Muse

by D.W. Nathan

What are you willing to give up for your big break? What are you willing to give up? What are you willing to sacrifice?

In this short horror story, an aspiring writer drives a hard bargain to achieve the bestseller he's been longing for.

Genres: Short Stories, Horror

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 24, 2018

About the author

D.W. Nathan is both a writer and full-time painter and illustrator. He studied art at Monmouth University and Stockton University, the latter from which he earned his degree. A former concept artist for Disney Interactive, D.W. has produced artwork for a number of high profile franchises such as Star Wars, the Avengers and Kingdom Hearts. He spends much of his free time painting and writing in equal measure. He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife, their dog, and children.

Reviews

[Peter]

An author wants to hit big and come up with an international bestseller followed by a TV series. But where to get the ideas? The Muse (I had to think about the crypt keeper when visualizing him) has a solution and many ideas in his greasy old book. Jackie only has to say yes to an idea that is suggested by the Muse. But there is a price for fame and fortune! Muse doesn't give his idea for free. What price is Jackie willing to accept? Can the agree upon something? Great idea, well plotted, ironic with great characters involved and a nasty twist. Loved this story of the author. Absolutely recommended!

[Bren fall in love with the sea.]

"I like this idea. It’s different. It’s dark. It’s nihilistic. It has that… That thing about it you don’t find movies or TV. It’s very writerly. Maybe too writerly. Does it go anywhere?"

Muse by D.W. Nathan

Was a bit baffled by this one. It is a short story about a writer, bargaining his "Muse" for a book deal..and possibly bargaining away his soul. Great premise, written quite well but way to short. I'd have liked it m ore if it was a Novella.

As it is, the story just sort of ends when things are getting interesting. It is a quick read and as I mentioned it is a short story but as with some other short stories, one is left wanting much much more, which is actually a compliment to the writer but it felt unfinished to me. I will check out more of his work though as the writing is excellent.

[The Endless Unread]

Quirky

This is certainly something a little bit different and definitely quirky. Cannot wait to see what else the author has to offer.

[Beverley Bacinski-Jenkins]

Really Didn’t Do Much for Me

The heading says it all; there was really nothing much to this deal with Devil story. We’ve seen this trope many times before and it was so brief in its narrative that it was over before I knew it (and not in a good way).