Oaf: A Pulp Fiction Novelette

by Samuel Brower

A new novelette by speculative fiction author Samuel Brower. Little Randal Daniels lives in the farm town of Franklin with his mother and two brothers. Randal's father passed away when Randal was only two, and life isn't easy for his family. It would be impossible, in fact, if not for the help of the Tetleys, a neighboring couple. Mr. Tetley, an old war buddy of Randal's late father, and his wife are the wealthiest family in Franklin, and generous enough to help families in need. A rumor—roused by a terrible drought, and spread by jealous townsfolk—puts Randal and the Tetleys in the way of a dangerous situation, which could have dire consequences. But, with the mysterious arrival of the Tetleys’ new guard dog, a giant beast of unknown breed lovingly called “Oaf”, Randal, Mr. Tetley, and Mrs. Tetley may just make it through the harrowing event with their lives.

31 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2015

About the author

Bestselling author Samuel Brower crafts haunting, immersive tales that blur the line between horror, dark fantasy, and the supernatural. His breakout novel, Haint, became an Amazon bestseller in 2024, cementing his reputation as a must-read voice in modern horror fiction. To date, Brower has published ten gripping novels and dozens of chilling short stories, with his work featured in renowned magazines like Voices, Nine Tales, and Zero Flash. A professional member of both the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, Brower brings a seasoned, masterful touch to every eerie world he creates.

Reviews

[SpookyBoogie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very simple but lovely read.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have really enjoyed getting to know Samuel Brower's books. Oaf is a little different than the other books by him that I've read. That just goes to demonstrate his talent and imagination as a writer. Oaf is a wonderful story. Unfortunately, I can't tell you hardly anything, except that it's about a very good and very large dog, without giving the story away. So, I'll just recommend that you go read it for yourself.

[James P. Carey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great short read.

A really great bittersweet short story. I don't want to give anything away, so you should just read it for yourself....

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great, heartwarming tale.

Oaf is a great, heartwarming short story. You know how it ends but it doesn't change the enjoyment of the tale.

[Tomi kraus · Rating 5 out of 5]

beautiful and inspiring.I loved every word.It was so heartwarming.

i really wish that i knew what happened to Oaf.i once had an Irish wolfhound that's


a lot like the description of oaf