Dark Crib

by Matthew Tait

Against their mother’s wishes, brothers Henry and Jacob are on their way to the new horror museum. A night jaunt through the twisting thoroughfares of Cyclone Cove.Its opening shrouded in secrecy, no one quite knows anything beyond its enigmatic name. Will it be a museum of strange oddities? Perhaps an exhibition of movie memorabilia?As midnight nears, the proprietor unveils more than the boys ever expected …

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2021

About the author

Matthew Tait is an award-winning Australian horror author whose work blends psychological intensity with uncanny, brutal atmosphere. He published his first collection of dark fiction in 2011 and has since built a catalogue of titles praised for their originality and emotional depth. His novel Deception Pass won the Australasian Shadows Award for Best Novel, an honor for which he has been nominated three times. His short story Car Crash Weather was also commended by the Australian Horror Writers Association.

A former horror columnist and lifelong devotee of the genre, Tait’s work has been described as “the sort of horror Clive Barker must read on his days off.” When not crafting unsettling narratives, he’s immersed in the gritty tones of grunge music.

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 3 out of 5]

What exhibits are to be discovered in the new Dark Crib horror museum? Why is Henry scared shitless when lured into the museum by a mysterious woman named Laken and where did his brother go all of a sudden? A fine story with good horror element. A bit confusing exactly at that times when I thought the story would really take off. Entertaining and eerie. Good ending too. Recommended for the great cover and the horror museum motif!

[Jamie Rathbone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short Story

I would gave 5 stars, but the story ended so abruptly I was kinda at a loss. I was just getting into the story. Bamm it ends. What I'm saying is it was just getting good. It was a decent read I hope the Arthur would continue with the story in the future. Man the abrupt end bothers me for some reason. I say carry on my friend I like the story, but I hate the end. I look forward to reading more of your books.