horrible people but still. the ending reveal hits every time for me.
August 21, 2026
This took a much more sinister turn than I was expecting! I went in blind and didn’t know what the story was about, and it started out kinda like a YA mystery type of book, but omg, it soon got dark as fuck.
I also didn’t know it was once a creepy pasta before being turned into a novella!!
Never heard of this author before and after reading this I’m defo up for reading more from them!
I also didn’t know it was once a creepy pasta before being turned into a novella!!
Never heard of this author before and after reading this I’m defo up for reading more from them!
July 28, 2026
As a fan of body horror, this one actually made me want to throw up and it wasn't even that graphic. This is the story of an ultimate humiliation and torture that a human being can go through and there's absolutely nothing anyone can do about it, because it's rooted so deep. I fear it's closer to our reality than we'd like.
I'm angry, frustrated, disturbed and completely taken aback by the way this story is beautifully written yet it's so disgusting. One of the best, if not the best, internet originated horror stories ever.
I'm angry, frustrated, disturbed and completely taken aback by the way this story is beautifully written yet it's so disgusting. One of the best, if not the best, internet originated horror stories ever.
July 18, 2026
Dont read ts
July 13, 2026
What the actual f***?
I read this in one sitting, it was so good. I am a fan of the podcast “Creepcast” and had to stop listening to the episode on this about twenty minutes in because I genuinely loved the writing and wanted to read it myself. I hadn’t for a while and then I saw it was being published as a book and I bought it! I was aware of the reputation this story has and had some vague idea about the ending, but it still messed me up.
One thing this story does really well is it does a time skip effectively. Usually, I HATE time skips. But the idyllic, childhood section contrasts the dark rest of the story amazingly. The foreshadowing is brilliant too.
A fantastic read, head and shoulders above a lot of internet creepy pastas!
I read this in one sitting, it was so good. I am a fan of the podcast “Creepcast” and had to stop listening to the episode on this about twenty minutes in because I genuinely loved the writing and wanted to read it myself. I hadn’t for a while and then I saw it was being published as a book and I bought it! I was aware of the reputation this story has and had some vague idea about the ending, but it still messed me up.
One thing this story does really well is it does a time skip effectively. Usually, I HATE time skips. But the idyllic, childhood section contrasts the dark rest of the story amazingly. The foreshadowing is brilliant too.
A fantastic read, head and shoulders above a lot of internet creepy pastas!
August 3, 2026
Rating this was difficult. Definitely would have been a 5 star read if the ending was a bit more answered for me.
Sam's sister Whitney goes missing. Then years later his friend kimber goes missing. What is in the borrasca? What will him and kyla find there? The towns dark secret.
Sam's sister Whitney goes missing. Then years later his friend kimber goes missing. What is in the borrasca? What will him and kyla find there? The towns dark secret.
June 12, 2026
This story has stuck with me ever since I first listened to MrCreepyPasta read it on YouTube. I'm thrilled to have a paperback copy on my bookshelf, and to have read it for myself and reexperienced the horror.
The characters of Sam, Kyle and Kimber are so endearing as children, and feel so real and relatable as teenagers. Everything they go through hits you like a punch to the gut, and it just makes you want everything to turn out alright for them (which in turn makes that ending...). Knowing what you know after you read it once makes you look at not only them, but so many characters throughout the book in a new light. Never before has a twist made me have to sit back and process the implications of this many minor characters.
Speaking of that twist... My god.
You make your theories, just as Sam, Kyle and Kimber do, about what the metallic shriek from Borrasca is, and about what's with all the missing people, but the answer is far more disturbing and horrifying than anyone was prepared for. It just makes me AGH! I don't know how many years ago I first listened to Borrasca, but that twist and ending has never left my mind, and it pops up IMMEDIATELY any time I think of horrifying twist endings.
This story, in all its horror and mystery, means a lot to me and my journey as a reader, consumer of stories, and as a writer and storyteller myself. I mean, Borrasca plays a MAJOR inspiration in a future series of mine, because it had such a fucking impact on me. This is small town horror at its best, and I love this story so goddamn much, both to read myself and to listen to as an audiobook on YouTube.
The characters of Sam, Kyle and Kimber are so endearing as children, and feel so real and relatable as teenagers. Everything they go through hits you like a punch to the gut, and it just makes you want everything to turn out alright for them (which in turn makes that ending...). Knowing what you know after you read it once makes you look at not only them, but so many characters throughout the book in a new light. Never before has a twist made me have to sit back and process the implications of this many minor characters.
Speaking of that twist... My god.
You make your theories, just as Sam, Kyle and Kimber do, about what the metallic shriek from Borrasca is, and about what's with all the missing people, but the answer is far more disturbing and horrifying than anyone was prepared for. It just makes me AGH! I don't know how many years ago I first listened to Borrasca, but that twist and ending has never left my mind, and it pops up IMMEDIATELY any time I think of horrifying twist endings.
This story, in all its horror and mystery, means a lot to me and my journey as a reader, consumer of stories, and as a writer and storyteller myself. I mean, Borrasca plays a MAJOR inspiration in a future series of mine, because it had such a fucking impact on me. This is small town horror at its best, and I love this story so goddamn much, both to read myself and to listen to as an audiobook on YouTube.
August 18, 2026
i listened to borrasca through creepcast, and honestly, i think that was the perfect way for me to experience it.
i’ve always been the kind of reader who constantly stops to think about what i’m reading, come up with theories, question characters’ decisions, and basically have an ongoing conversation with myself while the story unfolds. so getting to hear meatcanyon and wendigoon do exactly that, complete with their side tangents, theories, reactions, and humor, made the whole experience feel incredibly natural to me. the banter genuinely made some of the darker moments easier to sit through, too.
and then there was part four.
up until that point, i felt like i was sailing along pretty comfortably. i had theories, i had questions, and i thought i had a decent idea of where things were going. then part four came along and decided to take everything i’d been building in my head and set it on fire.
the reveal was absolutely gut-wrenching. not just shocking for the sake of being shocking, but the kind of reveal that makes you mentally go back through everything that came before it and reconsider what you thought you understood. by the end, i was just sitting there thinking, “what the fuck.”
it’s dark, it’s disturbing, and it’s definitely not for everyone, but i really enjoyed the experience. and honestly, i’m glad i experienced it through creepcast because their reactions and theories became part of the fun for me.
8/10 for the story. 10/10 for the experience of listening to two guys slowly realize how fucked everything is.
i’ve always been the kind of reader who constantly stops to think about what i’m reading, come up with theories, question characters’ decisions, and basically have an ongoing conversation with myself while the story unfolds. so getting to hear meatcanyon and wendigoon do exactly that, complete with their side tangents, theories, reactions, and humor, made the whole experience feel incredibly natural to me. the banter genuinely made some of the darker moments easier to sit through, too.
and then there was part four.
up until that point, i felt like i was sailing along pretty comfortably. i had theories, i had questions, and i thought i had a decent idea of where things were going. then part four came along and decided to take everything i’d been building in my head and set it on fire.
the reveal was absolutely gut-wrenching. not just shocking for the sake of being shocking, but the kind of reveal that makes you mentally go back through everything that came before it and reconsider what you thought you understood. by the end, i was just sitting there thinking, “what the fuck.”
it’s dark, it’s disturbing, and it’s definitely not for everyone, but i really enjoyed the experience. and honestly, i’m glad i experienced it through creepcast because their reactions and theories became part of the fun for me.
8/10 for the story. 10/10 for the experience of listening to two guys slowly realize how fucked everything is.
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July 25, 2026Borrasca is one of my favorite pieces of fiction ever written. I've read the original Creepypasta multiple times and listened to the podcast adaptation and all of the radio dramas I can find. I read this new paperback in one sitting and remain in awe of this unflinchingly bleak coming-of-age small-town horror story. It's so authentic and taps into the very real fear that most of us have as kids: "What if I know something is wrong and none of the adults believe me?" Then it cranks that fear to eleven and makes it so much darker and so much more fucked up than one could ever predict. I love Borrasca so, so much, dude!
Nobody does it like C.K. Walker and I would love for her to write more stories of this nature. It's been far too long.
I do wish Part V (which I will defend to the death) were included here, but alas!
Nobody does it like C.K. Walker and I would love for her to write more stories of this nature. It's been far too long.
I do wish Part V (which I will defend to the death) were included here, but alas!
July 13, 2026
I did not know what to expect when I read this, but it did not disappoint. This is a story that I think I’ll carry with me for a while.
The Creepcast really helped me through this story. Isaiah and Hunter took this story very seriously and really changed how I view both of them as content creators in a good way.
I enjoyed this story so much I’m now experiencing it through the audio podcast drama.
I can’t wait to pick up a physical copy for myself soon.
The Creepcast really helped me through this story. Isaiah and Hunter took this story very seriously and really changed how I view both of them as content creators in a good way.
I enjoyed this story so much I’m now experiencing it through the audio podcast drama.
I can’t wait to pick up a physical copy for myself soon.
August 2, 2026
This book was ok. It wasn’t bad and wasn’t great. I appreciate a good, quick read. This provided an ok, quick read. The story, itself, keeps you wondering and in suspense. The ending fell flat for me. While it was a twist I wasn’t quite expecting, it was a hasty, sort of strange ending. I’m just not entirely sure this book added any value into my life. I wouldn’t call it a waste of time necessarily, but it just left me a bit disappointed and somewhat baffled.
August 4, 2026
The imagery and sort of body horror in this book had me hooked in all the way up until the end, and it derailed and lost me. happy ever afters DO work in some horror books but it really didn’t need to happen in this one.
The last part could have been Sam and Kimber taking down Borrasca and that would have slid but I feel like adding in Kyle at the end being okay just made it to where everything was WAY too good to be true in my opinion.
The last part could have been Sam and Kimber taking down Borrasca and that would have slid but I feel like adding in Kyle at the end being okay just made it to where everything was WAY too good to be true in my opinion.
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August 13, 2026
I could have read so much more!
I was so ready for more depth from this book bc I was loving the characters and their desires to find out answers.
I knew going in it was such a short story but man I still would have wanted more before the big reveal!
It was so sick so twisted and so sad. Such a head spinning story!
I was so ready for more depth from this book bc I was loving the characters and their desires to find out answers.
I knew going in it was such a short story but man I still would have wanted more before the big reveal!
It was so sick so twisted and so sad. Such a head spinning story!
March 31, 2026
Story still grips you, even after reading the creepy pasta long ago. I enjoy the writing, but dont remember the pacing being this fast. I am relieved the author didn't opt to include part 5 in the actual book.
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June 4, 2026This was the worst book I’ve ever read. It’s absolutely disgusting and disturbing I cannot believe this was published. Also lots of spelling errors like come on….anyways yeah 0 stars and I hope this author never publishes again.
July 6, 2026
One of the formative spooky short stories that I had growing up. Lost a bit now that I'm older and some of its a little corny but still a shocking story with an ending no one would ever see coming. No one.
August 4, 2026
One of the most effective horror stories I've ever read honestly. You are expecting some supernatural monster the whole time, but the real horror is realizing it could all happen in real life and probably has happned.
May 13, 2026
Jesus Christ
June 22, 2026
I read this because my boyfriend wanted me to. Now I'm scarred for life. Thanks.
July 18, 2026
Still the creepiest read from my teen years. thank you Creepypasta for all those sleepless nights.
July 23, 2026
I-IV: Peak. It’s flawed, it’s not perfect, but it’s still peak.
V: 🥴 why, Ms. Walker. Shoulda left it alone.
V: 🥴 why, Ms. Walker. Shoulda left it alone.
July 30, 2026
Unrealistic circumstances and character behaviors, reactions, along with spelling errors, missing punctuation, just to name a few. I won't read any more from this author.
August 7, 2026
wtf. nothing couldve prepared me for the ending.
so heartbreaking and disturbing.
so heartbreaking and disturbing.
August 20, 2026
Creepy and fun
July 20, 2026
Borassca is one of those stories that has impacted my life in a few ways. It got me back into reading (especially horror), it introduced me to the incredibly talented Rebecca Klingel (CK Walker), which lead me to reading her other stories, and that lead me to watching Haunting of Hill House which she had part in writing and is one of my favorite pieces of media ever.
All that aside Borassca is an incredible story masterfully written and remains a favorite of mine even almost two years after hearing it read on Creepcast. Upon first read you're bought in by the great characters with great chemistry, you're horrified by the ending and subversion of expectations.
The ending is shocking, horrible and absolutely heartwrenching, to me what makes it so impacting is everything before hand and how its forshadowed. And upon re reading this physical copy its impressive how much is forshadowed without your knowledge, making subsequent readings all the more eye opening, heart breaking and depressing. And thats what makes this story so good for me. Its not the shock or twist, it's the characters, how much you fall in love with them, how much is shown to you but not seen upon first read, its nuanced and really shows what CK Walker is capable of.
I love Borassca, I love CK Walker and I'm so glad this story is now available physically. Buy it, read it, support this incredibly talented writer.
All that aside Borassca is an incredible story masterfully written and remains a favorite of mine even almost two years after hearing it read on Creepcast. Upon first read you're bought in by the great characters with great chemistry, you're horrified by the ending and subversion of expectations.
The ending is shocking, horrible and absolutely heartwrenching, to me what makes it so impacting is everything before hand and how its forshadowed. And upon re reading this physical copy its impressive how much is forshadowed without your knowledge, making subsequent readings all the more eye opening, heart breaking and depressing. And thats what makes this story so good for me. Its not the shock or twist, it's the characters, how much you fall in love with them, how much is shown to you but not seen upon first read, its nuanced and really shows what CK Walker is capable of.
I love Borassca, I love CK Walker and I'm so glad this story is now available physically. Buy it, read it, support this incredibly talented writer.
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