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Unearthly
Find out what makes some of our smallest fears turn into nightmares in this treasure trove of short stories. Sometimes it feels like we are all on a different planet earth. Sometimes we are!
- GenresShort Stories
263 pages, Paperback
Published January 25, 2018
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November 25, 2021
I downloaded this book not paying close attention to when it was written or any other details other than it was by Stephen King. The first couple short stories did not seem like his best work and there were numerous typos throughout. I get through a couple more with more typos and poor character development and decide to do a search on when it was published… and realize this is by Stephen R. King. This is not the real Stephen King and does not even compare. Complete garbage.
February 17, 2021
Terribly written! So many grammatical errors in each story! This is not stephen king and shame on me for not seeing g the r in the authors name I am very disappointed. Do not waste your time on these short stores that have no plot line
February 6, 2025
Lol I downloaded this on my kindle thinking it was Stephen King... Spot the "R". Surely, you're not allowed to catfish as another horror author lmao!
Anyway, even without the little "R" this is undoubtedly NOT King's work, from the spelling errors, to grammatical errors, to some weak storylines.
There were definitely some short stories that were better than others but overall I wouldn't say the stories were scary, or that weird or that interesting.
Beware of the catfish.
Anyway, even without the little "R" this is undoubtedly NOT King's work, from the spelling errors, to grammatical errors, to some weak storylines.
There were definitely some short stories that were better than others but overall I wouldn't say the stories were scary, or that weird or that interesting.
Beware of the catfish.
July 26, 2024
Bad editing, worse writing.
One or two of the short stories were decent enough concepts and had the potential to be a good read if the author had been capable of decent character development and better story pacing.
One or two of the short stories were decent enough concepts and had the potential to be a good read if the author had been capable of decent character development and better story pacing.
August 18, 2019
Boring
You get lost with the characters. To many one liners. Who's unearthly or who is not. It led to Boring!!!!!!
You get lost with the characters. To many one liners. Who's unearthly or who is not. It led to Boring!!!!!!
February 15, 2021
More human
This book was more human than monster, with personal relationships that evolved. The jacket cover showed a more pet cemetery tale and probably scares some readers off. I think ill just discard the cover before I hand this book off with my recommendation of a great read.
This book was more human than monster, with personal relationships that evolved. The jacket cover showed a more pet cemetery tale and probably scares some readers off. I think ill just discard the cover before I hand this book off with my recommendation of a great read.
August 17, 2025
I loved the ending…..
What a beautiful love story….but I had to reread so much of it because the characters were being mixed up. With a bit of proofreading and editing, this could become a very fine piece of work. Beautiful ending. I could actually picture it in my mind because it was so well described.
What a beautiful love story….but I had to reread so much of it because the characters were being mixed up. With a bit of proofreading and editing, this could become a very fine piece of work. Beautiful ending. I could actually picture it in my mind because it was so well described.
December 1, 2018
One of his better reads. Still think king is banking on a better writing king.
Eh, not bad. Would recommend this for high school reading list. This is one of his better reads. Thumbs up for the improvement.
Eh, not bad. Would recommend this for high school reading list. This is one of his better reads. Thumbs up for the improvement.
September 27, 2021
Unearthly
No matter how many stories that I read by you (Stephen) ,each one makes me wonder where next one will take me to. I enjoy each and every one. I have always recommend your books to everyone I know. Thank You for just being you.
No matter how many stories that I read by you (Stephen) ,each one makes me wonder where next one will take me to. I enjoy each and every one. I have always recommend your books to everyone I know. Thank You for just being you.
November 8, 2022
Not bad!
At first.I was a bit sceptical but after the first story I was hooked. To be honest I didn't even notice the R in the name. I suspect that's how he acquired some of his fans!😉
At first.I was a bit sceptical but after the first story I was hooked. To be honest I didn't even notice the R in the name. I suspect that's how he acquired some of his fans!😉
March 22, 2023
So... So ......
Some of these short stories are down right weird. These are definitely a Middle-of-the-road grouping of stories. Read at your own risk. Moderately Recommended Stories .
Some of these short stories are down right weird. These are definitely a Middle-of-the-road grouping of stories. Read at your own risk. Moderately Recommended Stories .
July 21, 2023
not THE Stephen King
It didn’t take me long to realize that here was something wrong. It didn’t have THE Stephen King style or elegance. Also, it was like nobody took the time to proofread. So many errors.
It didn’t take me long to realize that here was something wrong. It didn’t have THE Stephen King style or elegance. Also, it was like nobody took the time to proofread. So many errors.
March 10, 2024
This is on Kindle Unlimited and I liked the cover. Oops. Even without the many typos, most of the writing was awkward. If you use Kindle, borrow this, read "The Wrench and the Bolt," and return the book.
July 15, 2024
Ever go out to eat and not want a big meal? So, you order some starters instead.
This is a interesting mix of starters for a reader...you got sci-fi, classic King, a police drama/soap opera, a bit of a dystopian future, and an X-menish love story.
Enjoy.
This is a interesting mix of starters for a reader...you got sci-fi, classic King, a police drama/soap opera, a bit of a dystopian future, and an X-menish love story.
Enjoy.
May 8, 2019
Good read
The short stories were perfect length and kept me interested. Looking forward to more books from this author. Have always enjoyed short stories.
The short stories were perfect length and kept me interested. Looking forward to more books from this author. Have always enjoyed short stories.
June 14, 2020
A friend of mine let me borrow this with a collection of his actual Stephen King books, not sure how this unknown author got mixed in. Glorifying in gore with no plot does not make it good. 🤷♀️
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December 3, 2020What an asshole. I hope this guy rots in hell
January 6, 2021
Unearthly
Once again Stephen King is one of my favourite horror authors. Very good book keeps you interested all the way to the end.
Once again Stephen King is one of my favourite horror authors. Very good book keeps you interested all the way to the end.
December 11, 2021
It was OK. I bought this without paying enough attention, thinking the author was THE Stephen King. I was doubly disappointed, it wasn't a great read and it was the wrong Stephen King
October 20, 2022
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January 15, 2023
Not Stephen King, author of The Stand, It, 'Salem's Lot, etc, etc.
August 14, 2023
Perfect SciFi mini nightmares.
October 21, 2023
king
This book had a lot of feeling to it. People who are different should be loved too. Feel good stories
This book had a lot of feeling to it. People who are different should be loved too. Feel good stories
December 11, 2023
Kinda dumb?
February 11, 2024
There is no way that anyone who has ever read Stephen Edward King would mistake this yahoo for him. There is little understanding of story craft and the work is rife with typos.
September 4, 2024
great short stories
These are some of the best short stories I’ve ever read. So imaginative. Stephen King at his best. Loved them all. Wanted more
These are some of the best short stories I’ve ever read. So imaginative. Stephen King at his best. Loved them all. Wanted more
August 26, 2025
Don't waste your time!
January 14, 2020
Anticipation
They stories were good each story would have been amazing books by themselves you just got to know the characters and it was over
They stories were good each story would have been amazing books by themselves you just got to know the characters and it was over
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