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Milk Kisses & Other Stories
MILK KISSES & OTHER STORIES – three creepy offerings from Bram Stoker nominated author, Ross Jeffery.
In PAREIDOLIA a writer desperately searching for inspiration travels to a small town to investigate local lore and soon finds himself embroiled at the centre of an unfolding nightmare.
MILK KISSES: A single mother must come to terms with the cruel hand that she’s been dealt and soon realises that you don’t have to be a house to be haunted.
And finally, HEMANGIOMA, where a young boy discovers the thing lurking beneath his flesh is far more than what it first seems.
(with a cover by Adrian Baldwin)
In PAREIDOLIA a writer desperately searching for inspiration travels to a small town to investigate local lore and soon finds himself embroiled at the centre of an unfolding nightmare.
MILK KISSES: A single mother must come to terms with the cruel hand that she’s been dealt and soon realises that you don’t have to be a house to be haunted.
And finally, HEMANGIOMA, where a young boy discovers the thing lurking beneath his flesh is far more than what it first seems.
(with a cover by Adrian Baldwin)
- GenresHorror
34 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 2, 2021
3 people are currently reading
94 people want to read
About the author
Ross Jeffery
28 books362 followersRoss Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of 'Tome', 'Juniper', 'Scorched', 'Only The Stains Remain' and 'Tethered'.
His debut collection 'Beautiful Atrocities' was published in the summer of 2022 through Cemetery Gates Media.
His works to date have been self-published / indie-published and his stand-out, self-published and award-nominated series 'The Juniper Trilogy' is getting a well-deserved re-release in late 2022.
He is also a 3x Splatterpunk nominated author and has had his novellas 'Tethered' and 'Only The Stains Remain' translated into Czech.
'The Devil's Pocketbook', his latest and most anticipated novel to date, will be published by DarkLit press in 2023.
Ross lives in Bristol with his wife and two children.
His debut collection 'Beautiful Atrocities' was published in the summer of 2022 through Cemetery Gates Media.
His works to date have been self-published / indie-published and his stand-out, self-published and award-nominated series 'The Juniper Trilogy' is getting a well-deserved re-release in late 2022.
He is also a 3x Splatterpunk nominated author and has had his novellas 'Tethered' and 'Only The Stains Remain' translated into Czech.
'The Devil's Pocketbook', his latest and most anticipated novel to date, will be published by DarkLit press in 2023.
Ross lives in Bristol with his wife and two children.
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August 5, 2021
Sometimes at night, I open my Kindle and don't feel like reading anything in my library. When this happens, I click on "Kindle Unlimited" and browse titles to see if there's anything short I can start and finish in one sitting.
The other night I saw Ross Jeffery's brand new, MILK KISSES & OTHER STORIES and loaded it right up. I love absolutely everything from the Short Sharp Shocks series by Demain Publishing. I've read several and they're always so entertaining and super quick reads.
This book is 3 short works of horror fiction:
PAREIDOLIA- I'm recommending this to readers who enjoy creepy, small town horror with a "poor unfortunate traveler realizes there's something mysterious going on because the townspeople are being suspicious as fuck" trope. I don't want to spoil reader discovery so that's all I can say.
MILK KISSES- This is one of those stories where the author holds their cards close to the chest in order to keep the reader in the dark until the very last second. Ross Jeffery really displays his mastery of the craft with this one.
HEMANGIOMA- Some truly unusual, unsettling, disturbing body horror. I had so many thoughts racing through my head the entire time. A child has a growth on their body that is very concerning. Again, there's not much more to say here. The stories are so short, it's too easy to give too much away. But this story freaked me out!
If you haven't tried ANY books from the SSS series by Demain Publishing you are seriously missing out. I'm going to do a video for BookTok urging everyone to try these out. They're always fun. They showcase the immeasurable talents of indie authors, and I have never read one I didn't love. Many of them are available on Kindle Unlimited or .99
Read my BLOG for more recs in this series from Demain Publishing
https://nightworms.com/blogs/news/boo...
The other night I saw Ross Jeffery's brand new, MILK KISSES & OTHER STORIES and loaded it right up. I love absolutely everything from the Short Sharp Shocks series by Demain Publishing. I've read several and they're always so entertaining and super quick reads.
This book is 3 short works of horror fiction:
PAREIDOLIA- I'm recommending this to readers who enjoy creepy, small town horror with a "poor unfortunate traveler realizes there's something mysterious going on because the townspeople are being suspicious as fuck" trope. I don't want to spoil reader discovery so that's all I can say.
MILK KISSES- This is one of those stories where the author holds their cards close to the chest in order to keep the reader in the dark until the very last second. Ross Jeffery really displays his mastery of the craft with this one.
HEMANGIOMA- Some truly unusual, unsettling, disturbing body horror. I had so many thoughts racing through my head the entire time. A child has a growth on their body that is very concerning. Again, there's not much more to say here. The stories are so short, it's too easy to give too much away. But this story freaked me out!
If you haven't tried ANY books from the SSS series by Demain Publishing you are seriously missing out. I'm going to do a video for BookTok urging everyone to try these out. They're always fun. They showcase the immeasurable talents of indie authors, and I have never read one I didn't love. Many of them are available on Kindle Unlimited or .99
Read my BLOG for more recs in this series from Demain Publishing
https://nightworms.com/blogs/news/boo...
June 28, 2021
** Edited as review is now live on Kendall Reviews! **
It has been fantastic watching my friend Ross put out such well-received work. From his stories back in ‘Lost Voices,’ up to his novels and now his upcoming collection and novella – Ross keeps knocking it out of the park.
When it was announced that he had a Demain Short! Sharp! Shocks! coming out, I was double excited, as Demain Publishing always does a stellar job.
What I liked: The three stories within this mini-collection are all devastating, bleak and incredibly emotional.
We open with ‘Pareidolia’ a story of a writer clacking away on his keyboard in an old bar. He learns a bit about the history of the town, its links to witches and from there we get an unexpected shift. It was great. Ross did a really nice job of setting the scene and doing a lot with a little.
‘Milk Kisses’ is the highlight of the three for me. I’d actually read this one sometime in the last few years when Ross had asked my thoughts on it. This one will leave the reader in tears. Following a mother dealing with postpartum depression, we are left stunned by how the story unfolds. Devastating.
The final story, ‘Hemangioma,’ tells the tale of a young man with a growth on his body. This is a truly unnerving read and Ross does a great job of really repulsing the reader as it plays out.
Jeffery delivers three gruesome stories that all really do a great job of unnerving and affecting the reader.
What I didn’t like: Some readers may struggle with the fact that all three stories are told in 1st person POV. If you don’t enjoy that, there’s no escaping it here, but I would suggest you still give it a try. Secondly – ‘Milk Kisses’ is firmly rooted in postpartum depression, so that would be a trigger warning area for some.
Why you should buy this: Jeffery crafts stunning stories and the three shared here are fantastic. I’m always excited when we get a new offering from Ross, and his Demain release doesn’t disappoint.
Great stuff!
It has been fantastic watching my friend Ross put out such well-received work. From his stories back in ‘Lost Voices,’ up to his novels and now his upcoming collection and novella – Ross keeps knocking it out of the park.
When it was announced that he had a Demain Short! Sharp! Shocks! coming out, I was double excited, as Demain Publishing always does a stellar job.
What I liked: The three stories within this mini-collection are all devastating, bleak and incredibly emotional.
We open with ‘Pareidolia’ a story of a writer clacking away on his keyboard in an old bar. He learns a bit about the history of the town, its links to witches and from there we get an unexpected shift. It was great. Ross did a really nice job of setting the scene and doing a lot with a little.
‘Milk Kisses’ is the highlight of the three for me. I’d actually read this one sometime in the last few years when Ross had asked my thoughts on it. This one will leave the reader in tears. Following a mother dealing with postpartum depression, we are left stunned by how the story unfolds. Devastating.
The final story, ‘Hemangioma,’ tells the tale of a young man with a growth on his body. This is a truly unnerving read and Ross does a great job of really repulsing the reader as it plays out.
Jeffery delivers three gruesome stories that all really do a great job of unnerving and affecting the reader.
What I didn’t like: Some readers may struggle with the fact that all three stories are told in 1st person POV. If you don’t enjoy that, there’s no escaping it here, but I would suggest you still give it a try. Secondly – ‘Milk Kisses’ is firmly rooted in postpartum depression, so that would be a trigger warning area for some.
Why you should buy this: Jeffery crafts stunning stories and the three shared here are fantastic. I’m always excited when we get a new offering from Ross, and his Demain release doesn’t disappoint.
Great stuff!
August 19, 2021
Book 68 in Demain Publishing’s consistently excellent Short Sharp Shocks! Imprint collects three short stories from Bram Stoker Award nominated horror author Ross Jeffery. Anyone who has read his surreal and nightmarish ‘Juniper’ series will have some idea of what they are in for with ‘Milk Kisses & Other Stories’, which serves as an excellent introduction to the work of a unique new voice in the indie horror community.
Jeffreys fiction has a tendency to present its reader with a slightly warped reality, managing to feel truthfully gritty while simultaneously adding subtly outlandish elements that give things an air of uncomfortable unpredictability. The opening story (Pareidolia) is an excellent example, telling the story of an unnamed visitor to a town with a sordid history. Much of the story is set in a single location (a tavern). The action is sparse but the tension is palpable as it’s made clear from the opening sentence that there is something not quite right about the town, the tavern, the locals, even the narrator himself and the final reveal is equal parts horrifying and bizarre.
The title story is perhaps the most grounded, and easily the most disturbing of the collection, seemingly documenting a new mothers experience with her newborn child. As with everything I have read of Jeffreys work to date, everything is not quite as it seems and what starts as a realistic look at postnatal depression gradually pulls back the curtain on something far more macabre. Both the build up and the end reveal work incredibly well and it’s a story that will stay with you just as much for the unspoken implications as it will for what’s on the page.
The collection also closes strongly with an absolutely grotesque body-horror short (Hemangioma) that is much a character piece as it is a showcase for some truly strange and unpleasant visuals. Without spoiling the reveal, I’ll just say that the short follows a young boy with a somewhat unique birth defect, and follows him as he grows up and comes to terms with it. You won’t know whether to laugh, cry, or vomit, but one thing you won’t do is forget it.
‘Milk Kisses & Other Stories’ is a challenging read and Jeffery's latest won’t be to everyone’s taste. His stories are odd, perfectly crafted pieces of unpleasantness and I, for one, can wait to read more. What impressed me most is how distinct the authors voice is. I read a lot of horror and am hard pressed to pinpoint another author who works as a suitable comparison. ‘Twin Peaks, with the horror dialled up to eleven’ is as close as I can describe the experience of reading Ross Jeffery. If that sounds like a book you’d be interested in, then I can’t recommend this one highly enough.
Jeffreys fiction has a tendency to present its reader with a slightly warped reality, managing to feel truthfully gritty while simultaneously adding subtly outlandish elements that give things an air of uncomfortable unpredictability. The opening story (Pareidolia) is an excellent example, telling the story of an unnamed visitor to a town with a sordid history. Much of the story is set in a single location (a tavern). The action is sparse but the tension is palpable as it’s made clear from the opening sentence that there is something not quite right about the town, the tavern, the locals, even the narrator himself and the final reveal is equal parts horrifying and bizarre.
The title story is perhaps the most grounded, and easily the most disturbing of the collection, seemingly documenting a new mothers experience with her newborn child. As with everything I have read of Jeffreys work to date, everything is not quite as it seems and what starts as a realistic look at postnatal depression gradually pulls back the curtain on something far more macabre. Both the build up and the end reveal work incredibly well and it’s a story that will stay with you just as much for the unspoken implications as it will for what’s on the page.
The collection also closes strongly with an absolutely grotesque body-horror short (Hemangioma) that is much a character piece as it is a showcase for some truly strange and unpleasant visuals. Without spoiling the reveal, I’ll just say that the short follows a young boy with a somewhat unique birth defect, and follows him as he grows up and comes to terms with it. You won’t know whether to laugh, cry, or vomit, but one thing you won’t do is forget it.
‘Milk Kisses & Other Stories’ is a challenging read and Jeffery's latest won’t be to everyone’s taste. His stories are odd, perfectly crafted pieces of unpleasantness and I, for one, can wait to read more. What impressed me most is how distinct the authors voice is. I read a lot of horror and am hard pressed to pinpoint another author who works as a suitable comparison. ‘Twin Peaks, with the horror dialled up to eleven’ is as close as I can describe the experience of reading Ross Jeffery. If that sounds like a book you’d be interested in, then I can’t recommend this one highly enough.
August 28, 2021
I'll focus mostly on my favourite story here. Take The Dark Half and cross it with Basket Case, and you have this beautiful piece of work. This collection as a whole delivers thrills and scares. Grab it asap.
July 8, 2021
Amazing review coming soon!
July 29, 2021
Three interesting and creepy stories from writer Ross Jeffery.
August 6, 2021
Short story spooky reads.
December 19, 2021
These stories were truly unsettling but so good! I will have to check out more titles by Ross Jeffery. His writing made me want to keep reading even though I knew there was something foreboding coming.
PAREIDOLIA-This one is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys the creepy town/townsfolk vibe. A traveler goes to the town to study up some of its’ darker lore in hopes that he can start writing again (classic unsuspecting traveler mistake #1). Nobody will talk to him and so he goes to the tavern day after day in hopes to hear something (anything) that will help him write. I can’t say anymore because I don’t want to spoil it, but this book gets creepy, disturbing and has a good twist.
MILK KISSES-Although this is a great story, (which slowly unravels while you read) Milk Kisses is a harder read because it deals with a very sensitive subject. I think some moms really could have a hard time reading it. He really gives you a connection through his storytelling and it really makes the tragedy feel almost real. Being a mom myself, I could relate to the smells (the honey & lavender) and some of the feelings described. When the ending is revealed, I felt that kick me in the heart.
HEMANGIOMA-If you’re a fan of body horror, then you’ll enjoy this one. Well written and leaves the reader with a dreadful feeling. While there have been similar stories written, Ross brings his own elements to the table. I did enjoy this one, but the ending was a little cryptic.
All in all, I really liked these 3 stories. What a great introduction to Ross Jeffery as an author. I can’t wait to read more!
PAREIDOLIA-This one is the perfect read for anyone who enjoys the creepy town/townsfolk vibe. A traveler goes to the town to study up some of its’ darker lore in hopes that he can start writing again (classic unsuspecting traveler mistake #1). Nobody will talk to him and so he goes to the tavern day after day in hopes to hear something (anything) that will help him write. I can’t say anymore because I don’t want to spoil it, but this book gets creepy, disturbing and has a good twist.
MILK KISSES-Although this is a great story, (which slowly unravels while you read) Milk Kisses is a harder read because it deals with a very sensitive subject. I think some moms really could have a hard time reading it. He really gives you a connection through his storytelling and it really makes the tragedy feel almost real. Being a mom myself, I could relate to the smells (the honey & lavender) and some of the feelings described. When the ending is revealed, I felt that kick me in the heart.
HEMANGIOMA-If you’re a fan of body horror, then you’ll enjoy this one. Well written and leaves the reader with a dreadful feeling. While there have been similar stories written, Ross brings his own elements to the table. I did enjoy this one, but the ending was a little cryptic.
All in all, I really liked these 3 stories. What a great introduction to Ross Jeffery as an author. I can’t wait to read more!
August 8, 2021
In this SSS! entry we are treated to a trio of tales from the very talented Ross Jeffery.
The first story, Pareidolia, in true Stevie King style, follows a writer staying in a small town to try and get some inspiration for the next best-seller. Small town communities carry a creepy vibe at the best of times, but this one particularly so. Just what are the locals hiding from our writery chap?
The clues are there, the warnings are there, but does he listen? By the time he realises it may be too late.
Next up is the title track, Milk Kisses. Newborn babies are tiring work, but doing it all on your own is a whole different ballgame. This story perfectly encapsulated the slog involved, but there’s a dark undertone throughout. And as the real truth of the tale is revealed things become even more ‘no waaaay’, if you know what I mean.
Things wrap up with a nice slice of body horror in Hemangioma. I love to be grossed out, and while this story doesn’t exactly throw it in your face where it sticks with globules of spongey innards and gore, it definitely has enough creeps to it to bring out quite a few ‘eww’ moments.
Unsettling, shocking, at times sickening; this collection is a great addition to any horror fans’ bookshelf. So just check it out!
The first story, Pareidolia, in true Stevie King style, follows a writer staying in a small town to try and get some inspiration for the next best-seller. Small town communities carry a creepy vibe at the best of times, but this one particularly so. Just what are the locals hiding from our writery chap?
The clues are there, the warnings are there, but does he listen? By the time he realises it may be too late.
Next up is the title track, Milk Kisses. Newborn babies are tiring work, but doing it all on your own is a whole different ballgame. This story perfectly encapsulated the slog involved, but there’s a dark undertone throughout. And as the real truth of the tale is revealed things become even more ‘no waaaay’, if you know what I mean.
Things wrap up with a nice slice of body horror in Hemangioma. I love to be grossed out, and while this story doesn’t exactly throw it in your face where it sticks with globules of spongey innards and gore, it definitely has enough creeps to it to bring out quite a few ‘eww’ moments.
Unsettling, shocking, at times sickening; this collection is a great addition to any horror fans’ bookshelf. So just check it out!
July 18, 2021
Short sharp tales!
A selection of very different, but extremely well-written short stories. My personal favourite - and one I can strongly relate to, is Milk Kisses. What parent hasn't been there at some point?
A selection of very different, but extremely well-written short stories. My personal favourite - and one I can strongly relate to, is Milk Kisses. What parent hasn't been there at some point?
October 11, 2025
A few good stories, well written.
July 2, 2021
Three Fast Rides Into Terror!
A trio of nightmares from a master of the macabre. All three chilled my spine, but the third is my favorite. Highly recommended!
A trio of nightmares from a master of the macabre. All three chilled my spine, but the third is my favorite. Highly recommended!
August 8, 2021
Great writing
The first story was my favorite, though the third was definitely creepy and strange. What lured me the most was Ross' writing; he has a fantastic written voice.
The first story was my favorite, though the third was definitely creepy and strange. What lured me the most was Ross' writing; he has a fantastic written voice.
August 6, 2021
Pareidolia - 3/5
This was a fun, if reasonably predictable, slice of horror fiction. It's well set up, but perhaps, shows it's hand too much in the lead up to the end.
Milk Kisses - 5/5
This story is creepy, but it's also funny in all the small details of parenthood it throws in and gets right.
Hemangioma - 5/5
A pure Lynchian nightmare of a story that is surreal and wicked all at once.
A great short read from Jeffery and look forward to catching his latest novella with this collection showing off his inventiveness and his ability to bring true feeling to the stories as well as a creeping sense of dread.
This was a fun, if reasonably predictable, slice of horror fiction. It's well set up, but perhaps, shows it's hand too much in the lead up to the end.
Milk Kisses - 5/5
This story is creepy, but it's also funny in all the small details of parenthood it throws in and gets right.
Hemangioma - 5/5
A pure Lynchian nightmare of a story that is surreal and wicked all at once.
A great short read from Jeffery and look forward to catching his latest novella with this collection showing off his inventiveness and his ability to bring true feeling to the stories as well as a creeping sense of dread.
September 29, 2021
A very tiny, gripping collection of 3 short stories that will entertain mainstream and indie horror fans alike.
Pareidolia- 4/5, very Stephen King-esque with a somewhat predictable ending (but I love Stephen King, so....)
Milk Kisses- 3/5, just depressing
Hemangioma- 4/5, body horror that will gross you out and with an ending I was not expecting
Pareidolia- 4/5, very Stephen King-esque with a somewhat predictable ending (but I love Stephen King, so....)
Milk Kisses- 3/5, just depressing
Hemangioma- 4/5, body horror that will gross you out and with an ending I was not expecting
October 26, 2022
In sharp contrast to the last short story collection I read, I enjoyed all of these. Ross Jeffery, I’m coming for your backlog.
Pareidolia - albeit a little cliche in its setting, I’m fascinated with the history surrounding the twist in this story. The final page sealed this as my favourite of the three.
Milk Kisses - this one was a little more obvious where it was going, in my opinion, but that certainly didn’t take away from the horror that unfolded. I liked the portrayal of a struggling new mother, however having never been one I can’t comment on the accuracy.
Hemangioma - some good old body horror to round off the collection. I can’t say much of anything without giving away everything, but I enjoyed the descriptions of the ‘thing’ and the narrators routine.
Overall, I have no complaints about any of these and I’ll be checking out other short sharp shocks when I can.
Pareidolia - albeit a little cliche in its setting, I’m fascinated with the history surrounding the twist in this story. The final page sealed this as my favourite of the three.
Milk Kisses - this one was a little more obvious where it was going, in my opinion, but that certainly didn’t take away from the horror that unfolded. I liked the portrayal of a struggling new mother, however having never been one I can’t comment on the accuracy.
Hemangioma - some good old body horror to round off the collection. I can’t say much of anything without giving away everything, but I enjoyed the descriptions of the ‘thing’ and the narrators routine.
Overall, I have no complaints about any of these and I’ll be checking out other short sharp shocks when I can.
July 27, 2021
This review is part of a collected review of three of Ross' works, as highlighted by the Horror Oasis. For the full review, here's the link:
https://horroroasis.com/milk-kisses
This is my first outing in the Demain series of “short sharp shock!” Books, I’ve read a couple of Ross’ books, Juniper and Tome, and based on the easy-flowing narrative voice Ross brings to his work, I happily ordered three of his other books when I got a present from an author friend of an Amazon voucher. This is the first of those, and Milk kisses delivered on my expectations.
There are three short stories in the volume, ‘Pareidolia’, ‘Milk Kisses’ and ‘Hemangioma’. Each is told from 1st person perspective, so they are all upfront and emotionally loaded. There are going to be some people who rebel against that chosen pov, that’s life, it made zero difference for me, a story should be presented in the best possible medium for the voice it contains, and I think Ross chose well.
The three stories are not of equal length, the first, “Pareidolia” takes up 50% of the book, but I also have to say that it’s a good length for the idea contained within it. “Milk kisses” lands a deeper emotional impact right from the get-go, Ross telling you upfront that whatever comes in the story is already a tragedy, and he delivers on that promise. Having had two children, a lot of the details in the story hit home, smells, feelings, all remembered as soon as you read them on the page, so he managed to get a connection there, and it made the story even more poignant.
5 out of 5 ⭐’s
https://horroroasis.com/milk-kisses
This is my first outing in the Demain series of “short sharp shock!” Books, I’ve read a couple of Ross’ books, Juniper and Tome, and based on the easy-flowing narrative voice Ross brings to his work, I happily ordered three of his other books when I got a present from an author friend of an Amazon voucher. This is the first of those, and Milk kisses delivered on my expectations.
There are three short stories in the volume, ‘Pareidolia’, ‘Milk Kisses’ and ‘Hemangioma’. Each is told from 1st person perspective, so they are all upfront and emotionally loaded. There are going to be some people who rebel against that chosen pov, that’s life, it made zero difference for me, a story should be presented in the best possible medium for the voice it contains, and I think Ross chose well.
The three stories are not of equal length, the first, “Pareidolia” takes up 50% of the book, but I also have to say that it’s a good length for the idea contained within it. “Milk kisses” lands a deeper emotional impact right from the get-go, Ross telling you upfront that whatever comes in the story is already a tragedy, and he delivers on that promise. Having had two children, a lot of the details in the story hit home, smells, feelings, all remembered as soon as you read them on the page, so he managed to get a connection there, and it made the story even more poignant.
5 out of 5 ⭐’s
July 14, 2021
This mini collection of three stories from Ross Jeffery and Demain are a great way to spend an evening.
Ostensibly, these stories are unconnected, but there is something thematic about them. Elements of feeding, and of spawning in some sense are sewn throughout.
The first tale finds us in a moody bar, and following a seemingly uninvolved main character, a writer who has gone away for a few days to get the words down and holes up in a local bar. A monument to who knows what rests at the end of the bar and his curiosity is piqued.
The second story begins with an exhausted mother and her child climbing into bed to suckle. As the story rolls on, we see just how great an impact the exhaustion is having.
In the final tale, we find our main character with an unusual growth on his body. Jeffery unleashes full body horror nastiness in this one and there were a few times I had to briefly close my eyes and think of something else.
Well worth your time, and the 77pence asking price.
Ostensibly, these stories are unconnected, but there is something thematic about them. Elements of feeding, and of spawning in some sense are sewn throughout.
The first tale finds us in a moody bar, and following a seemingly uninvolved main character, a writer who has gone away for a few days to get the words down and holes up in a local bar. A monument to who knows what rests at the end of the bar and his curiosity is piqued.
The second story begins with an exhausted mother and her child climbing into bed to suckle. As the story rolls on, we see just how great an impact the exhaustion is having.
In the final tale, we find our main character with an unusual growth on his body. Jeffery unleashes full body horror nastiness in this one and there were a few times I had to briefly close my eyes and think of something else.
Well worth your time, and the 77pence asking price.
July 5, 2021
Loved this Short Sharp Shock! I’m slowly starting to read again after illness and this was the perfect length.
There was an underlying theme of motherhood and postpartum depression within Milk Kisses. This is a very scary and very stigmatized disorder among women and mothers. It was refreshing to see it brought to life with such candor and respect. I loved the mother character and could feel her desperation and isolation.
Pareidolia had some amazing character building. I got Lovecraft vibes and it reminded me a bit of Innsmouth; the strange townfolk, the secrecy and silence.
Hemangiom was body horror at it’s finest. I’ve always been fascinated? Totally creeped out? By the idea of twins in the womb and vanishing twin syndrome.
Loved all of these! Wonderful collection!
There was an underlying theme of motherhood and postpartum depression within Milk Kisses. This is a very scary and very stigmatized disorder among women and mothers. It was refreshing to see it brought to life with such candor and respect. I loved the mother character and could feel her desperation and isolation.
Pareidolia had some amazing character building. I got Lovecraft vibes and it reminded me a bit of Innsmouth; the strange townfolk, the secrecy and silence.
Hemangiom was body horror at it’s finest. I’ve always been fascinated? Totally creeped out? By the idea of twins in the womb and vanishing twin syndrome.
Loved all of these! Wonderful collection!
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