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Twisted Sideways
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This story may contain graphic materials that not everyone finds suitable.
Ember Oaks is not your typical asylum and these are not your typical stories. Within these walls are deep dark secrets that give the entire building it's depth. Each patient tells their chilling and terrifying stories about how they ended up at Ember Oaks. These stories will have your mind twisted sideways as they keep you up at night.
This story may contain graphic materials that not everyone finds suitable.
Ember Oaks is not your typical asylum and these are not your typical stories. Within these walls are deep dark secrets that give the entire building it's depth. Each patient tells their chilling and terrifying stories about how they ended up at Ember Oaks. These stories will have your mind twisted sideways as they keep you up at night.
293 pages, Paperback
Published July 1, 2020
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July 29, 2020
Not Your Typical Asylum
I love asylum stories, but there aren't many out there that are worth picking up. And I've picked up a lot of 'em. A lot. That makes the really good ones stand out even more though, and I'm happy that I can add TWISTED SIDEWAYS to that invisible list in my head!
I was excited right from rip when I realized it's a collection of short stories, encased in one. The author, Allisha McAdoo, walks us through Ember Oaks, and introduces us to some of the asylum's more interesting residents. We learn their stories, and find out how they came to permanently reside in this seventh circle of Hell. (But it has nice curtains!)
Some of these stories are sick! They're ALL twisted. And TWISTED SIDEWAYS is definitely worth reading. Grab a copy, you won't be disappointed. Plus it's hot off the presses, you can brag that you read it before all your friends! (pssst...hey... it's free today - grab your copy today!) If you miss the sale, the book is available on KU - bonus points!
Full NSFW review posted here.
I love asylum stories, but there aren't many out there that are worth picking up. And I've picked up a lot of 'em. A lot. That makes the really good ones stand out even more though, and I'm happy that I can add TWISTED SIDEWAYS to that invisible list in my head!
I was excited right from rip when I realized it's a collection of short stories, encased in one. The author, Allisha McAdoo, walks us through Ember Oaks, and introduces us to some of the asylum's more interesting residents. We learn their stories, and find out how they came to permanently reside in this seventh circle of Hell. (But it has nice curtains!)
Some of these stories are sick! They're ALL twisted. And TWISTED SIDEWAYS is definitely worth reading. Grab a copy, you won't be disappointed. Plus it's hot off the presses, you can brag that you read it before all your friends! (pssst...hey... it's free today - grab your copy today!) If you miss the sale, the book is available on KU - bonus points!
Full NSFW review posted here.
August 10, 2020
This book reads more like an anthology than an actual story. A doctor is describing each of his insane patients. The doc gives an intro before each patient tells their story. And the tales are super crazy and full of some gore. Murder, pain, grossness, and all the typical stuff McAdoo fills her books with. A familiar demon (Mr Rumple) is the glue that holds the mental hospital together. At the end, we get the doc's story which is a satisfying finish.
February 27, 2022
This was a cool idea. A different take on a story. I like the Mr. Rumple character in her other book.
It’s an asylum story narrative told by each of the patients. Almost like mini stories but related to the over all asylum.
Some real unique and new painful torture scenes.
Well done!
It’s an asylum story narrative told by each of the patients. Almost like mini stories but related to the over all asylum.
Some real unique and new painful torture scenes.
Well done!
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August 2, 2020A bit too extreme for me.
August 8, 2020
Creative, but simplistic writing.
The stories are creative and could have a lot of potential, but they are hindered by a very simplistic writing style. The premise is interesting, though there are elements of the stories that aren’t rational. I realize there is a supernatural element in the background; even though, many of the characters’ experiences are implausible, such as how they could survive some of the physical damage in their histories. I would encourage more development and explanation for the characters, and a more mature writing style. Keep at it—the ideas are there!
The stories are creative and could have a lot of potential, but they are hindered by a very simplistic writing style. The premise is interesting, though there are elements of the stories that aren’t rational. I realize there is a supernatural element in the background; even though, many of the characters’ experiences are implausible, such as how they could survive some of the physical damage in their histories. I would encourage more development and explanation for the characters, and a more mature writing style. Keep at it—the ideas are there!
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April 18, 2021I couldn't even make it halfway through. The grammar was atrocious and the story was disjointed. Not for me.
August 5, 2021
So disturbing!
I enjoyed this even though it was truly grotesque. Maybe that's why I liked it which is disturbing 🤔. I really appreciate a good ending and it didn't disappoint.
I enjoyed this even though it was truly grotesque. Maybe that's why I liked it which is disturbing 🤔. I really appreciate a good ending and it didn't disappoint.
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