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The Door to Everywhere: A Supernatural Horror
Marie Newman wakes up. 6am. Every day, 6am. The house is empty. An eerie atmosphere hangs heavily in the stale air. Everything about the house is "off". Food in the fridge is rotten, there's cold water only. People, heading for work outside, have blurred faces and are seemingly moving on an ever repeating loop. The majority of the doors are missing from the house too. There's no way out, no way in. The house has only one A black door which changes location daily. From behind it, she can hear people whispering but their voices are not human. Their voices are not welcoming. Marie Newman wakes up. 6am. Every day, 6am...
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 18, 2022
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About the author
Matt Shaw
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MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
MATT SHAW was born, quite by accident (his mother tripped, he shot out) September 30th 1980 in Winchester hospital where he was immediately placed on the baby ward and EBay. Some twelve years later (wandering the corridors of the hospital and playing with road kill when he was on day release), the listing closed and he remained unsold, he was booted out of the hospital to start his life as a writer and hobbit – beginning with writing screenplays and short stories for his own amusement before finally getting published when he was twenty-seven years and forty-five seconds old.
Once Published weekly in a lad's magazine with his photography work, Matt Shaw is also a published author and cartoonist. Has to be said, can be a bit of a flirt and definitely, without a shadow of a doubt, somewhat of a klutz.
Favourite books
"Roald Dahl's Collection of Short Stories"
Tim Burton's Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy
Anything, really, written by himself. Because he is that good.
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Displaying 1 - 22 of 22 reviews
January 29, 2026
A very strong showing from Matt Shaw. A perfect blend of eerie and spooky, with a ton of heart and raw emotion. Marie, our lead, walked us through all of the events in her life that brought her to this new place. Was she dead? In purgatory? Was this something else? I felt myself immersed in her experience, not so much focused on the endpoint, but moreso on the journey. There was a lot of very powerful moments and they all served to the greater narrative. Very well put together and, despite wanting a little more clarity at the very end, this hit all the right notes for me.
March 26, 2022
I'll give this book credit, because the first half of the story did a great job of being scary and suspenseful and wrapping the reader in. The only problem is that once our protagonist finally walks through this "mystery door" I was expecting it to be a fun, wild ride filled with all sorts of cosmic shenanigans.....but it just turned out to be sad and depressing as hell.
I could see alot of readers enjoying this book, but it just wasn't for me. Still a huge fan of Matt Shaw though.
I could see alot of readers enjoying this book, but it just wasn't for me. Still a huge fan of Matt Shaw though.
May 30, 2022
Our protagonist is stuck in a house. Every day the walls close in a little bit around her. Rooms disappear. Even the staircase vanishes. And soon she is left with only one option. To go through the door that is constantly moving closer towards her.
The first half of this book was amazing. So creepy! I was actually scared. But when she wakes through the door… I was suddenly sad. It was really… just sad. Uncomfortable. I wish it had been more creepy and fun. The first half was an easy 5 stars, 2nd half was 3 stars, so it’s evened out as a 4 star novella.
The first half of this book was amazing. So creepy! I was actually scared. But when she wakes through the door… I was suddenly sad. It was really… just sad. Uncomfortable. I wish it had been more creepy and fun. The first half was an easy 5 stars, 2nd half was 3 stars, so it’s evened out as a 4 star novella.
March 21, 2022
A thought provoking, emotional read!
Thought provoking, emotional read! Its a well written story that gets the emotions going!
Read in one sitting as couldn't put it down, some sensitive subjects contained in the story but written well and leaves you feeling sorry for the main character!
Thought provoking, emotional read! Its a well written story that gets the emotions going!
Read in one sitting as couldn't put it down, some sensitive subjects contained in the story but written well and leaves you feeling sorry for the main character!
September 21, 2023
I enjoyed this one. The horror was more human and psychological. It's a short read with a great ending.
March 18, 2022
A good little psychological tale from Shaw here. I really enjoy when he moves into more emotional territory instead of the gross-out stuff. I enjoy it all, but the guy knows how to make your heart feel also and I hope for more stuff like this from him in the future.
October 20, 2022
The word horror is one I normally associate with Matt Shaw, and similar authors. This wasn’t horror by my definition. The grammar mistakes in this book were UNFORGIVABLE, and whilst I found the beginning intriguing and suspenseful, it became a mish mash of stories of sexual assault and violence with no clear conclusion, or explanation. This book took an hour to read so I’m not too upset but I was waiting for some kind of turn, or something truly terrifying.
Marie is stuck in a loop. Every morning she is rudely awakened by the alarm clock at 6AM, every morning she breaks the alarm clock, and still it reappears on her night stand the very next day. The TV and radio do not work, the books available have no words, and regardless of the temperature she sets it to the shower is always ice cold. The doors in Marie’s house have all disappeared, apart from one. The mysterious black door that moves constantly, the only changing factor in her life, but this door doesn’t just lead to anywhere.. it leads to everywhere.
Marie is stuck in a loop. Every morning she is rudely awakened by the alarm clock at 6AM, every morning she breaks the alarm clock, and still it reappears on her night stand the very next day. The TV and radio do not work, the books available have no words, and regardless of the temperature she sets it to the shower is always ice cold. The doors in Marie’s house have all disappeared, apart from one. The mysterious black door that moves constantly, the only changing factor in her life, but this door doesn’t just lead to anywhere.. it leads to everywhere.
April 19, 2024
The first part of the story was great. The protagonist is stuck is a house where each day is repeated in a loop, and the house is gradually shrinking, with only one black door offering a potential escape. The premise is absolutely creepy and had me hooked. I would have easily given it 5 stars based solely on this captivating beginning.
However, when Marie finally walks through the door and gets to relive some of her memories... that part sucked for me, tbh. I didn't like the conclusion at all.
Not sure how to rate this book.
1st part: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2nd part: ⭐⭐
However, when Marie finally walks through the door and gets to relive some of her memories... that part sucked for me, tbh. I didn't like the conclusion at all.
Not sure how to rate this book.
1st part: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2nd part: ⭐⭐
March 30, 2022
Awful
This book makes no sense at all. It’s full of ugly events that have no reference point and the conclusion is just plain weird. Got this on Unlimited or I would have asked for my money back. Lately, Matt Shaw’s books have been dull and boring with the word ‘horror’ being overused and often misused. I would recommend to give this a wide berth. My apologies to the author.
This book makes no sense at all. It’s full of ugly events that have no reference point and the conclusion is just plain weird. Got this on Unlimited or I would have asked for my money back. Lately, Matt Shaw’s books have been dull and boring with the word ‘horror’ being overused and often misused. I would recommend to give this a wide berth. My apologies to the author.
August 3, 2022
Brilliantly written as always.
What happens when you are stuck in the same room every day. This reminds me of groundhog day.
A black door stands prominent
A white light beckoning
A window where only blurred faces are seen
A fear stopping entry
Read to find out why lies behind the door
An end with a twist that is surprising but also understanding
What happens when you are stuck in the same room every day. This reminds me of groundhog day.
A black door stands prominent
A white light beckoning
A window where only blurred faces are seen
A fear stopping entry
Read to find out why lies behind the door
An end with a twist that is surprising but also understanding
July 15, 2023
Horrifing
Well this was my first Matt Shaw book...and it wont be my last. Damn does this dude know how to write a claustophobic setting that makes your skin want too peel off in so few pages. Bravo, sir. I would like to formally request for this to never happen to me. K thanks byeeee
Well this was my first Matt Shaw book...and it wont be my last. Damn does this dude know how to write a claustophobic setting that makes your skin want too peel off in so few pages. Bravo, sir. I would like to formally request for this to never happen to me. K thanks byeeee
August 5, 2022
A thought provoking story about a sensitive subject.
A girl trapped in a house replaying the same loop. There is a black door that gradually gets closer as the days go on.
Does she go through the door?
A girl trapped in a house replaying the same loop. There is a black door that gradually gets closer as the days go on.
Does she go through the door?
March 19, 2022
Really enjoyed this quick read. Much more emotional and thought-provoking than his extreme horror books. I wanted more though!
March 23, 2022
What an emotional nightmare. Some triggers for me but I could not stop. A quick read written so well it left me wanting more.
March 27, 2022
Couldn't put down
I liked the story and the writing was excellent. It was so sad st the end though. It did make me feel for the character though. Its what writing should do
I liked the story and the writing was excellent. It was so sad st the end though. It did make me feel for the character though. Its what writing should do
August 1, 2022
Couldn't get past bad grammar
Commas placed unnecessarily or not where they should be. Bothered me too much to be able to get through the story.
Commas placed unnecessarily or not where they should be. Bothered me too much to be able to get through the story.
August 8, 2022
Boring, repetitive, and filled with grammar/spelling mistakes. Probably my least favorite Matt Shaw book.
December 31, 2022
I was not expecting this… As a person with a history of more than one type of trauma, this book was difficult to get through…. And does not end on a happy note. Just please read this with care
January 2, 2023
It was a quick n fun read at first and I loved how it built the suspense and all that fun stuff but the ending was so disappointing
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January 25, 2023
Not what I expected at all!
Matt Shaw is my go-to for quick gru.esome horror. This was oddly tame. 5 stars for originality in the story!
Matt Shaw is my go-to for quick gru.esome horror. This was oddly tame. 5 stars for originality in the story!
November 27, 2023
not for me
This was good in a weird sort of way, I get it. But I was so bored reading it. I still love the writing and the author, this just wasn’t a favorite.
This was good in a weird sort of way, I get it. But I was so bored reading it. I still love the writing and the author, this just wasn’t a favorite.
February 14, 2024
Enjoyed this one, quick read. Left me with questions about reality
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