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Strawberry Milk
The year is 1956.
Artie's waiting to serve you one of his special strawberry shakes.
They are the best in town just ask anyone.
Just have a seat in one of the booths, listen to the jukebox, and whatever you do, don' t come snooping in the kitchen.
This book is a fun, disgusting, fluid filled, gag worthy book. If you are not into that kind of thing maybe skip this one. There is a ton of body horror, grief, and bodily fluids so read at your own risk. Intended for mature 18+ audiences only.
Artie's waiting to serve you one of his special strawberry shakes.
They are the best in town just ask anyone.
Just have a seat in one of the booths, listen to the jukebox, and whatever you do, don' t come snooping in the kitchen.
This book is a fun, disgusting, fluid filled, gag worthy book. If you are not into that kind of thing maybe skip this one. There is a ton of body horror, grief, and bodily fluids so read at your own risk. Intended for mature 18+ audiences only.
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41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 20, 2026
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June 15, 2026
A great example of how one sweet character can be turned around in one scene. Oh Artie...🤮
July 21, 2026
"God damn Artie, it's a fucking shake. Not rocket science."
This was a bizarre little treat. If you've read 'It's Me, Charlie' &/or 'Woom' then this won't disgust you. If you haven't... good luck.
This was a bizarre little treat. If you've read 'It's Me, Charlie' &/or 'Woom' then this won't disgust you. If you haven't... good luck.
June 11, 2026
“Pink gravy” is nasty AF and I hate the laugh that came out of me.
April 22, 2026
After the loss of his wife, Artie is doing his best at just living. His diner is surviving, but the competition across the street is giving him a run for his money. His booths stay empty, while Bob takes all his clients. He heads home every night, the same routine, until this one night.
Artie is relaxing at home when all of a sudden he feels a rumble coming from outside. When he goes to inspect it, he sees a strange looking egg. The egg starts to crack when all of a sudden, something grabs Artie by the wrist and breaks skin. Artie does his best to keep it clean but pale pink ooze keeps coming out. This ooze is special and it'll help Artie out in more ways than one.
This was short and disgusting. I loved it! When someone says they have a "special ingredient", I'll remember this story and skip that meal! Carrie Ann, you nasty woman! Guidroz does gross very well and this was a treat. This is the first short story in a collection of shorts Guidroz will be releasing and I can't wait. If you love short gross out, check this one out!
Artie is relaxing at home when all of a sudden he feels a rumble coming from outside. When he goes to inspect it, he sees a strange looking egg. The egg starts to crack when all of a sudden, something grabs Artie by the wrist and breaks skin. Artie does his best to keep it clean but pale pink ooze keeps coming out. This ooze is special and it'll help Artie out in more ways than one.
This was short and disgusting. I loved it! When someone says they have a "special ingredient", I'll remember this story and skip that meal! Carrie Ann, you nasty woman! Guidroz does gross very well and this was a treat. This is the first short story in a collection of shorts Guidroz will be releasing and I can't wait. If you love short gross out, check this one out!
April 21, 2026
The ending totally came out of nowhere LOL. Wasn't expecting that at all based on how the previous part of the story went. Interested to see where the next story prompt takes us...
April 21, 2026
Boy that escalated quickly
September 4, 2026
another short novella. it was typical #splatterpunk gory descriptive stomach turning moments. I gave it 3.5 stars as it was a good read but in comparison to some of the other recent reads of the same genre it wasnt quite up there for me. a weird fluliduous tale 🤭🤭 readers be caution and read with discretion and if you like milkshakes maybe best to avoid 🤣🤣
June 7, 2026
I don’t even know how to explain this book without sounding slightly unwell, but if you enjoy body horror, disturbing imagery, and stories that make you question why you’re still reading while simultaneously refusing to put the book down, this might be for you.
Set in the 1950s, the story follows Artie, a milkshake shop owner known for serving his famous strawberry milkshakes. On the surface, he’s just a small-town businessman trying to keep customers happy. Behind the scenes? Let’s just say there are some very dark secrets hiding in the kitchen, and the ingredients in those milkshakes aren’t the only thing that will turn your stomach. As the story unfolds, grief, obsession, and some genuinely grotesque body horror start bleeding into every page.
This book felt like drinking something sweet only to realize halfway through that it expired three months ago. The atmosphere was disgusting in the best way, and there were several moments that had me staring at the page thinking, “C.M. Guidroz, who hurt you?” 😭
For me, this landed at 3.5 stars because while I loved how weird and disturbing it was, I wanted a little more depth from the characters and a bit more time spent developing the emotional side of the story. The horror absolutely delivered, but I found myself wanting to connect with the characters a little more before all the chaos unfolded.
Overall, this was gross, unsettling, weirdly entertaining, and exactly the kind of book that makes you lose your appetite while recommending it to your friends five minutes later.
Set in the 1950s, the story follows Artie, a milkshake shop owner known for serving his famous strawberry milkshakes. On the surface, he’s just a small-town businessman trying to keep customers happy. Behind the scenes? Let’s just say there are some very dark secrets hiding in the kitchen, and the ingredients in those milkshakes aren’t the only thing that will turn your stomach. As the story unfolds, grief, obsession, and some genuinely grotesque body horror start bleeding into every page.
This book felt like drinking something sweet only to realize halfway through that it expired three months ago. The atmosphere was disgusting in the best way, and there were several moments that had me staring at the page thinking, “C.M. Guidroz, who hurt you?” 😭
For me, this landed at 3.5 stars because while I loved how weird and disturbing it was, I wanted a little more depth from the characters and a bit more time spent developing the emotional side of the story. The horror absolutely delivered, but I found myself wanting to connect with the characters a little more before all the chaos unfolded.
Overall, this was gross, unsettling, weirdly entertaining, and exactly the kind of book that makes you lose your appetite while recommending it to your friends five minutes later.
August 8, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this one. Or at least I thought I was lucky, because what the fuck was that ending? 😂 Respectfully, of course.
On a more serious note, I love a good, quick, disgusting little book, and this one absolutely delivered. This is the second entry in an object-focused series that Guidroz is working on, where she selects an everyday object and builds a short splatterpunk story around it.
What impressed me most was the unpredictability. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, it veered in a completely different direction and always for the better. I’m a huge fan of books that keep me guessing, and this one managed to surprise me repeatedly without ever feeling random or unfocused. Guidroz has a strong command of pacing and structure. Her writing is clear and concise, and with a distinct sense of purpose throughout. The story moves steadily forward, providing just enough backstory and context to enrich the tale without slowing its momentum. Nothing feels wasted, and nothing feels confusing.
Overall, this was a ridiculously fun, gruesome read, and another strong installment in a series I'm quickly becoming a big fan of.
On a more serious note, I love a good, quick, disgusting little book, and this one absolutely delivered. This is the second entry in an object-focused series that Guidroz is working on, where she selects an everyday object and builds a short splatterpunk story around it.
What impressed me most was the unpredictability. Every time I thought I had the story figured out, it veered in a completely different direction and always for the better. I’m a huge fan of books that keep me guessing, and this one managed to surprise me repeatedly without ever feeling random or unfocused. Guidroz has a strong command of pacing and structure. Her writing is clear and concise, and with a distinct sense of purpose throughout. The story moves steadily forward, providing just enough backstory and context to enrich the tale without slowing its momentum. Nothing feels wasted, and nothing feels confusing.
Overall, this was a ridiculously fun, gruesome read, and another strong installment in a series I'm quickly becoming a big fan of.
May 3, 2026
”Business has been booming, and people are filling every booth. All of them had a taste of the strawberry milk, the milk Artie painfully drained from his body an hour before each morning shift. Once they had a taste, they all changed.”
This was a bite sized extreme horror novella of only 41 pages that will make you look at strawberry milk or strawberry milkshakes very differently once you read this😂🍓 bodily fluids are very prominent in this story and it wasn’t that bad..yeah it was gross and a few times it had my face like 😖 but it was doable….then I got to the last few pages 😳😂 boy did that ending take a turn that I wasn’t expecting😂😂 after I finished I was like speechless for a few minutes 😂😂
This was a bite sized extreme horror novella of only 41 pages that will make you look at strawberry milk or strawberry milkshakes very differently once you read this😂🍓 bodily fluids are very prominent in this story and it wasn’t that bad..yeah it was gross and a few times it had my face like 😖 but it was doable….then I got to the last few pages 😳😂 boy did that ending take a turn that I wasn’t expecting😂😂 after I finished I was like speechless for a few minutes 😂😂
June 24, 2026
I loved the story more than I did the gross parts. It honestly was very well written, but the body horror felt excessive and repetitive. I didn’t find it particularly disgusting, because of how it’s put out there and also it’s not pus and more like strawberry milk aspect that made me completely forget how nasty it truly was.
When does someone get this kind of book idea though? 😭😭.
Anyways, it was a fun short read and I recommend this to all splatterpunk/extreme horror fans out there! It has more story than most of the shit we find nowadays where it’s just a character that does nasty stuff because they’re crazy. This author truly never fails to mesmerise me with her writing.
When does someone get this kind of book idea though? 😭😭.
Anyways, it was a fun short read and I recommend this to all splatterpunk/extreme horror fans out there! It has more story than most of the shit we find nowadays where it’s just a character that does nasty stuff because they’re crazy. This author truly never fails to mesmerise me with her writing.
July 16, 2026
Strawberry Milk is an absolute fever dream! Bizarre, grotesque, and completely unhinged that I don’t know what possessed me to keep turning the pages, but I couldn’t stop 😆
This book made me gag and feel sick, which is always a sign the author has done something right in extreme horror. Every time I thought it couldn’t get weirder, it just got more bizarre, and I’m here for it!
I finished it feeling equal parts impressed, horrified, and mildly traumatised. Now don’t mind me, I’m gonna go wash my brain with bleach. Highly recommended if you like your horror weird, disgusting, and impossible to forget! 🍓
May 8, 2026
Strawberry Milk
C. M. Gudiroz
‼️Check Trigger Warnings‼️
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***Bodily Fluids***
✨” Business has been booming, and people are filling every booth. All of them had a taste of the strawberry milk, the milk Artie painfully drained from his body an hour before each morning shift. Once they had a taste, they all changed.” ~Artie✨
Another gag-worthy tale from C. M. Gudiroz. First came the Baja Blasts, then spaghetti with meatballs, followed by chocolate candy hearts, and now strawberry milk. This book took an unexpected turn, and I’m already eager for the next one. If you’ve got a strong stomach and a taste for erotic horror and splatter-punk, her books are definitely worth checking out.
C. M. Gudiroz
‼️Check Trigger Warnings‼️
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***Bodily Fluids***
✨” Business has been booming, and people are filling every booth. All of them had a taste of the strawberry milk, the milk Artie painfully drained from his body an hour before each morning shift. Once they had a taste, they all changed.” ~Artie✨
Another gag-worthy tale from C. M. Gudiroz. First came the Baja Blasts, then spaghetti with meatballs, followed by chocolate candy hearts, and now strawberry milk. This book took an unexpected turn, and I’m already eager for the next one. If you’ve got a strong stomach and a taste for erotic horror and splatter-punk, her books are definitely worth checking out.
April 22, 2026
I haven’t gagged that hard since Zola… when I saw milk in the title I had an entirely different idea about what I was jumping into. The gag is strong with this one. Definitely read on an empty stomach. I’m scarred for life now! On that note…. CM told us that this is the first in a line of short stories and I’m here for it. Terrified and thrilled to know there’s more on its way 😂👏🏻🤢 well done girl 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
June 30, 2026
This is a weird little novella. It's very short, but it does pack in some genuinely unsettling moments. My biggest complaint is that I wanted more answers. I was left wondering what the egg was and why is disappeared, what the strings were about, and why the 'substance' from Artie changed people the way it did. Those mysteries made the story intriguing, but I personally think it would've benefited from bit more explanation.
April 21, 2026
As with anything that CM writes, I know I am going to read it and I know I will be grossed out in the best way possible. This is the 1st in a series she is getting ready to start and with this being book one, I am so read for 2 - them all. If you are looking for a faced paced, quick read that will leave you going WTF, then grab this one now.
May 10, 2026
Strawberry Milk by C.M. Guidroz is exactly what you’d come to expect from this author, this is short and totally disgusting!
Artie has a struggling diner but when he finds a new disgusting ingredient for his strawberry milkshake his business soon takes off, but whatever you do, don’t go into the kitchen!!
Artie has a struggling diner but when he finds a new disgusting ingredient for his strawberry milkshake his business soon takes off, but whatever you do, don’t go into the kitchen!!
May 13, 2026
Slow burner really got me at the end! Love this is going to be a series of books, very inventive challenge she’s got planned for us. Excited for “Vomit hole” but not excited for what it implies it’s going to be about lol. Great book, definitely add some of C.M.Guidroz to your TBRS’ also this book is currently on kindle unlimited.
May 31, 2026
Weird, quick, and just the right kind of unhinged. It leans into that fun, gross, slightly erotic horror that CM does so well. Her stories always feel like they’re winking at you while also daring you to keep going… and somehow you always do. Super addictive, impossible to put down, and I’m definitely ready for the rest of the series. 🍓🥛📖
July 4, 2026
I went into this book blind. I saw it on Insta and bought it for $2.99 on Kindle. I was not prepared for Artie’s shenanigans in this short story. I don’t even know what to say. It was disgusting, but also hilarious, especially the end scene that I absolutely never saw coming…literally. Read if you dare.
April 23, 2026
I’m not even sure where to start here…
This little story was a super fun, gross, disturbing read. But I wouldn’t change it for anything.
If you are looking for an unhinged, WTF did I just read, gross read, this is the one.
This little story was a super fun, gross, disturbing read. But I wouldn’t change it for anything.
If you are looking for an unhinged, WTF did I just read, gross read, this is the one.
April 29, 2026
This was a strange book yet I couldn't stop reading lol the author did a great job with the imagery. The ending was....well.....wasn't expecting that. I mean....ARTIE?! LOL definitely a decent quick read.
May 2, 2026
Disturbing Sick
I loved this short story! It was the perfect amount of gross, but not overly done to where it makes you sick to read. Definitely won't be drinking strawberry milk for awhile lol.
I loved this short story! It was the perfect amount of gross, but not overly done to where it makes you sick to read. Definitely won't be drinking strawberry milk for awhile lol.
May 18, 2026
The whiplash this book gave me was immense. Absolutely vile, disgusting and horrific, in the best sick and twisted way. It itched the right part of my brain with it's weirdness.
I already feel myself falling down the C. M Guidroz rabbit hole.
I already feel myself falling down the C. M Guidroz rabbit hole.
May 20, 2026
Suddenly, I never want to drink a strawberry milkshake again.
Interesting story considering that it is 40 pages, but I was confused as to what that egg was and how that substance even infiltrated his body???
Interesting story considering that it is 40 pages, but I was confused as to what that egg was and how that substance even infiltrated his body???
June 4, 2026
At 41 pages, this short story really... serves. See what I did there? Add this to your to be read list if you need something short and extreme. I will never look at milkshakes the same way ever again.
Full review coming in Scream Horror Magazine.
Full review coming in Scream Horror Magazine.
August 20, 2026
Pardon?
I felt really sorry for the MC initially, but towards the end, I revoked the sympathy.
This was gross, weird and has put me off consuming anything resembling strawberry dairy again 🤢😅
I felt really sorry for the MC initially, but towards the end, I revoked the sympathy.
This was gross, weird and has put me off consuming anything resembling strawberry dairy again 🤢😅
April 20, 2026
done it again
Cm Guidroz done it again, the disgusting things she comes up with are amazing. I absolutely enjoyed this book so much. Can’t wait for the next one.
Cm Guidroz done it again, the disgusting things she comes up with are amazing. I absolutely enjoyed this book so much. Can’t wait for the next one.
April 21, 2026
🤢🤢🤢
(I loved it)
(I loved it)
April 21, 2026
Disgustingly amazing
This was a very interesting read. It was very funny and disgusting. I love it. I would definitely recommend it.
This was a very interesting read. It was very funny and disgusting. I love it. I would definitely recommend it.
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