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Static
Halloween scifi special! Jonathan's life isn't exactly exciting, but he's content with what he has. Decent job, some good friends, nice house, and a cool Halloween party to look forward to. But while the October weather is mild, chills blow through when the glitches on his new computer escalate to include a chatty hacker who wants to discuss Jonathan's private sexual proclivities--and won't take no for an answer.
122 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 15, 2017
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Darien Cox
26 books345 followersAuthor Darien Cox lives in New England and enjoys using romantic fiction to explore the intensity, insanity, humor, and chaos that accompanies cupid’s arrow.
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December 15, 2017
2 Stars
Sorry guys but it didn’t work out for me! It started off good and made me really curious but then… It’s a quick read but it could have had a bit more characters develop. About the plot, it was good till the last chapter that I didn’t understand it! Maybe it was because I’m not good at si-fi or maybe it was because the author didn’t bother to explain more about it! It was my first read by this author and it wasn’t a good choice for me! Told in Jonathan’s POV, 1st person, fast-paced. It wasn’t really good for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
Sorry guys but it didn’t work out for me! It started off good and made me really curious but then… It’s a quick read but it could have had a bit more characters develop. About the plot, it was good till the last chapter that I didn’t understand it! Maybe it was because I’m not good at si-fi or maybe it was because the author didn’t bother to explain more about it! It was my first read by this author and it wasn’t a good choice for me! Told in Jonathan’s POV, 1st person, fast-paced. It wasn’t really good for me but I hope you enjoy it more than me!
October 21, 2017
This is a mildly creepy, weird story about a guy whose computer is hacked. Or so he thinks. The threat goes far beyond cyberstalking.
Honestly, the resolution was a bit of a cop-out and didn't make much sense (unless you ignore science), but whatever.
Truth be told, I didn't find the story scary, and the romance was an afterthought.
The MCs were really superficial. We knew nothing about Jonathan. Why was he in the closet? Did he used to date women? Did he have any family? What made him so damn irresistible ?
Jonathan just wasn't very interesting, and he was also kind of an idiot.
And Tim was ... yeah, Tim was NICE. But, again, what made him tick? He sure dropped everything to date Jonathan, which didn't feel believable.
This failed as a romance, and it kind of failed as a spooky story, at least for me.
Honestly, the resolution was a bit of a cop-out and didn't make much sense (unless you ignore science), but whatever.
Truth be told, I didn't find the story scary, and the romance was an afterthought.
The MCs were really superficial. We knew nothing about Jonathan. Why was he in the closet? Did he used to date women? Did he have any family? What made him so damn irresistible ?
Jonathan just wasn't very interesting, and he was also kind of an idiot.
And Tim was ... yeah, Tim was NICE. But, again, what made him tick? He sure dropped everything to date Jonathan, which didn't feel believable.
This failed as a romance, and it kind of failed as a spooky story, at least for me.
October 18, 2017
That was...weird.
October 17, 2017
This one is a fun, Halloween novella. It's kinda freaky with a twist of romance. Written well, even if the freaky part isn't my usual thing.
October 19, 2017
*3.5*
This spooked me. I was legitimately scared. *side-eyes laptop*
4 stars for the creative plot and the writing, 3 stars for the romance.
This spooked me. I was legitimately scared. *side-eyes laptop*
4 stars for the creative plot and the writing, 3 stars for the romance.
October 23, 2017
Hmmm
I really feel like I could've loved this had I been able to like either of the main characters. Even a little bit. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about them when they seem to start falling in love so quickly and easily, but were perfectly content to be monkeying around with other guys. I was really bothered by the lingering kiss Tim shared with Ricky. It hurt Jonathan, and rightly so, but was never mentioned. I absolutely despise it when I'm supposed to buy a true love pairing that begins that way. And then the mystery and menace of Static was wrapped up so quickly, and was completely incongruous with the earlier confrontations.
It just felt like kind of a waste of time. And not an enjoyable one.
I really feel like I could've loved this had I been able to like either of the main characters. Even a little bit. I'm not sure how I'm supposed to feel about them when they seem to start falling in love so quickly and easily, but were perfectly content to be monkeying around with other guys. I was really bothered by the lingering kiss Tim shared with Ricky. It hurt Jonathan, and rightly so, but was never mentioned. I absolutely despise it when I'm supposed to buy a true love pairing that begins that way. And then the mystery and menace of Static was wrapped up so quickly, and was completely incongruous with the earlier confrontations.
It just felt like kind of a waste of time. And not an enjoyable one.
October 18, 2017
YOU GUYS!!
THIS.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Well... Honestly? I can't tell you that much in case I might just spoil it for you.
It's really most enjoyable when you dive into Static knowing nothing! :)
I adore Jonathan!!! He was so much fun to hang out with.
Static is a fun halloween-ish novella!
It's slightly spooky with a pretty unexpected angle that felt REALLY FRESH!
!Exciting!
Personally, I haven't read anything like it before.
The characters were awesome, the romance sweet, the plot interesting, weird and a bit cray-cray.
Beautifully written.
WANT SEQUEL NOW.
THIS.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Well... Honestly? I can't tell you that much in case I might just spoil it for you.
It's really most enjoyable when you dive into Static knowing nothing! :)
I adore Jonathan!!! He was so much fun to hang out with.
Static is a fun halloween-ish novella!
It's slightly spooky with a pretty unexpected angle that felt REALLY FRESH!
!Exciting!
Personally, I haven't read anything like it before.
The characters were awesome, the romance sweet, the plot interesting, weird and a bit cray-cray.
Beautifully written.
WANT SEQUEL NOW.
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December 26, 2017
Great start with mystery "online" admirer and closeted bisexual MC. It was a story that kept my intrest throughout for the suspense even more so than the romance.
October 17, 2017
I don't know what to think or say about this story. Holy cats -- I seriously have the heebie jeebies and feel a little bit like I need to never use my computer again.
Darien Cox does creepy and sexy well. In this book, the creepy was stronger than the sexy. There were too many other moving parts and the story was too short for the "relationship" to develop well. I don't think that's the point or the main draw of this novella though.
Creepy. Totally creepy and perfect for reading right now in this time of year.
Darien Cox does creepy and sexy well. In this book, the creepy was stronger than the sexy. There were too many other moving parts and the story was too short for the "relationship" to develop well. I don't think that's the point or the main draw of this novella though.
Creepy. Totally creepy and perfect for reading right now in this time of year.
October 17, 2017
A hot, fun, and spooky short story/Halloween read!
October 17, 2017
Maybe even 3.5 - for the creepy start but not for the romance part.
October 23, 2017
Overall book rating: 2
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 2.5
So the idea was good. I enjoyed it enough to want to finish it, but I have to agree that it was somewhat “unsatisfying” in the end. Or in my personal taste, more than ‘somewhat’.
I kept reading though, because I think I was waiting for that “OH-MY-GOSH!” moment.. or something in the line of that. But after throwing a hell of a temper-tantrum everything just... went back to “normal”
This had so much potential I think. Still enjoyed the journey, just not the destination. I also didn’t find the “romance” aspect believable.
Audio Book: N/A
Book Cover: 2.5
So the idea was good. I enjoyed it enough to want to finish it, but I have to agree that it was somewhat “unsatisfying” in the end. Or in my personal taste, more than ‘somewhat’.
I kept reading though, because I think I was waiting for that “OH-MY-GOSH!” moment.. or something in the line of that. But after throwing a hell of a temper-tantrum everything just... went back to “normal”
This had so much potential I think. Still enjoyed the journey, just not the destination. I also didn’t find the “romance” aspect believable.
October 20, 2017
Throughout the book (maybe not at the start) I was like meh!
The plot didn’t culminate and the ending was justified in its creative whatevah and I think a lot could have come out of the plot if the innovation hadn’t had its head up its ass.
The plot didn’t culminate and the ending was justified in its creative whatevah and I think a lot could have come out of the plot if the innovation hadn’t had its head up its ass.
October 23, 2017
It's a weird-not-oh-so-spooky-story. Read this just because Halloween is around the corner and I'm in to mood of some light 'scary' stories!
October 23, 2017
Really creepy at times - loved it!
May 8, 2019
Disappointing as a romance but marvelous as horror. Creepy and spooky and made my skin crawl but I had to keep reading.
December 24, 2022
Darien Cox writes really good stuff that I usually enjoy. I liked Static mainly because of the voice of Jonathan. He came across as a great narrator. Cox includes some supernatural aspect in a lot of his work and that's not really my bag, but I didn't mind it here.
July 20, 2021
Definitely different!
Was not expecting things to turn out the way they did. It was a fun read.
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Was not expecting things to turn out the way they did. It was a fun read.
🦋
January 10, 2023
Just WTF!! 😅
October 18, 2017
3.5 stars
October 22, 2017
3☆
This was a weird and creepy short story.
the romance hmm nope wasn't feeling it
the whole creep factor is getting the ☆
This was a weird and creepy short story.
the romance hmm nope wasn't feeling it
the whole creep factor is getting the ☆
October 23, 2017
Hmmmm a bit creepy but it was fun, creative and well written!
November 2, 2017
2.5 stars
Creepy and weird, interesting story.
Creepy and weird, interesting story.
November 21, 2017
entertaining nonsense presented as a weird story with wasted potential.
November 30, 2017
That was...unexpected. I had an idea of who the stalker is, and the author did an amazing job of pulling the rug from under my feet.
February 20, 2018
2.5 stars
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