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The house was his, an unwanted and unwelcome inheritance. As a child, Tyler Vitrum spent many miserable hours beneath its roof, hating his grandfather and the man’s housekeeper, Mrs. Waites. His only escape during those visits had been via the impossible bottles created by his granddad; bottles holding miniature worlds in which he could lose himself for hours. Sometimes however, he sensed something else living in the house and in the bottles and when he returned home, he took the nightmares with him. Now an adult, Tyler decides one last visit can do no harm, allow him to finally shake off his nightmares. The bottles however, are waiting—and so is Mrs. Waites. As both house and bottles gradually yield up their secrets, it is made clear to Tyler what is expected of him and what will happen should he fail. Is Tyler master or servant of the house?
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 21, 2020
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Stephanie Ellis
169 books117 followersStephanie Ellis writes dark speculative prose and poetry and has been published in a variety of magazines and anthologies. Her longer work includes the novels, The Five Turns of the Wheel, Reborn and The Woodcutter, and the novellas, Paused and Bottled. Her new post-apocalytpic/sci-fi/horror novel, The Barricade is due out this year!
She is a Rhysling and Elgin nominated poet, co-authoring the poetry collection, Foundlings, with Cindy O'Quinn, Lilith Rising with Shane Douglas Keene and solo work Metallurgy.
She can be found at https://stephanieellis.org
She is a Rhysling and Elgin nominated poet, co-authoring the poetry collection, Foundlings, with Cindy O'Quinn, Lilith Rising with Shane Douglas Keene and solo work Metallurgy.
She can be found at https://stephanieellis.org
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January 18, 2025
'claiming they were inhabited by devils, the family was cursed. His servants needed to forcibly restrain him when he started eating the shattered glass. Madness takes all forms.'
April 16, 2020
3.5 stars!
BOTTLED is the first novella I have read by author Stephanie Ellis. The cover art immediately captured my attention, and the premise seemed to match up. Tyler, a divorced alcoholic, now lives with his mother--who he can barely stand. He has one son, Paul, that his ex-wife uses as leverage to get whatever she can from him.
What she--and his mom--want is the money they believe his grandfather, Julius, left to him after his death. The grandfather, and house, that had haunted and tormented Tyler his entire life.
" . . . he had been a boy in a house of secrets . . . "
The atmosphere and condition of the house in question put me in mind of a Gothic haunted mansion. The housekeeper, Mrs. Waites, was as hated by Tyler as his own grandfather had been. My best explanation of her would be "the house, personified".
". . . How could you forget what you had never known? . . . "
The central idea was an interesting one, but I somehow felt that it was "over-explained" (in only slight variations), even though this was a novella.
". . . something he was coming to understand about the house, you needed permission to roam around otherwise bad things happened to you."
Perhaps my biggest problem was that I simply didn't like the main character. His thoughts and actions were so repetitive as to become predictable, and the few unique ideas he had seemed to be quickly forgotten and glossed over.
Overall, the idea was one that had merit. However, aside from a part near the end, much of the story felt like a slight contrast of feelings, comments, and mental images from flashbacks. I think if Tyler had been more engaging and a stronger "presence", with a few more scenes added to show different aspects (and less repetition) of the house, I would have been much more excited with the end result.
"He had crossed the line of denial and illusions, accepted the reality the house presented to him."
Still, I enjoyed the concept of the book, and would read something else by this author in the future.
BOTTLED is the first novella I have read by author Stephanie Ellis. The cover art immediately captured my attention, and the premise seemed to match up. Tyler, a divorced alcoholic, now lives with his mother--who he can barely stand. He has one son, Paul, that his ex-wife uses as leverage to get whatever she can from him.
What she--and his mom--want is the money they believe his grandfather, Julius, left to him after his death. The grandfather, and house, that had haunted and tormented Tyler his entire life.
" . . . he had been a boy in a house of secrets . . . "
The atmosphere and condition of the house in question put me in mind of a Gothic haunted mansion. The housekeeper, Mrs. Waites, was as hated by Tyler as his own grandfather had been. My best explanation of her would be "the house, personified".
". . . How could you forget what you had never known? . . . "
The central idea was an interesting one, but I somehow felt that it was "over-explained" (in only slight variations), even though this was a novella.
". . . something he was coming to understand about the house, you needed permission to roam around otherwise bad things happened to you."
Perhaps my biggest problem was that I simply didn't like the main character. His thoughts and actions were so repetitive as to become predictable, and the few unique ideas he had seemed to be quickly forgotten and glossed over.
Overall, the idea was one that had merit. However, aside from a part near the end, much of the story felt like a slight contrast of feelings, comments, and mental images from flashbacks. I think if Tyler had been more engaging and a stronger "presence", with a few more scenes added to show different aspects (and less repetition) of the house, I would have been much more excited with the end result.
"He had crossed the line of denial and illusions, accepted the reality the house presented to him."
Still, I enjoyed the concept of the book, and would read something else by this author in the future.
August 10, 2020
I enjoyed this story. The characters were real. Tyler had problems but he was very realistic as was his wife and mother. The story flows easily. The writing is very good. I would sit down to just read a little and look up and it was a couple hours later. I liked the story. It was really interesting. I liked the some things were not explained. I would certainly read more by this author.
January 8, 2020
For just a moment, can we step back admire the artistic endeavor that is the cover to Bottled by Stephanie Ellis? Drink it in, pun very much intended. Now onto the chilling vintage within.
This is something of a quiet horror novel, at least until it's not anymore. Our main character is Tyler, who finds himself needing to spend one night in his grandfather's house, as part of a stipulation in his will. We've definitely been down this road before in some way, shape, or form. I anticipated early on that the lion's share would take place during that one night, and Stephanie Ellis would be taking me through a Dickensian series of events to either shape or destroy the protagonist.
The atmosphere that Ellis creates here is bleak and tense, but also very thoughtful. From the outset of Bottled, we understand that Tyler's grandfather was not a good person and the grandfather-grandson relationship is necessarily complicated. As we make our way through the house, we encounter themes of fate, destiny, family, and evil. Our journey is rife with hallucinogenic horror, and leaves us questioning, and at times, doubting our narrator in a way that doesn't resort to tropes revolving around unreliable narrators.
The third act of Bottled doubles down on the grim, dreary tones explored early on. It then leaves the reader with a sense of desolation, as well as some seriously gruesome imagery that will imprint itself upon your psyche. Stephanie Ellis has crafted, top to bottom, a consistent portrait which fits nicely into the sub genre of gothic horror. I was given an e-book of this title by the publisher for review consideration.
This is something of a quiet horror novel, at least until it's not anymore. Our main character is Tyler, who finds himself needing to spend one night in his grandfather's house, as part of a stipulation in his will. We've definitely been down this road before in some way, shape, or form. I anticipated early on that the lion's share would take place during that one night, and Stephanie Ellis would be taking me through a Dickensian series of events to either shape or destroy the protagonist.
The atmosphere that Ellis creates here is bleak and tense, but also very thoughtful. From the outset of Bottled, we understand that Tyler's grandfather was not a good person and the grandfather-grandson relationship is necessarily complicated. As we make our way through the house, we encounter themes of fate, destiny, family, and evil. Our journey is rife with hallucinogenic horror, and leaves us questioning, and at times, doubting our narrator in a way that doesn't resort to tropes revolving around unreliable narrators.
The third act of Bottled doubles down on the grim, dreary tones explored early on. It then leaves the reader with a sense of desolation, as well as some seriously gruesome imagery that will imprint itself upon your psyche. Stephanie Ellis has crafted, top to bottom, a consistent portrait which fits nicely into the sub genre of gothic horror. I was given an e-book of this title by the publisher for review consideration.
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February 25, 2020This one just isn't a good fit for me so I am setting it aside for now. The premise is interesting but something just isn't clicking for me. There are some good reviews out there for this one and I will check out other works from Ellis in the future.
March 9, 2020
"He figured long ago anything to do with the house was cursed and he was more than happy to rid himself of it."
I had been really excited to check out Bottled, but unfortunately, this one didn't really end up working out for me. I think it's going to be a great pick for readers who enjoy a lot of slower-paced and atmospheric gothic fiction, but I just wasn't the right reader for this one.
There was lot of reliance on dreams as a storytelling device, and this eventually gets frustrating for me when I see it in books. It's not that I don't want dreams to ever be used, but there's a spot where it feels like too much, and that's where Bottled was.
This book has a pretty confusing setup, and doesn't give you much information upfront. You have to be very patient, which is odd for such a short novella, and not something I'm very good at. It felt like pieces were missing, and by the time they were finally revealed, I was struggling to care about what was going on.
The story felt very repetitive, and I might have liked it more as a short story instead of a novella. It felt like it was dragged out a lot. The end was interesting, but that's really the only thing that caught my attention.
CW - abuse, addiction
I had been really excited to check out Bottled, but unfortunately, this one didn't really end up working out for me. I think it's going to be a great pick for readers who enjoy a lot of slower-paced and atmospheric gothic fiction, but I just wasn't the right reader for this one.
There was lot of reliance on dreams as a storytelling device, and this eventually gets frustrating for me when I see it in books. It's not that I don't want dreams to ever be used, but there's a spot where it feels like too much, and that's where Bottled was.
This book has a pretty confusing setup, and doesn't give you much information upfront. You have to be very patient, which is odd for such a short novella, and not something I'm very good at. It felt like pieces were missing, and by the time they were finally revealed, I was struggling to care about what was going on.
The story felt very repetitive, and I might have liked it more as a short story instead of a novella. It felt like it was dragged out a lot. The end was interesting, but that's really the only thing that caught my attention.
CW - abuse, addiction
January 3, 2020
When Tyler was a child his father disappeared, and his mother grew hateful and bitter. She often sent Tyler to spend time with his grandfather even though she herself would not set foot in his creepy old house, neither knowing nor caring how Tyler was treated there. At long last Grandfather is dead and the house belongs to Tyler... or does Tyler belong to the house? This could be the chance that Tyler needs to get back on his feet and out from under his mother's thumb or it could be a way to trap Tyler's son into the family curse. This was a quick and creepy read that reminded me a bit of Burnt Offerings. (The movie not the book, I still need to read that someday!)
I received an advance copy for review.
I received an advance copy for review.
February 8, 2020
Surreal, haunting, and unique. Full review to come when I'm not about to go to bed.
March 9, 2022
After reading an awesome and intense long book, I was in the mood for something shorter. While looking through my Paperwhite, this novella caught my eye because it sounded so different, and strange.
Tyler isn't in a good place right now. He's divorced, rarely sees his son, and is living with his pushy mother. That could all change if he abides by a stipulation in his grandfather's will. The only problem is that the house he has to return to left deep emotional and mental scars that still haunt him...
Yikes! What a bleak and disturbing tale this turned out to be. 👀
I wasn't sure what to expect from this novella, but the cover looked intriguing and the description caught my interest. And as soon as I started reading, I found myself captivated by what was going on. I love stories about creepy houses and family secrets, and this story is full of both.
I instantly felt bad for Tyler because, even though he clearly had problems, it was obvious that most of the people in his life were constantly trying to manipulate him. His mother wasn't very subtle about her quest for the money she felt she deserved, and his ex was just as annoying. Not to mention how his grandfather was still able to control him from beyond the grave.
Reading this novella was like being trapped inside a fever dream. Not because it was hard to keep up with what was happening, but because everything that poor Tyler experiences is so trippy, and shrouded behind a layer of madness. He goes through some scary, haunting stuff. And the fact he enjoyed drinking didn't help matters.
Anyway, I really enjoyed Bottled because it was an addictive, nightmarish story I totally lost myself in. Some of the imagery is amazingly dark, and so damn chilling.
Tyler isn't in a good place right now. He's divorced, rarely sees his son, and is living with his pushy mother. That could all change if he abides by a stipulation in his grandfather's will. The only problem is that the house he has to return to left deep emotional and mental scars that still haunt him...
Yikes! What a bleak and disturbing tale this turned out to be. 👀
I wasn't sure what to expect from this novella, but the cover looked intriguing and the description caught my interest. And as soon as I started reading, I found myself captivated by what was going on. I love stories about creepy houses and family secrets, and this story is full of both.
I instantly felt bad for Tyler because, even though he clearly had problems, it was obvious that most of the people in his life were constantly trying to manipulate him. His mother wasn't very subtle about her quest for the money she felt she deserved, and his ex was just as annoying. Not to mention how his grandfather was still able to control him from beyond the grave.
Reading this novella was like being trapped inside a fever dream. Not because it was hard to keep up with what was happening, but because everything that poor Tyler experiences is so trippy, and shrouded behind a layer of madness. He goes through some scary, haunting stuff. And the fact he enjoyed drinking didn't help matters.
Anyway, I really enjoyed Bottled because it was an addictive, nightmarish story I totally lost myself in. Some of the imagery is amazingly dark, and so damn chilling.
February 1, 2025
This is my first time reading something by Stephanie Ellis and I need more! Bottled is a short, gothic horror tale of a haunted family house and the strange, twisted things that go on inside that house. They are spine-chilling to say the least. This house has been "passed down" from generation to generation (the house had lured them there), and once inside, they can never leave. Going in, the family members are thrilled to own this house, but they soon learn that, in fact, it is the house that actually owns them. This book has everything that makes a dark, gothic horror great! It is eerie, it is haunting, it is twisted, and I loved every bit of it!
Thank you NetGalley, Brigids Gate Press, and Stephanie Ellis for such a chilling ARC!
Thank you NetGalley, Brigids Gate Press, and Stephanie Ellis for such a chilling ARC!
January 18, 2020
A noirish tale of modern-day gothic horror with a surreal, dreamy, nightmarish atmosphere. There are grisly bits, so if you're squeamish, be warned!
(N.B. I received an advance copy for review.)
(N.B. I received an advance copy for review.)
January 24, 2020
First, let’s take a look at this beautiful cover. KPB makes some wonderful covers and this is one of my favorites, he’s outdone himself here.
With that out of the way, Let’s move to the book within. Bottled is the Silver Shamrock debut for Stephanie Ellis. It’s a modern take on gothic horror. It follows Tyler as he must face his past in order to be rid of it. One Night of facing down his demons for a lifetime of being free of them. As you can suspect, things don’t go quite his way.
Bottled is a very atmospheric book. Much of the writing here goes into wonderful details of Tyler’s location, what’s going on in these scenes, and with the bottles. The mood is set early, and as the book continues, it just drips atmospheric tension. I don’t want to give anything away, but the ending I felt was perfect.
With Bottled, Ellis has crafted a wonderfully modern take on gothic horror tropes. It’s bleak, it’s atmospheric and at times, disturbing. A slow burn horror that is top notch from start to finish.
With that out of the way, Let’s move to the book within. Bottled is the Silver Shamrock debut for Stephanie Ellis. It’s a modern take on gothic horror. It follows Tyler as he must face his past in order to be rid of it. One Night of facing down his demons for a lifetime of being free of them. As you can suspect, things don’t go quite his way.
Bottled is a very atmospheric book. Much of the writing here goes into wonderful details of Tyler’s location, what’s going on in these scenes, and with the bottles. The mood is set early, and as the book continues, it just drips atmospheric tension. I don’t want to give anything away, but the ending I felt was perfect.
With Bottled, Ellis has crafted a wonderfully modern take on gothic horror tropes. It’s bleak, it’s atmospheric and at times, disturbing. A slow burn horror that is top notch from start to finish.
May 25, 2020
Review for 'Bottled' by Stephanie Ellis
Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Silver Shamrock Publishing and IBPA
This is the first book that I have read by this author. I would be interested in reading more of her books.
I was originally drawn to this book by ite intriguing cover and fascinating blurb and after reading the book I feel they both relate well to it.
I was drawn straight into the plot and sucked straight in and couldn't escape like its characters. A unique storyline that really captures the imagination.
The book was very well written and its excellent descriptions brought it all alive.
The storyline is captivating and filled with horror, suspense, the paranormal and is creepy, morbid and gruesome....just my cup of tea!
The characters were realistic and believable, obviously to an extent. The only downfall I came across was the typical dead phone scenario... Does nobody take a charger with them when they are going away? However, as with most stories where this happens, events may not occur with a phone. I just wish they weren't always dead, maybe lost, broke, etc would be a better option?
I loved how the book ended and makes me wonder if this could be turned into a series by adding extra into the next novel?
Apart from the phone issue, which unfortunately I felt strong enough about that it loses a star rating, this book was very interesting, unique and perfect for fans of horror. It would be interesting to see it made into a movie.
I would recommend this book to fans of horror and the paranormal.
153 pages
Free on kindle unlimited or £3.05 to purchase. I think this is a good price for this book.
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Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Silver Shamrock Publishing and IBPA
This is the first book that I have read by this author. I would be interested in reading more of her books.
I was originally drawn to this book by ite intriguing cover and fascinating blurb and after reading the book I feel they both relate well to it.
I was drawn straight into the plot and sucked straight in and couldn't escape like its characters. A unique storyline that really captures the imagination.
The book was very well written and its excellent descriptions brought it all alive.
The storyline is captivating and filled with horror, suspense, the paranormal and is creepy, morbid and gruesome....just my cup of tea!
The characters were realistic and believable, obviously to an extent. The only downfall I came across was the typical dead phone scenario... Does nobody take a charger with them when they are going away? However, as with most stories where this happens, events may not occur with a phone. I just wish they weren't always dead, maybe lost, broke, etc would be a better option?
I loved how the book ended and makes me wonder if this could be turned into a series by adding extra into the next novel?
Apart from the phone issue, which unfortunately I felt strong enough about that it loses a star rating, this book was very interesting, unique and perfect for fans of horror. It would be interesting to see it made into a movie.
I would recommend this book to fans of horror and the paranormal.
153 pages
Free on kindle unlimited or £3.05 to purchase. I think this is a good price for this book.
Rated 4/5 (I enjoyed it ) on Goodreads, Instagram, Amazon UK and Amazon.Com and on over 30 Facebook pages plus my blog on Facebook.
Feel free to add me on Goodreads for more reviews
#Bottled #StephanieEllis #IBPA #SilverShamrockPublishing #NetGalley #BookReview
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February 9, 2025
A real gothic tale.
A true horror story that holds you in its grip and will not let you go.
A binding will holds the sole heir in a real quandary. Spend one more night in his late grandfather’s house to inherit or wait twelve months and risk losing it all. A house he doesn’t want and would have developers demolish, to sell off the land. A house he used to visit and where he was tormented and abused as a boy.
Well the place is pretty creepy and full of bad memories. Nothing would get me to set foot inside the door let alone have a sleepover. But the pull of a financial gain makes twenty-four hours not so daunting.
The story has an element of enchantment in that glass bottles were created by his grandfather with views into another world. A dimension by association or through a dreamlike quality taking you inside the container to experience this new and exciting reality. His grandfather made such bottles for Tyler as a child, the only comfort he can remember from staying at the house. He would escape ‘into’ the bottles and perhaps have an adventure with pirates or visit a travelling fair.
He fears now for his own son Paul who has been mesmerised by such a gift by the old man. A bottle capturing the magic and passion of a football match.
The house becomes the central character in this piece of writing that avoids most stereotypical horror themes and builds fear and terror brick by brick. From disappearing stairs to mysterious rooms. A scary housekeeper to voices from the past.
Amazingly the story never lets up or releases its grip on your heart. The premise holds your attention throughout and like a mystery thriller it reveals its secrets. Solutions you hardly imagined and wished would be avoided. Fitting altogether in a credible account of a supernatural force that binds a family together through their bloodline. Not so much a family curse as an inherited tradition.
Sumptuously scary and hideously heart stopping.
Well written, words that not only filled your imagination but threaten your dreams. While it might be interesting to know how ships get into bottles you really don’t want to know what dark arts created these bottles. Do you?
A true horror story that holds you in its grip and will not let you go.
A binding will holds the sole heir in a real quandary. Spend one more night in his late grandfather’s house to inherit or wait twelve months and risk losing it all. A house he doesn’t want and would have developers demolish, to sell off the land. A house he used to visit and where he was tormented and abused as a boy.
Well the place is pretty creepy and full of bad memories. Nothing would get me to set foot inside the door let alone have a sleepover. But the pull of a financial gain makes twenty-four hours not so daunting.
The story has an element of enchantment in that glass bottles were created by his grandfather with views into another world. A dimension by association or through a dreamlike quality taking you inside the container to experience this new and exciting reality. His grandfather made such bottles for Tyler as a child, the only comfort he can remember from staying at the house. He would escape ‘into’ the bottles and perhaps have an adventure with pirates or visit a travelling fair.
He fears now for his own son Paul who has been mesmerised by such a gift by the old man. A bottle capturing the magic and passion of a football match.
The house becomes the central character in this piece of writing that avoids most stereotypical horror themes and builds fear and terror brick by brick. From disappearing stairs to mysterious rooms. A scary housekeeper to voices from the past.
Amazingly the story never lets up or releases its grip on your heart. The premise holds your attention throughout and like a mystery thriller it reveals its secrets. Solutions you hardly imagined and wished would be avoided. Fitting altogether in a credible account of a supernatural force that binds a family together through their bloodline. Not so much a family curse as an inherited tradition.
Sumptuously scary and hideously heart stopping.
Well written, words that not only filled your imagination but threaten your dreams. While it might be interesting to know how ships get into bottles you really don’t want to know what dark arts created these bottles. Do you?
January 30, 2020
3.5 rounded up for Goodreads.
The claustrophobia in BOTTLED was real.
Definitely a slower paced book but in the best way possible. We follow Tyler fighting a battle against a house that has been haunting his family for generations, in the hopes that it doesn’t get to his son, Paul. While I enjoyed the majority of this book it was a bit confusing at the beginning as we’re thrown into the middle of Tyler’s somewhat sorry life. I found myself having to go back and forth because I kept getting the few characters mixed up. Once you get a few chapters in you can sort of start making more sense of things and the characters. Either way while the story kept me engaged and I had a few feelings at the ending, I really didn’t bond with the characters. With that being said this small detail didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the story.
I have to quickly mention the cover because it is killer!!! Definitely felt the cover vibes throughout the novel!
Thank you so much to Silver Shamrock Publishing for my review copy, in exchange for an honest review!
The claustrophobia in BOTTLED was real.
Definitely a slower paced book but in the best way possible. We follow Tyler fighting a battle against a house that has been haunting his family for generations, in the hopes that it doesn’t get to his son, Paul. While I enjoyed the majority of this book it was a bit confusing at the beginning as we’re thrown into the middle of Tyler’s somewhat sorry life. I found myself having to go back and forth because I kept getting the few characters mixed up. Once you get a few chapters in you can sort of start making more sense of things and the characters. Either way while the story kept me engaged and I had a few feelings at the ending, I really didn’t bond with the characters. With that being said this small detail didn’t take away from the overall enjoyment of the story.
I have to quickly mention the cover because it is killer!!! Definitely felt the cover vibes throughout the novel!
Thank you so much to Silver Shamrock Publishing for my review copy, in exchange for an honest review!
June 6, 2022
There's something very appealing about a tale in which someone revisits a place from their childhood, particularly if there's some kind of trauma there. That's the situation for Tyler. If he's to gain his grandfather's inheritance, he just has to spend one more night in his house.
The really intriguing thing about Bottled is the bottles themselves. Tyler has vivid memories of being given these bottles with detailed scenes created inside. Upon opening them, they would pull Tyler into the world. I wanted more of this element. Ellis vividly describes some of these places, but there's wasn't enough of what could have been a magical element to the story. I think it would have helped develop Tyler's character as a child more, which might have made him a little more likeable as an adult.
There are some pretty grim moments in this book which are really well delivered.
The really intriguing thing about Bottled is the bottles themselves. Tyler has vivid memories of being given these bottles with detailed scenes created inside. Upon opening them, they would pull Tyler into the world. I wanted more of this element. Ellis vividly describes some of these places, but there's wasn't enough of what could have been a magical element to the story. I think it would have helped develop Tyler's character as a child more, which might have made him a little more likeable as an adult.
There are some pretty grim moments in this book which are really well delivered.
March 15, 2020
Bottled is one of those unique takes in horror that make you sit up and take notice. Ellis is a gifted storyteller, and weaves a compelling tale of a family's secret skill, the house that holds it, and the gift and curse that come to the next in line. There is some serious, deep horror here (gah, those beetles, y'all) and some touching character study. The legend here is unlike anything else I've read, and Ellis does a wonderful job of pulling the reader in and carrying them through to the sinister end in short novella form.
January 24, 2020
This is an atmospheric slow build, a quiet horror with many layers which peel away to reveal the nightmare at its heart. It has an original idea too, one I've not come across before - of the 'impossible bottles' rather like those ones we stared at as kids with the tiny ships trapped inside. However these bottles - an army of them- lying around Tyler's granddad’s creepy old house- contain a myriad of miniature scenes, entire worlds and figures. Uncork one at your peril. Already we can tell these bottles are not merely pretty and decorative but rather more sinister.
Tyler, our lead guy, whose eyes we see the tale unfold through, inherits the house where on visits as a child, his granddad and the hideous housekeeper, Mrs Waites, tortured and beat him, but also tried to teach him a unique skill. He has terrible memories of the house but if he wants the money he has to spend a night there or wait a year to collect. His ex-wife has her own agenda, and Tyler has a son, Paul, who he feels huge guilt towards as he's been an absentee and alcoholic father. So though we the reader are screaming 'No! Don't spend the night in the weird sinister house!' off Tyler goes and does just that.
There are other themes enriching the supernatural horror drive of this novella - an exploration of how alcohol has destroyed Tyler and how broken fatherless families and the subsequent guilt lead to lifelong problems which bleed through the generations. This makes Tyler a more rounded and interesting figure.
The house is another leading character in the narrative, not behaving internally or externally as houses should and throwing up roomfuls of secrets and nasty tests.
Then there are the bottles, which are everywhere. What are they? Who makes them? What do they contain? I won't give anything away here to spoil your discovery. But they certainly don't all contain the whiskey Tyler drinks to blot out his past.
The final denouement I found to be quite horrific and very well envisaged. There are also powerful scenes in the house's garden where Tyler learns another piece of the puzzle and in the cellar - which is one room we know he should never have ventured into.
None of this ends well of course, you wouldn't expect otherwise so be prepared for that.
This is an entertaining, atmospheric, slow build horror but with scenes of intensity and dread but it is also one man’s journey into his past and coming to terms with his demons.
Can I also give a shout out for the gorgeous cover by artist Kealen Patrick Burke which perfectly captures the heart of the story.
I received an E-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Tyler, our lead guy, whose eyes we see the tale unfold through, inherits the house where on visits as a child, his granddad and the hideous housekeeper, Mrs Waites, tortured and beat him, but also tried to teach him a unique skill. He has terrible memories of the house but if he wants the money he has to spend a night there or wait a year to collect. His ex-wife has her own agenda, and Tyler has a son, Paul, who he feels huge guilt towards as he's been an absentee and alcoholic father. So though we the reader are screaming 'No! Don't spend the night in the weird sinister house!' off Tyler goes and does just that.
There are other themes enriching the supernatural horror drive of this novella - an exploration of how alcohol has destroyed Tyler and how broken fatherless families and the subsequent guilt lead to lifelong problems which bleed through the generations. This makes Tyler a more rounded and interesting figure.
The house is another leading character in the narrative, not behaving internally or externally as houses should and throwing up roomfuls of secrets and nasty tests.
Then there are the bottles, which are everywhere. What are they? Who makes them? What do they contain? I won't give anything away here to spoil your discovery. But they certainly don't all contain the whiskey Tyler drinks to blot out his past.
The final denouement I found to be quite horrific and very well envisaged. There are also powerful scenes in the house's garden where Tyler learns another piece of the puzzle and in the cellar - which is one room we know he should never have ventured into.
None of this ends well of course, you wouldn't expect otherwise so be prepared for that.
This is an entertaining, atmospheric, slow build horror but with scenes of intensity and dread but it is also one man’s journey into his past and coming to terms with his demons.
Can I also give a shout out for the gorgeous cover by artist Kealen Patrick Burke which perfectly captures the heart of the story.
I received an E-ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 21, 2020
As a child, Tyler spends a great deal of time at his granddad’s house. His father has disappeared, and his mother never realizes the torment and abuse Tyler receives while visiting his granddad, as she never sets foot inside the house.
In a special room, Tyler’s granddad builds “worlds” inside of crystal bottles. Once uncapped, Tyler spends hours of entrancement inside those worlds; it’s almost as if the bottles contain hallucinogens. The housekeeper, Mrs. Waites, shows him no mercy and leaves him with plenty of bruises.
Now grown, Tyler’s granddad has passed away, leaving the house to him. Of course, Tyler wants nothing to do with the house that held him captive and tormented him during his childhood, and he certainly doesn’t want his own son near the dark and dreary house or Mrs. Waites. But there are stipulations, and, unfortunately, Tyler must return to the house one last time.
The bleak house, as well as the dreadful housekeeper and the bottles, awaits Tyler’s homecoming. He has spent a lot of agonizing time here over the years, but he knows after the next twenty-four hours are behind him, he will be able to wash his hands of this hateful dwelling forever. He knows he can resist the temptations and save himself and his family from any further torment of the house, but the bottles sparkle under the lights, revealing secrets, calling for him, calling him home…
I really enjoyed “Bottled.” I love haunted house stories, so this was a treat for me, although this isn’t merely a haunted house story. Granddad and Mrs. Waites are both creepy characters. Tyler is strong, has left his demons in the past, and he knows the steps he needs to take. The house and bottles hold secrets that I was excited to uncover. I loved that the book was fast paced for me. So much anticipation! It really picked up speed at the end. I envisioned myself walking down the dark halls of the house, and I could almost taste the stinking, gristly stew meat for dinner. Not too lengthy and not too short. This book hit all the right spots for me.
Thanks to Silver Shamrock Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book.
In a special room, Tyler’s granddad builds “worlds” inside of crystal bottles. Once uncapped, Tyler spends hours of entrancement inside those worlds; it’s almost as if the bottles contain hallucinogens. The housekeeper, Mrs. Waites, shows him no mercy and leaves him with plenty of bruises.
Now grown, Tyler’s granddad has passed away, leaving the house to him. Of course, Tyler wants nothing to do with the house that held him captive and tormented him during his childhood, and he certainly doesn’t want his own son near the dark and dreary house or Mrs. Waites. But there are stipulations, and, unfortunately, Tyler must return to the house one last time.
The bleak house, as well as the dreadful housekeeper and the bottles, awaits Tyler’s homecoming. He has spent a lot of agonizing time here over the years, but he knows after the next twenty-four hours are behind him, he will be able to wash his hands of this hateful dwelling forever. He knows he can resist the temptations and save himself and his family from any further torment of the house, but the bottles sparkle under the lights, revealing secrets, calling for him, calling him home…
I really enjoyed “Bottled.” I love haunted house stories, so this was a treat for me, although this isn’t merely a haunted house story. Granddad and Mrs. Waites are both creepy characters. Tyler is strong, has left his demons in the past, and he knows the steps he needs to take. The house and bottles hold secrets that I was excited to uncover. I loved that the book was fast paced for me. So much anticipation! It really picked up speed at the end. I envisioned myself walking down the dark halls of the house, and I could almost taste the stinking, gristly stew meat for dinner. Not too lengthy and not too short. This book hit all the right spots for me.
Thanks to Silver Shamrock Publishing for providing me with an eARC of this book.
January 28, 2020
Tyler is haunted....
He's haunted by his past struggles with alcoholism, the Gothic haunted house he inherits, the house's abusive housekeeper, and his grandfather's impossible bottles.
Bottled, by Stephanie Ellis, is a slow building horror with eloquent and vivid detail paid especially to descriptions involving the setting creating an overwhelming and foreboding sense of dread. I felt that the book had a vintage "feel" to it, even though the setting was certainly more modern. I think the descriptions of the house and the atmosphere created within gives readers the feeling that when Tyler steps through its doors, it is as if he is stepping into another time, back into the heyday of the house itself.
Although, I could see attention was paid to developing the characters and relationships, I did not find myself connecting to Tyler Torrence in any way. He just wasn't an overly likable or unlikable character. I really think this novel excelled in atmosphere building, and less so in the character development. As I saw another reviewer comment, I feel that most of the book was a melange of Tyler's feelings, thoughts, and flashbacks, and less "action."
3/5- While I thought the Gothic, spooky setting was well-done, I did not enjoy the characters as much as I had hoped. The story itself moved a little slow for my liking. I would, however, recommend this to fans of slow burning, atmospheric horror.
**Thank you to Silver Shamrock Publishing for sending me this book to read/review.**
He's haunted by his past struggles with alcoholism, the Gothic haunted house he inherits, the house's abusive housekeeper, and his grandfather's impossible bottles.
Bottled, by Stephanie Ellis, is a slow building horror with eloquent and vivid detail paid especially to descriptions involving the setting creating an overwhelming and foreboding sense of dread. I felt that the book had a vintage "feel" to it, even though the setting was certainly more modern. I think the descriptions of the house and the atmosphere created within gives readers the feeling that when Tyler steps through its doors, it is as if he is stepping into another time, back into the heyday of the house itself.
Although, I could see attention was paid to developing the characters and relationships, I did not find myself connecting to Tyler Torrence in any way. He just wasn't an overly likable or unlikable character. I really think this novel excelled in atmosphere building, and less so in the character development. As I saw another reviewer comment, I feel that most of the book was a melange of Tyler's feelings, thoughts, and flashbacks, and less "action."
3/5- While I thought the Gothic, spooky setting was well-done, I did not enjoy the characters as much as I had hoped. The story itself moved a little slow for my liking. I would, however, recommend this to fans of slow burning, atmospheric horror.
**Thank you to Silver Shamrock Publishing for sending me this book to read/review.**
July 25, 2023
I absolutely loved Five Turns Of The Wheel and Reborn by this author and decided to read this novella while going back through her other books.
This story is about a man, his dead grandfather, obsession, legacy, and it creeps up on you until you can feel the tension like a cold hand touching the back of your neck.
Tyler is our main protagonist and he hates his grandfather. I mean, HATES. He was forced to visit the man as a child and left some physical and psychological scars that he's carried for the rest of his life.
His grandfather was obsessed with placing beautiful detailed scenes inside of glass bottles, having hundreds of them. When Tyler inherits the house and collection, he has to spend one night in the house to be free of everything that has plagued him.
But this house is different. It's evil, sentient, and holds its own sinister secrets that will affect Tyler and his fourteen year old son.
The dread and terror are palpable as things are revealed slowly, making me tense up and generally giving me a case of the willies!
The house itself is a character and the extremely disturbing bottles only get more disturbing with the addition of an old lady who worked for Tyler's grandfather in the house for as long as he can remember. She's brash, curt, venomous at times, and has cryptic things to say. Gave me goosebumps!
It's difficult to explain how freaky this novella is without spoilers but I can easily highly recommend it! It's a banger.
This story is about a man, his dead grandfather, obsession, legacy, and it creeps up on you until you can feel the tension like a cold hand touching the back of your neck.
Tyler is our main protagonist and he hates his grandfather. I mean, HATES. He was forced to visit the man as a child and left some physical and psychological scars that he's carried for the rest of his life.
His grandfather was obsessed with placing beautiful detailed scenes inside of glass bottles, having hundreds of them. When Tyler inherits the house and collection, he has to spend one night in the house to be free of everything that has plagued him.
But this house is different. It's evil, sentient, and holds its own sinister secrets that will affect Tyler and his fourteen year old son.
The dread and terror are palpable as things are revealed slowly, making me tense up and generally giving me a case of the willies!
The house itself is a character and the extremely disturbing bottles only get more disturbing with the addition of an old lady who worked for Tyler's grandfather in the house for as long as he can remember. She's brash, curt, venomous at times, and has cryptic things to say. Gave me goosebumps!
It's difficult to explain how freaky this novella is without spoilers but I can easily highly recommend it! It's a banger.
May 16, 2020
It’s a set-up we’ve seen before. A man returns to the place of his childhood trauma—in this case, the house of a late grandfather—for closure, and indubitably old wounds reopen as mysterious and horrific things ensue. Now, there’s nothing wrong with a rehash so long as it’s told well. And, for the most part, Bottled is pretty well told. Ellis definitely knows her way around a word processor. She also has a keen awareness for mood and atmosphere.
Unfortunately, her character development leaves much to be desired. It’s hard to get behind Tyler, the protagonist. As a reader, I do not need to like a character in order to follow them or find them interesting. Some of my favorite characters are flawed, troubled, or just plain bad people. But Tyler is kind of boring and pretty two-dimensional. So when awful stuff starts to happen to him, I wasn’t very invested in his wellbeing. He’s also far from being the most intriguing character in the story. That would be the house itself.
This setting—the house, that is—is so elaborate that it deserves to have its rich history acted out dramatically. I wanted to see firsthand how this home grew to be a possessed living organism that thirsts for blood and bone. Ellis eventually gives us the whys of it all—why Tyler has so much apprehension about returning, why he wishes to see the whole thing demolished, etc.—but it’s presented in too much of an outside eye way.
For more, check out my full review: https://www.fearsomequeer.net/blog/sl...
Unfortunately, her character development leaves much to be desired. It’s hard to get behind Tyler, the protagonist. As a reader, I do not need to like a character in order to follow them or find them interesting. Some of my favorite characters are flawed, troubled, or just plain bad people. But Tyler is kind of boring and pretty two-dimensional. So when awful stuff starts to happen to him, I wasn’t very invested in his wellbeing. He’s also far from being the most intriguing character in the story. That would be the house itself.
This setting—the house, that is—is so elaborate that it deserves to have its rich history acted out dramatically. I wanted to see firsthand how this home grew to be a possessed living organism that thirsts for blood and bone. Ellis eventually gives us the whys of it all—why Tyler has so much apprehension about returning, why he wishes to see the whole thing demolished, etc.—but it’s presented in too much of an outside eye way.
For more, check out my full review: https://www.fearsomequeer.net/blog/sl...
April 15, 2020
I've been blowing through a steadily growing collection of Silver Shamrock titles this year, and I'm glad I've been going backwards to read earlier releases along the way (instead of just skipping them). Now, you may see the date I read this novella and be confused by my previous statement, seeing as this story was recently released. However, Silver Shamrock has been putting out a new book or two on a monthly basis this year! That means you miss one, you fall behind several pretty quick. But now that I've got that cleared up, we can move forward with this review. (Silver Shamrock is keeping that work ethic up!)
Bottled is a novella that is eerie and odd and suspenseful. I honestly did not know what to expect from this one, and found myself really interested in the drama from the beginning. While I think there could have been more added to the story - in relation to the bottled worlds and exploring them, as well as giving more detail behind this family curse and how it exists through the house - Bottled is quick and concise, without feeling actually weak due to its brevity. There aren't any action sequences, per se, but there are moments of horror that are satisfying and unsettling.
When it all came to an end, I wanted more. For me, that's a win.
Bottled is a novella that is eerie and odd and suspenseful. I honestly did not know what to expect from this one, and found myself really interested in the drama from the beginning. While I think there could have been more added to the story - in relation to the bottled worlds and exploring them, as well as giving more detail behind this family curse and how it exists through the house - Bottled is quick and concise, without feeling actually weak due to its brevity. There aren't any action sequences, per se, but there are moments of horror that are satisfying and unsettling.
When it all came to an end, I wanted more. For me, that's a win.
dnf
January 12, 2021Thank you to Netgalley & Silver Shamrock Publishing for providing me with a copy of Bottled in exchange for an honest review.
DNF @ 65%
I really didn't want to DNF Bottled, but it's a novella & it's been sitting on my currently reading for about a month & I have 0 interest in picking it up again. It's 2021, and I'm not forcing myself to finish something that I'm not enjoying this year.
There are some scenes that were fairly creepy & the idea was pretty original. However, I just didn't care about anything happening. I'm looking forward to trying out some of Stephanie Ellis' other work in the future.
DNF @ 65%
I really didn't want to DNF Bottled, but it's a novella & it's been sitting on my currently reading for about a month & I have 0 interest in picking it up again. It's 2021, and I'm not forcing myself to finish something that I'm not enjoying this year.
There are some scenes that were fairly creepy & the idea was pretty original. However, I just didn't care about anything happening. I'm looking forward to trying out some of Stephanie Ellis' other work in the future.
March 21, 2022
Wow this book is seriously creepy! If you're a big fan of Adam Neville's No One Get's Out Alive you're in for a treat.
When Tyler's hated grandfather departs this world he is left with an unwelcome inheritance, his old house. However to be free of his nightmarish past he must visit one last time, then he can start a new life with is son.
The atmosphere Stephanie Ellis creates is incredibly claustrophobic and menacing, you really feel like you are in the house with Tyler, and that is not a good thing! I really couldn't book this book down. Such a disturbing read! Highly reccommend!
When Tyler's hated grandfather departs this world he is left with an unwelcome inheritance, his old house. However to be free of his nightmarish past he must visit one last time, then he can start a new life with is son.
The atmosphere Stephanie Ellis creates is incredibly claustrophobic and menacing, you really feel like you are in the house with Tyler, and that is not a good thing! I really couldn't book this book down. Such a disturbing read! Highly reccommend!
February 2, 2020
It's Women in Horror Month and where better to start than with Steph Ellis's new novella, 'Bottled'?Ever since her previous outing (the superb novelette 'Asylum of Shadows'), I've been hoping she would try her hand at something longer, and this proves that 'Asylum' wasn't a one-off.
The premise of 'Bottled' is simple but horrifyingly effective: Tyler inherits his grandfather's creepy mansion but, to assume full and unconditional ownership, he must spend a single night at the property. This is the story of that night, delivered in skin-crawling detail, as Tyler wrestles with his past, the housekeeper, a multitude of bottles filled with fantastically-detailed worlds, and his own demons.
And, of course, the house itself.
It's worth mentioning that 'Bottled' frequently reminded me of two of my favourite novels: House of Leaves (Danielewski), and The Shining (King), and I'm sure this novella will appeal to fans of these classics.
Finally, I couldn't help drawing parallels between the characters in this story, who create perfect little worlds inside the bottles, designed to captivate and entrap those who remove their corks - and Ellis, who has done exactly the same for anyone who opens this book. And what a terrifying treat it is, too.
The premise of 'Bottled' is simple but horrifyingly effective: Tyler inherits his grandfather's creepy mansion but, to assume full and unconditional ownership, he must spend a single night at the property. This is the story of that night, delivered in skin-crawling detail, as Tyler wrestles with his past, the housekeeper, a multitude of bottles filled with fantastically-detailed worlds, and his own demons.
And, of course, the house itself.
It's worth mentioning that 'Bottled' frequently reminded me of two of my favourite novels: House of Leaves (Danielewski), and The Shining (King), and I'm sure this novella will appeal to fans of these classics.
Finally, I couldn't help drawing parallels between the characters in this story, who create perfect little worlds inside the bottles, designed to captivate and entrap those who remove their corks - and Ellis, who has done exactly the same for anyone who opens this book. And what a terrifying treat it is, too.
April 3, 2021
I’ve read Stephanie Ellis and love her writing style. It almost seems like she’s reading the story aloud. The narrative just flows and I’m able to immerse myself in the world.
That most definitely happened in Bottled. It was a completely unique tale on the haunted house trope. A world within a haunted house, but also a miniature haunted world within a bottle. The desperation of the main character, Tyler, to shield his son Paul from the family legacy.
The scenes within the bottle were terrifying. Imagine being trapped and on all sides glass; you looking out and seeing the world, but not being able to interact. That’s crazy making at its finest. One of the most visceral moments for me was the housekeeper and her inevitable end in the garden.
Anyone who enjoys haunted houses will love this original take. I’ll continue to read everything I can get my hands on by Stephanie Ellis.
That most definitely happened in Bottled. It was a completely unique tale on the haunted house trope. A world within a haunted house, but also a miniature haunted world within a bottle. The desperation of the main character, Tyler, to shield his son Paul from the family legacy.
The scenes within the bottle were terrifying. Imagine being trapped and on all sides glass; you looking out and seeing the world, but not being able to interact. That’s crazy making at its finest. One of the most visceral moments for me was the housekeeper and her inevitable end in the garden.
Anyone who enjoys haunted houses will love this original take. I’ll continue to read everything I can get my hands on by Stephanie Ellis.
January 14, 2025
What a creepy atmospheric novella! The cover art was amazing and that is what hooked me and got me to read the book. Tyler’s estranged grandfather passes away and he must spend one night in a creepy house he hates in order to claim his inheritance. Lurking inside is a generational trama/tradition that threatens to tear him and future generations apart. Themes of addiction, abuse, and the cyclic nature of both are present and well thought out. I really enjoyed this book and the gothic vibes are on amazing. The imagery of some of the creepier parts are very memorable. Worth a read.
** I was giving a e copy of this to read for honest review and consideration by net galley
** I was giving a e copy of this to read for honest review and consideration by net galley
January 21, 2020
Full review at:
https://mediadrome.wordpress.com/2020...
I’m really excited to dig into Ellis’ short works, and to see what future novels she has in store (hopefully something longer than 126 pages – she’s certainly got the talent, I think, to give us something bigger, and I think her stories would only benefit from having more space).
https://mediadrome.wordpress.com/2020...
I’m really excited to dig into Ellis’ short works, and to see what future novels she has in store (hopefully something longer than 126 pages – she’s certainly got the talent, I think, to give us something bigger, and I think her stories would only benefit from having more space).
February 19, 2020
3.5 stars rounded up for Goodreads.
A slow burn gothic horror story with an imaginative fresh take on the genre.
We follow Tyler who has inherited his grandfather's house along with all of the nightmares that reside inside. As a stipulation of the deceaseds will Tyler must spend one night in the house confronting his past demons before he can claim the inheritance and finally be free of his grandfather's shadow.
While reading this I felt like I was consuming a classic haunted house story from the days of old. Sometimes, for me anyway, the writing in those classics can feel a bit bland and boring but that definitely isn't the case here. The writing is atmospheric and the author does a great job of building up the tension and the sense of dread. You can feel the darkness of the house encroaching upon you, smell the mold and mildew, and taste the gristle in the stew.
I loved the highly imaginative concept of the impossible bottles and the miniature worlds that were held within. This was something that I have never seen done anywhere else and was excited to explore what these worlds might contain. As Tyler faces the nightmares and abuses of his past we uncover more of this mystery involving his family and their ties to these magical bottles.
The insidious nature of the story escalates and we are treated to some gruesome scenes that horror fans will certainly enjoy. The ending is bleak and dreadful and I am glad that the author chose to go that route as it felt in line with everything that had been previously setup.
I don't know if it was the authors intention or not but I felt that this was in some ways an allegory for alcoholism. The parallels between Tyler feeling trapped by the house and drawn to the impossible bottles and Tyler's addiction and troubles with alcohol were well done.
Lastly can we talk about the cover for just a minute. It is amazing and very evocative of the story within. Another stellar job by Kealan Patrick Burke and Silver Shamrock Publishing.
If you are into gothic horror and haunted house stories with a mounting sense of dread then I would totally recommend this to you.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher for review consideration.
Video review: https://youtu.be/_R1mErItipo
A slow burn gothic horror story with an imaginative fresh take on the genre.
We follow Tyler who has inherited his grandfather's house along with all of the nightmares that reside inside. As a stipulation of the deceaseds will Tyler must spend one night in the house confronting his past demons before he can claim the inheritance and finally be free of his grandfather's shadow.
While reading this I felt like I was consuming a classic haunted house story from the days of old. Sometimes, for me anyway, the writing in those classics can feel a bit bland and boring but that definitely isn't the case here. The writing is atmospheric and the author does a great job of building up the tension and the sense of dread. You can feel the darkness of the house encroaching upon you, smell the mold and mildew, and taste the gristle in the stew.
I loved the highly imaginative concept of the impossible bottles and the miniature worlds that were held within. This was something that I have never seen done anywhere else and was excited to explore what these worlds might contain. As Tyler faces the nightmares and abuses of his past we uncover more of this mystery involving his family and their ties to these magical bottles.
The insidious nature of the story escalates and we are treated to some gruesome scenes that horror fans will certainly enjoy. The ending is bleak and dreadful and I am glad that the author chose to go that route as it felt in line with everything that had been previously setup.
I don't know if it was the authors intention or not but I felt that this was in some ways an allegory for alcoholism. The parallels between Tyler feeling trapped by the house and drawn to the impossible bottles and Tyler's addiction and troubles with alcohol were well done.
Lastly can we talk about the cover for just a minute. It is amazing and very evocative of the story within. Another stellar job by Kealan Patrick Burke and Silver Shamrock Publishing.
If you are into gothic horror and haunted house stories with a mounting sense of dread then I would totally recommend this to you.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher for review consideration.
Video review: https://youtu.be/_R1mErItipo
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