Your Dreams Taste Like Candy

by P.F. McGrail

These stories are inappropriate.

But that’s the cost of pushing boundaries.

It’s impossible to be scared if you know what’s coming next, so this book thrives on the unpredictable. Some tales are horrifying, others are simply disgusting, several are kinky, and a few will make you cry. Short stories are interwoven with longer series, and two guest authors ensure that the variety will make each turn of the page a surprise.

Genres: Horror

344 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2019

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been a fan of PF McGrail since he debuted Patricia Barnes. It has since led me to a binge-worthy world of Demon Hunters, Zombies, Donkeys, Harlequin Heaven and the Delora Family. What I love about PF is that he takes the most disturbing events that could possibly happen to a human and turn them into literary entertainment. This specific book has an array of his stories, that range from humor to philosophical to nauseating. There is never a theme, other than, "horror". PF does a few things extremely well: Make excellent villains (and most of the time they are villains you end up rooting for as there are usually no clear antagonists in his stories), create visual masterpieces, and lastly create vengeance stories better than anyone. You will soar through these stories - and you will end with whiplash after each one - between laughing, thinking and throwing up - you'll wonder what the hell you are reading and then look him up for more.

So why is this not a 5 star review? Some of my favorites stories comes from PF. He's brilliant. But his brilliancy to me, lies in creating a weave of interconnecting stories (aka the Delora family). His characters need longer than 3 - 4 pages. Many of these stories, while beautifully written (I am no writer but I read like a banshee and can appreciate a well written story whether it's my cup of tea or not), just fell slightly flat and forgettable. That's not to say that several of these stories are stand outs. As a "book" it just lacked my typical PF fanfare, but it's still a fantastic and highly entertaining read.

Overall, if you are a fan of the genre, or looking to get into it, look no further. PF is top gun and he's here to say I'm not going anywhere.

Bravo!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer Brugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading each story in this collection, I was left thinking “what the fuck?” but in the best way possible! The scariest stories in this book are the ones that are based around human depravity, not necessarily the paranormal. It’s terrifying to think about how plausible and realistic some of the more fucked up stories really are because of how fucked up the human psyche can become. But it also makes me feel a little better about some of my own sexual deviance ;) A++ to the author for keeping me on the edge of my seat the entire time I was reading. This truly was a masterpiece of horror, but definitely NOT for the faint of heart.

[Tracy Kaplan · Rating 5 out of 5]

P.F. McGrail has become one of my top five favorite horror authors. His graphic stories are a cut above the usual offerings in the genre. Yes, there's plenty of blood and guts — but it's the mental and philosophical agonies which are so deliciously rendered that keep me transfixed.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Connie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique spin on horror

I love the author’s writing style, and some of the stories I deeply enjoyed. Others were simply “okay,” though admittedly I don’t think I could write this well.

The biggest thing that would sell me on these stories more is making them longer. I want more background, more meat to each character. I want to know more of what happens!

[Katrina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am not that good with words. So this book making me write a review is something. I really love each and every story and how it has that certain twist. It makes me happy how the author makes me feel not only chills, but also a curiosity with each and every page. I hope you get to read it so you'll get where I am coming from, over all ten over ten for me.

[Veda · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nothing horror about it

It took all my patience to read the entire book because all the little stories felt like they were written by children. There was nothing remotely horrifying about anything in this book. The reviews I read lead me to believe I would be too frightened to read in a room by myself. I am so disappointed

[Rebecca Rogers · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good, but not scary at all. I was expecting terrifying. I was more grossed out than anything. It seemed gratuitous in the sex and a lot of the stories were written for shock value. They were not scary and just too much. It was an okay book but I expected more that's why it's only 3 stars.

[Shawna Mathieu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never where you thought it'd go

I love how so many of these stories appeared predictable, right before veering off into a direction I wasn't expect at all. I also liked that there were follow-up stories for some of them, as well as continuations of stories from earlier books.

[Jack Zenger · Rating 5 out of 5]

P.F. McGrail is quickly becoming my favorite author. McGrail brings a refreshing new type of horror that doesn’t rely on the usual tropes but instead focuses on the horrors of everyday life.

[Nashia · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Gidgette Ahmad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great stories

I've enjoyed both books. I noticed that 1913 is always used when referencing something requiring numbers. I would love to know what's behind that.