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Worlds Between My Teeth
A dream you can't wake up from. A cruel game you never wished you played. An enormous shadow living beneath your lake. An invasion of your world.
Worlds Between My Teeth collects twelve short stories designed to keep you up past midnight. Strap in. Tim Meyer, author of In the House of Mirrors and Sunfall: Season One grants you access to the portals in his mind. Welcome to his worlds..
CONTAINS BONUS NOVELLAS: "The Thin Veil" and "The Organ Harvest: An October John Novella."
Worlds Between My Teeth collects twelve short stories designed to keep you up past midnight. Strap in. Tim Meyer, author of In the House of Mirrors and Sunfall: Season One grants you access to the portals in his mind. Welcome to his worlds..
CONTAINS BONUS NOVELLAS: "The Thin Veil" and "The Organ Harvest: An October John Novella."
- GenresHorror
218 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2016
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About the author
Tim Meyer
49 books1,052 followersTim Meyer dwells in a dark cave near the Jersey Shore. He's an author, husband, father, podcast host, blogger, coffee connoisseur, beer enthusiast, and explorer of worlds. He writes horror, mysteries, science fiction, and thrillers, although he prefers to blur genres and let the story fall where it may.
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August 23, 2017
4.5 stars.
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH is a collection of twelve stories, by author, Tim Meyer. This collection contained a bonus novella at the end, "October John", which I felt really showcased the author's writing versatility. The stories ranged from what I consider to be "regular" short story length, to a few that were more "flash fiction" in terms of size.
One of the things that I really loved in this book, was that there was no common theme. When I began each tale, I went into it blindly--never knowing or anticipating what was in store for me. Of the twelve stories, I rated seven of them five-stars, two of them four-stars, and the remaining three between three and three 1/2-stars.
This was the first I have read from Tim Meyer, and I was very impressed by his originality, versatility, and overall writing style. Some of my personal favorite stories in this collection were:
--"World's Between My Teeth": This story was the perfect choice for the title of the entire collection. Beginning with a security guard in a mall, I could not have predicted the scope and direction of this tale at all. It was one of those that gives the reader just enough information to get your mind speculating, but not too much that it takes away from the possibilities you conjure up on your own. ". . . Fear unites us all . . ."
--"The Pumpkin Tree Giveth, and the Pumpkin Tree Taketh Away": A nice twist involving the Halloween season, and the magic that children can believe in so completely . . . For some reason, despite its brevity, this tale is one that keeps coming back to haunt me. I found it quite chilling with its mental implications.
--"Box Game": Remember those childhood games of your youth? This grown-up version certainly put a sinister smile on my face!
--"The Ice King": An emotional story of a man with Dementia, and his wife who is--in his mind--forced to care for him.
--"The Cherry Collectors": A story of some callous teenage boys who think nothing of anyone else. I found this one perfect in its execution, and with an ending that couldn't have landed on a better note.
--"The Lemurs": There was a lot going on in this tale, but the main theme begs the question, "What's in the box?".
--"The Man Who Never Frowned": Contrary to the title, this story never deviated from its depressing, foreboding atmosphere. Henry is a used car salesman with nothing "good" in his life. A chance encounter with an enthusiastic customer takes him for the ride of his life . . .
Overall, a collection that I highly recommend to horror lovers of all kinds. The variety here is sure to appeal to everyone in some way. I am pleased to have read such a great new-to-me talent, and genuinely look forward to his next book.
From Tim Meyer's own words: ". . . Sometimes a smile is a mask . . . "
Highly recommended!
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH is a collection of twelve stories, by author, Tim Meyer. This collection contained a bonus novella at the end, "October John", which I felt really showcased the author's writing versatility. The stories ranged from what I consider to be "regular" short story length, to a few that were more "flash fiction" in terms of size.
One of the things that I really loved in this book, was that there was no common theme. When I began each tale, I went into it blindly--never knowing or anticipating what was in store for me. Of the twelve stories, I rated seven of them five-stars, two of them four-stars, and the remaining three between three and three 1/2-stars.
This was the first I have read from Tim Meyer, and I was very impressed by his originality, versatility, and overall writing style. Some of my personal favorite stories in this collection were:
--"World's Between My Teeth": This story was the perfect choice for the title of the entire collection. Beginning with a security guard in a mall, I could not have predicted the scope and direction of this tale at all. It was one of those that gives the reader just enough information to get your mind speculating, but not too much that it takes away from the possibilities you conjure up on your own. ". . . Fear unites us all . . ."
--"The Pumpkin Tree Giveth, and the Pumpkin Tree Taketh Away": A nice twist involving the Halloween season, and the magic that children can believe in so completely . . . For some reason, despite its brevity, this tale is one that keeps coming back to haunt me. I found it quite chilling with its mental implications.
--"Box Game": Remember those childhood games of your youth? This grown-up version certainly put a sinister smile on my face!
--"The Ice King": An emotional story of a man with Dementia, and his wife who is--in his mind--forced to care for him.
--"The Cherry Collectors": A story of some callous teenage boys who think nothing of anyone else. I found this one perfect in its execution, and with an ending that couldn't have landed on a better note.
--"The Lemurs": There was a lot going on in this tale, but the main theme begs the question, "What's in the box?".
--"The Man Who Never Frowned": Contrary to the title, this story never deviated from its depressing, foreboding atmosphere. Henry is a used car salesman with nothing "good" in his life. A chance encounter with an enthusiastic customer takes him for the ride of his life . . .
Overall, a collection that I highly recommend to horror lovers of all kinds. The variety here is sure to appeal to everyone in some way. I am pleased to have read such a great new-to-me talent, and genuinely look forward to his next book.
From Tim Meyer's own words: ". . . Sometimes a smile is a mask . . . "
Highly recommended!
August 20, 2017
This is an excellent set of short stories. I liked that they varied in length from just a few pages to novella length. Even the very short ones packed a punch and two of my favorites were The Ice King and Box Games. There were all different types of horror including heart thumping terror, psychological horror and dark, twisty horror. For me there wasn't a dud in the book. Some other favorites included The Cherry Pickers, Worlds Between My Teeth and The Man Who Never Frowned. The author was descriptive and the imagery was very visual. I also loved the section at the end of the book where he told where the ideas for each story came from. This was the first time I have read this author and I will be checking out his other work. Highly recommended!
August 24, 2017
A solid collection of (mostly) horror stories that veer toward the psychological side of the genre, nothing too graphic.
Two standout stories for me were;
the title story, Worlds Between My Teeth-where a strange incident at the local mall leads to a old mansion with doors that open to the unusual.
The Organ Harvest-a novellette(?) that mixes crime/PI, dystopia and cults for a great ride through a mystery of weird piles of human remains.
Some other notable stories include Under New Skies, The Ice King and The Man Who Never Frowned(be careful where you leave your business card).
7/10
I received a free copy from the author.
Two standout stories for me were;
the title story, Worlds Between My Teeth-where a strange incident at the local mall leads to a old mansion with doors that open to the unusual.
The Organ Harvest-a novellette(?) that mixes crime/PI, dystopia and cults for a great ride through a mystery of weird piles of human remains.
Some other notable stories include Under New Skies, The Ice King and The Man Who Never Frowned(be careful where you leave your business card).
7/10
I received a free copy from the author.
April 13, 2017
Tim Meyer proves once again that he's an up and coming author to watch. His latest, a collection of horror shorts and two novellas, will tickle every horror hound's terror bone. There's a little bit of everything in here, from 80s inspired horror, to a dab of Twilight Zone and a dash of Tales from the Darkside. I especially enjoyed The Lemures, melding a Mafia tale with the supernatural, showing that revenge ain't always that sweet. It reminded me a lot of the old EC horror comics I loved...and still love. The novella, The Thin Veil, is a gripping coming of age tale told against the backdrop of an interdimensional takeover. And now I hate butterflies. I devoured all of the stories in Worlds Between My Teeth like a zombie on a freshly torn limb. Pick this bad boy up, then treat yourself to his novel, House of Mirrors. You'll be hooked on Meyer.
August 22, 2017
Another short story collection from a new-to-me author, Tim Meyer. Let's jump right in and break each story down one by one.
The Dream Eaters - It's all a dream. Nothing can hurt you in a dream, right? Some familiar elements with a twist or two.
3 out of 5 stars
The Lemures - A brother and sister running from a crime boss who made a deal with the devil and can summon dead spirits. The story has a nice voice, if not the most satisfying ending.
4 out of 5 stars
The Cherry Collectors - Being a player can come back and haunt you.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Worlds Between My Teeth - The night just keeps getting stranger and stranger for a mall security guard. Shades of King's The Drawing of Three and The Twilight Zone. Good stuff.
5 out of 5 stars
Gingerbread Death Machine - Revenge doesn't always taste sweet. A macabre Christmas tale that seems familiar but doesn't work as well as it could.
3 out of 5 stars
Under New Skies - A high school boy writes about love and the world becoming Jurassic Park overnight. I liked the uneasiness in this one.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
The Ice King - Emmett is sure that his wife, Gertie, is slipping him an extra pill in his daily stash, trying to kill him. When he sees something humongous under the ice while fishing, he becomes convinced. Lovecraft meets Grumpy Old Men. This was a fun one.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
Box Game - Yikes! That's some game!
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Armala's Hunt - Armala's sister has been abducted by an unknown assailant. She recruits her world's best tracker for hire. They follow their trail to a cave where the grisly realization of why he kidnapped Armala's sister unveils itself. A nice tale of fantasy that feels like it's the start of a story rather than the whole tale.
4 out of 5 stars
The Old Church - Umm?!? Am I missing something here? What seems like a fragment of a setup to a story.
1 out of 5 stars
The Pumpkin Tree Giveth, The Pumpkin Tree Taketh Away - The pumpkin tree has been rumored to grant wishes. For 10-year-old Jeffie, he better watch what he wishes for. Again, it feels like a scene instead of a story.
3 out of 5 stars
The Man Who Never Frowned - A used car salesman, who is down on his luck, is about to have a really bad day.
4 out of 5 stars
The Organ Harvest (An October John novella) - In 2052, a plague has hit the world and decimated 95% of the population. Detective Callahan is breaking in a rookie partner while investigating a strange case of murders. The victims bodies are barely recognizable save for one distinguishing feature, a tattoo of a white rabbit on their ass cheek. Every clue runs into a dead end and with nowhere else to turn, Detective Callahan is forced to turn Johnny Webster (aka October John), a down-on-his-luck bum that has a knack for this kind of work. You see, 12 years ago, Johnny used to be Callahan's partner.
A fun novella that introduces us to some interesting characters with October John being right up at the top. Think of Riggs from Lethal Weapon.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
All in all, a very solid collection of shorts and a novella. Meyer has an easy writing style with some good characters and plots. There were a couple that were too short for me to really get into, but that's my preference and not necessarily a dig on Meyer's writing. Definitely worthy of space on any horror fan's bookcase. Meyer looks like he has the chops to make a real name for himself in the horror community.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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The Dream Eaters - It's all a dream. Nothing can hurt you in a dream, right? Some familiar elements with a twist or two.
3 out of 5 stars
The Lemures - A brother and sister running from a crime boss who made a deal with the devil and can summon dead spirits. The story has a nice voice, if not the most satisfying ending.
4 out of 5 stars
The Cherry Collectors - Being a player can come back and haunt you.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Worlds Between My Teeth - The night just keeps getting stranger and stranger for a mall security guard. Shades of King's The Drawing of Three and The Twilight Zone. Good stuff.
5 out of 5 stars
Gingerbread Death Machine - Revenge doesn't always taste sweet. A macabre Christmas tale that seems familiar but doesn't work as well as it could.
3 out of 5 stars
Under New Skies - A high school boy writes about love and the world becoming Jurassic Park overnight. I liked the uneasiness in this one.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
The Ice King - Emmett is sure that his wife, Gertie, is slipping him an extra pill in his daily stash, trying to kill him. When he sees something humongous under the ice while fishing, he becomes convinced. Lovecraft meets Grumpy Old Men. This was a fun one.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
Box Game - Yikes! That's some game!
3 1/2 out of 5 stars
Armala's Hunt - Armala's sister has been abducted by an unknown assailant. She recruits her world's best tracker for hire. They follow their trail to a cave where the grisly realization of why he kidnapped Armala's sister unveils itself. A nice tale of fantasy that feels like it's the start of a story rather than the whole tale.
4 out of 5 stars
The Old Church - Umm?!? Am I missing something here? What seems like a fragment of a setup to a story.
1 out of 5 stars
The Pumpkin Tree Giveth, The Pumpkin Tree Taketh Away - The pumpkin tree has been rumored to grant wishes. For 10-year-old Jeffie, he better watch what he wishes for. Again, it feels like a scene instead of a story.
3 out of 5 stars
The Man Who Never Frowned - A used car salesman, who is down on his luck, is about to have a really bad day.
4 out of 5 stars
The Organ Harvest (An October John novella) - In 2052, a plague has hit the world and decimated 95% of the population. Detective Callahan is breaking in a rookie partner while investigating a strange case of murders. The victims bodies are barely recognizable save for one distinguishing feature, a tattoo of a white rabbit on their ass cheek. Every clue runs into a dead end and with nowhere else to turn, Detective Callahan is forced to turn Johnny Webster (aka October John), a down-on-his-luck bum that has a knack for this kind of work. You see, 12 years ago, Johnny used to be Callahan's partner.
A fun novella that introduces us to some interesting characters with October John being right up at the top. Think of Riggs from Lethal Weapon.
4 1/2 out of 5 stars
All in all, a very solid collection of shorts and a novella. Meyer has an easy writing style with some good characters and plots. There were a couple that were too short for me to really get into, but that's my preference and not necessarily a dig on Meyer's writing. Definitely worthy of space on any horror fan's bookcase. Meyer looks like he has the chops to make a real name for himself in the horror community.
Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
You can also follow my reviews at the following links:
https://kenmckinley.wordpress.com
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August 8, 2017
I really enjoyed this short story collection. It's a great mix of horror and dark fantasy. Some of the stories are quite disturbing!
August 18, 2017
2.9/5
THE DREAM EATERS - 2/5 (It was ok but I was just confused by the end.)
THE LEMURS - 2.5/5 (I enjoyed the take on ghosts but it was lackluster all in all.)
THE CHERRY COLLECTORS - 4/5 (This was creepy and oddly satisfying.)
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH - 3.5/5 (What just happened? I didn't understand the story at all but it was really creative and new to me.)
GINGERBREAD DEATH MACHINE - 4/5 (The premise was interesting and the last sentence gave me chills)
UNDER NEW SKIES - 3.5/5 (Love the story and the imagery was creepy but I hated the characters)
THE ICE KING - 4/5 (I really enjoyed this. The monster was absurd and the twist was fun.)
BOX GAME - 4/5 (Short and sweet. It knew what it was and didn't try to do anything else.)
ARMALA'S HUNT - 2.5/5 (Boring and not scary. All in all just meh)
THE OLD CHURCH - 1/5 (Literally nothing happened this story was a waste of my time.)
PUMPKIN TREE... - 3/5 (It was creepy and sad. Bittersweet is a good word for this story.)
THE MAN WHO NEVER FROWNED 4/5 (I liked the story and the little twist was heartbreaking.)
ENJOYMENT - 1/5 (I did not like the act of reading this book and made the decision not to read the novella at the end just because I wasn't enjoying the short stories enough.)
THE DREAM EATERS - 2/5 (It was ok but I was just confused by the end.)
THE LEMURS - 2.5/5 (I enjoyed the take on ghosts but it was lackluster all in all.)
THE CHERRY COLLECTORS - 4/5 (This was creepy and oddly satisfying.)
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH - 3.5/5 (What just happened? I didn't understand the story at all but it was really creative and new to me.)
GINGERBREAD DEATH MACHINE - 4/5 (The premise was interesting and the last sentence gave me chills)
UNDER NEW SKIES - 3.5/5 (Love the story and the imagery was creepy but I hated the characters)
THE ICE KING - 4/5 (I really enjoyed this. The monster was absurd and the twist was fun.)
BOX GAME - 4/5 (Short and sweet. It knew what it was and didn't try to do anything else.)
ARMALA'S HUNT - 2.5/5 (Boring and not scary. All in all just meh)
THE OLD CHURCH - 1/5 (Literally nothing happened this story was a waste of my time.)
PUMPKIN TREE... - 3/5 (It was creepy and sad. Bittersweet is a good word for this story.)
THE MAN WHO NEVER FROWNED 4/5 (I liked the story and the little twist was heartbreaking.)
ENJOYMENT - 1/5 (I did not like the act of reading this book and made the decision not to read the novella at the end just because I wasn't enjoying the short stories enough.)
July 1, 2017
Review of WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH
by Tim Meyer
An amazing and outstanding story collection from an eclectic author who deserves a wide readership, WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH will expand a reader's imagination and perceptions. I don't think my mind will ever return to its previous dimensions. (smile) I was first introduced to Tim Meyer's writing with the incredible novel SHARKWATER BEACH, a horror/sci-fi thriller about the perils of both genetic engineering under the direction of a megalomaniac, and alien incursion. That was a non-stop, terrifying, and ultimately satisfying read.
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH is the kind of reach-for-the-stars reading experience, in each story. For example (and only one of many wonderful ones!), the eponymous story involves an empty mansion on a normal suburban street, a house which encloses multiple portals to other worlds.
I classify WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH as speculative fiction: some horror, some fantastic, some science fictional. No matter how one categorizes it, this is an experience to be savoured.
by Tim Meyer
An amazing and outstanding story collection from an eclectic author who deserves a wide readership, WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH will expand a reader's imagination and perceptions. I don't think my mind will ever return to its previous dimensions. (smile) I was first introduced to Tim Meyer's writing with the incredible novel SHARKWATER BEACH, a horror/sci-fi thriller about the perils of both genetic engineering under the direction of a megalomaniac, and alien incursion. That was a non-stop, terrifying, and ultimately satisfying read.
WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH is the kind of reach-for-the-stars reading experience, in each story. For example (and only one of many wonderful ones!), the eponymous story involves an empty mansion on a normal suburban street, a house which encloses multiple portals to other worlds.
I classify WORLDS BETWEEN MY TEETH as speculative fiction: some horror, some fantastic, some science fictional. No matter how one categorizes it, this is an experience to be savoured.
August 3, 2017
Worlds Between My Teeth is not only the name of this book but it also contains a story with the same name, which is a great story, I don't know how to describe it without giving spoilers other than to say it lead to alternate worlds. Dream Eaters was a bit of a surprise. The Lemures was ok but not my favorite of the lot.The Cherry Collection had to do with a young man's boasting about the girls he wheedled and conned into losing there virginity. A kind of asshole club for students ( boys ) all with the same intent and intent. Worlds Between My Teeth was very strange but an excellent story. Gingerbread Death Machine was odd, but a great story. They Came Wearing Black awesome. Under New Skies was scary as hell. The Ice King , ah nice job with that one about dementia, paranoia, and murder. Armala's hunt is thoroughly enjoyable. The Pumpkin Tree Giveth, spooky halloween story. The Man Who Never Frowned, was just ok. The Organ Harvest was the longest story of the collection and the one that earned my 5 star rating.
Recently I have read about 3 other story collections in the horror genre and this is the only one that seemed fresh to me. The imagination of this writer is way beyond my expectations. I am glad I have my own copy because this is one of those books I will read again. There is however a lot of violence and sexual content so be advised it is an adult book. I have absolutely no complaints about this collection, I wish I had a physical copy for my library instead of an epub because I would love to read it at a bonfire to my adult grandchildren some halloween night.
Recently I have read about 3 other story collections in the horror genre and this is the only one that seemed fresh to me. The imagination of this writer is way beyond my expectations. I am glad I have my own copy because this is one of those books I will read again. There is however a lot of violence and sexual content so be advised it is an adult book. I have absolutely no complaints about this collection, I wish I had a physical copy for my library instead of an epub because I would love to read it at a bonfire to my adult grandchildren some halloween night.
November 14, 2017
On Goodreads I am a part of a lovely group called Gore and More. During the month of August the author of this horror book was giving it away for free. He just wanted to make sure we talked about it in the group and reviewed it on Goodreads and Amazon. The lovely Kyleigh @ Coffeehouse Chatter is also in the group so we decided to buddy read this. Did it end up being a successful read…well let’s find out!
I am sad to say I didn’t really end up enjoying this collection of short stories. First off it ended up taking me a while to get into. I was stuck on the second story for a couple of days. I just didn’t have the motivation to read it. I ended up skipping that story and moving on to the next one. I’m so glad I did because I ended up enjoying that one so much more. There ended up being a couple of stories I enjoyed but none of them creeped me like I was hoping they would.
Another thing I didn’t really enjoy was the writing. There were so many times that I would read something and have to stop because of how cheesy it sounded. There were just certain moments where I would say to myself nobody talks like this. It ended up taking me out of the story which is disappointing because I wanted to be immersed in the creepy atmosphere.
Overall I felt the stories were a bit weak and didn’t have that creepy factor I was looking for. I did have a couple that I found enjoyable but that was only really 3 out of the 12 stories that were told. I even ended up skipping the novella at the end because of how I felt out of the other stories. I feel bad for not enjoying this since the author gave it out for free. I did see other people really enjoying it so I just don’t think this was really for me.
*I just want to thank the author, Tim Meyer and his publicist, Erin Sweet Al-Mehairi for the free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
I am sad to say I didn’t really end up enjoying this collection of short stories. First off it ended up taking me a while to get into. I was stuck on the second story for a couple of days. I just didn’t have the motivation to read it. I ended up skipping that story and moving on to the next one. I’m so glad I did because I ended up enjoying that one so much more. There ended up being a couple of stories I enjoyed but none of them creeped me like I was hoping they would.
Another thing I didn’t really enjoy was the writing. There were so many times that I would read something and have to stop because of how cheesy it sounded. There were just certain moments where I would say to myself nobody talks like this. It ended up taking me out of the story which is disappointing because I wanted to be immersed in the creepy atmosphere.
Overall I felt the stories were a bit weak and didn’t have that creepy factor I was looking for. I did have a couple that I found enjoyable but that was only really 3 out of the 12 stories that were told. I even ended up skipping the novella at the end because of how I felt out of the other stories. I feel bad for not enjoying this since the author gave it out for free. I did see other people really enjoying it so I just don’t think this was really for me.
*I just want to thank the author, Tim Meyer and his publicist, Erin Sweet Al-Mehairi for the free copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.*
August 31, 2016
Thank you for choosing me as a goodreads giveaway winner. Whew, this book was very strange and yet I kept reading it...to the very end. That's my OCD. It was a dark read. Much of the content was very uncomfortable for me. The story about the butterflies was kind of weird but I liked it in a morbid way. I can't even begin to think how the imagination comes up with these kinds of things to write. The mind is an incredible, and at times scary thing.
August 13, 2017
I really couldn't get on with this set of short stories. The first story THE DREAM EATERS was okay and I was very impressed with the start of the second story THE LEMURES. It kind of ended abruptly but I didn't think anything of it.
So I moved onto the next one, which again ended abruptly. Each story seemed to end at least a few sentences before it should. I wanted a bit more from the stories but the author moved onto the next.
I really struggled after that, having to skip through the pages to see how long each story was before I started it. Knowing the end was going to be short stopped me from enjoying any of it.
I've not been able to bring myself to read the novella at the end yet. Hopefully if I read another book then I'll have the energy to come back. We'll see.
So I moved onto the next one, which again ended abruptly. Each story seemed to end at least a few sentences before it should. I wanted a bit more from the stories but the author moved onto the next.
I really struggled after that, having to skip through the pages to see how long each story was before I started it. Knowing the end was going to be short stopped me from enjoying any of it.
I've not been able to bring myself to read the novella at the end yet. Hopefully if I read another book then I'll have the energy to come back. We'll see.
November 5, 2025
Tim Meyer writes some of the most original and interesting horror out there. I had so much difficulty narrowing my favorite stories in this collection, because so many stood out. The highlights include:
The Old Church - A description of the title location, the church of a goat headed god who demands sacrifice.
Box Game - A woman gets her sister the best gift. I can't say anymore about this one without spoiling it.
The Dream. Eaters - Parts of this story felt very Stephen King, and I mean that as a compliment. I dug the Silent Hill-esque world the main character was stuck in.
The Cherry Collectors - Meyer writes in the story notes for this one that he loves a good story where the bad guys get their comeuppance. Me too.
The Organ Harvest - Loved the Alice in Wonderland references. This story, dating back to at least 2016, definitely hits differently post pandemic. I would really enjoy more stories in this universe.
The Man Who Never Frowned - Bitter little tale in the best way. The title man shows up at the used car dealership where Henry works and kidnaps him because he thinks he's sleeping with his wife.
Under New Skies - A high school relationship goes to shit during the apocalypse. Very messed up in the best way.
I've kept this review brief because these stories are best explored with as little knowledge going in as possible. Definitely will be reading more Meyer after this one.
The Old Church - A description of the title location, the church of a goat headed god who demands sacrifice.
Box Game - A woman gets her sister the best gift. I can't say anymore about this one without spoiling it.
The Dream. Eaters - Parts of this story felt very Stephen King, and I mean that as a compliment. I dug the Silent Hill-esque world the main character was stuck in.
The Cherry Collectors - Meyer writes in the story notes for this one that he loves a good story where the bad guys get their comeuppance. Me too.
The Organ Harvest - Loved the Alice in Wonderland references. This story, dating back to at least 2016, definitely hits differently post pandemic. I would really enjoy more stories in this universe.
The Man Who Never Frowned - Bitter little tale in the best way. The title man shows up at the used car dealership where Henry works and kidnaps him because he thinks he's sleeping with his wife.
Under New Skies - A high school relationship goes to shit during the apocalypse. Very messed up in the best way.
I've kept this review brief because these stories are best explored with as little knowledge going in as possible. Definitely will be reading more Meyer after this one.
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