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Slipping Through: Journey into different dimensions
This is a NEW EDITION of Slipping Through released on the 1st of June 2023.Now an all new anthology in collaboration with three Victoria Pearson, Michael Wombat & K.R. Smith. The Twilight Zone meets Quantum Leap meets The Outer Limits meets SlidersEver wonder what happens after death? What other dimensions might await you? Or what would happen if you tried to bring the past into the future? Ever worry you’ll get stuck in space? Or end up working behind the scenes of real life? Or what it might be like coming face to face with yourself?If you’re prone to such weird thoughts, then this collection of slightly off kilter tales is for you.Slip through into sci-fi fantasy adventures mixed with paranormal stories, concepts of the afterlife and dimension jumping, seasoned with a dark twist.Give your mind something to ponder in the small hours of the night, and forever think twice about clicking the terms and conditions button!
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192 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 14, 2018
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Miranda Kate
15 books74 followersBook loving, writer, who likes to read several books at a time because she's a bit crazy like that.
Go-to authors are Stephen King, James Herbert, Terry Pratchett, Raymond Feist and Clive Barker, with Asimov, Arthur C Clarke, Robert A Heinlein and lots of others in between.
It's not so much about loving particular genres, as much as finding stories and characters to engage and resonate with - but I will always head for Horror, Thrillers, and Science Fiction, before any others (my guilty pleasure is Self-Help.)
I write dark stuff, sci-fi stuff, surreal stuff, psychological stuff and a mixture of all four.
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Go-to authors are Stephen King, James Herbert, Terry Pratchett, Raymond Feist and Clive Barker, with Asimov, Arthur C Clarke, Robert A Heinlein and lots of others in between.
It's not so much about loving particular genres, as much as finding stories and characters to engage and resonate with - but I will always head for Horror, Thrillers, and Science Fiction, before any others (my guilty pleasure is Self-Help.)
I write dark stuff, sci-fi stuff, surreal stuff, psychological stuff and a mixture of all four.
I also write as M K Boers
I have a newsletter, which you can sign up for here.
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August 18, 2018
I was fortunate enough to be one of the early readers on this collection and I must say I was quite impressed! Despite not being my typical reading genre, I was instantly hooked by Miranda Kate’s tales. Well written and sparking the imagination in the very best way!
September 20, 2018
This book contains two short stories and a novella. The stories were easy, but the novella was a hard pill to swallow. Why? Cause, for starters it’s full of unanswered questions and at the end it leaves you with more questions. Let’s get to it.
Short Story #1:
So Logan and Elise travel through dimensions (jumping through them) and end up in a parallel. I’m not quite sure what was meant by a parallel here. But in the parallel their device used for teleportation turns out to be useless and here trees are the dominant species. Are they being held captive by trees? Read to find out. The main issue I had with reading this short was mainly the lack of proper explanation. If there are different dimensions, then how do we differentiate a so called parallel, which according to the author is :
“You know how they say each dimension has a parallel where things run on a different premise to ours…”
Isn’t each dimension itself a parallel to one another? A bit confused. But still enjoyed the story.
Short Story #2:
This one is more straight forward. Reminded me of the Matrix and other virtual reality scenarios. I’m not sure if I can explain more without spoiling the story itself. Let me just say that things aren’t really what they seem, literally.
The Jester
Well, this one left me scratching my head, mostly because it’s incomplete. However, what I read was interesting. So there’s a bad guy called Jester who keeps playing inter-dimensional hide and seek or a game of tag, if you can call it that. He selects people at random and sends them to another dimension. The protagonist, David is sent into another dimension and he keeps searching for the Jester. Every time he gets close, the Jester slips away. Only by finding (or confronting?) the Jester can he return to his original world/dimension. I kind of felt that the dimensions that David visits could have been explored and explained a bit more. Giving a bit of backstory as to what happened there and why things are the way they are now, maybe spend a bit more time there? There is a lot of potential in this story. The Jester is presented as a very powerful character and the ending leaves us with the impression that he is much more than what was implied initially.
Like I said questions are aplenty –
Why does he do this and what is he? Most importantly what the hell happened to our world?? I am waiting for the sequel to come out and hope I’ll find some answers there. T’was a good read. And I wish you all the very best!
Short Story #1:
So Logan and Elise travel through dimensions (jumping through them) and end up in a parallel. I’m not quite sure what was meant by a parallel here. But in the parallel their device used for teleportation turns out to be useless and here trees are the dominant species. Are they being held captive by trees? Read to find out. The main issue I had with reading this short was mainly the lack of proper explanation. If there are different dimensions, then how do we differentiate a so called parallel, which according to the author is :
“You know how they say each dimension has a parallel where things run on a different premise to ours…”
Isn’t each dimension itself a parallel to one another? A bit confused. But still enjoyed the story.
Short Story #2:
This one is more straight forward. Reminded me of the Matrix and other virtual reality scenarios. I’m not sure if I can explain more without spoiling the story itself. Let me just say that things aren’t really what they seem, literally.
The Jester
Well, this one left me scratching my head, mostly because it’s incomplete. However, what I read was interesting. So there’s a bad guy called Jester who keeps playing inter-dimensional hide and seek or a game of tag, if you can call it that. He selects people at random and sends them to another dimension. The protagonist, David is sent into another dimension and he keeps searching for the Jester. Every time he gets close, the Jester slips away. Only by finding (or confronting?) the Jester can he return to his original world/dimension. I kind of felt that the dimensions that David visits could have been explored and explained a bit more. Giving a bit of backstory as to what happened there and why things are the way they are now, maybe spend a bit more time there? There is a lot of potential in this story. The Jester is presented as a very powerful character and the ending leaves us with the impression that he is much more than what was implied initially.
Like I said questions are aplenty –
Why does he do this and what is he? Most importantly what the hell happened to our world?? I am waiting for the sequel to come out and hope I’ll find some answers there. T’was a good read. And I wish you all the very best!
July 24, 2018
Only used the the Flash fiction writing that Miranda does this was a joy to see how her ideas and writing extend into short stories culminating in the Novella, The Game.
I rarely read short stories (Ending before they begin) yet was transported into the three very different worlds, expertly.
In the first short InterDimensioning - It had a very real Sci-Fi vibe. Yet The Game ended up stealing the glory and rightly so; with vibrant, larger than life characters and a twisting, turning plot.
Leaving you wanting more!
I rarely read short stories (Ending before they begin) yet was transported into the three very different worlds, expertly.
In the first short InterDimensioning - It had a very real Sci-Fi vibe. Yet The Game ended up stealing the glory and rightly so; with vibrant, larger than life characters and a twisting, turning plot.
Leaving you wanting more!
October 27, 2019
I love these short stories of time travel and alternative universes. Each story is absolutely fantastic and this is unusual to find all of the stories so wonderful. I cannot even pick a favorite as they all were fantastic.
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 28, 2019
Over all, I enjoyed the stories in Slipping Through. The author mentions that the first two stories were originally flash fic, and they seem to still retain the quick, snippet feel of flash. I feel like there is a lot more meat to both stories that could make them longer pieces, should the author decide to go that direction. I'm especially curious about the technology that allows the travelers to "slip through." Where did it come from? How do the people use it? What are the rules? We get a little bit of that, but there could be so much more.
For the longer novella, we get a more rounded world and understanding of how the slipping works. I was a little confused by one aspect, however. It seemed like the slipping was happening between dimensions, but the main character regularly referred to it as different times rather than realities, which implies that some of the stuff that happened, will happen in the future of the main character's world. I'm not sure that's what the author was going for though. If so, there would be more of an emphasis in stopping the bad guy rather than just playing the game. I felt the ending was a little lacking too. There was a lot of build up around what was going on, but when it came down to the last couple of chapters, it went really quickly and felt a little too easy. One of the big questions of the story also didn't get answered. That might be okay if there's a follow up story in the works, but if this was meant as a standalone, it's missing that answer.
Over all, I enjoyed the stories and they were a very quick read. I would be interested to see if there's more to come.
For the longer novella, we get a more rounded world and understanding of how the slipping works. I was a little confused by one aspect, however. It seemed like the slipping was happening between dimensions, but the main character regularly referred to it as different times rather than realities, which implies that some of the stuff that happened, will happen in the future of the main character's world. I'm not sure that's what the author was going for though. If so, there would be more of an emphasis in stopping the bad guy rather than just playing the game. I felt the ending was a little lacking too. There was a lot of build up around what was going on, but when it came down to the last couple of chapters, it went really quickly and felt a little too easy. One of the big questions of the story also didn't get answered. That might be okay if there's a follow up story in the works, but if this was meant as a standalone, it's missing that answer.
Over all, I enjoyed the stories and they were a very quick read. I would be interested to see if there's more to come.
July 13, 2018
I was lucky enough to be able to read this little gem of a collection while it was still being edited, and I enjoyed every moment of it, and drank it down in a single sitting, before coming back to reread and revist and ponder on the ideas it raised.
The stories are intruiging, each giving just enough, and leaving you wanting just a little bit more. The first two stories set the theme - sci-fi with an almost fairytaleish, otherworldly flavour - and they were shorter stories that I wouldn't like to spoil by giving too much more away, but they were very neatly done, completely immersive despite being utterly alien, and I really enjoyed them.
That said, the third story really stole the show for me. The Jester is an antagonist that gets under the skin and stays with you, the other characters are intriguing, well rounded and developed, the dialogue feels real, and the setting is at once familiar and also really fresh. I don't really understand how the author managed to make a story that involves a maniacal sadist who can bend the laws of space time and facilitate travel between parallel worlds also feel really gritty and realistic, but she pulls it off with aplomb and makes it look easy.
It stayed with me long after I had finished it, like a vivid dream. The author has hinted at a sequel, and I hope we see it soon.
The stories are intruiging, each giving just enough, and leaving you wanting just a little bit more. The first two stories set the theme - sci-fi with an almost fairytaleish, otherworldly flavour - and they were shorter stories that I wouldn't like to spoil by giving too much more away, but they were very neatly done, completely immersive despite being utterly alien, and I really enjoyed them.
That said, the third story really stole the show for me. The Jester is an antagonist that gets under the skin and stays with you, the other characters are intriguing, well rounded and developed, the dialogue feels real, and the setting is at once familiar and also really fresh. I don't really understand how the author managed to make a story that involves a maniacal sadist who can bend the laws of space time and facilitate travel between parallel worlds also feel really gritty and realistic, but she pulls it off with aplomb and makes it look easy.
It stayed with me long after I had finished it, like a vivid dream. The author has hinted at a sequel, and I hope we see it soon.
March 8, 2019
This little collection of three stories following a similar but disturbing theme, basically there are parallel worlds and timelines and what they contain is the prefect fodder for some warped nightmares. Very few characters so no having to remember names which is good for me, but the stories and the content balance everything out and got me thinking.
I do love a book that gets the old grey matter working and letting me question what I think and how I feel, and this does that in spades. How would you cope with being dragged into another time and place against your will, to battle an entity that appears no more solid that the ghosts of the past?Friendships formed and friendships torn, how far would you go for a friend in need? would you face your darkest fears to save those that you love?
Me? Nah I would just rather read an excellent collection of stories and let them do the actual action and I will just live the highs and lows.
I do love a book that gets the old grey matter working and letting me question what I think and how I feel, and this does that in spades. How would you cope with being dragged into another time and place against your will, to battle an entity that appears no more solid that the ghosts of the past?Friendships formed and friendships torn, how far would you go for a friend in need? would you face your darkest fears to save those that you love?
Me? Nah I would just rather read an excellent collection of stories and let them do the actual action and I will just live the highs and lows.
March 27, 2019
I received a copy of this book from TBC Reviewers request- Thank you
This book is a collection of 2 short stories and a Novella. The stories were absolutely brilliant and have left me desperate for another book from the author (wonder if there’s anything in the pipeline).
I don’t often read books where sci fi is the key theme but in Slipping Through Miranda has created a alternative universe that is palatable for the no die hard sci fi’s amongst us.
A lovely read thank you.
This book is a collection of 2 short stories and a Novella. The stories were absolutely brilliant and have left me desperate for another book from the author (wonder if there’s anything in the pipeline).
I don’t often read books where sci fi is the key theme but in Slipping Through Miranda has created a alternative universe that is palatable for the no die hard sci fi’s amongst us.
A lovely read thank you.
March 22, 2019
The ingenuity of these tales is staggering! A quick, fulfilling read which I highly recommend.
April 5, 2019
I found this book to be a bit of an odd read and the book doesn't kid when it states that they are stories from different dimensions. You will only enjoy this book depending on your taste. If you only like clear-cut and straight forward books then this is not the read for you. However if like me you like reading something a little bit out of the ordinary then you will find this book a real page-turner. My only gripe with this book personally was the fact that I found it to be a little bit of a slow starter. Otherwise, this book had some really engaging stories with colourful characters. The stories are all vastly different and will include something for everyone. A very good read.
February 7, 2019
I'm normally a fantasy reader, but I very much enjoyed this collection of two short stories and a novella. The first involves interdimensional travel, via portal-hopping and reminds me a little of Pratchett and Baxter's Long Earth series. The second addresses the idea of the world as a simulation.
The novella, The Game, has a quite dark concept: the Jester takes people and sends them to other worlds as part of his twisted game. The goal: to catch him, so they can be returned to their own world. It's not that easy, howrver. I loved the creepiness of the Jester, and how he affects the psyche of his victims. The story offers tantalising hints at the truth, but leaves much unanswered: who is the Jester, what and where is the asylum, how are the girls connected? While I like coming up with my own theories, I was glad to hear the author is planning to release a novel sequel to The Game.
Took me about two hours to read, so I think this would be a good starting place for readers new to SF. The writing flows nicely and the concepts are fairly easy to understand.
The novella, The Game, has a quite dark concept: the Jester takes people and sends them to other worlds as part of his twisted game. The goal: to catch him, so they can be returned to their own world. It's not that easy, howrver. I loved the creepiness of the Jester, and how he affects the psyche of his victims. The story offers tantalising hints at the truth, but leaves much unanswered: who is the Jester, what and where is the asylum, how are the girls connected? While I like coming up with my own theories, I was glad to hear the author is planning to release a novel sequel to The Game.
Took me about two hours to read, so I think this would be a good starting place for readers new to SF. The writing flows nicely and the concepts are fairly easy to understand.
July 14, 2018
This new collection of short stories from author Miranda Kate is uniquely intriguing. Mrs. Kate's stories always ensnare me with their cleverness and out of the box thinking. The tone she sets is devastatingly hopeful, leaving me whiplashed and emotionally spent at the end of her tales. This is a quick, heart pounding, intriguing read that is sure to ensnare you too.
October 22, 2019
A collection of time travel tales that will grip you.
This collection of short stories begins with Interdimensioning and it’s a surreal story that pulls you into new worlds and tugs at your emotions. V.W.G. the second story threw me into the world of computers and altered reality, and kept me turning pages, but it was the last and longest story which completely pulled me into the world of slipping through.
The Game is written in present tense, unlike the other stories, and hooked me immediately. I was captivated and drawn right into David’s battle with his worthy and chilling antagonist, the Jester. I was right with David, urging him on, and you will be too.
I would have liked more of each story, perhaps more backstory to Interdimensioning, and I am very keen to read more of The Game.
If you like stories that make you think and are on the surreal side then these short stories are for you. Something to make you wonder about the dimensions surrounding you…
This collection of short stories begins with Interdimensioning and it’s a surreal story that pulls you into new worlds and tugs at your emotions. V.W.G. the second story threw me into the world of computers and altered reality, and kept me turning pages, but it was the last and longest story which completely pulled me into the world of slipping through.
The Game is written in present tense, unlike the other stories, and hooked me immediately. I was captivated and drawn right into David’s battle with his worthy and chilling antagonist, the Jester. I was right with David, urging him on, and you will be too.
I would have liked more of each story, perhaps more backstory to Interdimensioning, and I am very keen to read more of The Game.
If you like stories that make you think and are on the surreal side then these short stories are for you. Something to make you wonder about the dimensions surrounding you…
March 23, 2019
3&1/2 Stars
I have mixed feelings about these three dark fantasy stories. InterDimensioning and VWG have great potential but for me didn't quite work. I was unable to comprehend the nature of the threat in the first story and whilst the author has a easy flowing style, neither tale had a satisfactory conclusion.
I much preferred the longer story 'The Game' which had some brilliant descriptions (I could see this being a film) and a fantastically reprehensible 'Jester'. That said, the story did not seem quite complete with no clear explanation of how the game worked or what drove the jester to disrupt the lives of others or wield power over the two mysterious females. I think 'The Game' could be made into a full novel and I hope the author will continue to develop her style as she clearly knows how to write.
I have mixed feelings about these three dark fantasy stories. InterDimensioning and VWG have great potential but for me didn't quite work. I was unable to comprehend the nature of the threat in the first story and whilst the author has a easy flowing style, neither tale had a satisfactory conclusion.
I much preferred the longer story 'The Game' which had some brilliant descriptions (I could see this being a film) and a fantastically reprehensible 'Jester'. That said, the story did not seem quite complete with no clear explanation of how the game worked or what drove the jester to disrupt the lives of others or wield power over the two mysterious females. I think 'The Game' could be made into a full novel and I hope the author will continue to develop her style as she clearly knows how to write.
April 3, 2019
This book is made up with 2 short stories and a novella and all 3 tie in very well in my opinion. Slipping through the dimension is the overall theme and finding new dimensions where humans are not the superior species is very interesting and enjoyable to read. The novella though has so much more potential for further visits. The Jester is a game player and he sends David to another dimension and he has to find the jester and catch him to be returned to his own time frame, of course nothing is ever as straightforward as it seems and David jumps from dimension to dimension. I can't say much more without spoilers but I would love to get to know the dimensions a bit more but it's a well written book and urge you to read it for yourself.
March 22, 2019
I like science fiction but this set of stories doesn't explain anything and doesn't contain any scientific ideas so I found it more akin to the horror and fantasy writing made popular by Ray Bradbury and Stephen King. They have both written about slipping through to other worlds eerily similar to our own and even visiting different times. And they've both presented them complete with evil characters who toy with the desires and lives of ordinary mortals for hidden motives.
I enjoyed the stories but felt them to be works in progress with a lot of potential.
I enjoyed the stories but felt them to be works in progress with a lot of potential.
April 30, 2019
Slipping through by Miranda Kate.
I really enjoyed this book. The 3 stories went together nicely. I just struggled a little with the 3rd book. I liked the story and some of the characters. By the end I did enjoy book 3. It was different. 4*.
I really enjoyed this book. The 3 stories went together nicely. I just struggled a little with the 3rd book. I liked the story and some of the characters. By the end I did enjoy book 3. It was different. 4*.
June 1, 2023
A great collection of stories from different authors, all really enjoyable & interesting to read! A good way to find new writers I find, a little taste of whats to come from their other works! It was well worth the read! Overall very good standard of writing & brilliant ideas! I do recommend!
July 5, 2024
An anthology of short stories, vignettes and portraits of dimensional shifts, time travel, afterlives and assorted strange realities. Not bad. Some the pieces were thought-provoking, engaging, intriguing. Not bad at all for a Kindle freebie :)
October 25, 2019
Three brilliant short stories all along the theme of time travel. I really enjoyed all three of them and wi be looking at reading more books by the author as I loved ther writing style
December 25, 2023
A dazzling collection of short stories with a concentration on time travel.
May 1, 2024
Very enjoyable
I don't often read short stories, or novellas for that matter, but enjoyed this collection from a 'scribble(?)' of different writers very much. There were several you just wished would carry on but sadly my imagination will have to do.
I don't often read short stories, or novellas for that matter, but enjoyed this collection from a 'scribble(?)' of different writers very much. There were several you just wished would carry on but sadly my imagination will have to do.
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