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Next Exit: a horror novelette
Next Exit is a spine-chilling short horror novel that follows the story of five friends on a road trip through rural Pennsylvania. Their journey takes a terrifying turn when they come across an ax-wielding maniac. As they try to escape the killer, they become lost and stranded in the woods, with no means of communication or help.
The group begins to realize that they are not alone in the woods, as they encounter a series of bizarre and terrifying events. They soon discover that they have stumbled upon a town with a dark and twisted history, and that the maniac they encountered is only the beginning of their nightmare.
As the friends struggle to survive, they must confront their own inner demons and secrets, as well as the malevolent forces that control the town. With every turn, they face new horrors and revelations that test their bonds of friendship and push them to the brink of insanity.
Next Exit is a thrilling and pulse-pounding short horror novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With its gripping plot, well-drawn characters, and terrifying atmosphere, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.
The group begins to realize that they are not alone in the woods, as they encounter a series of bizarre and terrifying events. They soon discover that they have stumbled upon a town with a dark and twisted history, and that the maniac they encountered is only the beginning of their nightmare.
As the friends struggle to survive, they must confront their own inner demons and secrets, as well as the malevolent forces that control the town. With every turn, they face new horrors and revelations that test their bonds of friendship and push them to the brink of insanity.
Next Exit is a thrilling and pulse-pounding short horror novel that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. With its gripping plot, well-drawn characters, and terrifying atmosphere, this book is a must-read for fans of the genre.
- GenresHorror
76 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2021
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About the author
Buck Carr
3 books3 followersBuck Carr has been writing short horror fiction since he was a kid in the 80s, developing a love for the genre that has only grown stronger over time. Apart from writing, Buck has worked in the film and television industry in various capacities, including a boom operator, video editor, and obsolete videotape transfer specialist, which he does full time for a film preservation company in Maryland. With his extensive knowledge of the horror genre, Buck has garnered a reputation for his unique style of storytelling. Buck is a family man, married with two sons and two Siamese cats, Link and Samus. He currently resides in the Washington D.C. area, where he continues to write gory horror stories and collects horror paperbacks and VHS tapes.
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May 24, 2024
If you have an hour to kill and are a fan of slashers, grab this one.
The action picks up immediately. Fast paced, edge of your seat horror. Characters felt believable.
Without spoilers, there were a couple times I thought “How could that character know that?”. And there were some scenes in the woods that I’m unsure if they were supernatural or part of a character’s mental deterioration. I’m cool with ambiguity, so I didn’t mind.
It was a quick, bloody, entertaining ride.
The action picks up immediately. Fast paced, edge of your seat horror. Characters felt believable.
Without spoilers, there were a couple times I thought “How could that character know that?”. And there were some scenes in the woods that I’m unsure if they were supernatural or part of a character’s mental deterioration. I’m cool with ambiguity, so I didn’t mind.
It was a quick, bloody, entertaining ride.
May 22, 2024
In addition to the western and medieval horror that's been on the rise lately, road trip style horror for the modern day is also fresh, while drawing on inspiration from the predecessors we consider classics.
The synopsis is pretty encompassing, but essentially it's a story about five people taking a road trip, when one stop at a road-side motel changes the entire trajectory of their travel. The element of survival is definitely present, and when the action is on there is copious amounts of blood crying from the edge of a blade.
A couple of technical details: be a little more selective with the semi colon. A couple of them read like run-on sentences. For the State Police, they don't have the rank of Chief of Police. An individual holding the rank of Captain would be the commanding officer of the barracks.
All-in-all a good story, with an ending that leaves a lot more to be explored. I'd read a sequel if the author is considering it.
The synopsis is pretty encompassing, but essentially it's a story about five people taking a road trip, when one stop at a road-side motel changes the entire trajectory of their travel. The element of survival is definitely present, and when the action is on there is copious amounts of blood crying from the edge of a blade.
A couple of technical details: be a little more selective with the semi colon. A couple of them read like run-on sentences. For the State Police, they don't have the rank of Chief of Police. An individual holding the rank of Captain would be the commanding officer of the barracks.
All-in-all a good story, with an ending that leaves a lot more to be explored. I'd read a sequel if the author is considering it.
May 28, 2024
I do not know why I bought this book as I'm not too fond of slasher movies and this book follows that formula.
A group of young adults are on a road trip when they meet up with an axe-wielding monster of a man.
True to form they run into the woods and get lost. Of course, they have no method of communication. However, unlike most slasher films, this group is smart enough to stay together! When they finally stumble upon a town, it gets worse.
I found the writing to be top notch and the author shows a sense of humor seldom found in horror/slasher books. The environment and ambiance is well written. The characters are believable.
Note: the grammar and punctuation do need a little work.
However, for a book in a genre that I usually do not read, I found I couldn't put this book down!
A group of young adults are on a road trip when they meet up with an axe-wielding monster of a man.
True to form they run into the woods and get lost. Of course, they have no method of communication. However, unlike most slasher films, this group is smart enough to stay together! When they finally stumble upon a town, it gets worse.
I found the writing to be top notch and the author shows a sense of humor seldom found in horror/slasher books. The environment and ambiance is well written. The characters are believable.
Note: the grammar and punctuation do need a little work.
However, for a book in a genre that I usually do not read, I found I couldn't put this book down!
May 27, 2024
Very quick slasher story with a unique ending. I didn’t really love the characters, but I guess that’s to be expected in this short of a piece. The action picks up immediately and is maintained throughout. I feel as though this story could have been played out in a novel with 200+ pages, with a lot more build up to the main antagonist/s. I enjoyed it nonetheless. I want to know much more!
October 21, 2024
This short work of horror was an extreme disappointment. Not only were the characters deeply unlikeable, but the story was very predictable, including the supposed "twist" at the end. Overall, the only good thing I can say about it was that it was short.
May 24, 2024
Buck Carr knows how to tell a story! I enjoyed it!
April 13, 2025
merciless…
The story is fast and brutal. This is a step above a slasher. This story had a mythology that gets under your skin. Read it all in one go. Definitely recommend!
The story is fast and brutal. This is a step above a slasher. This story had a mythology that gets under your skin. Read it all in one go. Definitely recommend!
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