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Refused Existence
It haunts our dreams. It stalks our streets and lurks within the halls of our homes. It tingles our spines and waters our eyes. A world very different to the daylight that accompanies us in the waking hours. It is there, waiting to be spotted, but it is never seen.
We know it’s there, but we tell ourselves it doesn’t exist.
Gathered here are ten twisted stories from this dark universe.
A young girl walks home from school, unaware of the dark shadow which stalks her every step. A mother watches on as her child is slaughtered by a band of crazed psychopaths. A man makes his three hour journey home, wanting but failing to ignore the strange child who sobs in the back seat of his car. A boy sits alone in a room with a journal and a boarded up window, tormented by a merciless entity.
Don’t expect sunshine and rainbows. You won’t find those here.
We know it’s there, but we tell ourselves it doesn’t exist.
Gathered here are ten twisted stories from this dark universe.
A young girl walks home from school, unaware of the dark shadow which stalks her every step. A mother watches on as her child is slaughtered by a band of crazed psychopaths. A man makes his three hour journey home, wanting but failing to ignore the strange child who sobs in the back seat of his car. A boy sits alone in a room with a journal and a boarded up window, tormented by a merciless entity.
Don’t expect sunshine and rainbows. You won’t find those here.
177 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2016
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Steven Wain
3 books35 followersAuthor of Descent Into Darkness, Refused Existence and For When You’re Alone.
Steven Wain was born in Wollongong, Australia, in 1995. He is passionate about literature, music, and animal welfare.
Steven Wain was born in Wollongong, Australia, in 1995. He is passionate about literature, music, and animal welfare.
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February 7, 2017
William (husband/Uncle), had hunted most of his life Margaret (wife), could gripe; but William, Michael “Mikey” (nephew) & Joe were going whether she liked it or not.
BANG! BANG!
Denise is hearing noises in her room. Is she hallucinating?
What is in Mr. Diary?
Julie Andrews (wife/mother) husband Ed worked the nightshift.
Both of them suffered from the empty nest syndrome.
Julie had way too much time on her hands.
What was Harold (Julie’s brother) up too?
What had Wayne (husband) done to his family?
What happened to Rebecca “Becca” Matthews?
Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. 10 fairly well written horror short stories book. They weren’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. Several of them would make great horror movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Don’t give up you have potential. I only liked a few of them so I will rate all of them at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
BANG! BANG!
Denise is hearing noises in her room. Is she hallucinating?
What is in Mr. Diary?
Julie Andrews (wife/mother) husband Ed worked the nightshift.
Both of them suffered from the empty nest syndrome.
Julie had way too much time on her hands.
What was Harold (Julie’s brother) up too?
What had Wayne (husband) done to his family?
What happened to Rebecca “Becca” Matthews?
Warning: This book contains extremely graphic adult content, violence, or expletive language &/or uncensored sexually explicit material which is only suitable for mature readers. It may be offensive to some readers.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. 10 fairly well written horror short stories book. They weren’t always very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish, but never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. Several of them would make great horror movie, or better yet a mini TV series. Don’t give up you have potential. I only liked a few of them so I will rate all of them at 3/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
January 2, 2017
Excellent!!
A very good horror anthology! I look forward to reading more good work by Mr. Wain! I highly recommend this book!
A very good horror anthology! I look forward to reading more good work by Mr. Wain! I highly recommend this book!
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