Anne stumbled upon the splatterpunk and extreme horror subgenres, finally finding something that spoke to her. There are no rules here, and she loved that.
Horror has always been a special interest of hers, whether it be movies, books, or games. Now she can create stories of her own.
Anne Snow writes about things most are scared to read, let alone write.
I hope that TV doesn't end up in a charity shop. In a world where we are picked apart for our bodies, and do the same to ourselves, this one is brutal. Why tear ourselves down when we could actually just lob parts of yourself off like the main characters in this harrowing tale!
Would you do anything to be perfect? Literally anything?
Our couple would. Tired of waiting for Ozempic to do its job, they decide to speed things along. What follows is a gore fest of pure, unapologetic disgustingness that I cannot in good conscience describe. Snow packs an absurd amount of chaos into 15 pages. It's disgusting, it's darkly funny, and it says something sharp about diet culture and the obsession with quick fixes.
Why do I read these things? Why do I enjoy them? Why am I giving this 5 stars?
What I can tell you is three words: Fudge Brownie Swamp.
Gleefully putrid! This story is dense with horrible details and some inventively upsetting use of language. Highly recommended for fans of the grotesque and disgusting.
Summary: Jack and Jill are fed up of being morbidly obese. They want to be thin, quickly. To get their perfect bodies, they decide to take matters into their own hands - with disgusting consequences.
Review: Book one of fairytales for freaks and what a brilliant start. Anne Snow has a really clever way of getting into 15 pages what some authors struggle to get into 100. Disgusting, gory, and quite literally made me cringe. Brilliant!
Finished this in one sitting. It was revolting and had me gagging. For how short it was, it definitely packed a shock factor and made me feel so grossed out which I loved about it. You couldn’t believe what these characters were doing to themselves. Also, the sausage scene? This will forever be embedded into my brain now I think hahaha 💀 Thank you to Snow for letting me ARC read, I just love her work so much already and can’t wait to see what else she has in store!
Two Little Piggies: Story 1 of Fairytales for Freaks by Anne Snow is exactly what it promises twisted, unsettling, and not afraid to get its hands dirty.This isn’t your childhood fairytale. It takes something familiar and innocent and drags it straight through broken glass and bloodstained reality. From the first few pages, there’s this creeping sense of dread that builds quietly… and then hits hard when you least expect it.What I loved most was how the story plays with expectations. You think you know where it’s going but then it pivots into something darker, sharper, and honestly a little unhinged (in the best way). The imagery is vivid, sometimes brutal, and sticks with you long after you finish.The pacing is quick but effective, making it perfect for a short, intense read. It doesn’t overstay its welcome it hits, lingers, and leaves you slightly disturbed.If you’re into: • Twisted fairytale retellings • Extreme horror with shock value • Stories that feel wrong in a compelling way …this one will absolutely scratch that itch. Final Thought: Cute title. Not a cute story. And that’s exactly why it works.
Jack and Jill are a couple. They, like many others, were greatly affected by Covid. They didn’t catch it, thank goodness, however, being stuck at home, with nothing to do, and food delivery still being a thing, they began to put on some pounds. Over the course of the shutdown, some pounds turned into an unhealthy amount of body fat in their lazy bodies, yet, they continued on. Unwashed, dangerously obese, and living in their own filth. While watching videos and polishing off buckets of fried goods, Jack and Jill are met with a commercial featuring another man, and woman, with rock hard gym bodies. The personalities known as Chad, and Sophie, speak directly to the overweight pair, asking what they would give to look perfect, and beautiful like them. This snaps Jack and Jill out of what seemed like a trance, and they begin to feel shame, and embarrassment over their forms for the first time in a long time. Reminding the mantra of, "Do it! Whatever it takes. Do it!", Jack and Jill have some ideas for some ways they can start shedding the pounds, and get closer to perfect, even if they are very extreme measures. This was grotesque! The graphic descriptions of bodily fluids, sores, excretions, and smegma made me queezy. That being said, and for the aforementioned gross outs, I loved this! Anything that can make me feel a bit sick, really grabs me until the end. This is a beautiful train wreck. You won't be able to look away. I highly recommend this!
It was alright. Gross, which I have no problem with. The only thing letting this down for me was that I felt like I was reading a treatment or a piece of an idea for a much larger story. I think the author could’ve done so much more with these characters and gone even further with it, but has now shot her load so there isn’t anywhere else to go. I’m looking forward to reading more Snow.
Written hardcore with no remorse. Extremely vile gory and disgusting. Two utter slobs see a man and a woman of beauty on TV, and try to transform their bodies
Two Little Piggies is short, unsettling, and packs a punch for such a quick read. It had me cringing one minute and feeling for the characters the next. Definitely one that sticks with you.
I beg your finest pardon. 15 pages packed with enough words to make me hurt all the way in my toes. I started with book 2 without realizing it...that was WAY DIFFERENT.
1.5 stars. Very well written but just not for me. Not the author's fault, I'm still looking for my personal sweet spot in extreme horror. Will read the remaining ones in this series nonetheless
I finished this in one sitting. At only 15 pages, it's revolting, grotesque, and had me gagging-and if a book can do that, it automatically becomes one of my favorites.
Jack and Jill are a couple whose lives take a disturbing turn, and what unfolds is both disgusting and unforgettable. Oddly enough, I loved it.
This was such a fun read it’s vile, fast-paced, and worth every page. From start to finish it hits hard for such a short story. Don't snack while you're reading... you'll definitely regret it.🤢
This is an extreme horror that I really enjoyed, especially because I tend to love stories that focus on food, weight loss, and the intensity that comes with them.
I, too, am obsessed with Anne Snow. Just as S... i mean, Noir is. This book is no exception and would definitely make me a stalker, as well. Thank you for bringing it back!
A blood-drenched cautionary tale where the pursuit of perfection becomes the ultimate act of self-de
A savage slice of body horror. A short, merciless descent into self-loathing, obsession, and the grotesque pursuit of “perfection.”
We meet Jack and Jill before the world shuts down: fit, active, confident. Then the pandemic hits, routines crumble, and isolation settles in. Working from home becomes overeating at home. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, they transform...physically and mentally, into versions of themselves they refuse to see.
Until one night.
Each armed with a family-sized bucket of KFC, an infomercial flickers onto the screen. The couple in the ad is radiant. Sculpted. Godlike. And they seem to be speaking directly to Jack and Jill: “Don’t you want to be perfect like us?”
What follows is a waking nightmare. Jill turns her desperation inward, carving away pieces of herself in a gruesome attempt to mold her body into something worthy. Jack, equally consumed by insecurity, fixates on changing the one thing he believes defines him. This is visceral, blood-soaked horror that forces you to sit with every slice, every misguided attempt at self-improvement.
The ending is brutal, self-inflicted, and haunting, underscored by the same relentless infomercial mantra echoing in the background. This story screams about the toxic illusion of televised perfection and the quiet devastation of comparing ourselves to impossible standards.
Jack and Jill are the definition of rock bottom - hygiene gone, self-care nonexistent, living off junk and apathy while the world outside shuts down thanks to Covid. But when a TV ad promises beauty at any cost… they take that message and run straight into something grotesque. This might be short, but it does not hold back. It’s filthy, excessive, and properly unhinged in that “did I really just read that?” kind of way. The body horror alone is enough to make your stomach turn - and just when you think it can’t go further… it absolutely does. Quick. Nasty. Memorable for all the wrong (right?) reasons.