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Among the Shadows: 13 Stories of Darkness & Light
Even the lightest hearts have shaded corners to hide the black thoughts that come at night. Experience the darker side of YA as 13 authors explore the places that others prefer to leave among the shadows.
You’ve been there.
It’s dark and you’re comfortable. You’re just about to fall asleep when you can’t help but wonder if maybe tonight the thing you’ve always been sure exists will finally find you.
The best short stories stick with you, and the stories in this book especially, are meant to cast long shadows. The authors who contributed to this anthology are not only familiar with what lurks among the shadows, we choose to spend time there. Our monsters all live in different places—under beds, beside peaceful streams, inside ourselves, down mine shafts, in the sky. The darkness you’ll find in these pages knows no boundaries, so it’s only fitting that these stories cover many genres.
Reality can be just as terrifying as anything our imaginations conjure, which is why the darkness in these pages isn’t relegated just to flights of fancy or the paranormal. In choosing such a wide range of stories, our hope is that everyone will find something to make them clutch their bedcovers a little closer.
In realistic contemporary stories from Joelle Charbonneau and Kelly Fiore, depression, addiction, obsession, and isolation are all the stuff of nightmares. Other stories by Justina Ireland, Phoebe North, and Geoffrey Girard straddle the line, making us question what is real and what is false. Mindy McGinnis explores the question of not knowing yourself, while Kate Karyus Quinn speculates on the effect of learning that every terrible thing that’s ever happened to you has been manufactured for the entertainment of others.
Demitria Lunetta and Gretchen McNeil each take a closer, horrific look at human nature. Lenore Applehans delves into a post-apocalyptic future, while R.C. Lewis discovers the darkness that lurks on another planet in her science fiction narrative. Then of course there are the paranormal stories from Beth Revis and Lydia Kang, each digging into the many types of monsters that might wait for us in the dark.
Overall, you’ll find a wide range of horrors represented, including demons, aliens, and one of the most frightening creatures ever—human beings.
So set aside an hour or two, switch on some lights and come join us… among the shadows.
You’ve been there.
It’s dark and you’re comfortable. You’re just about to fall asleep when you can’t help but wonder if maybe tonight the thing you’ve always been sure exists will finally find you.
The best short stories stick with you, and the stories in this book especially, are meant to cast long shadows. The authors who contributed to this anthology are not only familiar with what lurks among the shadows, we choose to spend time there. Our monsters all live in different places—under beds, beside peaceful streams, inside ourselves, down mine shafts, in the sky. The darkness you’ll find in these pages knows no boundaries, so it’s only fitting that these stories cover many genres.
Reality can be just as terrifying as anything our imaginations conjure, which is why the darkness in these pages isn’t relegated just to flights of fancy or the paranormal. In choosing such a wide range of stories, our hope is that everyone will find something to make them clutch their bedcovers a little closer.
In realistic contemporary stories from Joelle Charbonneau and Kelly Fiore, depression, addiction, obsession, and isolation are all the stuff of nightmares. Other stories by Justina Ireland, Phoebe North, and Geoffrey Girard straddle the line, making us question what is real and what is false. Mindy McGinnis explores the question of not knowing yourself, while Kate Karyus Quinn speculates on the effect of learning that every terrible thing that’s ever happened to you has been manufactured for the entertainment of others.
Demitria Lunetta and Gretchen McNeil each take a closer, horrific look at human nature. Lenore Applehans delves into a post-apocalyptic future, while R.C. Lewis discovers the darkness that lurks on another planet in her science fiction narrative. Then of course there are the paranormal stories from Beth Revis and Lydia Kang, each digging into the many types of monsters that might wait for us in the dark.
Overall, you’ll find a wide range of horrors represented, including demons, aliens, and one of the most frightening creatures ever—human beings.
So set aside an hour or two, switch on some lights and come join us… among the shadows.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 14, 2015
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About the author
Joelle Charbonneau
34 books2,667 followersI am a storyteller at heart. I have performed in a variety of operas, musical theatre and children's theatre productions across the Chicagoland area.
While I'm happy to perform for an audience, I am equally delighted to teach private voice lessons and use my experience from the stage to create compelling characters on the page. I am the author of the Rebecca Robbins mystery series (Minotaur Books), The Paige Marshall Glee Club mysteries (Berkley) and The Testing YA triology (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).
While I'm happy to perform for an audience, I am equally delighted to teach private voice lessons and use my experience from the stage to create compelling characters on the page. I am the author of the Rebecca Robbins mystery series (Minotaur Books), The Paige Marshall Glee Club mysteries (Berkley) and The Testing YA triology (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt).
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August 20, 2018
The Eyes Have It by Gretchen McNeil: a classic story of revenge, yet it was missing something for me? That ending was like WHOA, but I also wasn't super impressed with it being another girls-hating-girls because of guys scenario. Maybe if I'd known Jane better, I would've seen how her mind just simply cracked, but anyway. I still found it interesting; I just didn't have any strong feelings about it. (3 stars)
The One True Miranda Lieu by Kate Karyus Quinn: omg what the hell was this one??? I don't even know what to think of it, tbh. It wasn't like scary or even creepy; it was just a weird tale of a girl whose life was one big cosmic joke. (2 stars)
Such a Lovely Monster by Justina Ireland: this short story was about Tamara and the literal monster under her bed. This felt like it fit more in the anthology than the previous ones, as it's about the darkness of anger and pain, and how there are maybe things that live among the shadows that are there for us. (3.5 stars)
Heroin(e) by Kelly Fiore: ohhh, this one was so good! It felt like it belonged in this anthology. It's a story about a homeless junkie who can only think about her next high, her heroine. Her life is so gritty and ugly, and it's an existence that I think is missing in the YA narratives. (I haven't read Thicker Than Water yet but this made me really want to even more now!). But I'm so glad, too, that it ended better than I'd hoped, and that Greer/Max made a choice to have a future beyond the drugs. (4.5 stars)
Canary by Demitria Lunetta: WHAT THE FUCK. omg that one was truly something else, I'll tell you what. That ending? Holy fuck. It's so dark and terrible, and the MC is someone who definitely doesn't understand the world because of how she was raised and how she and her kin live up there on the mountains. My mind is thoroughly shocked. I hate to say I even enjoyed it, but it sure was perfect for this. (3.5 stars)
Phantom Heart by Mindy McGinnis: DAMN. I didn't realize this one would be the short story that turned into This Darkness Mine. Because I've read that book, I already knew everything. So sadly, I'm just glad it was suuuuper short and that she turned this into a full novel, because it really was a fascinating story.
Reunion by Joelle Charbonneau: ahahaha, omg THAT LAST LINE. Sabrina finally comes home after a year away with a plan: to rid the house of the tyrant's rule. But instead, someone else pays the debt, and life will be okay again. (4 stars)
Not Fade Away by Geoffrey Girard: DAMN, that was not what I was expecting from this story! You think it's going one way, and then bam, it doesn't. Instead of fighting the fire and getting out, everyone keeps dancing among the flames and smoke. Even the young girl who is just so *tired* of life. (3 stars)
Blarach Bridge by Lydia Kang: oof, this was like a mix of mythology and the supernatural. And it was hard to read at first, because of the dogs who throw themselves off of this bridge in small-town Indiana. (I hate animal deaths, but especially of dogs). But there's a reason for it, a sad, aching reason for it. And I knew before the MC, Deven, did, though that didn't make the ending any less B I G. Also, I loved the voice in this story! (4 stars)
Chasing the Sky by R.C. Lewis: this took a bit to get into it. A lot of the science-fiction aspects went over my head at first. And then I found out the truth along with our main character, Akash, and it was GROSS. But he chose to do the right thing, even though it would cost him not only his mother but the only home he's ever known. (3 stars)
The Cowbird Egg by Phoebe North: was freaking CREEPY. I wasn't sure even where it was gonna go, and I was surprised by all of it. Definitely one for this dark anthology! (3 stars)
Panic Room by Lenore Appelhans: was kind of eh, to be honest. I'm just not a fan of post-apocalyptic stories, and I didn't really care about any of the characters. (2.5 stars)
Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis: was a super interesting take on demons, and the hunters who kills them. And I loved how it focused on this romance that isn't no ordinary romance, about a girl who keeps waiting for the guy she loves to be strong enough to take on the magic and the role so she doesn't have to be alone anymore. (3.5 stars)
Overall, I really didn't love any of these stories. I liked most of them, but I just didn't have any strong feelings toward any of them or the characters. It's not really a me anthology, I'm coming to realize. But I'm still glad I read it!
Overall Rating: 3 stars!
The One True Miranda Lieu by Kate Karyus Quinn: omg what the hell was this one??? I don't even know what to think of it, tbh. It wasn't like scary or even creepy; it was just a weird tale of a girl whose life was one big cosmic joke. (2 stars)
Such a Lovely Monster by Justina Ireland: this short story was about Tamara and the literal monster under her bed. This felt like it fit more in the anthology than the previous ones, as it's about the darkness of anger and pain, and how there are maybe things that live among the shadows that are there for us. (3.5 stars)
Heroin(e) by Kelly Fiore: ohhh, this one was so good! It felt like it belonged in this anthology. It's a story about a homeless junkie who can only think about her next high, her heroine. Her life is so gritty and ugly, and it's an existence that I think is missing in the YA narratives. (I haven't read Thicker Than Water yet but this made me really want to even more now!). But I'm so glad, too, that it ended better than I'd hoped, and that Greer/Max made a choice to have a future beyond the drugs. (4.5 stars)
Canary by Demitria Lunetta: WHAT THE FUCK. omg that one was truly something else, I'll tell you what. That ending? Holy fuck. It's so dark and terrible, and the MC is someone who definitely doesn't understand the world because of how she was raised and how she and her kin live up there on the mountains. My mind is thoroughly shocked. I hate to say I even enjoyed it, but it sure was perfect for this. (3.5 stars)
Phantom Heart by Mindy McGinnis: DAMN. I didn't realize this one would be the short story that turned into This Darkness Mine. Because I've read that book, I already knew everything. So sadly, I'm just glad it was suuuuper short and that she turned this into a full novel, because it really was a fascinating story.
Reunion by Joelle Charbonneau: ahahaha, omg THAT LAST LINE. Sabrina finally comes home after a year away with a plan: to rid the house of the tyrant's rule. But instead, someone else pays the debt, and life will be okay again. (4 stars)
Not Fade Away by Geoffrey Girard: DAMN, that was not what I was expecting from this story! You think it's going one way, and then bam, it doesn't. Instead of fighting the fire and getting out, everyone keeps dancing among the flames and smoke. Even the young girl who is just so *tired* of life. (3 stars)
Blarach Bridge by Lydia Kang: oof, this was like a mix of mythology and the supernatural. And it was hard to read at first, because of the dogs who throw themselves off of this bridge in small-town Indiana. (I hate animal deaths, but especially of dogs). But there's a reason for it, a sad, aching reason for it. And I knew before the MC, Deven, did, though that didn't make the ending any less B I G. Also, I loved the voice in this story! (4 stars)
Chasing the Sky by R.C. Lewis: this took a bit to get into it. A lot of the science-fiction aspects went over my head at first. And then I found out the truth along with our main character, Akash, and it was GROSS. But he chose to do the right thing, even though it would cost him not only his mother but the only home he's ever known. (3 stars)
The Cowbird Egg by Phoebe North: was freaking CREEPY. I wasn't sure even where it was gonna go, and I was surprised by all of it. Definitely one for this dark anthology! (3 stars)
Panic Room by Lenore Appelhans: was kind of eh, to be honest. I'm just not a fan of post-apocalyptic stories, and I didn't really care about any of the characters. (2.5 stars)
Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis: was a super interesting take on demons, and the hunters who kills them. And I loved how it focused on this romance that isn't no ordinary romance, about a girl who keeps waiting for the guy she loves to be strong enough to take on the magic and the role so she doesn't have to be alone anymore. (3.5 stars)
Overall, I really didn't love any of these stories. I liked most of them, but I just didn't have any strong feelings toward any of them or the characters. It's not really a me anthology, I'm coming to realize. But I'm still glad I read it!
Overall Rating: 3 stars!
October 1, 2016
2.5 *
Like with most shortstory collections, there were some stories I really liked, some that I disliked and a bunch that were on an okay-ish range. I wouldn't run around and recommend this book but I wouldn't advise you against reading it if you're interested either.
Like with most shortstory collections, there were some stories I really liked, some that I disliked and a bunch that were on an okay-ish range. I wouldn't run around and recommend this book but I wouldn't advise you against reading it if you're interested either.
December 14, 2016
A mixed bag of thirteen dark tales.
My top five:
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North (so unsettling it may haunt me forever)
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard (exquisite)
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang (intriguing with an excellent protagonist)
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore (gritty and gripping)
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis (my favorite of the bunch... that ending!)
My top five:
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North (so unsettling it may haunt me forever)
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard (exquisite)
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang (intriguing with an excellent protagonist)
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore (gritty and gripping)
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis (my favorite of the bunch... that ending!)
October 24, 2015
What I don't like the most about reading an analogy is the part where I have to rate the book.
Among these 13 short stories, I only like 5 of them. (review to be added)
Among these 13 short stories, I only like 5 of them. (review to be added)
October 29, 2015
3.5 stars
November 6, 2018
Among the Shadows is a very interesting book and I could easily picture reading the short stories around a campfire! That said, the book is not entirely composed of paranormal or ghost stories. Yes, there is a story about a monster under the bed, one with aliens, and another about a demon, but many of the stories look further into what makes a monster, and how humans and real life can be just as scary, if not more, than anything else.
The wide array of story lines (drugs, depression, family, post-apocalypse, entertainment, false realities . . . ) is a nice way for all readers to find a little something that makes them jumpy or to provoke their minds into spending time with the story well after reading it. And in many cases the reader is left wanting more, which is one of the things that makes this book unique.
All 13 authors are very talented and have books of their own. And these short stories serve as a gateway into the various authors writing styles, so you’re left knowing whose books you need to read, and now. But in my opinion, chances are pretty good that you’re going to end with a wish list of more than one book!
The wide array of story lines (drugs, depression, family, post-apocalypse, entertainment, false realities . . . ) is a nice way for all readers to find a little something that makes them jumpy or to provoke their minds into spending time with the story well after reading it. And in many cases the reader is left wanting more, which is one of the things that makes this book unique.
All 13 authors are very talented and have books of their own. And these short stories serve as a gateway into the various authors writing styles, so you’re left knowing whose books you need to read, and now. But in my opinion, chances are pretty good that you’re going to end with a wish list of more than one book!
November 4, 2018
I received Among the Shadows, this fall, as part of the Betty Bites Back Kickstarter.
As mentioned, this is a compilation of 13 stories by 13 different authors.
Each ranging in topic and darkness.
Many of the authors were new to me and I felt this was a good way to sample their work.
Naturally, I enjoyed some tales more than others.
Picking a favorite ~ Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis {this would make an interesting full length story, imo}
Least favorite ~ The Eyes Have It by Gretchen McNeil {a bit over the top & gruesome}
Overall, I found this to be a good read and worth checking into if you enjoy short stories!
As mentioned, this is a compilation of 13 stories by 13 different authors.
Each ranging in topic and darkness.
Many of the authors were new to me and I felt this was a good way to sample their work.
Naturally, I enjoyed some tales more than others.
Picking a favorite ~ Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis {this would make an interesting full length story, imo}
Least favorite ~ The Eyes Have It by Gretchen McNeil {a bit over the top & gruesome}
Overall, I found this to be a good read and worth checking into if you enjoy short stories!
June 4, 2017
I liked the first half.
September 30, 2017
Fun
Everything is a little creepy and a little gross. All YA protagonists, mostly female. Overall a quick and interesting group of short stories.
Everything is a little creepy and a little gross. All YA protagonists, mostly female. Overall a quick and interesting group of short stories.
November 1, 2019
Meh collection of stories. Maybe two that were legitimately good.
November 18, 2015
The Eyes Have It" by Gretchen McNeil - A girl seeks the answers of why her boyfriend cheated. Even though I had an idea of what was going on since the beginning I loved the end of this story. 5 out of 5 stars.
"One True Miranda Lieu" by Kate Karyus Quinn - A girls life may not be what it seems. I liked the beginning of this story but once the truth of what was going on was revealed it did not feel like anything new. 2 out of 5 stars
"Such a Lovely Monster" by Justina Ireland - What would you do if the monster under your bed was real? Tamara was a very entertaining narrator for this story. 5 out of 5 stars.
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore - A young girl must battle her drug addiction. The writing in this story was fabulous but the story was just okay. 3 out of 5 stars
"Canary" by Demitria Lunetta - An interesting tale about a girl who has lived an isolated life until she stumbles across a boy named Evan. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Phantom Heart" by Mindy McGinnis - I did not care much for this story. 3 out of 5 stars.
"Reunion" by Joelle Charbonneau - An interesting tale of two sisters and their evil mother. Sabrina has come home for revenge. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard - A young girl works at a nursing/ old folks home. Did not care for this story. Did not finish. 1 out of 5 stars.
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang - A young man decides to find out why dogs are committing suicide at a local bridge. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Chasing the Sky" by C. S. Lewis - Could not get into this story dis not finish. 1 out of 5 stars.
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - A tale of brothers where one may not be who or what he seems. 4 out of 5 stars
"Panic Room" by Lenore Applehans - Do you have what it takes to survive the collapse of society? 4 out of 5 stars.
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis - A lonely demon hunter befriends a man in the woods. 2 out of 5 stars.
"One True Miranda Lieu" by Kate Karyus Quinn - A girls life may not be what it seems. I liked the beginning of this story but once the truth of what was going on was revealed it did not feel like anything new. 2 out of 5 stars
"Such a Lovely Monster" by Justina Ireland - What would you do if the monster under your bed was real? Tamara was a very entertaining narrator for this story. 5 out of 5 stars.
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore - A young girl must battle her drug addiction. The writing in this story was fabulous but the story was just okay. 3 out of 5 stars
"Canary" by Demitria Lunetta - An interesting tale about a girl who has lived an isolated life until she stumbles across a boy named Evan. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Phantom Heart" by Mindy McGinnis - I did not care much for this story. 3 out of 5 stars.
"Reunion" by Joelle Charbonneau - An interesting tale of two sisters and their evil mother. Sabrina has come home for revenge. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard - A young girl works at a nursing/ old folks home. Did not care for this story. Did not finish. 1 out of 5 stars.
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang - A young man decides to find out why dogs are committing suicide at a local bridge. 4 out of 5 stars.
"Chasing the Sky" by C. S. Lewis - Could not get into this story dis not finish. 1 out of 5 stars.
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - A tale of brothers where one may not be who or what he seems. 4 out of 5 stars
"Panic Room" by Lenore Applehans - Do you have what it takes to survive the collapse of society? 4 out of 5 stars.
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis - A lonely demon hunter befriends a man in the woods. 2 out of 5 stars.
October 25, 2016
Average: 3.5 stars
*The Eyes Have It by Gretchen McNeil - 4.5 stars - That was wild! It totally went a way that I didn’t expect until the end. Very disturbing but good.
*The One True Miranda Lieu by Kate Karyus Quinn - 3.5 stars - It was weird but strangely decent. I kinda wished there was a little more for me to get into it.
*Such a Lovely Monster by Justina Ireland - 3 stars - I found it interesting. I liked the idea of the story but I didn’t like how it felt like a bland journal entry. It was creepy and I had to laugh because there was one part that she did that I used to do as a kid.
*Heroin(e) by Kelly Fiore - 4 stars - Kinda sad how badly one’s life could get but glad it ended on a good note.
*Canary by Demitria Lunetta - 4.5 stars - Holy Wrong Turn-ness! So short yet so horrifying. I really liked this one.
*Phantom Heart by Mindy McGinnis - 2 stars - I think this needed to be longer for me to like it more. It was too short, too confusing, and not one I really cared for.
*Reunion by Joelle Charbonneau - 5 stars - Holy shnikies! That was wild. Short but well worth it.
*Not Fade Away by Geoffrey Girard - 1 star - I didn’t like this one. The way it started was odd and didn’t catch my attention. I ended up skimming then completely skipped to the next story.
*Blàrach Bridge by Lydia Kang - 4 stars - Wow, that’s was interesting.
*Chasing the Sky by R.C. Lewis - 3 stars - I thought this was okay. I liked the idea of it but I needed more. I feel this would be excellent if it was a full sized novel.
*The Cowbird Egg by Phoebe North - 4 stars - Weird but I liked it. Man, that ending though.
*Panic Room by Lenore Appelhans - 4 stars - I thought it was kinda cute. I liked how it gave the then and now to tell the story more.
*Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis - 3 stars - I thought it was okay. I liked the idea of it but it didn’t grab me. It could be the fact it was late trying to finish and I kept dozing off.
*The Eyes Have It by Gretchen McNeil - 4.5 stars - That was wild! It totally went a way that I didn’t expect until the end. Very disturbing but good.
*The One True Miranda Lieu by Kate Karyus Quinn - 3.5 stars - It was weird but strangely decent. I kinda wished there was a little more for me to get into it.
*Such a Lovely Monster by Justina Ireland - 3 stars - I found it interesting. I liked the idea of the story but I didn’t like how it felt like a bland journal entry. It was creepy and I had to laugh because there was one part that she did that I used to do as a kid.
*Heroin(e) by Kelly Fiore - 4 stars - Kinda sad how badly one’s life could get but glad it ended on a good note.
*Canary by Demitria Lunetta - 4.5 stars - Holy Wrong Turn-ness! So short yet so horrifying. I really liked this one.
*Phantom Heart by Mindy McGinnis - 2 stars - I think this needed to be longer for me to like it more. It was too short, too confusing, and not one I really cared for.
*Reunion by Joelle Charbonneau - 5 stars - Holy shnikies! That was wild. Short but well worth it.
*Not Fade Away by Geoffrey Girard - 1 star - I didn’t like this one. The way it started was odd and didn’t catch my attention. I ended up skimming then completely skipped to the next story.
*Blàrach Bridge by Lydia Kang - 4 stars - Wow, that’s was interesting.
*Chasing the Sky by R.C. Lewis - 3 stars - I thought this was okay. I liked the idea of it but I needed more. I feel this would be excellent if it was a full sized novel.
*The Cowbird Egg by Phoebe North - 4 stars - Weird but I liked it. Man, that ending though.
*Panic Room by Lenore Appelhans - 4 stars - I thought it was kinda cute. I liked how it gave the then and now to tell the story more.
*Lonely Hunter by Beth Revis - 3 stars - I thought it was okay. I liked the idea of it but it didn’t grab me. It could be the fact it was late trying to finish and I kept dozing off.
September 18, 2015
Most of these stories were really well done. As with all anthology type books, I enjoyed some more than others. All the stories showcase the darker side of ourselves. Some have happier endings than others but none end truly happily. That was somewhat refreshing. I don't usually like non-happy endings, but in this context it works for me.
My favorite stories were Heroin(e), Not Fade Away, The Cowbird Egg, Panic Room, and Lonely Hunter. I enjoyed the rest as well, and an honorary mention goes out to Such a Lovely Monster and Canary, which I really liked as well.
None of the stories in this anthology are bad. I enjoyed each one. If you want to explore the darker side of humanity in a short story version, give this a try.
My favorite stories were Heroin(e), Not Fade Away, The Cowbird Egg, Panic Room, and Lonely Hunter. I enjoyed the rest as well, and an honorary mention goes out to Such a Lovely Monster and Canary, which I really liked as well.
None of the stories in this anthology are bad. I enjoyed each one. If you want to explore the darker side of humanity in a short story version, give this a try.
November 5, 2015
"The Eyes Have It" by Gretchen McNeil - 3/5 stars
"One True Miranda Lieu" by Kate Karyus Quinn - 5/5 stars
"Such a Lovely Monster" by Justina Ireland - 5/5 stars
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore - 5/5 stars
"Canary" by Demitria Lunetta - 4/5 stars
"Phantom Heart" by Mindy McGinnis - 3.5/5 stars
"Reunion" by Joelle Charbonneau - 3.5/5 stars
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard - 3/5 stars
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang - 4/5 stars
"Chasing the Sky" by C. S. Lewis - 5/5 stars
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - 3.5/5 stars
"Panic Room" by Lenore Applehans - 5/5 stars
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis - 4/5 stars
Full review coming...maybe?
"One True Miranda Lieu" by Kate Karyus Quinn - 5/5 stars
"Such a Lovely Monster" by Justina Ireland - 5/5 stars
"Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore - 5/5 stars
"Canary" by Demitria Lunetta - 4/5 stars
"Phantom Heart" by Mindy McGinnis - 3.5/5 stars
"Reunion" by Joelle Charbonneau - 3.5/5 stars
"Not Fade Away" by Geoffrey Girard - 3/5 stars
"Blarach Bridge" by Lydia Kang - 4/5 stars
"Chasing the Sky" by C. S. Lewis - 5/5 stars
"The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - 3.5/5 stars
"Panic Room" by Lenore Applehans - 5/5 stars
"Lonely Hunter" by Beth Revis - 4/5 stars
Full review coming...maybe?
December 25, 2015
I really loved this! I got my copy from the Kickstarter and it's signed by Demitria Lunetta!
Some of the stories were definitely better than others, but I enjoyed them all. My favourite, I think, was "The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - I loved the way that ended!! Second favourite was "Lonely Hunter." Classic Beth Revis twist at the end there, lol. Oh, and also "Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore. I'm definitely going to pick up a copy of her new book when it's out.
I love short stories, I love horror, I love YA. I'll definitely be rereading this one :)
Some of the stories were definitely better than others, but I enjoyed them all. My favourite, I think, was "The Cowbird Egg" by Phoebe North - I loved the way that ended!! Second favourite was "Lonely Hunter." Classic Beth Revis twist at the end there, lol. Oh, and also "Heroin(e)" by Kelly Fiore. I'm definitely going to pick up a copy of her new book when it's out.
I love short stories, I love horror, I love YA. I'll definitely be rereading this one :)
May 17, 2016
Haunting, deliciously dark, and sometimes amusing, AMONG THE SHADOWS is a collection of 13 well-crafted and written horror stories. "Reunion" by Joelle Charbonneau and Mindy McGinnis's "Phantom Heart" stood out for me. In "Such a Lovely Monster," written by Justina Ireland, the thing under the bed is engaging and keeps the reader turning pages. A clever twist on things that go bump in the night.
Fun, spirited, dark stories. Read on!
I won AMONG THE SHADOWS as a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book.
Fun, spirited, dark stories. Read on!
I won AMONG THE SHADOWS as a Goodreads Giveaway. Thanks to the publisher for providing me with a copy of the book.
October 7, 2015
The Kickstarter really didn't give that much information on what it would be about. I was thinking it would be spooky, suspenseful, gothic-y, supernaturally stories when I pledged for it. That's what the cover seems to imply, at least to me. However, it's more dismemberment, torture, murder, and a girl prostituting herself for drugs. I really can't read any more. Sorry. They are well-written, and there are some interesting ideas.
March 17, 2016
For a short story collection this was consistently great. I enjoyed all the stories, some more twisted than others, and will definitely be adding this to my rereads shelf. Some of these stories are definitely worth revisiting. My favorites of the batch were Chasing the Sky, and The Eyes Have it. It was a great, short read. Highly recommend this for fans of short stories and stories with a dark twist.
October 24, 2015
This tome contains 13 short stories. While I went in expecting to be scared, I found that the majority of the stories were more creepy, strange, and sometimes very cool. So if you are looking for SPOOKY SCARY, I don't think this will be for you. BUT! If you like creepy stories. Stories that are just a bit too unsettling. You might enjoy some of the stories from this title.
September 26, 2015
Initial Thoughts: I was close to marking this DNF, but that seemed unfair based on the fact the stories are all by different authors. Too many of them aren't great examples of the short story form, mistaking sudden endings and lack of information for suspense and cleverness. Also so many dark themes that didn't have proper build-up. Who knew so many teenagers are cold, heartless killers?
October 20, 2015
I find it so hard to rate short story collections by a variety of authors. Some of the stories were great, some not so much. If you are looking for quick Halloween reads, this is a decent choice (although a couple of the stories don't fit the theme quite as well as others).
November 3, 2015
Lots to love here, although some of the stories are better than others. Beth Revis brings up the rear, and the twist at the end of her story definitely ends the collection on a good note (even if the twist is a bitter one).
October 4, 2016
I am really saddened by this book. It offers so many great authors and most of the stories really didn't deliver for me.
June 10, 2016
I'm usually not a big fan of short stories, but I found these all to be rather enjoyable and few of them . . . beyond creepy.
September 20, 2015
I enjoyed most of the stories in this book, but my favorite was Panic Room (I give it 5 stars). I know people who have prepared for a post-apocalyptic future, and I found this story fascinating.
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November 3, 2015I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads Giveaway.
September 25, 2015
An enjoyable collection of creepy stories.
September 9, 2017
This was an interesting mix of stories. I find it a tad difficult to rate a anthology because I enjoyed some more then others. Overall, a two star rating.
February 2, 2018
An okay set of YA short stories. I didn't especially love any of them, but they were still enjoyable reads.
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