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Horsefly
CAREFUL, SHE BITES!Zach and LeeAnn have agreed to an unorthodox adventure. They plan on meeting with some open-minded friends in an isolated forest and testing the foundation of their relationship. But unbeknownst to them, their romantic bond isn’t the only thing that will be challenged. The monstrosity lurking in the woods will test their courage, resilience, and will to survive.
Fueled by steroids, infected with a lab-conjured disease, and hampered by bizarre side-effects, the horsefly roams. A fiery internal rage and insatiable lust for blood control her every move. But while the horsefly tries to work through her bodily changes, she is haunted by existential questions. Why was she chosen to usher forth the evolution of her species? And why does her addictive urge to slaughter and feast push her far beyond the spectrum of her appetite?
Horsefly is an Immersive Entertainment Experience. It contains over 11 minutes of complementary animated video and 15 interior illustrations. The videos are designed to give the reader a window into some of the book’s nastiest scenes.
This book contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.
Fueled by steroids, infected with a lab-conjured disease, and hampered by bizarre side-effects, the horsefly roams. A fiery internal rage and insatiable lust for blood control her every move. But while the horsefly tries to work through her bodily changes, she is haunted by existential questions. Why was she chosen to usher forth the evolution of her species? And why does her addictive urge to slaughter and feast push her far beyond the spectrum of her appetite?
Horsefly is an Immersive Entertainment Experience. It contains over 11 minutes of complementary animated video and 15 interior illustrations. The videos are designed to give the reader a window into some of the book’s nastiest scenes.
This book contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.
- GenresHorror
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2026
About the author
Aron Beauregard
90 books3,582 followersAron Beauregard was born and raised in Central Falls, Rhode Island. He's been writing horror since the 6th grade and has now released over 25 books. An avid supporter of horror art and illustration, Aron has made it his standard to hire illustrators for every book that he puts out under his brand AB Horror.
His writing is dark and without boundaries. Known for creating a stir, his work has gone viral on several occasions. He's won the Splatterpunk Award twice after garnering four total nominations. As an independent artist, Beauregard's book "Playground" has achieved #1 Bestseller status under the category of horror on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, his work has been translated to multiple languages.
To get the latest updates about upcoming releases, signed books and merchandise, film news, and so much more, visit his website:
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His writing is dark and without boundaries. Known for creating a stir, his work has gone viral on several occasions. He's won the Splatterpunk Award twice after garnering four total nominations. As an independent artist, Beauregard's book "Playground" has achieved #1 Bestseller status under the category of horror on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, his work has been translated to multiple languages.
To get the latest updates about upcoming releases, signed books and merchandise, film news, and so much more, visit his website:
www.ABHorror.com
To subscribe to his free newsletter, join the AB Horror Maggot Mailing List at:
https://aronbeauregard.substack.com/
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May 5, 2026
Horsefly is a slasher in woods story in Aron Beauregard fashion. Zach and Leeann, high school sweethearts, are contemplating marriage but have never been with anyone else. To test their relationship they head into the woods to join a group of people offering a relaxing experimental weekend. At the same time a horsefly escapes a corporations lab that was almost ready to unleash a sinister plan that would impact all of humanity.
It is a funny, bloody, gory, gross read with Vimeo videos as you read along, offering an immersive reading experience. Fun, fast paced, unique take on the slasher trope.
It is a funny, bloody, gory, gross read with Vimeo videos as you read along, offering an immersive reading experience. Fun, fast paced, unique take on the slasher trope.
May 4, 2026
Aron Beauregard’s HORSEFLY is a grotesque multimedia masterpiece! A B-movie creature feature from an extreme horror A-lister, full of glowing green ooze, depraved sex, and an escaped lab experiment so twisted that it would make Jeff Goldblum say “Uhh”.
This book contains QR codes to animations which show another angle to the story, and it makes for a really unique experience. Also I listened to the audiobook for this one, and Chuck Brugee makes fly buzzing sounds…5 stars.
This book contains QR codes to animations which show another angle to the story, and it makes for a really unique experience. Also I listened to the audiobook for this one, and Chuck Brugee makes fly buzzing sounds…5 stars.
May 4, 2026
Horsefly by Aaron Beauregard
Narrated by Chuck Brugee
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(4.5 rounded up)
When a romantic outing turns into horrors, Zac and LeeAnn are trapped in for an adventure they didn’t want!
The horsefly creature is one I would never want to encounter!
I listened to the audio and it is a super fun listen!! It’s a quick read and it definitely sucked me in right away!
There’s also QR codes you can scan for some entertaining videos to watch along the way.
*Check out this entertaining book and go for the audio version!!**
🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰
Narrated by Chuck Brugee
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟(4.5 rounded up)
When a romantic outing turns into horrors, Zac and LeeAnn are trapped in for an adventure they didn’t want!
The horsefly creature is one I would never want to encounter!
I listened to the audio and it is a super fun listen!! It’s a quick read and it definitely sucked me in right away!
There’s also QR codes you can scan for some entertaining videos to watch along the way.
*Check out this entertaining book and go for the audio version!!**
🪰🪰🪰🪰🪰
May 21, 2026
Like playground, I managed to binge this book and finish it a bit over an hour. I’ll start by saying it intrigued me cause of the whole horsefly, and he’s really good at creative concepts. The set up is good, opening is good, and the main two are likeable.
It does have its gripes. Gay dude dies first, and Aron loves killing babies and kids… which can work done correctly! The boy killed by the fly was good… milk miscarriage scene? A bit much.
I did like the humans getting infected bit but it also took away from some horsefly action, ya know. Like if ur killing an unborn baby have the fly eat the fetus, right?
Also the fly defecating as it feeds is introduced first chapter, at first I thought it was a bit much but it added to like the terror of it all. Cause it’s like scary and fucking gross. But other than one scene we don’t really get anymore diarrhea talk which sucks cause I think more could’ve had me sick!
Overall his writing is solid here and the plot is fun! I think he did a good amount with the gimmick he chose but I would’ve liked some more grotesque kills (I liked Austin’s death and when the fly would throw the bodies) I’m pretty impressed with the flow and lack of plot holes of this book compared to his older stuff, nice to see his improvement
The barcodes are also intriguing for sure!
It does have its gripes. Gay dude dies first, and Aron loves killing babies and kids… which can work done correctly! The boy killed by the fly was good… milk miscarriage scene? A bit much.
I did like the humans getting infected bit but it also took away from some horsefly action, ya know. Like if ur killing an unborn baby have the fly eat the fetus, right?
Also the fly defecating as it feeds is introduced first chapter, at first I thought it was a bit much but it added to like the terror of it all. Cause it’s like scary and fucking gross. But other than one scene we don’t really get anymore diarrhea talk which sucks cause I think more could’ve had me sick!
Overall his writing is solid here and the plot is fun! I think he did a good amount with the gimmick he chose but I would’ve liked some more grotesque kills (I liked Austin’s death and when the fly would throw the bodies) I’m pretty impressed with the flow and lack of plot holes of this book compared to his older stuff, nice to see his improvement
The barcodes are also intriguing for sure!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 14, 2026
I checked out this book at the recommendation of @gavins.stabbin.reviews. It did not disappoint! If you love cheesy horror sci-fi movies (especially those on the Syfy channel), then this novella is for you!
The plot involves a giant, bloodthirsty horsefly and a swingers' weekend at a cabin in the woods. What could go wrong? For the reader, nothing! For the characters, well, let's just say it isn't the romantic weekend they were hoping for.
The author, @aronbeauregardhorror, warns readers at the beginning of the audiobook that this book would be disgusting... it was. There is a lot of gore, including some weeping pus and necrophilia. Would it be weird to say it was also so gory that it was, at times, comical? (But in a good way?) You know, like when the bad CG shark in a Syfy movie chomps down on a victim and blood goes flying everywhere, even onto the camera lens? I want to watch the movie based on this book. So, can someone make that happen, please? Thanks in advance!
I would definitely recommend this fast, nauseatingly good read.
The plot involves a giant, bloodthirsty horsefly and a swingers' weekend at a cabin in the woods. What could go wrong? For the reader, nothing! For the characters, well, let's just say it isn't the romantic weekend they were hoping for.
The author, @aronbeauregardhorror, warns readers at the beginning of the audiobook that this book would be disgusting... it was. There is a lot of gore, including some weeping pus and necrophilia. Would it be weird to say it was also so gory that it was, at times, comical? (But in a good way?) You know, like when the bad CG shark in a Syfy movie chomps down on a victim and blood goes flying everywhere, even onto the camera lens? I want to watch the movie based on this book. So, can someone make that happen, please? Thanks in advance!
I would definitely recommend this fast, nauseatingly good read.
May 10, 2026
This book was an incredible time!! It feels like a classic B Horror creature with tons of blood, guts , and brutality but also adding a great story that was engaging that will keep you wanting more, as well as a lot of depth when it comes to our characters and you still get some of that classic AB shock! Also this being an immersive splatterpunk novel with QR codes throughout the story taking you to short animated videos to enhance the story with some amazing visuals and it was such a cool experience. Definitely a must read for any splatterpunk/extreme horror reader
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is an instant guilty pleasure read for me! I received an arc from the author a few months ago, and excitedly jumped into the story. It was so much fun. Gory, violent, funny, and just a treat for somebody who loves B monster movies as it is written in that style. Plus the extra interactive video content (via QR codes) adds so much to the experience! To date, this is the most fun I’ve had with a Beauregard book!
May 5, 2026
Well, we got another Beauregard Banger! Horsefly was entertaining from start to finish. It reminded me somehow of 28 Days Later, Cujo, and The Fly all at once. This was written so well and the animations that go with it made me feel like I was watching a B movie (which I love). It was absolutely hilarious and unserious but really intriguing and had almost heart warming parts to it. Fully recommend this one if you need some entertainment!
Review of advance copy
A very nasty book. Full of language, violence, gore, sex and chaos. There is also an abortion if that is the right word. ( I'm pretty sure that's not a spoiler just what to look out for.) I enjoyed this book like all of Aron Beauregard books. Goodreads says this book is not published yet but I have a physical copy in my hand that is not an arc.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was the best mix of creature feature meets splatterpunk. Not only did this book have a great story with the "friends" group but with the evil they would face as well. Each part was crafted out and when they collided it was a wild and gore filled ride. When the chaos begins, it does not stop and you won't stop reading
May 2, 2026
This is a fun, quick creature feature story that made a terrific audio book! The story is simple but gets right to it so we dont learn much about the characters. But the immersive part with the added videos are fun and original. I suggest this to anyone that needs a creature feature flick with gore and depravity!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I thought this book was absolutely awesome. Definitely a creature feature and I could see this as a movie for sure. The little animation movies were also amazing and went great with the book. He never disappoints.
Review of advance copy received from Author
SO FREAKING COOL! The immersive reading experience was so much fun and the story itself just sucked you right in. The horsefly creature was very unique and i could not get enough of the crazy gory kills!
Review of advance copy received from Author
A super fun immersive reading experience for fans of creature features and hardcore horror. Violent and tense with some humor peppered in. This book somehow made me hate flies even more than I already do.
April 28, 2026
This was more than a book. It was a new experience that I loved! I loved that I could see this book as an epic film and felt it come to life. I LOVE ART MADE WITHOUT AI! And I appreciate Aron’s urgency and drive to preserve real art.
Review of advance copy
Not exactly an "advance copy"; the limited-edition hardbacks were just sent out early. Anyway, I loved this! Definitely my fav from AB that I've read so far. 8/10
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another gory masterpiece from Aron! This was such a fun read!
May 4, 2026
An absolute fun romp of a creature feature with awesome video and illustrations. Grab yourself a copy and see what the buzz is about!
Full review to come in Scream Horror Magazine
Full review to come in Scream Horror Magazine
May 8, 2026
Horsefly is a fun creature feature! I really enjoyed the story and the fast pace of it all! I liked the videos that came along with the book as well! I’m excited to see if The Rash is coming!
May 8, 2026
4.5 stars.
May 19, 2026
It's as insane as you think it's going to be
Quickly paced, brutally violent and darkly funny. Horsefly is a ton of fun that doesnt let up even at the end.
Quickly paced, brutally violent and darkly funny. Horsefly is a ton of fun that doesnt let up even at the end.
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