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The Unbeliever: A Morbid Tale
Beth thought she’d escaped the cult-like traditions of her childhood home in Drumfort, Illinois. College life has given her what she yearned for; the ways of the world, for knowledge, and the freedom that it brings. No more of that nonsense and ridiculous blind faith that has kept so many trapped back home.
But when a strange being disturbs her dreams she returns home to find out why. And when she is chosen for the Sacrifice she must hold firm to her unbeliefs if she is to survive.
But when a strange being disturbs her dreams she returns home to find out why. And when she is chosen for the Sacrifice she must hold firm to her unbeliefs if she is to survive.
- GenresHorror
43 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 6, 2017
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August 18, 2019
Finally, the last of Zachary Miller’s Morbid short stories, and finally one I felt was done very nicely and was creative! I could guess what was going to happen it was not too much of a shocker, but I think this one shows potential. But hey, I’m not a writer. (Or haven’t tried yet at least). Just a reader. I’m sure it can be difficult getting off the ground, being self published, probably being turned down a lot. I wish Zach the best, and hope that his career takes off. Hopefully people will do as I did. Stick it out read all of the free morbid e books, and as I am now, be curious and interested in his other works. To see if he grows and improves. Not a bad short read.
November 10, 2017
A really good read. Enjoyed this from beginning to the end.
November 11, 2017
The unbeliever
A Nordish religious custom isn't followed but between fear and compliance what unfolds is supernatural and an adventure into horror like no other. I Loved It!!!!
A Nordish religious custom isn't followed but between fear and compliance what unfolds is supernatural and an adventure into horror like no other. I Loved It!!!!
September 22, 2023
“What do you do when something you don’t believe to be true manifests right in front of your face?”
Beth McCaw grew up in Drumfort, Illinois. She’s 21 now. Beth is at college, working towards her B.F.A. in English literature.
She’s planning to work at the Writer’s House Literary Agency, after graduation, in New York City.
It all starts with a phone call from her mother. The nightmares begin. Then an ominous visit from her cousin, Henry. He’s super creepy.
The town has gathered for the festivities. We learn that they’re of Nordic descent, and favor Odin. The Commemoration Dinner.
The wellbeing of the town very much depends upon the sacrifice…
That is…an ending. Not at all what I’d expected. A very bizarre book.
“She didn’t believe that there was a town a hundred miles south of Chicago where there lived no more than a thousand people, and those people worshipped some being and sacrificed something to it every year to keep it quelled, keep it happy.”
Beth McCaw grew up in Drumfort, Illinois. She’s 21 now. Beth is at college, working towards her B.F.A. in English literature.
She’s planning to work at the Writer’s House Literary Agency, after graduation, in New York City.
It all starts with a phone call from her mother. The nightmares begin. Then an ominous visit from her cousin, Henry. He’s super creepy.
The town has gathered for the festivities. We learn that they’re of Nordic descent, and favor Odin. The Commemoration Dinner.
The wellbeing of the town very much depends upon the sacrifice…
That is…an ending. Not at all what I’d expected. A very bizarre book.
“She didn’t believe that there was a town a hundred miles south of Chicago where there lived no more than a thousand people, and those people worshipped some being and sacrificed something to it every year to keep it quelled, keep it happy.”
July 26, 2020
This is the 1st book I've read written by Zachery Miller; he has done a great job at writing a good short story; I will definitely be reading more of his books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
October 20, 2024
Enjoyed a lot
This short was a dive into religion for me. The risks of becoming so into your religion that I can consume your life, or an entire town. I won't give anything away but if you are questioning religion like I always have, this is a great short to consider. No one is there for you but you in the end. No religion will give you "blessings"...read this.
This short was a dive into religion for me. The risks of becoming so into your religion that I can consume your life, or an entire town. I won't give anything away but if you are questioning religion like I always have, this is a great short to consider. No one is there for you but you in the end. No religion will give you "blessings"...read this.
October 25, 2019
Fun and scary
This was fun, short, and entertaining. A little scary, too! What would you do if your small town believed in a god that had to be sacrificed to every year but you didn't believe?
This was fun, short, and entertaining. A little scary, too! What would you do if your small town believed in a god that had to be sacrificed to every year but you didn't believe?
July 21, 2020
This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.
July 30, 2020
This is book 5 of The Morbid Tales short stories. I love reading these and book 5 did not disappoint. The story kept me hooked from start to finish and is well written. I would recommend.
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.
March 9, 2023
creepy
This was an excellent creepy novel. I loved the premise and I loved Beth. She has the perfect attitude to handle the situation
This was an excellent creepy novel. I loved the premise and I loved Beth. She has the perfect attitude to handle the situation
October 24, 2024
Loved all kill of the morbid tales
I read them all and loved them, however I went to try and read the ruins and could not find it!!!!!
I read them all and loved them, however I went to try and read the ruins and could not find it!!!!!
November 10, 2017
Was given an advance copy. I've been knee deep in Norse stuff for a while now. American Gods. Hellblade, and all that stuff. So, when I read this book, I felt like I was revisiting familiar territory, but in a very postmodernist witty way.
A good dark fantasy, urban horror. Keep up the good work, Mr. Miller.
A good dark fantasy, urban horror. Keep up the good work, Mr. Miller.
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