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Ever been stuck on a train in a dark tunnel, trapped in an airless sardine tin with a bunch of strangers?
Sure you have.
But don’t be so eager to get out of that train, because what’s waiting on the other side might be even worse …
This short horror story is a dark descent into the subconscious horror that lurks inside all of us. It is a tale of love, money and the shackles of modern city life.
Jack Binding is a Londoner living in Sydney. Inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, JG Ballard and Martin Amis, Jack writes gritty, dark fiction that combines horror, fantasy and twisted, black humour.
Property can also be found in the collection 18 Short Stories.
Sure you have.
But don’t be so eager to get out of that train, because what’s waiting on the other side might be even worse …
This short horror story is a dark descent into the subconscious horror that lurks inside all of us. It is a tale of love, money and the shackles of modern city life.
Jack Binding is a Londoner living in Sydney. Inspired by writers such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, JG Ballard and Martin Amis, Jack writes gritty, dark fiction that combines horror, fantasy and twisted, black humour.
Property can also be found in the collection 18 Short Stories.
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15 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2016
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Jack Binding
6 books2 followersJack Binding is a London-born author now living in Sydney. He crafts dark fiction that blends horror with sharp, black humor. His short stories, regularly published on Amazon, have garnered critical acclaim (at least for now).
Jack draws inspiration from literary giants like Stephen King, Clive Barker, J.G. Ballard, and Martin Amis.
Jack draws inspiration from literary giants like Stephen King, Clive Barker, J.G. Ballard, and Martin Amis.
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Displaying 1 - 13 of 13 reviews
December 5, 2016
Wow! This is a fantastic short story.
I love how it's so realistic... because it is... and the ending! I'll be damned.. I saw someone commenting about the ending and I was thinking-thinking-thinking.. what could it be?
The writing and storytelling was so good, I forgot to keep another part of my brain working just to see if I could guess the finale... well, I couldn't. It came as a shock. Like a bucket of cold water!
If you like short stories, even if you don't like short stories- you need to get this one and read it!
Jack Binding is one to look out for, so he is... Dot Matrix, his first short story was equally good... Jack seems to take his observations from life and serve them to you with some sharp edge... Sometimes, the writing just has it. And in this case, it does have that something...
I love how it's so realistic... because it is... and the ending! I'll be damned.. I saw someone commenting about the ending and I was thinking-thinking-thinking.. what could it be?
The writing and storytelling was so good, I forgot to keep another part of my brain working just to see if I could guess the finale... well, I couldn't. It came as a shock. Like a bucket of cold water!
If you like short stories, even if you don't like short stories- you need to get this one and read it!
Jack Binding is one to look out for, so he is... Dot Matrix, his first short story was equally good... Jack seems to take his observations from life and serve them to you with some sharp edge... Sometimes, the writing just has it. And in this case, it does have that something...
March 13, 2018
This is VERY short. I hate to say it, this, this is more like a creative writing exercise a student would turn in. I can't think of it as a true short story. It takes 10 minutes to read and I think the writer would have been better served to make this longer and mold it into more of a story with a beginning, middle and ending.
October 18, 2017
Subtle hints, self-realization, and an ending you wish you saw coming. A story that many people today can very much relate to. Not too preachy but just preachy enough to make you think. A worthwhile read.
March 8, 2017
The second person narrative was a little hard for me to get used to. A young professional living the dream, at least on the surface. The ending was well done, I never saw it coming!
January 17, 2018
Love love loved this short. It was another case of real life horror, the best kind, the scariest kind. And the ending... what a punch!
March 16, 2019
Wow omg! I was not expecting that ending at all. Brought a tear to my eye. Really good short story look forward to reading more of this author.
November 18, 2021
Wow. Great reading. Quick but detailed and a story I could relate to.
November 13, 2023
You got me!
I definitely was not expecting that twist. Good job, Jack. You have peaked my interest and I will be looking for more of your work.
I definitely was not expecting that twist. Good job, Jack. You have peaked my interest and I will be looking for more of your work.
December 7, 2024
This book was, short, clear, well written and shocking... All in one breath!
February 12, 2017
short bleak story. Well written
December 21, 2016
Brilliant, but I want to swear!
Oh. My. God. I completely melded into the second person narrative. Good show Mr. Binding. But by god the ending! An excellent read.
Oh. My. God. I completely melded into the second person narrative. Good show Mr. Binding. But by god the ending! An excellent read.
April 18, 2017
Jack you are a very terrible man to write such wickedly good short stories. Still reeling from the ending.
The Nespresso line was genius
The Nespresso line was genius
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February 20, 2019
Tightly plotted, eerie tale
Loved the dark humor in this short story. Great language and description, though I could have lost the bit about the girl on the train. Found myself highlighting a couple of the harder-hitting passages.
Loved the dark humor in this short story. Great language and description, though I could have lost the bit about the girl on the train. Found myself highlighting a couple of the harder-hitting passages.
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