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The Beast
Why?
I find myself asking this same question every day. Why us? Why were our lives ripped out from under us so brutally? So mercilessly? My family didn’t deserve this nightmare. No, it’s worse than a nightmare. We couldn’t wake up. No matter how hard we fought. Every day was another chapter of our captivity.
Do you want to know about my family’s struggles? The sickness, paranoia, and starvation? How about the cruel mind games we faced day in and day out? Fine. I’ll tell you. It's not a pretty story but I’ll tell you about the Beast.
***Contains a shocking twist! ***
***Trigger warnings: a lot of character deaths & mild blood***
Includes a sample of Log Off, a fast-paced, page-turning, mystery!
-Trust is vital. But whom can you trust when the stakes are high, and time is literally ticking away? Jessica has no choice but to trust the suspicious young man who seems to have all the answers.
Praise for The Beast:
“This book is a short read- but packed to the brim with action and suspense- and has very short chapters, which makes for an easy read. I definitely recommend this book for that short, summer thriller you’ve been looking for!” -Just a Bookish Blog
“I like that this book was more of a short story and I was able to read it in one sitting. It kept my interest and the ending was entertaining. I did figure it out (the ending) as the story progressed… but I won’t give it away. Just, read the book and see for yourself.” -Bobbie Phillip, author of The House and Blink
“This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. There is a surprising twist at the end which leaves you wanting more.” -Amazon Customer
I find myself asking this same question every day. Why us? Why were our lives ripped out from under us so brutally? So mercilessly? My family didn’t deserve this nightmare. No, it’s worse than a nightmare. We couldn’t wake up. No matter how hard we fought. Every day was another chapter of our captivity.
Do you want to know about my family’s struggles? The sickness, paranoia, and starvation? How about the cruel mind games we faced day in and day out? Fine. I’ll tell you. It's not a pretty story but I’ll tell you about the Beast.
***Contains a shocking twist! ***
***Trigger warnings: a lot of character deaths & mild blood***
Includes a sample of Log Off, a fast-paced, page-turning, mystery!
-Trust is vital. But whom can you trust when the stakes are high, and time is literally ticking away? Jessica has no choice but to trust the suspicious young man who seems to have all the answers.
Praise for The Beast:
“This book is a short read- but packed to the brim with action and suspense- and has very short chapters, which makes for an easy read. I definitely recommend this book for that short, summer thriller you’ve been looking for!” -Just a Bookish Blog
“I like that this book was more of a short story and I was able to read it in one sitting. It kept my interest and the ending was entertaining. I did figure it out (the ending) as the story progressed… but I won’t give it away. Just, read the book and see for yourself.” -Bobbie Phillip, author of The House and Blink
“This book keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end. There is a surprising twist at the end which leaves you wanting more.” -Amazon Customer
81 pages, ebook
Published May 9, 2017
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About the author
Virginia Henderson
15 books85 followersOriginally from Ohio, I now reside in Texas with my folks and little sister. I'm a born again Christian and I want to give all the glory to God.
I love writing! I tend to lean toward suspense, thrillers, the occasional wholesome Christmas story and "what if" scenarios. Such as what if you were to check out a library book and someone unknowingly left a document in the pages that contained life-altering secrets concerning the government. That sort of thing.
Aside from writing, I'm always reading. I love the classics, historical fiction, adventures, survival, fairy-tale retellings, suspense, and any and all things Newsie related.
I very much enjoy plays and musicals, embroidery, road trip adventures with the fam, retro arcade games, and board games. I'm also very interested in weaponry (archery, swordsmanship, etc).
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I love writing! I tend to lean toward suspense, thrillers, the occasional wholesome Christmas story and "what if" scenarios. Such as what if you were to check out a library book and someone unknowingly left a document in the pages that contained life-altering secrets concerning the government. That sort of thing.
Aside from writing, I'm always reading. I love the classics, historical fiction, adventures, survival, fairy-tale retellings, suspense, and any and all things Newsie related.
I very much enjoy plays and musicals, embroidery, road trip adventures with the fam, retro arcade games, and board games. I'm also very interested in weaponry (archery, swordsmanship, etc).
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January 9, 2023We've got a new cover and synopsis!! Woohoo!!
September 5, 2024
2.5 stars & 3/10 hearts. I’m honestly not sure what to say about this book. As I read it, I was torn between the enjoyment of a survival story and wondering in great irritation WHY UNDER THE CANOPY they didn’t call some, explain their predicament in extreme detail, and have the beast shot or captured or what have you. Why on earth did everyone just let them disappear? And all the people that died? I also was very upset at the deaths and that nothing was done about that. What about diseases??
When I finally discovered what was happening I was disgusted. What evilness!
Overall, I personally didn’t enjoy this story, but I’m interested in reading more of the author, and I’m positive I’ll enjoy other works of hers—this one just wasn’t my cup of tea. Like I said, though, the survival part was fun.
Content: unfaithful spouse kissing someone while married & planning to run away with said person + abandon kids.
When I finally discovered what was happening I was disgusted. What evilness!
Overall, I personally didn’t enjoy this story, but I’m interested in reading more of the author, and I’m positive I’ll enjoy other works of hers—this one just wasn’t my cup of tea. Like I said, though, the survival part was fun.
Content: unfaithful spouse kissing someone while married & planning to run away with said person + abandon kids.
February 8, 2022
*4.5
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy of this awesome book in exchange for my honest review!~
Wow, this was such a ride. It was action-packed, and the ending... just.... I don't know what to say. It was awesome! I will be pondering it all of time XD
This book is a short read- but packed to the brim with action and suspense- and has very short chapters, which makes for an easy read.
I definitely recommend this book for that short, summer thriller you've been looking for!
~Full Review To Come~
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy of this awesome book in exchange for my honest review!~
Wow, this was such a ride. It was action-packed, and the ending... just.... I don't know what to say. It was awesome! I will be pondering it all of time XD
This book is a short read- but packed to the brim with action and suspense- and has very short chapters, which makes for an easy read.
I definitely recommend this book for that short, summer thriller you've been looking for!
~Full Review To Come~
December 24, 2022
Entertaining horror listening 🎶🔰
Another will written horror haunting paranormal family relationship adventure thriller short story by Virginia Henderson. George is at the zoo yelling at the cage with the black panther. He is arrested and appears before the judge where he tells a story of being trapped in his home for two years by a black panther. Or was he? I would highly recommend this novella to anyone looking for a quick horror read. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚. 2022 😢👒😈
Another will written horror haunting paranormal family relationship adventure thriller short story by Virginia Henderson. George is at the zoo yelling at the cage with the black panther. He is arrested and appears before the judge where he tells a story of being trapped in his home for two years by a black panther. Or was he? I would highly recommend this novella to anyone looking for a quick horror read. Enjoy the adventure of reading or listening to books 📚. 2022 😢👒😈
June 16, 2024
This short story was brutal (Literally. People die horribly). I didn't enjoy the brutality, but I did appreciate how well the story was told, even though it could use some prose polishing in spots. The sensory detail was especially excellent.
I did often find myself questioning the characters' choices, but I can relegate that to horror tropes for the most part, and something I'll not say here because it would be a spoiler.
Do not read this if you have a weak stomach.
I did often find myself questioning the characters' choices, but I can relegate that to horror tropes for the most part, and something I'll not say here because it would be a spoiler.
Do not read this if you have a weak stomach.
September 24, 2017
Really a 4.5
The story is about a man and his family terrorized by a panther. The story started out believable until little inconsistencies pop up. Then you start to wonder is the Beast all in his mind. You won't know until the end. I'd give it a full 5 if it had better editing. Otherwise, i enjoyed reading it.
The story is about a man and his family terrorized by a panther. The story started out believable until little inconsistencies pop up. Then you start to wonder is the Beast all in his mind. You won't know until the end. I'd give it a full 5 if it had better editing. Otherwise, i enjoyed reading it.
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