An Uninvited Guest

by Rachel Abbott

Genres: Mystery

18 pages, Kindle Edition

About the author

I was born and brought up in the north of England, and worked for many years as the managing director of an interactive media company. I wrote every day - everything from creative proposals to user manuals - but most exciting of all was writing interactive dramas - including for the Cluedo (Clue in the US) interactive games. I was fortunate enough to sell my company in 2000 and we moved to Italy where we bought and restored an old country house.

I have published six full length novels and one novella, and my seventh Come a Little Closer is due for release in 2018. I now live on the beautiful island of Alderney in the Channel Islands, where I write full time.

Find out more on my website.

Reviews

[Jayme C (Brunetteslikebookstoo) · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I subscribed to the author’s newsletter, I was sent a VERY short story, so here is a VERY short review..

A woman returns home from a party to find a man she doesn’t know, cooking dinner in her house.

Will she choose to join him?

What would you do?

Rachel Abbott invites you to answer that question on her website. It was fun to read this sample of her writing and I bet she is having fun reading the replies!

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emma is hungover and just wants to go home and rest. When she gets in the door, she hears a man singing and cooking dinner. She had no idea who he is, but he knows her.

This is a very quick short story you get from signing up to Rachel Abbott's newsletter. It was quite suspenseful for how short it was. It's a great introduction to her writing if you've never read her work before!

[Jennifer (Jaye) · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Deadly Hangover*

**3.5 Stars**

This is a short story and a taster of Rachel Abbott’s work.

Even though it is a short story I got a sense of the tension the lead character felt when she arrives home to a stranger in her house. She has no idea how he got in and why is he cooking? He knows her name, she feels she must get away from him. Her raging hangover does not provide any clarity

And then it happens, a call from her friend and far too late the penny drops!!!

*This ebook was a gifted copy for joining Rachel Abbott’s mailing list*

[Zoe Kindle Queen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very short story would be brilliant if this story line was made into a longer book

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very short but loved it. Hope Rachel Abbott makes it into a longer book. 🤞

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very short story from Rachel Abbott. Was well written and gripping. I hope this goes into a longer book as it would be brilliant.

[J Fearnley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5* The story is simply laid out in the book blurb. A young woman returns home to find a stranger making dinner in her kitchen. He greets her as though they have met before! Who is this man? How did he get into her home?

There is fear and panic in the young woman. She is terrified as you might expect. She takes action. Action she is likely to regret – or will she?

As the backstory is revealed with regard to what has transpired we realise that a memory can be distorted or forgotten in certain situations or because of our own actions. Assumptions are then made based on this lack of memory. We do something out of fear and out of character. Something that is later regretted yet is not a thing that we can change.

What a wonderfully dark tale we are treated to! In three chapters we have a story that tells us about how a young woman feels as she gets home from work to find a stranger, An Uninvited Guest cooking dinner in her kitchen but is this what it seems or is there something else going on? Small but powerful this story packs a punch!

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Read for #NovNov24 The Uninvited Guest comes in at under 20pp which means it’s well within the ‘under 200pp’ limit and perhaps shorter than would normally be acceptable but this challenge is very much a supportive one only putting an upper limit.

[Andrea Best · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very fast read! Loved the idea of this little thriller all packaged up into a neat little box.

This is a (very) short story about a woman who comes home from work to find a man that she doesn't know cooking dinner in her kitchen. She's scared and puzzled by how he acts - kind, and as if he knows her - yet she can't help thinking about the recent murder that took place in her neighborhood.

There's a slightly awkward little break in the story before the final wrap-up, which, honestly, I didn't see coming.

I wouldn't mind if the author took this short story and made a short novel out of it.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

If this is an accurate introduction to Rachel Abbot’s style of writing I’m hooked! This 3 chapter story grabbed me by the throat and wouldn’t let go-I wish it was longer. She managed to convey the whole tale in a few short pages and I’ll be looking for more to read by her. Thank you, Rachel, for this short story!

[Dee Groocock · Rating 4 out of 5]

By signing up to the authors newsletter, I received a short story to read.

When Emma returns home to find a man cooking a meal in her kitchen, a man she doesn’t know, she’s left bewildered and no clue how to deal with the situation.

This story held my interest and actually ended with me gobsmacked! I certainly didn’t see that ending coming. What an introduction to a new author for me and I shall definitely be adding the authors books to my to be read pile.

[Kirstin Melloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After subscribing to the authors newsletter I received this short story. This was my first introduction to this author’s writing style. I really enjoyed the story and looking forward to reading more of her work.

[travel_thru_books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this short story when I signed up for her newsletter.

This story was great! The suspense built up quickly and I was completely shocked with the direction the author took for the ending! Bravo! Loved it! Can't wait to check out her other books!

[Emma Prosser · Rating 3 out of 5]

A strange little short story. Enjoyable even if it left you wanting a better explanation.

[Christine Rennie · Rating 4 out of 5]

An uninvited guest by Rachel Abbott is a short story with sinister overtones. Who is that man in her house, why is he there, is she safe?
Recommended

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and sweet but thought provoking. Would have loved a longer version of the same story.

[Baldur Thorsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but very good and well written.

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a brilliant short story and well written.

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really short but punchy and entertaining

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

The problem I have with short stories are they’re usually very good so I want them to be a full novel!

Great wee read 5 ⭐️

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good quick read

[BooksandBacon · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant short story which left me wanting more.

I great introduction to Rachel's writing. Just watch out what you do when you're partying.

[crx · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story, albeit being only 18 pages long. I think this would set very nicely, the premise for a promising thriller - should the story be expanded upon.