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Prismatic: Havok Season Five
STORIES SO VIBRANT THEY COME ALIVE ON THE PAGE
Featuring everything from man-eating tigers to pet turtles to violet lightning, these Prismatic tales will take you to worlds both familiar and exotic. Sip high tea on the volcanic cliffs of Alpha Infernum, trigger boobytraps in a futuristic penthouse decorated in shades of blue, and help a little green man named Jamie after he crashes to earth.
Find a lost identity wrapped up in memories of a ceramic bluebird. Laugh as a fiesty orange squirrel helps a clueless wanna be hunter get back at the village bullies. Gasp when a scientist gets more than he bargained for after bringing home a very unique butterfly specimen. And please understand that hackers from the Europa Liberation Army definitely did not program household robots to attack at the sight of Martian Red.
Forty-nine vivid tales written for fans of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and humor by authors from all over the world. Somewhere on these pages is an experience we hope you’ll never forget.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“Intense and brilliant!” ~ Abigail Falanga on “Green Limbo”
"The descriptions were very easy to visualize, almost as if someone telepathically put them in my mind.” ~ JLester13 on “Chasing Blue”
“…the whole atmosphere was just delightfully eerie!” ~ Wyn Estelle on “Magpie Boy”
“’Frogbogging bloddskittles’! Had me laughing all the way through. You would make Terry Pratchett jealous.” ~ Arlan Gerig on “Mood Swings”
“Delightfully clever, and especially engaging for Frankenstein fans...” ~ Fran Navakas on “Bad Help is Hard to Find”
Featuring everything from man-eating tigers to pet turtles to violet lightning, these Prismatic tales will take you to worlds both familiar and exotic. Sip high tea on the volcanic cliffs of Alpha Infernum, trigger boobytraps in a futuristic penthouse decorated in shades of blue, and help a little green man named Jamie after he crashes to earth.
Find a lost identity wrapped up in memories of a ceramic bluebird. Laugh as a fiesty orange squirrel helps a clueless wanna be hunter get back at the village bullies. Gasp when a scientist gets more than he bargained for after bringing home a very unique butterfly specimen. And please understand that hackers from the Europa Liberation Army definitely did not program household robots to attack at the sight of Martian Red.
Forty-nine vivid tales written for fans of science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thriller, and humor by authors from all over the world. Somewhere on these pages is an experience we hope you’ll never forget.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
“Intense and brilliant!” ~ Abigail Falanga on “Green Limbo”
"The descriptions were very easy to visualize, almost as if someone telepathically put them in my mind.” ~ JLester13 on “Chasing Blue”
“…the whole atmosphere was just delightfully eerie!” ~ Wyn Estelle on “Magpie Boy”
“’Frogbogging bloddskittles’! Had me laughing all the way through. You would make Terry Pratchett jealous.” ~ Arlan Gerig on “Mood Swings”
“Delightfully clever, and especially engaging for Frankenstein fans...” ~ Fran Navakas on “Bad Help is Hard to Find”
235 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 8, 2021
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December 5, 2021IT’S ALMOST HERE!
I have six stories releasing in this vibrant anthology. Will be updating this review with synopses for each. ☺️💛 💛 ❤️ 💙 🧡 🧡
I have six stories releasing in this vibrant anthology. Will be updating this review with synopses for each. ☺️💛 💛 ❤️ 💙 🧡 🧡
January 2, 2022
Havok’s produced another great anthology. I enjoyed the following stories enough to read them twice. “The Wolf at the Door,” (Beka Gremikova), “The Hologram Hypothesis” (Pamela Love), “The Nocturnal Ambush of Fae Forest” (Michael Dolan), “Girl #24” (Krysta Tawlks), “Flair” (Seth N. Locke), “Seeking Calypso” (Kaitlyn Emery), and “A Home for Nova” (Hannah Carter).
The following four represent standouts in the collection. The mystery behind “Pick A Color, Any Color” (Lisa Godfrees), the hilarious “Meet Feet” (Jeff Gard), the masterfully spun “The Prince of Bees” (Beka Gremikova), and the creatively thrilling “The Transformation” (Joshua A. Smith).
And my favorite in this collection was “Trumpet Blues” by Sophia Hansen. It’s an unassuming delightful gem of a story.
The following four represent standouts in the collection. The mystery behind “Pick A Color, Any Color” (Lisa Godfrees), the hilarious “Meet Feet” (Jeff Gard), the masterfully spun “The Prince of Bees” (Beka Gremikova), and the creatively thrilling “The Transformation” (Joshua A. Smith).
And my favorite in this collection was “Trumpet Blues” by Sophia Hansen. It’s an unassuming delightful gem of a story.
February 16, 2022
Andrew Winch’s team hits another home run with their newest flash fiction anthology, Prismatic. These marvelous stories, based on colors, are sure to startle the soul and jolt the sensibilities. So hang on to your hat and hop on the roller coaster! Every story is extraordinary so choosing favorites was difficult, but here goes!
The Wolf at the Door by Beka Gremikova
A poignant tale of Gramma in a nursing home, waiting for her granddaughter, Red Hood, to visit and help keep the Wolf at bay.
Pick a Color, Any Color by Lisa Godfrees
Murder mystery in space! Who is the killer? Each crew member wears a different color. Can Captain Winch discover who is murdering his crew before it’s too late? Delicious!
The Man With the Golden Voice by Teddi Deppner
Ah the joys of hiring a new assistant—a rented table, a remote way station between the marketplace and the docking bay, and a string of characters no one would hire for any reason. Until the improbable—the impossible—happens!
Violet Lightning by Abigail Falanga
Ten-year-old Adelie makes a special wish—to be a heroine for a day. Not just any heroine either. She wants to be the best one—Violet Lightning. Along the way, she learns a valuable lesson in truly being a real hero.
The Green Dragon Pepper by J.J. Johnson
Taking a page from his Iggy and Oz series, Mr. Johnson gives us a small story of the famous brothers and their adventures. This time, Oz ate one of the bright green fire dragon peppers from Mr. Chesterson’s garden on a dare. Now he’s breathing three-foot-long flames of green fire. What’s a brother to do?
Bad Help is Hard to Find by Todd Hertz
Mr. Hertz takes us to Doomsylvania to visit Dr. Detestable and his servant Korgo. The newest plot is to use radiation to turn the village’s only water source blood red and boiling hot. But then—the experiment goes awry…
A Slither of Green by Leslie L. McKee
Fiona plans the perfect robbery—to steal from old Mr. Kermit, who was responsible for the jewelry heist years ago. All she has to do is take a simple job of pet-sitting for the afternoon.
The Transformation by Joshua A. Smith
The professor’s insect collection is impressive. Large cases filled with specimens of every kind, labeled and pinned in place—but his pride and joy is his newest acquisition, a nameless butterfly that looks like part insect and part orchid. His visitor appears impressed—until her true reaction is revealed.
A Home for Nova by Hannah Carter
Aster proves that even a child who is considered a freak can find a home, a place to belong. For Nova, miracles do happen.
As always, Mr. Winch and his team do not disappoint. This entire book is a treasure trove of stories to be savored again and again.
The Wolf at the Door by Beka Gremikova
A poignant tale of Gramma in a nursing home, waiting for her granddaughter, Red Hood, to visit and help keep the Wolf at bay.
Pick a Color, Any Color by Lisa Godfrees
Murder mystery in space! Who is the killer? Each crew member wears a different color. Can Captain Winch discover who is murdering his crew before it’s too late? Delicious!
The Man With the Golden Voice by Teddi Deppner
Ah the joys of hiring a new assistant—a rented table, a remote way station between the marketplace and the docking bay, and a string of characters no one would hire for any reason. Until the improbable—the impossible—happens!
Violet Lightning by Abigail Falanga
Ten-year-old Adelie makes a special wish—to be a heroine for a day. Not just any heroine either. She wants to be the best one—Violet Lightning. Along the way, she learns a valuable lesson in truly being a real hero.
The Green Dragon Pepper by J.J. Johnson
Taking a page from his Iggy and Oz series, Mr. Johnson gives us a small story of the famous brothers and their adventures. This time, Oz ate one of the bright green fire dragon peppers from Mr. Chesterson’s garden on a dare. Now he’s breathing three-foot-long flames of green fire. What’s a brother to do?
Bad Help is Hard to Find by Todd Hertz
Mr. Hertz takes us to Doomsylvania to visit Dr. Detestable and his servant Korgo. The newest plot is to use radiation to turn the village’s only water source blood red and boiling hot. But then—the experiment goes awry…
A Slither of Green by Leslie L. McKee
Fiona plans the perfect robbery—to steal from old Mr. Kermit, who was responsible for the jewelry heist years ago. All she has to do is take a simple job of pet-sitting for the afternoon.
The Transformation by Joshua A. Smith
The professor’s insect collection is impressive. Large cases filled with specimens of every kind, labeled and pinned in place—but his pride and joy is his newest acquisition, a nameless butterfly that looks like part insect and part orchid. His visitor appears impressed—until her true reaction is revealed.
A Home for Nova by Hannah Carter
Aster proves that even a child who is considered a freak can find a home, a place to belong. For Nova, miracles do happen.
As always, Mr. Winch and his team do not disappoint. This entire book is a treasure trove of stories to be savored again and again.
November 26, 2023
Prismatic, like all Havok anthologies, is a multi-genre collection of flash fiction. This anthology focuses on colors and the emotions, memories, and experiences tied with them. Though the included stories are vastly different, there’s some common themes including second chances, unconditional love, and kindness to others. There are some darker stories, including an Among Us-esque story, but overall the collection is light.
This anthology is broken up by genre. My favorite stories from the book include Memories from the Past by Sarah Rodecker and A Home for Nova by Hannah Carter. The first follows a girl who has no idea who she is and in her search for answers must decide whether or not to keep all memories, good and bad. The latter follows a young moon elf in an orphanage. Both are beautiful stories that resonated and imprinted on my heart.
Other favorites of mine include: It Was Their Forest First by Michael Teasdale, Once Upon a Pumpkin by Beka Gremikova, High Tea on Alpha Infernum by Lauren Hildebrand, An Honest Profession by Michael Teasdale, Trumpet Blues by Sophia Hansen, Ember Keeper by Katie S. Williams, Fatetress by Julia Skinner, Prince of Bees by Beka Gremikova, The Little Guardian Angel by Lisa Elis, and Potts & Pumpkins by Hannah Carter.
Overall, a great anthology with a lot of wholesome and touching stories!
This anthology is broken up by genre. My favorite stories from the book include Memories from the Past by Sarah Rodecker and A Home for Nova by Hannah Carter. The first follows a girl who has no idea who she is and in her search for answers must decide whether or not to keep all memories, good and bad. The latter follows a young moon elf in an orphanage. Both are beautiful stories that resonated and imprinted on my heart.
Other favorites of mine include: It Was Their Forest First by Michael Teasdale, Once Upon a Pumpkin by Beka Gremikova, High Tea on Alpha Infernum by Lauren Hildebrand, An Honest Profession by Michael Teasdale, Trumpet Blues by Sophia Hansen, Ember Keeper by Katie S. Williams, Fatetress by Julia Skinner, Prince of Bees by Beka Gremikova, The Little Guardian Angel by Lisa Elis, and Potts & Pumpkins by Hannah Carter.
Overall, a great anthology with a lot of wholesome and touching stories!
December 7, 2021
A colorful anthology full of fun, adventurous, heartfelt stories from authors around the world.
*My story, "The Chitterbitter", was published in this anthology.
*My story, "The Chitterbitter", was published in this anthology.
October 3, 2022
This was my first Havok anthology and it was great! I I enjoyed the stories and the themes. I will be signing up to be a Havok reader to have access to these storie throughout the year. And I will definitely be reading more of Havok’s anthologies!
April 11, 2023
4.5 stars rounded up! There were a lot of gems in this anthology too (multicolored gems ;)). Some of the stories I couldn’t tell what color they were supposed to be highlighting, but for most of them, the color was an important part of the story. Also, interestingly enough, a lot of stories used second person, which can be hard to utilize well, but I thought it was well executed.
My favorites were “Prince of the Bees,” “Magpie Boy,” & “The Wolf at the Door” (Beka Gremikova); “The Man With the Golden Voice” (Teddi Deppner); “The Hologram Hypothesis” (Pamela Love); “Cat Got Your Tongue” (Kathrese McKee); “Green Limbo” (Lincoln Reed); “Seeking Calypso” (Kaitlyn Emery); “Fatetress” (Julia Skinner); “The Little Guardian Angel” (Lisa Elis); “The Transformation” (Joshua A. Smith); “Pick a Color, Any Color” (Lisa Godfrees); and “A Home for Nova” (Hannah Carter). I know. So many. But it’s so hard to choose when there are a ton of good ones!!
“The Hologram Hypothesis” had such a great conclusion (also I loved the idea of using holograms to communicate with bees). “The Little Guardian Angel” was a great take on The Little Mermaid I’ve never seen before. “Green Limbo” was eerie and fascinating (as Lincoln Reed’s stories often are). I loved the cat mutants in “Cat Got Your Tongue?” In “The Transformation,” I knew SOMETHING bad was going to happen but was shocked by the actual happening. And “A Home for Nova” deserves its awards. It almost makes me cry.
I have a story in this anthology (“Abiral’s Goblet”) and am also a character in the story “Pick a Color, Any Color” by Lisa Godfrees (Dark Green).
My favorites were “Prince of the Bees,” “Magpie Boy,” & “The Wolf at the Door” (Beka Gremikova); “The Man With the Golden Voice” (Teddi Deppner); “The Hologram Hypothesis” (Pamela Love); “Cat Got Your Tongue” (Kathrese McKee); “Green Limbo” (Lincoln Reed); “Seeking Calypso” (Kaitlyn Emery); “Fatetress” (Julia Skinner); “The Little Guardian Angel” (Lisa Elis); “The Transformation” (Joshua A. Smith); “Pick a Color, Any Color” (Lisa Godfrees); and “A Home for Nova” (Hannah Carter). I know. So many. But it’s so hard to choose when there are a ton of good ones!!
“The Hologram Hypothesis” had such a great conclusion (also I loved the idea of using holograms to communicate with bees). “The Little Guardian Angel” was a great take on The Little Mermaid I’ve never seen before. “Green Limbo” was eerie and fascinating (as Lincoln Reed’s stories often are). I loved the cat mutants in “Cat Got Your Tongue?” In “The Transformation,” I knew SOMETHING bad was going to happen but was shocked by the actual happening. And “A Home for Nova” deserves its awards. It almost makes me cry.
I have a story in this anthology (“Abiral’s Goblet”) and am also a character in the story “Pick a Color, Any Color” by Lisa Godfrees (Dark Green).
July 15, 2022
Really liked some stories and others not as much.
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