“We’re all mad here.” - Cheshire Cat - ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Crazy Fools: A Crazy Ink Anthology
It takes all kinds of crazy to make the world spin and keep people interesting. The line between sanity and insanity can be threaded with the thinnest strings. Sometimes, walking that edge takes stepping into the madness…
Six authors, six stories with varying degrees of insanity and one common theme – exploring the crazy condition called life. What makes your head spin? Where is your line? What’s the difference between madness and sanity? How far would you be willing to travel into madness to feel again?
With something for everyone, Crazy Fools will toss you into the delicious mayhem it sometimes takes to feel alive…
All I can say is OMG this is an awesome anthology. Beth Hale's "Echoes" is about Lauren and her haunted house. Lauren has just moved into her new home and she finds out it has a ghost. His name is William and he's just what she's looking for but he's dead. Lauren and William wants to be together but how will that happen? Sara Schoen's story "Haunted" really makes you think about where the tales of things that go bump in the night. A prank that goes really bad and deadly. Then there's Alana Greig's "Bella Chew Chew". Bella who how is so OCD that she can't change her routine at all. So, she is willing to stay alone forever but her friend won't have it. Bella can't stand the sound of people chewing to the point she wears headphones when she eats. But, she was lucky and met Gareth and she might have a chance at love. We have "Hoarder" by Rita Delude it's sweet and makes you think how you treat people. Sometimes people keep their memories in a strange way. And last but not least is Erin Lee "Foolish Fog" it's about a women that is in a psych ward and she's trying to remember why she's there. Eliza has a famiy and all she wants is to see her daughter Anna. But, she can't remember why she can't. This story will have you turning pages till the end and you'll still want more. These authors have done an awesome job with this anthology and this is a must-read.
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All I can say is OMG this is an awesome anthology. Beth Hale's "Echoes" is about Lauren and her haunted house. Lauren has just moved into her new home and she finds out it has a ghost. His name is William and he's just what she's looking for but he's dead. Lauren and William wants to be together but how will that happen? Sara Schoen's story "Haunted" really makes you think about where the tales of things that go bump in the night. A prank that goes really bad and deadly. Then there's Alana Greig's "Bella Chew Chew". Bella who how is so OCD that she can't change her routine at all. So, she is willing to stay alone forever but her friend won't have it. Bella can't stand the sound of people chewing to the point she wears headphones when she eats. But, she was lucky and met Gareth and she might have a chance at love. We have "Hoarder" by Rita Delude it's sweet and makes you think how you treat people. Sometimes people keep their memories in a strange way. And last but not least is Erin Lee "Foolish Fog" it's about a women that is in a psych ward and she's trying to remember why she's there. Eliza has a famiy and all she wants is to see her daughter Anna. But, she can't remember why she can't. This story will have you turning pages till the end and you'll still want more. These authors have done an awesome job with this anthology and this is a must-read.
wow talk about some crazy people. first is the story of a woman who sees a ghost and noone believes is really there so she proves a point. second is a wierd story how one woman is said to kill another person, but did she really do it? read to find out. third is a story of a woman who cant stand chewing it drives her crazy. fourth is a woman who is trying to have her son back with her even if it means kidnapping other boys. fifth is a old woman who is a hoarder . really strange one. sixth is is a woman who hears voices that make her go insane?
The authors and stories in this anthology have you re-thinking "crazy", as a label I mean. We all know someone who is/was supposedly "crazy", right? So what is the said "crazy" person's story? Do you relate with the person or the story? What makes us different from most 'crazy' people? Circumstances? Beliefs? Meds??
Ponder those questions as you read "Crazy Fools". The stories themselves will draw you in and have you asking some questions of your own.
The introduction to this anthology gets the reader thinking about all the crazy possibilities and why we may see things that way. The stories that follow are a fabulous journey through many unique minds.
Echoes - I enjoyed the ghostly feel in this story and the end of Chapter 1 had me eager to keep reading. I was curious about Lauren's past and mental health. As more of the story came to light, I was eager to know how William would fit into all that. I started having a sense of foreboding as Lauren and William grew closer. This story was a great way to begin the anthology.
Haunted - I was curious to know the details about what had happened to land her in the asylum. As she recounted the evening at the party, it gave me chills as more and more of the story fell into place. When she finally understood what had happened and sought her revenge, I was held in an eager suspense.
Bella Chew Chew - Bella certainly had many quirks that were fun to read. Her issues with the sound of chewing made me very curious to know what was going to happen in this addition to the Crazy Fools Anthology. The story took a slightly different path than I had expected, but was cute and entertaining as it went. It had a really sweet ending.
Sweet Little Eyes - Misty and Blaine and their situation intrigued me right from the start. When they met the man in the diner, I was worried about how he would play into this story. And even after Colt came along, I was still apprehensive about his motives. As things unfolded, I found myself chasing the truth page by page. When the truth finally reared its ugly head, I was shocked to say the least. I had not seen that ending coming. It was a mind-wrecking in the extreme. Well done!
Hoarder - I found this story to be very interesting. The rationale behind many of the things Aunt Eve was hoarding, and their stories kept me very entertained. This was such a unique story and a lovely addition to the anthology.
Foolish Fog - This story takes the reader on a journey to a psych ward and was quite the change of pace from the previous story. I liked the opportunity to hear from the alters about and through the fog. I was certainly curious about her delusions and the reality she couldn't completely recall. As the pieces fell into place, I was shocked about what Eliza had done. And what she does at the end completely disgusted me and chilled me to my bones.
I have loved the variety of stories found within this anthology. It was a fun adventure through the human mind and all its broken pieces.
This book grabbed me right from the start! Stories like this really grab my attention. While all of them were good, a few really stuck out to me. Echoes grabbed me right from the start. I needed to find out how it was all going to turn out! It is a story about love, struggles and a ghost. Sweet Little Eyes had my heart racing on and off through the whole thing! this one had so many twists and turns there was no chance I would figure it out! Hoarder really got to me and broke my heart. we have all lost things and when too many pile up at once, it can be too much. This is one woman's story about letting go to make room for the important things in life. And then there is Foolish Fog....WOW! This story left me speechless! I'm still not sure how I feel from this. It's a sad, twisted, and dangerous situation that has landed one woman in a dangerous talespin. This is defenitly a great read!
I loved almost all of these stories in this anthology. I wasn't fond of Bella Chew Chew myself but I figure maybe it's just me & wouldn't let that deter you from reading it. These authors are some very talented authors that I can't wait to read more from. Honestly, this is one of the best anthologies I've ever read.
Crazy Fools is a look into crazy from each author's point of view. What they come up with will leave you wondering what actually goes through those crazy minds. Be prepared to be shocked, to laugh, and of course to fall in love with each of these authors. Great job everyone 🌞
What is crazy? Crazy means a different thing to each of us. What sounds off the rocker to one person is perfectly normal to another. Each of these stories show that. This was the perfect combination of authors and stories.
Great anthology. All the authors did a great job on this book. It was well written and they all did a great job working their stories into this anthology. It kept my interest until the last page. Boy did they bring in the crazy. It was great and I would highly recommend this book.
This is a marvelous anthology that focuses on the perception of what "crazy" is. It is such a unique concept, with an excellent collection of short stories. From the beginning, I was thoroughly entranced. The authors are talented, and offer voice to people that so are so rarely heard.
I love this Anthology.. these Authors are so great together.. they sure know how to bring the crazy. Each story is about the craziness that one can get into to and they sure bring it. Great job!