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The Complex Serial Novel #1
The Complex, Prelude: The Patient
A man awakens in a hospital bed with no recollection of how he got there, only to realize something is very wrong. In this short prelude to The Complex, there's only one thing that's sure:
No one wants to be here—wherever here is.
Serial Edition, released May 23rd, 2015, includes an excerpt from the next part in the series, Part One: The Observationalist.
This, and the cover were the only changes made to the book.
No one wants to be here—wherever here is.
Serial Edition, released May 23rd, 2015, includes an excerpt from the next part in the series, Part One: The Observationalist.
This, and the cover were the only changes made to the book.
26 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 27, 2015
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K. Michael
7 books12 followersK. Michael is a horror writer who lives in Western Colorado. He likes to write psychological horror/thriller stories in his spare time, and is a huge fan of horror movies and books. You can find K. Michael on Facebook and Twitter or visit his website for more information.
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April 6, 2015
I thought the story left out to many details and was incomplete. I know it might have been intentional. But I wanted to know who was this guy? Why was he there? Who took him? What were they doing to him? What was in the IV? Where were they at? Was this supposed to be the future? To many questions for my taste. It got me intrigued and majorly left me hanging.
UPDATE: According to the Author this book is a prelude to a more in-depth story. As I said in my previous rate it was an intriguing story. So I look forward to all the answers in an upcoming book and I will change my 2 star rating to a 5 star rating based on this information. With the intention of getting hooked on more info you succeeded with flying colors.
UPDATE: According to the Author this book is a prelude to a more in-depth story. As I said in my previous rate it was an intriguing story. So I look forward to all the answers in an upcoming book and I will change my 2 star rating to a 5 star rating based on this information. With the intention of getting hooked on more info you succeeded with flying colors.
April 3, 2016
I like what I read, but it's only an excerpt from the book, 10 pages.
April 9, 2015
Painfully predictable. I was expecting more after reading the reviews on Amazon.
April 18, 2015
What can I say this is very short, very easy to read. But of course it leaves you with a lot of questions. So I am hoping this is the start of a other story? Maybe?
September 26, 2022
Review of eBook
A man wakes up in a hospital bed, uncertain of how he came to be there. He realizes he is receiving intravenous therapy, although he does not know the reason for this.
As he struggles to remember what happened to him, he realizes that the IV needle in his arm really hurts and he thought to remove it, only to discover that he was strapped down with straps across his neck, wrists, ankles, and chest. He struggles to free himself, finally managing to free his ankles and wrists.
But as soon as he managed to pull the needle from his arm, loud sirens alerted whoever had restrained him in this bed; a man wearing a mask came in and jabbed a syringe into his leg, immobilizing him again.
But not before he discovered that he had no mouth . . . .
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This prelude to the author’s serial, “The Complex,” is short but definitely creepy, definitely disturbing, definitely unnerving. With a thread of apprehension woven throughout the story, the reader is sure to feel the tension and panic felt by the patient.
Readers who are expecting some explanation are sure to be disappointed; the story ends with the patient again immobilized and the intravenous needle in his neck.
Following the story is an excerpt from “The Complex” which will make things a bit clearer, but will probably leave the reader with more questions than answers. Perhaps the answers are to be found in the book . . . .
Recommended for readers who enjoy tales of horror.
A man wakes up in a hospital bed, uncertain of how he came to be there. He realizes he is receiving intravenous therapy, although he does not know the reason for this.
As he struggles to remember what happened to him, he realizes that the IV needle in his arm really hurts and he thought to remove it, only to discover that he was strapped down with straps across his neck, wrists, ankles, and chest. He struggles to free himself, finally managing to free his ankles and wrists.
But as soon as he managed to pull the needle from his arm, loud sirens alerted whoever had restrained him in this bed; a man wearing a mask came in and jabbed a syringe into his leg, immobilizing him again.
But not before he discovered that he had no mouth . . . .
=========
This prelude to the author’s serial, “The Complex,” is short but definitely creepy, definitely disturbing, definitely unnerving. With a thread of apprehension woven throughout the story, the reader is sure to feel the tension and panic felt by the patient.
Readers who are expecting some explanation are sure to be disappointed; the story ends with the patient again immobilized and the intravenous needle in his neck.
Following the story is an excerpt from “The Complex” which will make things a bit clearer, but will probably leave the reader with more questions than answers. Perhaps the answers are to be found in the book . . . .
Recommended for readers who enjoy tales of horror.
July 4, 2020
Some may fear seeking or receiving medical care, but it's generally not something to be frightened of, unless you're in K. Michael's The Complex, Prelude: The Patient.
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Waking in alone in a room in a hospital bed, a man struggles to recall what happened to him that got him there. Pained by the IV, which his focus keeps getting pulled toward, he comes to the startling realization that he's strapped down the bed, which is incredibly strange for a hospital. Understanding that something's not quite right here, he works to wriggle his way out of his bindings to get free, but doing so brings forth even more frightening discoveries.
A few short pages comprise this prelude, making for an incredibly quick read as readers are introduced to an odd scenario, though one that has been introduced in a variety of other horror or thriller media. Provided as much detail (also read as bland and lacking) as the man awaking strapped to the bed, readers may experience the questions racing through the character's mind at a similar rate, but there's too much that goes unanswered for this short story to feel like it has much benefit beyond a way to tempt readers to become invested in what might come later; the sheer amount of questions, even basic world or character establishing questions, that go unaddressed make it easy to put this down once complete and not return, particularly when offered as a separate entity from the larger story instead of as the opening pages to it.
To read this, and other book reviews, visit my website: http://makinggoodstories.wordpress.com/.
Waking in alone in a room in a hospital bed, a man struggles to recall what happened to him that got him there. Pained by the IV, which his focus keeps getting pulled toward, he comes to the startling realization that he's strapped down the bed, which is incredibly strange for a hospital. Understanding that something's not quite right here, he works to wriggle his way out of his bindings to get free, but doing so brings forth even more frightening discoveries.
A few short pages comprise this prelude, making for an incredibly quick read as readers are introduced to an odd scenario, though one that has been introduced in a variety of other horror or thriller media. Provided as much detail (also read as bland and lacking) as the man awaking strapped to the bed, readers may experience the questions racing through the character's mind at a similar rate, but there's too much that goes unanswered for this short story to feel like it has much benefit beyond a way to tempt readers to become invested in what might come later; the sheer amount of questions, even basic world or character establishing questions, that go unaddressed make it easy to put this down once complete and not return, particularly when offered as a separate entity from the larger story instead of as the opening pages to it.
September 16, 2018
Weird book.
I don't like stories about aliens, vampires or apocalyptic stuff. Star Wars is as far as I will go. Bye
I don't like stories about aliens, vampires or apocalyptic stuff. Star Wars is as far as I will go. Bye
September 30, 2025
Really quick and hair raising read. I had quite a few 'wtf' moments. I highly recommend it.
May 1, 2015
This is one of the most weird books I've read, albeit it was probably the intent of the author. There are too many questions unanswered and I didn't like the story at all. I'm just happy it was a short story.
February 1, 2016
Nope
Would not recommend this book as it made no sense. It just seem to stop and didn't finish the story.
Would not recommend this book as it made no sense. It just seem to stop and didn't finish the story.
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