Don't Scream 2: 30 Tales of Terror

Don't Scream #2

by Blair Daniels

Every night, I hear a woman crying in my backyard.

Now I hear her in my closet.

Have you ever played "The Flashlight Game"?

I finally know why my patient wears a tinfoil hat.

DON’T SCREAM 2 brings you 30 more terrifying tales for your darkest nights. A sequel to a #1 bestselling horror anthology Don't Scream, featuring hideous doppelgangers, terrifying apps, lurking monsters, and more. Read... if you dare.

Genres: Horror, Short Stories, Fiction

211 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 21, 2019

Reviews

[Lewis · Rating 2 out of 5]

Terrible book. That's my review. 2 star because of the humor of the terribleness.


Worth $-1. They have to pay you to read it.

[Travis Poole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has some really good stories in it. Horror anthologies are always great because you don't invest a lot of time to each story so if you don't like or understand a story you can try the next one. Lot of really good stories that make you think. The story about the crying woman was probably my favorite, the ending was worthy of the original Twilight Zone. Definitely worth giving a try.

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

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really solid collection of very short stories...most will only take 3-10 minutes to read. I like to read one short story a day and these were perfect for that. Nothing in this collection blew me away or would be on a favorite short stories of all time list...nothing life changing...but I really enjoyed quite a few and there wasn't anything in this collection that I disliked which is hard to do in a short story collection. I think 30 stories is pretty much the limit in how many stories like this I want in a book...bordering on maybe slightly too many. I will definitely read more collections from this author in the future and I recommend this collection if you want quick stories with nothing too gory...just a taste of horror really in each one.

[Audrey Boytim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've read this writer's works before on Nosleep and followed her closely because she seemed like the most interesting writer there. Reading this collection, I can definitely attest to her style and intricacy. Sometimes, the stories end a little early or a little anti-climactically, but the buildup is always good and when the stories end well, they really hit the reader.

Definitely worth a read if you like unsettling stuff- especially fun if you're out in the woods, at night, alone, near an abandoned building...

[Amber Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are addictive...I finished this in one sitting and, yes, I was a little sad when it was over. Thankfully, there's a third installment coming toward the end of this month.

[Mina MacGabhann · Rating 1 out of 5]

I didn't like the first collection, so I honestly don't know what possessed me to read this one.

I couldn't even finish it. Terrible. Boring. Not scary.

[Tikiya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed it

As per the first collection, it was fast and hard to put down because I was addicted to reading it until the end.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a good one! I really love how all the stories are unique and different!

[C.L. Phillips · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked most of the stories in this collections, and I really like this writer's style. Most of the tales are very short, quick reads that dive into a situation and rush through to a conclusion. The conclusions themselves leave something to be desired. In many cases--most cases--the tales end with some easy, non-climactic scene. The perpetrator is scared off and the police come, etc. The terror coming in the idea that this person who is doing the menacing is still out there, at large, and able to strike again; though what they did was not all that bad, only a little creepy.
The first book in this Don't Scream series was 60 stories, with a few of following a joined narrative. That book I gave 5 stars, as I really enjoyed it and found that majority of those tales to be very well done. While I did like this second volume, and will be moving on to the third volume, I feel that the writing in this book was a step down from that of the first. Thus the reduction in my rating. But still, 4 stars is not so bad and this book is quick read that is worth the time.

[Kaja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Book

Must read book, each story is perfectly written. I really enjoyed reading this book. "Don't Scream 2" is an exhilarating and gripping horror, that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. The author skillfully puts together complex and suspenseful plots that is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Overall, "Don't Scream 2" is a compelling and thrilling read that will leave you wanting more. Highly recommended for fans of the horror genre!

[Daveellio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ever since I started reading /r/nosleep about 6 or 7 months ago this author stood out to me.

This collection was quite enjoyable, if not a little on the very short side in some places. The brevity, however, is to be expected as I suspect many (if not all) of these stories are from nosleep submissions.

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

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

While much shorter than the previous volume, the stories in this collection were just as good (although lacking in the connective tissue of the first volume as well). An enjoyable collection and worth a read!

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gah. This was so good! It wasn’t as good as book 1 (half the number of stories) and there were more in book one that I enjoyed but these were still excellent! Some I will think about for a long time.

I see there’s 4 of these books, I wish there were more!

[Abbyann · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little let down by this second installment. The first one absolutely floored me and was so immersive I had a head spin when I finished it. This one just kind of felt very thrown together with only a few really good stories in it.

[Fairul · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as the first one, but quite ok for an indie writer.

[Jeanne Pocius Dorismond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great set of Short Horror Stories

Well worth reading. Some great and unexpected twists! Even a few I think I will read again and again. Well done! A+

[Suzie Finley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This isn't horror but more of a thriller book. I liked almost every short story.

[Elizabeth Almond · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent stories in a very readable format.

[LORRIE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing

These were fantastic stories. They grab you at the beginning and never let go. I am anxiously waiting to start the next book

[Serenity · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book for small short scary stories

[Edith Rubin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Addictive Stories

I can't stop reading stories by this author. I have several other books I have started reading, but now I will start another by Daniels.

[Maddie butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was so much better than book one! That last story I literally covered my mouth lol. Intense for sure.

[lina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the stories

Like the title said love the stories. I love anthologies and will read more from this author. 5 anthologies out of 5

[chabeli medina · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed this book!

I could not put this book down. I read it in 2 days. I will be checking out other books by this author

[JOy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great thrillers

I love reading these stories while trying to get to sleep. They are interesting stories that entertain me. Not very scary but definitely suspenseful.

[Hunter Hirth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute quality literature.

[Cynthia Diane Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some creepy stuff

If like me you enjoy weird and creepy give this a read. The last one had me super woRried about seeing a Dr.

[Arlene 🌸 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.85⭐️ from me for a collection of short stories inside.

Some were good (creeps me out), some were just meh🙂. Overall fine, and not so bored to read. 😎

[Morgan Embleton · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 🌟

[Amy & Chris Frugard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of scary fun!

Great really short stories that can be read in under 10 minutes. Like potato chips, can't stop at just one!