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The Shopkeep: A Morbid Tale
Cindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a steal and a quick buck, but what they don’t realize is that they’ve come for a whole different reason: the Devil’s Shopkeep awaits.
19 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2017
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August 13, 2019
This should be marketed at 10-12 year old readers. There's nothing scary, it's very derivative (a doll named Annabelle? Clown masks? A maze-like warehouse?) and has way too many inconsistencies in the writing.
August 18, 2017
ALRIGHTY THEN ;-)
This was like a trip to a ghost story telling campfire ;-)
It tickled me, in particular, because I own an antique shop.
I really got a kick out of the twist at the end.
Found on Freebooksy, it was a good introduction to this writer, who I will be reading more of.
Word of warning.. you may not want to read it late at night, if you have to get to sleep ;-)
This was like a trip to a ghost story telling campfire ;-)
It tickled me, in particular, because I own an antique shop.
I really got a kick out of the twist at the end.
Found on Freebooksy, it was a good introduction to this writer, who I will be reading more of.
Word of warning.. you may not want to read it late at night, if you have to get to sleep ;-)
June 24, 2019
So this was pretty good, the description said demons I'm not sure, I've heard of people being possessed but this reminded me of the bug guy in men in black
September 12, 2018
Short but Sweet
If you like your horror stories short, if you are impatient to get to the end zone, if you can’t stand waiting, then this is the horror story for you.
If you like your horror stories short, if you are impatient to get to the end zone, if you can’t stand waiting, then this is the horror story for you.
July 13, 2020
Scary short story
July 5, 2019
Cindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a steal and a quick buck, but what they don’t realize is that they’ve come for a whole different reason: the Devil’s Shopkeep awaits.
*The stories in The Morbid Tales series are stand-alone tales. There is no order to reading each book.
Another brilliant little horror novel.
This one reminds me a bit of Friday the 13th the series which I loved.
Love the monsters created in this one.
Excellent read!
Recommend reading!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*The stories in The Morbid Tales series are stand-alone tales. There is no order to reading each book.
Another brilliant little horror novel.
This one reminds me a bit of Friday the 13th the series which I loved.
Love the monsters created in this one.
Excellent read!
Recommend reading!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 23, 2017
It's just a old antique store isn't it? Old things just collecting dust as nobody in town buys antiques. It's off the main street of this small dying town. But this store has something that somebody wants, unfortunately nobody seems to leave after the enter.
Can the girls get in and out before they are seen?
This little horror story is well written and suspenseful. I liked it because it isn't super gross like some horror stories/movies do. It keeps your attention until the end. I think the story could have been expanded a bit more into a longer Novella. But I give Zachery Miller some props for his writing, pretty well edited (one or two minor issues). I have also downloaded the rest of the series and read them as well. I will definitely be keeping him on my radar.
Can the girls get in and out before they are seen?
This little horror story is well written and suspenseful. I liked it because it isn't super gross like some horror stories/movies do. It keeps your attention until the end. I think the story could have been expanded a bit more into a longer Novella. But I give Zachery Miller some props for his writing, pretty well edited (one or two minor issues). I have also downloaded the rest of the series and read them as well. I will definitely be keeping him on my radar.
July 5, 2019
The shopkeep is a short horror story. This certainly wont' be for everyone.
The shop is an old antique store, and supposedly once peopl eenter, they can't leave.
so clearly the teenagers MUST find out the truth right?
Will they get in and out without being seen? Will they be able to leave at all?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The shop is an old antique store, and supposedly once peopl eenter, they can't leave.
so clearly the teenagers MUST find out the truth right?
Will they get in and out without being seen? Will they be able to leave at all?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 18, 2017
Entrapping
The first page caught me. A simple little horror story that was well written and left me with many questions. Good fast read that left an impression after the lights turned off.
The first page caught me. A simple little horror story that was well written and left me with many questions. Good fast read that left an impression after the lights turned off.
August 23, 2017
I enjoyed this short story with great character development and quite scary in a Stephen King kind of way not a gory disgusting, not an easy feast in just 22 pages.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author.
November 11, 2017
The Shopkeep
An amazing terrifying story of horror. A daughter of an over zealous mother gets involved with a bit of break and enter with a friend just an easy peasy job they thought aye?
An amazing terrifying story of horror. A daughter of an over zealous mother gets involved with a bit of break and enter with a friend just an easy peasy job they thought aye?
August 25, 2017
A good, quick read. Enjoyed it.
August 30, 2017
Great descriptions! Just downloaded The Picking Tree as well. I'm off to read some more.
May 1, 2018
ok ok, but keep classic to bring up of Annabelle as cameo. good one!
January 7, 2019
Quick read
Fun little horror story that puts me in the mind of the twilight zone. Not terribly frightening though. If you're into the stories found in the twilight zone then you will enjoy this little number.
Fun little horror story that puts me in the mind of the twilight zone. Not terribly frightening though. If you're into the stories found in the twilight zone then you will enjoy this little number.
July 7, 2019
This is a spooky quick read. The story is well written and so are the characters. I enjoyed reading. I recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 6, 2018
An enjoyable little tale about two girls and the price they are forced to pay when they decide to break into a seemingly abandoned antiquities shop filled with creepiness.
May 24, 2019
Intense
Ask yourself what could possibly go so horribly wrong with a little heist from an old, shabby antique shops on the edge of town? Well, this is one thing I never imagined. This story is just horror as it's meant to be. Scary. It's also a story that will stick with me for a long time. And I really really hate freaking dolls. Kudos Zachary!!!!!
Ask yourself what could possibly go so horribly wrong with a little heist from an old, shabby antique shops on the edge of town? Well, this is one thing I never imagined. This story is just horror as it's meant to be. Scary. It's also a story that will stick with me for a long time. And I really really hate freaking dolls. Kudos Zachary!!!!!
July 12, 2019
This is a quick read that will scare the pants off of you! Great story, typically stupid characters, and incredibly frightening monsters. What more could you possibly want! Recommended to horror fans everywhere.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 28, 2023
not what I expected
This book is very short. Only 19 pages.
I believe I got it on”Stuff your kindle day”. 📚
I thought this book would be about something totally different. 🤦🏽♀️ Man I was completely wrong. 😆
I’m guessing that this author is going to write a full story, just over small installments. Because this book really didn’t have an ending.
The thrill effect was becoming known but didn’t quite make the mark. 😔
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This book is about two girls that go to an antique store to score “ steal something “. Only when they’re there they realize the horrible doom they’re in. Something’s lurk in the dark and only one gets the opportunity to gets away to find help.
When help arrives and enters he’s gone for a while, when the girl who got away goes to look inside she finds her friends face is now stretched in horror. When I say her face I mean LITERALLY ALL SHE FOUND WAS THE SKIN OF HER FACE.
THEN THE STORYENDS………LIKE WHATTTTT???? Ughhhhh
Why would it end there, why, oh well on to book 2. Let’s see what happens.
This book is very short. Only 19 pages.
I believe I got it on”Stuff your kindle day”. 📚
I thought this book would be about something totally different. 🤦🏽♀️ Man I was completely wrong. 😆
I’m guessing that this author is going to write a full story, just over small installments. Because this book really didn’t have an ending.
The thrill effect was becoming known but didn’t quite make the mark. 😔
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This book is about two girls that go to an antique store to score “ steal something “. Only when they’re there they realize the horrible doom they’re in. Something’s lurk in the dark and only one gets the opportunity to gets away to find help.
When help arrives and enters he’s gone for a while, when the girl who got away goes to look inside she finds her friends face is now stretched in horror. When I say her face I mean LITERALLY ALL SHE FOUND WAS THE SKIN OF HER FACE.
THEN THE STORYENDS………LIKE WHATTTTT???? Ughhhhh
Why would it end there, why, oh well on to book 2. Let’s see what happens.
August 15, 2023
Rachel and Cindy, both 17, live in Castle Santos, a small town in California.
Cindy is the bold, brash friend. Rachel is the quiet, hesitant one.
The girls are about to break into a shop— Mephisto’s Oddities Antique Shop.
Rachel really wants to go to the prom with Zach Pondicherry (nice insert, Zach!). But her overly-zealous, hyper-religious mother believes such events are for heathens. Bottom line, Rachel needs the money from this mini-heist as much as Cindy does.
The girls must obtain the Flask of Randall Flagg (nice insert again, Zach!).
The items in the shop look really sinister.
Great editing and typography for self-published work.
Creepy and weird, with a cool ending.
“Flesh! Flesh! Give it to us."
Cindy is the bold, brash friend. Rachel is the quiet, hesitant one.
The girls are about to break into a shop— Mephisto’s Oddities Antique Shop.
Rachel really wants to go to the prom with Zach Pondicherry (nice insert, Zach!). But her overly-zealous, hyper-religious mother believes such events are for heathens. Bottom line, Rachel needs the money from this mini-heist as much as Cindy does.
The girls must obtain the Flask of Randall Flagg (nice insert again, Zach!).
The items in the shop look really sinister.
Great editing and typography for self-published work.
Creepy and weird, with a cool ending.
“Flesh! Flesh! Give it to us."
March 20, 2019
WHERE'S THE MORBID?
This short story fell flat for me. It's missing so many details, I want answers, where is the rest of this story. WHY were they sent to retrieve a flask? Is the men that sent them to get the flask in on it? What are the creatures? What's their back story? WHERE ARE THE MORBID DETAILS???
This short story fell flat for me. It's missing so many details, I want answers, where is the rest of this story. WHY were they sent to retrieve a flask? Is the men that sent them to get the flask in on it? What are the creatures? What's their back story? WHERE ARE THE MORBID DETAILS???
October 21, 2024
Cool take
This was an extreme short but creepy. Well written. Only about a 20 minute read but these Morbid shorts are definitely becoming favorites of mine for a break between full novels. Two girls go to an antique shop to rob it for some quick cash and find disturbing horrors inside during the night. Short, straight to the point, and well done.
This was an extreme short but creepy. Well written. Only about a 20 minute read but these Morbid shorts are definitely becoming favorites of mine for a break between full novels. Two girls go to an antique shop to rob it for some quick cash and find disturbing horrors inside during the night. Short, straight to the point, and well done.
October 25, 2019
Eek!
Terrifying exciting! This is a super short read, but don't let that fool you. It's a fully realized horror story that would scare the pants off of those sitting around a campfire. Or breaking into abandoned shops....
Terrifying exciting! This is a super short read, but don't let that fool you. It's a fully realized horror story that would scare the pants off of those sitting around a campfire. Or breaking into abandoned shops....
February 9, 2022
This was a charming short story, very reminiscent of the much beloved Goosebumps series but for perhaps a slightly older audience.
It is a very short read, and doesn't have a huge amount of set up - but for 20 pages it packs in a good amount of characterisation and atmosphere.
It is a very short read, and doesn't have a huge amount of set up - but for 20 pages it packs in a good amount of characterisation and atmosphere.
July 25, 2024
It was boring. Not enough tension was built for me to feel any sort of fear or anxiety about what was happening, and then ending just felt like it lacked something. It didn't leave me wondering or thinking.
August 16, 2017
Typical Horror
BOO! I've probably scared you more than this campfire like story. I'll try Zachery Mlller's other works to be fair.
BOO! I've probably scared you more than this campfire like story. I'll try Zachery Mlller's other works to be fair.
August 17, 2019
Short read. Free. But yawn.... a bore.
November 17, 2020
Spooky tale
A quick spooky tale, perfect for dark nights and cozy blankets.
Clearly inspired by a love of Stephen King stories.
A quick spooky tale, perfect for dark nights and cozy blankets.
Clearly inspired by a love of Stephen King stories.
March 8, 2023
Scary
This was a terrifying story. It creeped me out and gave me chills. I loved every second of this story
This was a terrifying story. It creeped me out and gave me chills. I loved every second of this story
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