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Double Trouble
Carly
Her cousin, Lisa disappeared, her family murdered in front of her. Held in prison for her kidnapper’s murder, she has to try and find a way to save Lisa.
The Box
Fifteen years after their mother walked out on them and their father, twenty-seven-year-old Charlene, and her sister Stacy open The Box that their father keeps his secrets hidden away in. What they learn changes everything.
Bernie and the Beast
Bernie has started having visions, he sees what the beast with yellow eyes does. Can he stop it before it's too late?
Bad Memories
It only takes a second to destroy a life, to wipe the memory from this earth. And, who really cares when it’s gone?
Her cousin, Lisa disappeared, her family murdered in front of her. Held in prison for her kidnapper’s murder, she has to try and find a way to save Lisa.
The Box
Fifteen years after their mother walked out on them and their father, twenty-seven-year-old Charlene, and her sister Stacy open The Box that their father keeps his secrets hidden away in. What they learn changes everything.
Bernie and the Beast
Bernie has started having visions, he sees what the beast with yellow eyes does. Can he stop it before it's too late?
Bad Memories
It only takes a second to destroy a life, to wipe the memory from this earth. And, who really cares when it’s gone?
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Published December 5, 2015
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December 7, 2015
Mehreen Ahmed's review: PDF copy
Double Trouble by D.M Wolfenden is a collection of three stories.
In my attempt as a reviewer, for all books, not just this one, I refrain from re-telling stories but rather write my interpretations at a meta level.
In this collection, I found not only three well-written stories but the writer's deep understanding of human behavior and her subtle tapping of it thereof. Holding up the mirror, is one that this writer has managed quite spectacularly. The depiction of psychological facets - the portrayal of anxiety in Carly is one such example. Similarly The Box, reveals more keen observations found in the traumatic conversations of the siblings - a product of domestic violence.Thirdly, the vision of the yellow-eyed beast is but a bloody nightmare of a vision that Bernie suffers from - a peculiar portrayal of hallucination finding its way into the character's deranged head and a description of it in great details is but more of the same.
Double Trouble by D.M Wolfenden is a collection of three stories.
In my attempt as a reviewer, for all books, not just this one, I refrain from re-telling stories but rather write my interpretations at a meta level.
In this collection, I found not only three well-written stories but the writer's deep understanding of human behavior and her subtle tapping of it thereof. Holding up the mirror, is one that this writer has managed quite spectacularly. The depiction of psychological facets - the portrayal of anxiety in Carly is one such example. Similarly The Box, reveals more keen observations found in the traumatic conversations of the siblings - a product of domestic violence.Thirdly, the vision of the yellow-eyed beast is but a bloody nightmare of a vision that Bernie suffers from - a peculiar portrayal of hallucination finding its way into the character's deranged head and a description of it in great details is but more of the same.
November 30, 2015
Release day December 5th,2015. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I have recently started reading short stories and short story collections, this is a great lil book of shorts. I really would have to say I enjoyed the first two the most as I found them more developed in character and story line vs Bernie and the Beast. I found Carly to be very suspenseful as Carly tells her side of the story to the reporter. The story has you guessing all the way through wondering what really happened to Carly and her family. I would love to see this as a full novel as I think it would be a great story.
The Box, is another quick and suspenseful read, did the girls dad do something to their mom? what happened to the guy who raped Charlene? Why is Charlene still defending her father and letting him treat her horribly? Even though this is a short story if moves along at a pretty fast pace and has the reader on the end of their seat wondering what will they find out next. I find the character development is really good also.
Bernie is the third short story in this collection and is a very quick read, the author does a great job portraying Bernie as a man seeing visions and only in the end do we find out more about what is going on with these "visions" that Bernie continues to have and then dead bodies show up. I don't want to give anything away from any of these stories but I will say if you are looking for some quick reads that are suspenseful and thrilling this is a great collection for that.
I give this book a 3.5 stars out of 5.
I have recently started reading short stories and short story collections, this is a great lil book of shorts. I really would have to say I enjoyed the first two the most as I found them more developed in character and story line vs Bernie and the Beast. I found Carly to be very suspenseful as Carly tells her side of the story to the reporter. The story has you guessing all the way through wondering what really happened to Carly and her family. I would love to see this as a full novel as I think it would be a great story.
The Box, is another quick and suspenseful read, did the girls dad do something to their mom? what happened to the guy who raped Charlene? Why is Charlene still defending her father and letting him treat her horribly? Even though this is a short story if moves along at a pretty fast pace and has the reader on the end of their seat wondering what will they find out next. I find the character development is really good also.
Bernie is the third short story in this collection and is a very quick read, the author does a great job portraying Bernie as a man seeing visions and only in the end do we find out more about what is going on with these "visions" that Bernie continues to have and then dead bodies show up. I don't want to give anything away from any of these stories but I will say if you are looking for some quick reads that are suspenseful and thrilling this is a great collection for that.
I give this book a 3.5 stars out of 5.
July 10, 2016
I'm a recent convert to short stories and this collection is dark and well written. These include a mystery element with some twists but are fundamentally a look into the mind of evil. The neighbor in the first story and the father in the second are very well created characters, who are both chilling and realistic. Each story is gripping but a quick read and perfect for anyone who wants to read a complete story in one sitting.
January 24, 2016
This was a good book. I enjoyed the collection of creepy stories. These storied were well written and I loved them all. I'm glad I got to read this book. * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
June 15, 2016
I received an ARC for an honest review.
3 great stories with great twists in each of them.
Carly is a tough cookie, she has to be to save her cousin. I really liked this one!
Charl and Stace, two sisters who's abusive father knows no boundary's. Did their mother leave, or was it more sinister. In the end, justice is served. My favorite read this year.
Bernie, well, he has serious problems.
I did notice a few errors so dropped a star for that, I wouldn't let this review put you off, as this was a pre-release copy, the errors may well be fixed.
3 great stories with great twists in each of them.
Carly is a tough cookie, she has to be to save her cousin. I really liked this one!
Charl and Stace, two sisters who's abusive father knows no boundary's. Did their mother leave, or was it more sinister. In the end, justice is served. My favorite read this year.
Bernie, well, he has serious problems.
I did notice a few errors so dropped a star for that, I wouldn't let this review put you off, as this was a pre-release copy, the errors may well be fixed.
January 5, 2016
I'm not usually a fan of short stories as I don't find them as engaging as full length works. With this collection however, I had no such problems. I read all three stories in one sitting and was thoroughly engrossed. While all the stories were very tense and well written, Carly was definitely my favourite- I really didn't see the twists coming. Great collection!
December 28, 2015
Though it took me while to finish the book,reading it was enjoyable. I'd like to wish the author the best.But, I think I could enjoy the stories more if they were a bit more clear and detailed. Anyhow, liked it!
February 21, 2017
When I decided to review these short stories, I thought “meh”. I have been on a reading kick lately and reviewing a bunch, so when I read the synopsis of “Double Trouble” I thought to myself “Why not?” It really isn’t my usual of genre books. I tend to read a great of fluffy, romance-y novels. I wanted a change of pace in my normal reading material and proceeded with these stories. I was delightfully surprised when I started reading these mystery/thrillers.
Wolfenden brings the stories to life are quite exhilarating and captivating. I don’t know how to describe how fast my heart raced during “Bernie and the Beast” or during “Carly”. I felt as though I was being drawn into the story. I felt bad for Carly’s character and definitely understood why she did what she did. It was quite an eventful, descriptive story. “Bernie and the Beast”, on the other hand, was predictable. I was able to figure out the ending before I finished.
You probably wouldn’t believed that exclaimed “Justice!” after reading “The Box”, but I did. The sisters definitely deserved to know the truth and be able to move on with their lives after their father did what he did. My favorite of the three was “The Box” just because it was tamer than the other two stories and as I mentioned before, I usually prefer some lighter, happier reads. Overall, it was a decent, quick read. It probably would have been a great read during Halloween-time.
Disclaimer: This book was sent to me in exchange for a honest review.
Wolfenden brings the stories to life are quite exhilarating and captivating. I don’t know how to describe how fast my heart raced during “Bernie and the Beast” or during “Carly”. I felt as though I was being drawn into the story. I felt bad for Carly’s character and definitely understood why she did what she did. It was quite an eventful, descriptive story. “Bernie and the Beast”, on the other hand, was predictable. I was able to figure out the ending before I finished.
You probably wouldn’t believed that exclaimed “Justice!” after reading “The Box”, but I did. The sisters definitely deserved to know the truth and be able to move on with their lives after their father did what he did. My favorite of the three was “The Box” just because it was tamer than the other two stories and as I mentioned before, I usually prefer some lighter, happier reads. Overall, it was a decent, quick read. It probably would have been a great read during Halloween-time.
Disclaimer: This book was sent to me in exchange for a honest review.
February 24, 2016
I was sent this book for an honest review. Overall rating 3.5 stars.
This book is a small collection of short stories. The first short story is about a woman named Carly serving time in prison for killing her abductor. Carly was telling her story to a reporter. Overall, it was slightly melodramatic but I was still invested in the story. At times I kept thinking; "what happened to her was 50 shades of f*cked up". It was also very well written. The story was on track to be a solid 4 star read. Then I read the ending. The resolution turned out to be extremely campy. It changed the overall tone of the story and I wasn't a fan of it. Don't get me wrong, the plot twist was done well, I just didn't like the change in tone. I would still consider it to be a 3 star read.
The second short story was about two sisters that were abused by their father. One manages to leave, but the other doesn't. They learn of their father's secrets and their mother's disappearance. I personally prefer a "slow burn" when it comes to these type of stories. A lot happens in too short a time frame; it felt rushed. I would have liked to have read a full novel. I would rate this story 3 stars.
Now, the last short story has to be my favorite one. Bernie has these visions about the Beast and its victims. The plot twist here was done to perfection! Bernie's realization of what had happened was horrifying and tragic! Rated this story a full 5 stars.
This book is a small collection of short stories. The first short story is about a woman named Carly serving time in prison for killing her abductor. Carly was telling her story to a reporter. Overall, it was slightly melodramatic but I was still invested in the story. At times I kept thinking; "what happened to her was 50 shades of f*cked up". It was also very well written. The story was on track to be a solid 4 star read. Then I read the ending. The resolution turned out to be extremely campy. It changed the overall tone of the story and I wasn't a fan of it. Don't get me wrong, the plot twist was done well, I just didn't like the change in tone. I would still consider it to be a 3 star read.
The second short story was about two sisters that were abused by their father. One manages to leave, but the other doesn't. They learn of their father's secrets and their mother's disappearance. I personally prefer a "slow burn" when it comes to these type of stories. A lot happens in too short a time frame; it felt rushed. I would have liked to have read a full novel. I would rate this story 3 stars.
Now, the last short story has to be my favorite one. Bernie has these visions about the Beast and its victims. The plot twist here was done to perfection! Bernie's realization of what had happened was horrifying and tragic! Rated this story a full 5 stars.
December 2, 2015
Double Trouble is a collection of three short, mysterious stories. The stories are quite thrilling and they kept me turning page after page. They had the feel of horror, disgust and mystery that surround them. The stories, I might say, are good. I like how short they are and that they are easy to read. The book is fast-paced that you can't barely notice you're nearing the end of it. It is good, really. On the other hand, it left me hanging. It left me with a lot of questions, especially the short story about Carly. I really liked the thrill Carly gave me. But it was a cliff-hanger! I wanted to know what happened to Nessa or where his brother is or who really Carly is. The story of The Box is the best among them. I like how it had a beginning, middle and ending. The story is good and it left me with a smile and possibilities. The bonus read, Bernie and The Beast, just left me somehow dumbfounded. It's so short but it was good if it was a little bit longer.
Double Trouble is an okay book. I can't say it's worst or it's great. If the stories had been longer, it will be more than okay indeed. The writing is good but sometimes I had some lapse with it. I find some words confusing in the way it was used in the sentence and some sentences lack of punctuation marks, in my opinion. But all in all, it is okay.
Double Trouble is an okay book. I can't say it's worst or it's great. If the stories had been longer, it will be more than okay indeed. The writing is good but sometimes I had some lapse with it. I find some words confusing in the way it was used in the sentence and some sentences lack of punctuation marks, in my opinion. But all in all, it is okay.
December 6, 2015
In this short story collection there are three different mystery stories, each one very well written and with an amazing character development despite their length.
In the first story we follow Carly during the interrogation of a murder that she confesses having committed. In only a few pages, the author manages to keep the suspense until the very last paragraph.
In the second story we meet Charlene and Stacy while they discover all the secrets their father kept on a hidden box. Those secrets are heart-breaking and will change the girl’s lives for ever. I loved the fact that it was written in first person through Charlene’s point of view. With a twist that I didn’t see coming, this story is my favorite of the three.
The third and last story is shorter than the other two, it tells the story of a man who’s having visions of dead bodies and doesn’t know what they mean. It’s only a few pages long but the end is really unexpected and left me wanting more.
I recommend “Double Trouble” to all lovers of mystery, suspense and crimes stories, I really enjoyed the read!
In the first story we follow Carly during the interrogation of a murder that she confesses having committed. In only a few pages, the author manages to keep the suspense until the very last paragraph.
In the second story we meet Charlene and Stacy while they discover all the secrets their father kept on a hidden box. Those secrets are heart-breaking and will change the girl’s lives for ever. I loved the fact that it was written in first person through Charlene’s point of view. With a twist that I didn’t see coming, this story is my favorite of the three.
The third and last story is shorter than the other two, it tells the story of a man who’s having visions of dead bodies and doesn’t know what they mean. It’s only a few pages long but the end is really unexpected and left me wanting more.
I recommend “Double Trouble” to all lovers of mystery, suspense and crimes stories, I really enjoyed the read!
January 10, 2016
It's hard to pick a favourite from the three stories in Double Trouble - the bonus read Bernie & The Beast kept me intrigued. Carly was a dark and compelling read, The Box has a mystery element and an abusive father which was more than enough in this short to hold a readers attention. Each story is completely different and all are worth reading.
DM Wolfenden is great at short story telling and I also read her full length novel, she excels at both disciplines which shows she is a good writer. Definitely one author I will be following.
DM Wolfenden is great at short story telling and I also read her full length novel, she excels at both disciplines which shows she is a good writer. Definitely one author I will be following.
January 9, 2016
Double Trouble contains three very engaging short stories .I don't typically read short stories, but I found myself pulled in quickly by each of them. DM Wolfenden does a very nice job with characterization without being overly detailed. Each of the stories were different, but all chilling in their own right. If you enjoy a good suspenseful read, you won't go wrong with this collection of short stories!
May 27, 2016
** I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.**
This is a great read if you're looking for something short, yet suspenseful. I loved the author's style of writing, it flowed very well all throughout. Even though the stories were short, they certainly didn't lack suspense. A couple of the best short stories I've read in awhile!
This is a great read if you're looking for something short, yet suspenseful. I loved the author's style of writing, it flowed very well all throughout. Even though the stories were short, they certainly didn't lack suspense. A couple of the best short stories I've read in awhile!
September 21, 2017
This is a collection of three short thrillers. Out of all three, my favorite was the first where Carly does time for killing her captor. I enjoyed reading the spin on that story, and the second story. The third one was okay, but I feel that there could have been more to it. Overall, a good read. (ARC)
June 30, 2019
A fantastic collection of short stories and poetry. Whatever you do do not read these with the light off, you 'll be looking over your shoulder.
January 19, 2016
In Double Trouble, DM Wolfenden has put together a selection of three short stories; two of a reasonable length and one relatively short. Each story stands alone and each story has its own special qualities that make it stand out and grab the reader's attention.
I did enjoy all three, but my favourite was probably the first, in which we meet a young inmate accused of murder who is being interviewed, in prison, by a journalist. All is not as it seems though and as her story unravels, we are given little snippets that allow us to draw conclusions; not always the correct ones. This was an enjoyable read.
The second story focuses on two adult sisters who, after suffered years of abuse at the hands of their Father when they were young. When they realise there may actually be more to their Mother walking out on them when they were just children, than they had been led to believe, all hell breaks loose. This was a well-constructed story.
The final story was very different to the first two. It focused on a young man's internal demons. I enjoyed the change of pace.
All in all, a nice, little collection of three tales. Some editing issues, but nothing that couldn't be fixed very quickly and they didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. A good read if you like suspenseful, mystery/horror stories. A solid four-star effort from Wolfenden.
I did enjoy all three, but my favourite was probably the first, in which we meet a young inmate accused of murder who is being interviewed, in prison, by a journalist. All is not as it seems though and as her story unravels, we are given little snippets that allow us to draw conclusions; not always the correct ones. This was an enjoyable read.
The second story focuses on two adult sisters who, after suffered years of abuse at the hands of their Father when they were young. When they realise there may actually be more to their Mother walking out on them when they were just children, than they had been led to believe, all hell breaks loose. This was a well-constructed story.
The final story was very different to the first two. It focused on a young man's internal demons. I enjoyed the change of pace.
All in all, a nice, little collection of three tales. Some editing issues, but nothing that couldn't be fixed very quickly and they didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book. A good read if you like suspenseful, mystery/horror stories. A solid four-star effort from Wolfenden.
April 2, 2016
In this short story collection, there are three different mystery shorts.
In the first story, we follow Carly during an interview as she is held in prison for the murder of her abductor. A dark and compelling read with a great twist at the end.
In the second story, we meet Charlene and Stacy, two sisters who, after years of abuse as children, discover the secrets their father keeps in a hidden box. The box is the longest of the three stories, but I still wanted more, it had me so gripped.
The third and last story is shorter than the other two; it tells the story of a man who’s having visions of a fiery-eyed beast. A shorter read as I have already said, but by no means without substance for being so.
I do seem to be enjoying more short stories lately, due to being extremely busy in my working life but still wanting a quality read. In DM Wolfenden, I have found that winning combination of both and I look forward to reading more from this author.
In the first story, we follow Carly during an interview as she is held in prison for the murder of her abductor. A dark and compelling read with a great twist at the end.
In the second story, we meet Charlene and Stacy, two sisters who, after years of abuse as children, discover the secrets their father keeps in a hidden box. The box is the longest of the three stories, but I still wanted more, it had me so gripped.
The third and last story is shorter than the other two; it tells the story of a man who’s having visions of a fiery-eyed beast. A shorter read as I have already said, but by no means without substance for being so.
I do seem to be enjoying more short stories lately, due to being extremely busy in my working life but still wanting a quality read. In DM Wolfenden, I have found that winning combination of both and I look forward to reading more from this author.
December 31, 2015
Admittedly, I wasn’t sure how I could review Double Trouble because it was just so short, which isn’t all that surprising given the fact that it’s a collection of short stories. However, after reading them, I definitely do have some thoughts. The first of which is: MMMOOORREE! Each of these stories is so short, but they’re so gripping that I kind of got a little mad when they were over. Each could easily be turned into its own full length book. They just have an intensity that pulls you in and puts you on the last page before you even realize you’re getting close. The Box was probably the best of the three, mostly because it was the longest and you got to know the characters a lot more and got into their situation deeper, but none of them were lacking in anything but length. All three stories are very different, but they each tell a great story. Hopefully we’ll get more in the future.
January 12, 2016
Double Trouble by D.M. Wolfenden is a fascinating collection of three short stories including The Box, Carly, and Bernie & The Beast.
Looking at the cover, I was expecting to find stories about ghosts and ghouls. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to read about real life horror and tragedy.
Interestingly, each story deals with violence against women. The first two are from the victim’s perspective while The Beast deals with the psychology of a man and his demons. The first two stories are far more impactful as we see how two very different characters search for answers while the third (still a good story) falls short, perhaps because I failed to empathize with the main character.
Once I started reading, I didn’t want to put the book down. For that reason, I give it five stars.
Looking at the cover, I was expecting to find stories about ghosts and ghouls. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to read about real life horror and tragedy.
Interestingly, each story deals with violence against women. The first two are from the victim’s perspective while The Beast deals with the psychology of a man and his demons. The first two stories are far more impactful as we see how two very different characters search for answers while the third (still a good story) falls short, perhaps because I failed to empathize with the main character.
Once I started reading, I didn’t want to put the book down. For that reason, I give it five stars.
December 23, 2015
I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I normally stay away from horror titles- I love me good old romances and the occasional thriller but 2015 was a year of new beginnings for me in a lot of ways and I decided hey why not read a different genre for a change! And so I did and I am happy I did.This book surprised me,intrigued me,kept me suspended and abused me in all sorts of emotional ways (and yes I was spooked and then some and occasionally felt faint) and I loved it!. I had no prior notions as to what a good horror should fee like- but I definitely Loved the feelings I got from reading these 3 short stories whose length belies their potency.
I suggest one reads this book while sitting on a couch, with lights off and a good wine. Thank me later!
I suggest one reads this book while sitting on a couch, with lights off and a good wine. Thank me later!
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December 19, 2015The book has 3 short stories in it. Carly, The Box, and Bernie and the Beast. At first, I wasn't sure about the books, only because I'm not that much into mysteries, but I have to say from the first few paragraphs of Carly, the first short in the book, I was captivated to know what was going to happen. I needed to know what happened to each character. I'm telling you, you will want to know as well.
These are a small collection of short stories. 3 stories. It's a book you could sit down and read in the matter of an hour or so, depending on how fast you read. I can only hope you will be just as engrossed in these stories as I was.
These are a small collection of short stories. 3 stories. It's a book you could sit down and read in the matter of an hour or so, depending on how fast you read. I can only hope you will be just as engrossed in these stories as I was.
August 3, 2016
Double Trouble is a likeable collection of short stories. The first two stories, Carly and The Box, are crime dramas. They focus on relationship within families under the worse of circumstances...loss, murder, and a need to solve a mystery. Each story is short and can be read in one sitting. The writing is straight-forward and works to create a quick pace. The third story, Bernie and the Beast, is perhaps the most imaginative. I enjoy that one best. The final story, Bad Memories, takes the most figuring out, which made it my second favorite. In all, this is a good collection of book shots, perfect to fill the time between train stops.
November 26, 2015
This is an excellent story book which is very hard to put down once you start so you should block out ample time before beginning. Carly is the main character in this book and all the circumstance around her which will wrap anyone's heart. She has had a very challenging life where he has lost her cousin as well as James Andres has killed her family to kidnap her so she complain to the police to take action. "Double Trouble" is really interesting that after fifty years later her mother comes back to their family. Highly recommended for you!
August 25, 2016
This Collection of short stories will leave you wanting more in the best way possible. Each story is unique and chilling in its own way. Carly might be the most shocking story of all. The Box is about two sisters looking for answers to a family mystery Bernie and the Beast is quite imaginative and oddly fun little story. Bad Memories is the quickest and has you thinking the most. All are great quick reads you can manage in one sitting. You get more than your money's worth with this collection. I highly recommend this book.
November 17, 2016
I'm not really sure what to say about this book. I started it looking forward to the fact they are short stories and its 3 stories into 1 collection.
I think "Carly" and "The Box" had the potential to be made into full novels. They were interesting enough to leave me wanting more.
I didnt really feel any connection to the characters and wished there was more development to the characters and the storyline.
This is a book you could sit down to read in 1 sitting as each story is short and straight to the point.
Overall it was a quick, fast paced story which was OK to read.
I think "Carly" and "The Box" had the potential to be made into full novels. They were interesting enough to leave me wanting more.
I didnt really feel any connection to the characters and wished there was more development to the characters and the storyline.
This is a book you could sit down to read in 1 sitting as each story is short and straight to the point.
Overall it was a quick, fast paced story which was OK to read.
December 4, 2016
Double Trouble is a small collection of four short stories by D. M. Wolfenden, and each one is a pleasure to read. They are dark in nature, containing strong elements of thriller, mystery, and horror, as the stories scrape at the thin fabric of what you may deem safe and good in this world. The stories could be about people like us, like our neighbors, and about incidents that could be terrifyingly real.
I strongly recommend these stories for all lovers of great fiction.
I was given a copy of Double Trouble by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I strongly recommend these stories for all lovers of great fiction.
I was given a copy of Double Trouble by the author in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2016
These short stories are amazing! I found myself completing all of the stories within 24 hours. Each story was captivating and suspenseful. In the end, I enjoyed each story immensely.
However, there were a few grammatical errors (word choice, awkward sounding phrases, lack of punctuation). Also, sometimes the stories felt unfinished and unanswered but the positive attributes of the stories outshine the minor flaws.
Overall, the stories are entertaining and are worth a read!
However, there were a few grammatical errors (word choice, awkward sounding phrases, lack of punctuation). Also, sometimes the stories felt unfinished and unanswered but the positive attributes of the stories outshine the minor flaws.
Overall, the stories are entertaining and are worth a read!
January 6, 2016
Good stories, if a little dark and grizzly.
An interesting pair of stories. Well paced, and darkly horrific, they are well written, with some likable characters. However the first of the pair is let down by requiring a clumsy method to support a twist. Given how well the twists throughout the story were handled, building the tension with a graceful ease, it felt like a jarring misstep. Nonetheless,these are enjoyable little stories, perfect for a commute read.
An interesting pair of stories. Well paced, and darkly horrific, they are well written, with some likable characters. However the first of the pair is let down by requiring a clumsy method to support a twist. Given how well the twists throughout the story were handled, building the tension with a graceful ease, it felt like a jarring misstep. Nonetheless,these are enjoyable little stories, perfect for a commute read.
January 7, 2016
Good Suspense
If you enjoy suspenseful and scary stories, you’ll like reading this collection. The author skillfully builds these short stories into unique and interesting tales.
Each story subtly pulls the reader into the world of the characters. Although I liked all three, my favorite was “The Box”.
I’d love to see more stories from this author I enjoyed the writing style. I’m pleased short stories are making a comeback.
If you enjoy suspenseful and scary stories, you’ll like reading this collection. The author skillfully builds these short stories into unique and interesting tales.
Each story subtly pulls the reader into the world of the characters. Although I liked all three, my favorite was “The Box”.
I’d love to see more stories from this author I enjoyed the writing style. I’m pleased short stories are making a comeback.
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