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We're Not Home: A Horror Anthology
Thirteen of the internet's most twisted minds bring you We're Not Home, a collection of travel and vacation themed horror.
A mysterious town on the edge of nowhere, a hotel with walls as red as blood, a plane that landed without its passengers.
Pray that your next trip is not your last...
Planes or trains, sandy beaches or endless highway blacktop... nowhere is safe when you're far from home.
In Front of Your House - Kate Cavanaugh
Not in Tamworth Anymore - Dane Cobain
The Cabin's King - David Decero
The Ghost of Walt Whitman - Jeremy Fee
Auld Aggie - Andrew Lyall
Nine Seconds - Marie McWilliams
Last in a Long Line - Lydia Peever
The Starlet Suite - R. Saint Claire
Last Road Trip - Slaidey Valheim
665 - Matt Wall
Karma Always Comes Back - Ka’Shay Warren
The Lords of Dusk - Jason White
Head in the Sand - Cam Wolfe
*All profits from this anthology will be donated to charities that provide books and educational material to communities in need. Currently: Books in Homes AU*
A mysterious town on the edge of nowhere, a hotel with walls as red as blood, a plane that landed without its passengers.
Pray that your next trip is not your last...
Planes or trains, sandy beaches or endless highway blacktop... nowhere is safe when you're far from home.
In Front of Your House - Kate Cavanaugh
Not in Tamworth Anymore - Dane Cobain
The Cabin's King - David Decero
The Ghost of Walt Whitman - Jeremy Fee
Auld Aggie - Andrew Lyall
Nine Seconds - Marie McWilliams
Last in a Long Line - Lydia Peever
The Starlet Suite - R. Saint Claire
Last Road Trip - Slaidey Valheim
665 - Matt Wall
Karma Always Comes Back - Ka’Shay Warren
The Lords of Dusk - Jason White
Head in the Sand - Cam Wolfe
*All profits from this anthology will be donated to charities that provide books and educational material to communities in need. Currently: Books in Homes AU*
- GenresHorrorShort Stories
312 pages, Paperback
Published October 10, 2021
About the author
Cam Wolfe
8 books318 followersCam Wolfe considers himself a tall hobbit; not only because he likes to kick his feet up and eat most of the day, but also because he has found himself lost in fantasy worlds since he first picked up The Hobbit. Growing up on Deltora Quest and Goosebumps thrust him into a love for fantasy and horror stories that could only be matched by his love for buffalo wings.
Through his life he has nurtured a passion for writing: a joy passed down from a mother who loves reading, and a father who loved to tell stories.
You can also find Cam over on his YouTube channel (Cam Wolfe is Writing) where he makes videos about the highs and lows of being a writer.
Through his life he has nurtured a passion for writing: a joy passed down from a mother who loves reading, and a father who loved to tell stories.
You can also find Cam over on his YouTube channel (Cam Wolfe is Writing) where he makes videos about the highs and lows of being a writer.
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October 23, 2022
The profits from this book go to charities involved with literacy and getting books in the hands of those who need them, so it’s for a good cause. As an added bonus, you can interact with all the authors on YouTube.
Disclaimer: I have a short story in this collection, but my review is of the other stories included. Not considering my story in it, I absolutely loved this anthology. We’re Not Home is a clever premise, as a theme centering on horror involving people traveling and/or on vacation. The following summaries and opinions are my own and not those of the editor or other contributors.
“In Front of Your House” by Kate Cavanaugh is the story of a woman on vacation with a door camera app that keeps notifying her that someone is outside her new house while she is too far away to effectively do anything about it. I loved the tension and sense of paranoia in this one.
“Not in Tamworth Anymore” by Dane Cobain is about a couple getting lost with horrifying results. The emotions felt very real and I felt bad for the woman and her baby when everything went wrong for them.
“The Cabin’s King” by David Decero offers up a fantasy-horror combination in an exciting tale filled with crime, suspense, and combat. I thought the characters and conflict were a lot of fun.
“The Ghost of Walt Whitman” is my story [even if, as of me writing this, the nice people at Goodreads have twice rejected my request to link it to me as an author, I swear it is mine]. It’s about a college couple taking a spring break trip to a haunted house in New Orleans. The main character just wants his girlfriend to confirm she loves him, but he ends up with a lot more to worry about than that.
“Auld Aggie” by Andrew Lyall is a horror-filled story with fishing and myths of lake monsters, but it’s much more than a creature feature type of story. The imagery and pacing were great, as was the reveal at the end.
“Nine Seconds” by Marie McWilliams is a story that really freaked me out, in a good fun way as a reader. It’s about an airplane mysteriously landing without anyone onboard and the team of investigators who have to figure out what happened.
“Last in a Long Line” by Lydia Peever is about a family visiting a shipping canal. The parents freak out when their little girl is almost killed, but they also don’t seem to accept what the girl is saying she saw. It’s a great mysterious story with interesting family dynamics to go along with the intrigue.
“The Starlet Suite” by R. Saint Clair is a story about a mysterious and interesting hotel. It’s full of fun references and interesting cultural connections. You may be delightfully surprised by what happens in this one.
“The Last Road Trip” by Slaidey Valheim is a story about two friends trying to storm Area 51, seeing bright lights in the sky, and discussing if aliens are messing with them, or if it’s something else. There’s some fun, trippy stuff going on in this tale.
“665” by Matt Wall features a couple going on vacation to a cabin in the woods, with the husband hoping it will basically be a therapeutic situation for his wife, to help her deal with her mental issues. It’s a great cabin in the woods story with a twist. This one goes to some extremes with the violence. I was properly creeped out.
“Karma Always Comes Back” by Shay Warren starts out with a woman discovering her boyfriend cheating on her. Her overprotective best friend assures her that karma will deal with the situation. The author teases the reader with nightmares, but then the unthinkable happens and the story levels up to become even better than it was at the beginning.
“The Lords of Dusk” by Jason White is about a couple traveling through a creepy town with no working phones or cell phone reception. They end up feeling trapped there with the strange locals who insist they attend a big party. This story was another one with great intrigue and suspense as I wondered what in the world was going to happen to these people and whether or not they would ever escape from the town.
“Head in the Sand” by Cam Wolfe is a beach vacation story with a couple annoyed by how crowded everything is while they are trying to relax. When a man offers to show them a special secluded area, they just can’t resist the temptation, but of course this leads to trouble. It’s a wonderful tale of terror! I especially like the last line, which is also a fitting last line of the book as a whole.
So why are you still reading this review when you could be clicking on some links to buy the book? It’s available as both an e-book and a paperback; pick your poison.
Disclaimer: I have a short story in this collection, but my review is of the other stories included. Not considering my story in it, I absolutely loved this anthology. We’re Not Home is a clever premise, as a theme centering on horror involving people traveling and/or on vacation. The following summaries and opinions are my own and not those of the editor or other contributors.
“In Front of Your House” by Kate Cavanaugh is the story of a woman on vacation with a door camera app that keeps notifying her that someone is outside her new house while she is too far away to effectively do anything about it. I loved the tension and sense of paranoia in this one.
“Not in Tamworth Anymore” by Dane Cobain is about a couple getting lost with horrifying results. The emotions felt very real and I felt bad for the woman and her baby when everything went wrong for them.
“The Cabin’s King” by David Decero offers up a fantasy-horror combination in an exciting tale filled with crime, suspense, and combat. I thought the characters and conflict were a lot of fun.
“The Ghost of Walt Whitman” is my story [even if, as of me writing this, the nice people at Goodreads have twice rejected my request to link it to me as an author, I swear it is mine]. It’s about a college couple taking a spring break trip to a haunted house in New Orleans. The main character just wants his girlfriend to confirm she loves him, but he ends up with a lot more to worry about than that.
“Auld Aggie” by Andrew Lyall is a horror-filled story with fishing and myths of lake monsters, but it’s much more than a creature feature type of story. The imagery and pacing were great, as was the reveal at the end.
“Nine Seconds” by Marie McWilliams is a story that really freaked me out, in a good fun way as a reader. It’s about an airplane mysteriously landing without anyone onboard and the team of investigators who have to figure out what happened.
“Last in a Long Line” by Lydia Peever is about a family visiting a shipping canal. The parents freak out when their little girl is almost killed, but they also don’t seem to accept what the girl is saying she saw. It’s a great mysterious story with interesting family dynamics to go along with the intrigue.
“The Starlet Suite” by R. Saint Clair is a story about a mysterious and interesting hotel. It’s full of fun references and interesting cultural connections. You may be delightfully surprised by what happens in this one.
“The Last Road Trip” by Slaidey Valheim is a story about two friends trying to storm Area 51, seeing bright lights in the sky, and discussing if aliens are messing with them, or if it’s something else. There’s some fun, trippy stuff going on in this tale.
“665” by Matt Wall features a couple going on vacation to a cabin in the woods, with the husband hoping it will basically be a therapeutic situation for his wife, to help her deal with her mental issues. It’s a great cabin in the woods story with a twist. This one goes to some extremes with the violence. I was properly creeped out.
“Karma Always Comes Back” by Shay Warren starts out with a woman discovering her boyfriend cheating on her. Her overprotective best friend assures her that karma will deal with the situation. The author teases the reader with nightmares, but then the unthinkable happens and the story levels up to become even better than it was at the beginning.
“The Lords of Dusk” by Jason White is about a couple traveling through a creepy town with no working phones or cell phone reception. They end up feeling trapped there with the strange locals who insist they attend a big party. This story was another one with great intrigue and suspense as I wondered what in the world was going to happen to these people and whether or not they would ever escape from the town.
“Head in the Sand” by Cam Wolfe is a beach vacation story with a couple annoyed by how crowded everything is while they are trying to relax. When a man offers to show them a special secluded area, they just can’t resist the temptation, but of course this leads to trouble. It’s a wonderful tale of terror! I especially like the last line, which is also a fitting last line of the book as a whole.
So why are you still reading this review when you could be clicking on some links to buy the book? It’s available as both an e-book and a paperback; pick your poison.
October 30, 2021
I had so much fun reading these short horror stories and look forward to the next collection. It's also really cool that profits go to charity.
October 20, 2021
lucky me amazon sent package early bro this book is like a hot pizza made of 13 slices but different cheeses crusts seasonings toppings that u like put together in a box leaves u wanting more
November 10, 2021
Okay, so the first thing to say about this is that it’s not really an unbiased review because that’s basically impossible. I have a story in this collection, and I’m also friends with a few of the authors. Still, I’ll give it a go.
This book is an anthology that was compiled by Cam Wolfe and which features a bunch of different horror shorts by indie writers and YouTubers which are grouped together around the theme of travel and being away from home.
Some of them were better than others, but you’re always going to have that with an anthology like this. There was also at least one writer, who shall remain nameless, who doesn’t know how to use apostrophes. But there were also some real gems, like Jeremy Fee’s The Ghost of Walt Whitman, so I can’t be too mad.
There’s also a story called Not in Tamworth Anymore by a guy called Dane Cobain that you should probably check out, and it was a pleasure to read some more of Cam’s work, too. He also did a great job with arranging the layout, the cover design and the editing, although there were one or two little niggling formatting issues here and there.
But overall, for a community-based indie horror anthology, it’s a pretty decent read and definitely one that I would have checked out and recommended even if I hadn’t been in it because of the other authors. There’s a lot of talent in our community.
And besides, there’s also the fact that the proceeds from this one go to charity, which is always good. It was an honour to be able to help out in my own little way.
This book is an anthology that was compiled by Cam Wolfe and which features a bunch of different horror shorts by indie writers and YouTubers which are grouped together around the theme of travel and being away from home.
Some of them were better than others, but you’re always going to have that with an anthology like this. There was also at least one writer, who shall remain nameless, who doesn’t know how to use apostrophes. But there were also some real gems, like Jeremy Fee’s The Ghost of Walt Whitman, so I can’t be too mad.
There’s also a story called Not in Tamworth Anymore by a guy called Dane Cobain that you should probably check out, and it was a pleasure to read some more of Cam’s work, too. He also did a great job with arranging the layout, the cover design and the editing, although there were one or two little niggling formatting issues here and there.
But overall, for a community-based indie horror anthology, it’s a pretty decent read and definitely one that I would have checked out and recommended even if I hadn’t been in it because of the other authors. There’s a lot of talent in our community.
And besides, there’s also the fact that the proceeds from this one go to charity, which is always good. It was an honour to be able to help out in my own little way.
November 21, 2021
This is another fun anthology of horror short stories by booktubers. Cam Wolfe's We're Not Home pairs very well with last year's Local Haunts edited by Regina St. Clare. Once again, multi-author anthologies are always kind of a mixed-bag for me, because we all have our own tastes, right?
The theme of this anthology is vacations, which is fantastic and opens the door for so many great stories. I didn't dislike anything this collection had to offer, and I thought every story was quite strong.
My personal favorites were:
The Cabin's King by David Decero
A pair of thugs kidnap an old man, Mr. Oakwood, planning to torture him for information on where to find a special ring. But they're not from the area, and take him to a lone vacation cabin they found in the woods nearby for their torture session. If only they'd known whose cabin it is . . . I thought this was a ton of fun.
Auld Aggie by Andrew Lyall
Everett Caulfield is an American businessman on holiday in Scotland. A fisherman, he becomes determined to hunt whatever large fish or eel must serve as the inspiration behind the local lake monster legends. Because of course it couldn't possibly be a real monster. I loved this. Love the whole cryptid angle, and loved the set-up and pay-off of the story.
The Starlet Suite by R. Saint Clare
A young up-and-coming social media influencer is in LA, hoping to get her big break, and staying at the haunted and historic Hotel Paradiso. I adored the detailed descriptions of the historic hotel, the feeling of decay there in sharp contrast with the vivacious main character, and the allure of classic Hollywood glamour and ghosts.
The theme of this anthology is vacations, which is fantastic and opens the door for so many great stories. I didn't dislike anything this collection had to offer, and I thought every story was quite strong.
My personal favorites were:
The Cabin's King by David Decero
A pair of thugs kidnap an old man, Mr. Oakwood, planning to torture him for information on where to find a special ring. But they're not from the area, and take him to a lone vacation cabin they found in the woods nearby for their torture session. If only they'd known whose cabin it is . . . I thought this was a ton of fun.
Auld Aggie by Andrew Lyall
Everett Caulfield is an American businessman on holiday in Scotland. A fisherman, he becomes determined to hunt whatever large fish or eel must serve as the inspiration behind the local lake monster legends. Because of course it couldn't possibly be a real monster. I loved this. Love the whole cryptid angle, and loved the set-up and pay-off of the story.
The Starlet Suite by R. Saint Clare
A young up-and-coming social media influencer is in LA, hoping to get her big break, and staying at the haunted and historic Hotel Paradiso. I adored the detailed descriptions of the historic hotel, the feeling of decay there in sharp contrast with the vivacious main character, and the allure of classic Hollywood glamour and ghosts.
February 17, 2022
Loved this book! Some of the stories didn't vibe with me, but some others are my absolute favourites. And all the stories were interesting, captivating with characters I enjoyed.
Yes, this anthology truly brings to light some of the horrors one can experience while away from the safety of home. Not all of us experience such extreme events or situations, but home truly is where we feel safe and it can be hard to leave it.
The stories are fun and quirky and the characters loveable and the people they meet are creepy and interesting, and the places are chilling and off-putting. Really enjoyable and each of the stories are short and sweet, not a word longer than necessary. Plus when you purchase this book for the low price of around $15 the profits go to charity so you're helping a good cause, which I believe is bringing books to those who cannot afford them. Do a good deed and buy a good book
Yes, this anthology truly brings to light some of the horrors one can experience while away from the safety of home. Not all of us experience such extreme events or situations, but home truly is where we feel safe and it can be hard to leave it.
The stories are fun and quirky and the characters loveable and the people they meet are creepy and interesting, and the places are chilling and off-putting. Really enjoyable and each of the stories are short and sweet, not a word longer than necessary. Plus when you purchase this book for the low price of around $15 the profits go to charity so you're helping a good cause, which I believe is bringing books to those who cannot afford them. Do a good deed and buy a good book
March 5, 2023
A super fun anthology covering a variety of aspects that make vacationing scary, haha. No rating for me because that'd be biased but I made up little ribbons to hand out to stories to show extra appreciation!
Eye On: In Front of Your House by Kate Cavanaugh
3rd: The Lords of Dusk by Jason White
2nd: Not in Tamworth Anymore by Dane Cobain
1st: The Starlet Suite by R. Saint Claire
Best Fit: Head in the Sand by Cam Wolfe
Twister: 665 by Matt Wall
Creature Feature: Auld Aggie by Andrew Lyall
Honorable Mention: Nine Seconds by Marie McWilliams
Eye On: In Front of Your House by Kate Cavanaugh
3rd: The Lords of Dusk by Jason White
2nd: Not in Tamworth Anymore by Dane Cobain
1st: The Starlet Suite by R. Saint Claire
Best Fit: Head in the Sand by Cam Wolfe
Twister: 665 by Matt Wall
Creature Feature: Auld Aggie by Andrew Lyall
Honorable Mention: Nine Seconds by Marie McWilliams
April 29, 2022
As with many anthologies penned by multiple authors, there are some ups and downs in "We're Not Home" that occurred for me when the proverbial storytelling torch was passed from one author to the next, resulting in some tonal shifts and variations in style and quality that were definitely noticeable. That said, I feel the stories were successfully arranged into an order that flowed reasonably well and helped to spread out what for me were some of the weaker efforts. Not that any of the stories were truly bad or unreadable but a few were a bit of a slog, or just too basic and predictable to really grab me. Some standouts for me were: "In Front of Your House," "Auld Aggie," "The Starlet Suite," "The Lords of Dusk," and "Head in the Sand" but again, there are plenty of other tales, and even moments within some of the stories I connected with least, that were interesting, compelling, or otherwise noteworthy to some extent.
I also spotted a few, minor technical issues throughout the text. Nothing particularly egregious but worth mentioning as a warning for anyone particularly sensitive to such imperfections.
All things considered, I'd give this collection a solid if not emphatic recommendation for any fans of short fiction, horror, or the paranormal. It's also worth noting that all the proceeds from "We're Not Home" go to a charity, "Books in Homes AU," which is pretty cool, but I did my best not to let that influence my review. Your mileage may vary.
I also spotted a few, minor technical issues throughout the text. Nothing particularly egregious but worth mentioning as a warning for anyone particularly sensitive to such imperfections.
All things considered, I'd give this collection a solid if not emphatic recommendation for any fans of short fiction, horror, or the paranormal. It's also worth noting that all the proceeds from "We're Not Home" go to a charity, "Books in Homes AU," which is pretty cool, but I did my best not to let that influence my review. Your mileage may vary.
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February 27, 2022Several great stories and a fun read while on vacation
Several of the stories were excellent, many were fun and a few were mediocre, mostly due to unoriginal endings. The story about the starlet and the last story were my favorites. I also really enjoyed the story about the guy investigating the plane where all the people vanished. Felt like The Twilight Zone. Overall worth reading. I think it would be especially fun to read in vacation!
Several of the stories were excellent, many were fun and a few were mediocre, mostly due to unoriginal endings. The story about the starlet and the last story were my favorites. I also really enjoyed the story about the guy investigating the plane where all the people vanished. Felt like The Twilight Zone. Overall worth reading. I think it would be especially fun to read in vacation!
January 1, 2024
Many fantastic stories, a few mediocre and only one or two bad ones. Overall a fun time and a great companion when on vacation.
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