Something in the Walls: A Pulp Horror Novella

by Samuel Brower

When David Howell moved to California with dreams of becoming a famous screenwriter, he knew the area was a hotbed of seismic activity. But he never had any real worries about earthquakes. That is until he experiences one firsthand. The event leaves David shaken, of course, but what follows proves to be much, much worse. The quake seems to have stirred up something in the old, dilapidated apartment building David shares with Hollywood hopefuls, weirdos, and pipe-dreamers. Something that wishes them all harm. Something…in the walls.

Genres: Horror, Novella

122 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 3, 2016

About the author

Bestselling author Samuel Brower crafts haunting, immersive tales that blur the line between horror, dark fantasy, and the supernatural. His breakout novel, Haint, became an Amazon bestseller in 2024, cementing his reputation as a must-read voice in modern horror fiction. To date, Brower has published ten gripping novels and dozens of chilling short stories, with his work featured in renowned magazines like Voices, Nine Tales, and Zero Flash. A professional member of both the Horror Writers Association and the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association, Brower brings a seasoned, masterful touch to every eerie world he creates.

Reviews

[Pam Wells · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed it!

I was in a reading slump and this book pulled me out. I loved it! The story is suspenseful. I found it hard to put down. A fun read if you like old horror movies like “The Blob”. I hope the author has more books. I’ll be looking for them!

[Alan Loewen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, It Should Be a Movie

Mr. Browser, if you read your reviews, turn this into a movie script and start shopping it around, but DON’T let them change the ending. You know how to kill your darlings, but you also know the purpose of horror is to slay the dragon. Something Hollywood has forgotten.

Great plot that would give Lovecraft a run for his money. A few typos, but nothing I couldn’t live with. All in all, a great job.

[Ginareads26 · Rating 3 out of 5]

something in the walls

This was an okay book. It’s written in 3rd person which is not my favorite. I feel like 3rd person doesn’t get you involved in the story as much and have that scary effect on you.

[Jeanine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story.

[Erin Newton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cover art is amazing. Very fun, gross, quick horror read. The characters are well developed and the severity of the situation escalates to an excellent ending.