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Beneath
A stranger walks into Eldritch City. He is a deputy at the Heartbrook Sheriff's office, and he has a lead. Nine years ago, Mr. Phillips and his daughter were killed in a savage murder. The case was never solved, but new evidence has materialised since then. Evidence that can lead to enlightenment, and insanity.
15 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2015
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Robin Heggelund Hansen
2 books54 followersRobin was born on a cold winter night in Oslo, Norway, 1989. Growing up, he was always fond of telling stories, leading people to wonder when, not if, he would move on to writing stories of his own. Inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, he wrote his first short story, 'Beneath', in 2015.
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July 18, 2015
Beneath is the first instalment in the Eldritch City Shorts and the first published work by Robin Heggelund Hansen.
At only 15 pages it is a very quick read, but well worth it.
The tale is written retrospectively from the point of view of an officer of the Eldritch City Policy Department, in the first person. The Lovecraft influence (aside from the name of the series itself) is palpable.
Well written, very atmospheric and suspenseful. Classic horror tale. I cannot wait to read the second short, "The Account of Matthew Brighton".
Robin Heggelund Hansen is definitely on my authors-to-watch list.
[ARC received from the author]
At only 15 pages it is a very quick read, but well worth it.
The tale is written retrospectively from the point of view of an officer of the Eldritch City Policy Department, in the first person. The Lovecraft influence (aside from the name of the series itself) is palpable.
Well written, very atmospheric and suspenseful. Classic horror tale. I cannot wait to read the second short, "The Account of Matthew Brighton".
Robin Heggelund Hansen is definitely on my authors-to-watch list.
[ARC received from the author]
April 1, 2015
An exiting and suspenseful short stort, set in a Lovecraftian universe. I think it builds up suspense very well, leading to a climax that did not disappoint.
Really looking forward to reading more from the Eldritch City Shorts.
Really looking forward to reading more from the Eldritch City Shorts.
April 27, 2015
This was a really quick read but so much fun.
I’m always amazed when a short story has so much going on.
The city of Eldritch has an atmosphere about it. Like a pall that is felt strongly by newcomers while residents have become accustomed to it. It sticks to you like humidity on a hot sultry day.
A stranger enters the police station, exhibiting all of the signs of the Eldritch City air. He looks uncomfortable in his own skin. Deputy Swanson came from the Heartbrook Sheriff’s Office to see the officer who handled an old murder case.
The case involves the murders of Mr. Phillips and his daughter nine years ago. The suspect list is small. Just the surviving wife and young son. But the deaths were so bizarre. The corpses looked like they’d been chewed on and the case remained open.
The widows account of a strange creature bursting from the ground and killing her family leaves the investigating officer skeptical but the case haunts him.
I was skeptical myself as to whether there really was a monster. But then how do you explain the signs of chewing? And that the wife and son told the same story?
A new light is shone on the old case when the widow, released after nine years in a sanitarium, commits suicide and her son, the other survivor, disappears after having visited her.
The two officers return to the crime scene and that’s where the truth reveals itself.
Of course they venture out there at night. It wouldn’t be right if they went out there during the day.
I liked how the author gave the town an oppressing atmosphere. It lent to the eeriness of the events and built on the suspense.
Character development was good too. Even with the main character and narrator never revealing his name, I could almost picture what he looked like and while I didn’t hear from some of the others, their stories made them come to life.
There is another short story in this series and more to come. If I’m not mistaken, they are all stand alone and can be read in any order. Not sure, but that’s how it sounds to me. I’d like to read all of them.
The plot is somewhat predictable and not super scary, but I love these types of stories and my imagination ran wild. Another thing, the cover art graphics are awesome.
I received this book for my honest review.
I’m always amazed when a short story has so much going on.
The city of Eldritch has an atmosphere about it. Like a pall that is felt strongly by newcomers while residents have become accustomed to it. It sticks to you like humidity on a hot sultry day.
A stranger enters the police station, exhibiting all of the signs of the Eldritch City air. He looks uncomfortable in his own skin. Deputy Swanson came from the Heartbrook Sheriff’s Office to see the officer who handled an old murder case.
The case involves the murders of Mr. Phillips and his daughter nine years ago. The suspect list is small. Just the surviving wife and young son. But the deaths were so bizarre. The corpses looked like they’d been chewed on and the case remained open.
The widows account of a strange creature bursting from the ground and killing her family leaves the investigating officer skeptical but the case haunts him.
I was skeptical myself as to whether there really was a monster. But then how do you explain the signs of chewing? And that the wife and son told the same story?
A new light is shone on the old case when the widow, released after nine years in a sanitarium, commits suicide and her son, the other survivor, disappears after having visited her.
The two officers return to the crime scene and that’s where the truth reveals itself.
Of course they venture out there at night. It wouldn’t be right if they went out there during the day.
I liked how the author gave the town an oppressing atmosphere. It lent to the eeriness of the events and built on the suspense.
Character development was good too. Even with the main character and narrator never revealing his name, I could almost picture what he looked like and while I didn’t hear from some of the others, their stories made them come to life.
There is another short story in this series and more to come. If I’m not mistaken, they are all stand alone and can be read in any order. Not sure, but that’s how it sounds to me. I’d like to read all of them.
The plot is somewhat predictable and not super scary, but I love these types of stories and my imagination ran wild. Another thing, the cover art graphics are awesome.
I received this book for my honest review.
July 17, 2015
Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of Beneath by Robin Heggelund Hansen in exchange for an honest review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Beneath by Robin Heggelund Hansen is a very intense but very quick read which captured my attention from the very beginning. Mr. Heggelund Hansen is a very clever author with an incredible imagination!
I was originally attracted by the cover but was drawn in by the story! How could someone live with the knowledge of something living beneath for so many years and not let it drive them absolutely insane? I can’t wait to read more of the Eldritch City shorts and shiver in my skin!
I highly recommend Beneath by Robin Heggelund Hansen and give it five chilling cups of Room With Books coffee!
© July 12, 2015
Patricia, Room With Books
Beneath by Robin Heggelund Hansen is a very intense but very quick read which captured my attention from the very beginning. Mr. Heggelund Hansen is a very clever author with an incredible imagination!
I was originally attracted by the cover but was drawn in by the story! How could someone live with the knowledge of something living beneath for so many years and not let it drive them absolutely insane? I can’t wait to read more of the Eldritch City shorts and shiver in my skin!
I highly recommend Beneath by Robin Heggelund Hansen and give it five chilling cups of Room With Books coffee!
© July 12, 2015
Patricia, Room With Books
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