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Plop: A Horror Short Story
Every hour, she takes a step.
17 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2022
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Samuel Small
15 books23 followersSamuel Small has been writing stories since he was five years old. His earliest book, titled Mario, was a thrilling tale in which the titular character had to jump up to get a key to open a door. His stories have gotten even more riveting over the years, now consisting of more than one sentence per page.
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May 25, 2024
Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz,
Oh, What a Relief It Is...
PLOP: A Horror Short Story
by Samuel Small
No spoilers. 3 stars. The hardwood floor was cold on Randy's feet when he got out of bed. The heat must've shut off in the night...
He needed a glass of water...
The floor popped, creaked, and groaned as he went downstairs and entered the kitchen...
Looking out the window that overlooked the porch, Randy could feel her eyes staring at him...
He turned and entered the basement...
It was much colder in there. He flicked on the light. Everything looked the same as it usually did...
Next...
He went into the storage area. It was even colder in there, and he could see frost coming from his breath. He quickly grabbed a case of water, then hurried back up the basement stairs...
The microwave clock read 11:59...
In a panic, Randy raced up the stairs and into the hallway, but, just then, he heard the grandfather clock chime midnight...
Out on the porch, he heard a plop...
He ran for the bedroom and jumped into bed, but saw that he'd left the door ajar. He knew something sinister and decaying was out in the hallway...
There once was a man named Randy, who decided he wanted some candy...
This was a fairly pedestrian ghost story that started off with plenty of chills, but oh what a relief it was to get to the ending, which I could see coming almost from the very start, and adding to that, the writing style caused unnecessary confusion for such a short story.
Oh, What a Relief It Is...
PLOP: A Horror Short Story
by Samuel Small
No spoilers. 3 stars. The hardwood floor was cold on Randy's feet when he got out of bed. The heat must've shut off in the night...
He needed a glass of water...
The floor popped, creaked, and groaned as he went downstairs and entered the kitchen...
Looking out the window that overlooked the porch, Randy could feel her eyes staring at him...
He turned and entered the basement...
It was much colder in there. He flicked on the light. Everything looked the same as it usually did...
Next...
He went into the storage area. It was even colder in there, and he could see frost coming from his breath. He quickly grabbed a case of water, then hurried back up the basement stairs...
The microwave clock read 11:59...
In a panic, Randy raced up the stairs and into the hallway, but, just then, he heard the grandfather clock chime midnight...
Out on the porch, he heard a plop...
He ran for the bedroom and jumped into bed, but saw that he'd left the door ajar. He knew something sinister and decaying was out in the hallway...
There once was a man named Randy, who decided he wanted some candy...
This was a fairly pedestrian ghost story that started off with plenty of chills, but oh what a relief it was to get to the ending, which I could see coming almost from the very start, and adding to that, the writing style caused unnecessary confusion for such a short story.
May 24, 2024
I wish there was more context and background to this tale. It just felt awkward to read.
January 22, 2026
This was ok for me. Lots of good intrigue and spooky moments, backed up by some good quality writing, but, ultimately, it felt too abbreviated to have much to go on. More pages and more context would have improved this drastically. Not that it wasn't a good haunting story, but it could have been much, much more. Still a good way to kill fifteen minutes of your afternoon.
November 22, 2023
Plop is a short horror story I came across on amazon and decided to give a go after reading a chunky book. The writing was interesting, and the story was intriguing, but I think it could have benefitted from being afew pages longer. It comes together quite well, but I felt little areas needed expanding on slightly. However, I still enjoyed it for a quick read. I won't go into the story as I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but I will be checking out more from this author.
January 21, 2025
Randy my friend, if it isn't for the consequences of your own actions, I don't know how else to call the creepy shit that is haunting you.
Of course, the house is all creepy, a dead woman is following him, and I think she only attacks after midnight?
Also, I think she can manipulate how he sees things? I'm just saying this because at some point he tries to drink water that seemed to be just okay but out of nowhere was all brown, disgusting and with little pieces of skin.
Mind you that I was reading this while also drinking water and I almost vomited all over myself. I might switch to something different for the rest of the day.
Of course, the house is all creepy, a dead woman is following him, and I think she only attacks after midnight?
Also, I think she can manipulate how he sees things? I'm just saying this because at some point he tries to drink water that seemed to be just okay but out of nowhere was all brown, disgusting and with little pieces of skin.
Mind you that I was reading this while also drinking water and I almost vomited all over myself. I might switch to something different for the rest of the day.
December 11, 2022
I found this book on Amazon when I was scrolling, so I decided to check it out. While this story is interesting and doesn’t require much thought when going into it, it definitely could’ve benefited from being a little bit longer as nothing is fleshed out. The overarching theme is interesting though and I am hoping to see more from this author.
July 7, 2024
“A second later, from the porch, there was a plop. Not a step, not a creak, a plop. Like she’s still wet….”
Another short horror story from Samuel Small coming in at 18 pages. It’s a quick read.
Randy got what he deserved.
Another short horror story from Samuel Small coming in at 18 pages. It’s a quick read.
Randy got what he deserved.
October 22, 2022
A short horror story of a man trapped in a house by 2 ghosts/zombies/??? Some body horror. Interesting read.
May 31, 2023
My thanks to the author for making this short story available as a free download. Nice, quick, easy read of a man trapped in a house with 2 ghosts/zombies. Story is told in first person self narration where the protagonist creates very clear visuals of his experiences. Nice twist at the end. Look forward to more from this author.
February 10, 2023
(3.5☆)
Thought I'd try reading something different just because I've been too tired to read properly before I go to bed. This was interesting, and I actually enjoyed reading a short story like this.
It was just enough to help me relax (despite it being a horror story), and I am now ready to sleep.
Thought I'd try reading something different just because I've been too tired to read properly before I go to bed. This was interesting, and I actually enjoyed reading a short story like this.
It was just enough to help me relax (despite it being a horror story), and I am now ready to sleep.
October 10, 2024
Better than I thought it would be.
Pros:
1. It's short.
2. The title makes sense.
3. The writing is solid.
4. Despite the brevity, the ending was satisfying.
Cons:
1. Profanity and blaspheming, but these were not overbearing.
2. The book cover could be better.
Pros:
1. It's short.
2. The title makes sense.
3. The writing is solid.
4. Despite the brevity, the ending was satisfying.
Cons:
1. Profanity and blaspheming, but these were not overbearing.
2. The book cover could be better.
July 19, 2022
It took me hours to read this. Something was truly off with it.
October 11, 2022
This story didn’t make much sense until the ending. The ending was a fizzle!
June 11, 2022
Review of eBook
A man struggles to survive as something haunts his every waking moment. He knows she is outside the door at this very moment.
How far has she advanced if she moves only one step every hour? Can he ever escape?
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This cringe-worthy little tale owes much to a guilty conscience. The never-named central character does everything possible to escape the slowly-advancing horror.
Although it seems there might be something more to the telling of the tale, this gruesomely creepy chronicle of comeuppance comes to a satisfying end.
Recommended for horror aficionados.
A man struggles to survive as something haunts his every waking moment. He knows she is outside the door at this very moment.
How far has she advanced if she moves only one step every hour? Can he ever escape?
=========
This cringe-worthy little tale owes much to a guilty conscience. The never-named central character does everything possible to escape the slowly-advancing horror.
Although it seems there might be something more to the telling of the tale, this gruesomely creepy chronicle of comeuppance comes to a satisfying end.
Recommended for horror aficionados.
January 27, 2026
What on earth did I just read? This is a sinister, disturbing story that left me feeling paralyzed and unsettled. Oh my God, this has to be the creepiest thing I’ve read in a very long time! Without a doubt, the author knows exactly how to write macabre and sinister horror.
There were moments where I felt genuine disgust and nausea, which only proves how well the story gets into your head, forcing you to visualize every single scene with vivid clarity. If the beginning took my breath away, the ending pushed me to the absolute limit.
The author did an excellent job. If you enjoy grotesque horror, this story is definitely for you.
Final Verdict: 5/5 stars without a second thought!
There were moments where I felt genuine disgust and nausea, which only proves how well the story gets into your head, forcing you to visualize every single scene with vivid clarity. If the beginning took my breath away, the ending pushed me to the absolute limit.
The author did an excellent job. If you enjoy grotesque horror, this story is definitely for you.
Final Verdict: 5/5 stars without a second thought!
March 18, 2023
Randy is in a creepy old house. Everything creaks; there are lots of ominous sounds. He goes downstairs to get some water.
When he comes back upstairs, he realizes he’s neglected to check the time. Oh, crap—it’s 11.59 pm.
He gets back to bed before She can come. But something is not right with the water.
Randy is trapped in the house. “She” is at the front of the house; “He” is at the back. And they smell like decomposition.
Too mysterious for too long. A lot that is still not revealed. Apparently this has something to do with Her taking one step an hour (?). Too nebulous to care what happens to Randy.
When he comes back upstairs, he realizes he’s neglected to check the time. Oh, crap—it’s 11.59 pm.
He gets back to bed before She can come. But something is not right with the water.
Randy is trapped in the house. “She” is at the front of the house; “He” is at the back. And they smell like decomposition.
Too mysterious for too long. A lot that is still not revealed. Apparently this has something to do with Her taking one step an hour (?). Too nebulous to care what happens to Randy.
January 28, 2026
Audiobook Review
A quick, visceral, and unsettling listen
At only 29 minutes, Plop is a quick ride that leans more toward "spooky" than hardcore horror, though it definitely delivers if you're looking for a high "gross-out" factor. Samuel Small delivers a solid story and the narrator does a great job bringing the text to life.
My only real gripe was the production; I felt it was a missed opportunity not to include immersive sound effects to heighten the creepy atmosphere. Overall, it's a good audiobook if you want a short, stomach-churning tale to fill a half-hour.
3.5 Stars
A quick, visceral, and unsettling listen
At only 29 minutes, Plop is a quick ride that leans more toward "spooky" than hardcore horror, though it definitely delivers if you're looking for a high "gross-out" factor. Samuel Small delivers a solid story and the narrator does a great job bringing the text to life.
My only real gripe was the production; I felt it was a missed opportunity not to include immersive sound effects to heighten the creepy atmosphere. Overall, it's a good audiobook if you want a short, stomach-churning tale to fill a half-hour.
3.5 Stars
April 29, 2022
Been itching for some spooky horror tales! Found a couple of freebies that fit what I needed! So yayy!
We follow a man that is being...well...haunted by the past and by something a little more sinister.
This was certainly short. We got RIGHT into it. Not a lot of back story or beating around the bush.
This was def really creepy and def a good horror tale to tell around the fire.
Some gruesome bits near the end! I would've liked some more backstory.
4 stars from me overall.
We follow a man that is being...well...haunted by the past and by something a little more sinister.
This was certainly short. We got RIGHT into it. Not a lot of back story or beating around the bush.
This was def really creepy and def a good horror tale to tell around the fire.
Some gruesome bits near the end! I would've liked some more backstory.
4 stars from me overall.
June 26, 2023
A very short one but quite thrilling story.
To start with I was unsure who the ghost he was afraid of was and why she was terrorising him, but the further into the story and the more that was revealed, I started to become less and less sorry for him. A very quick thriller for someone who just wants to pass the time quickly! I do like a good twist in the end when I’m reading a book of this genre, and this one didn’t disappoint at all!
To start with I was unsure who the ghost he was afraid of was and why she was terrorising him, but the further into the story and the more that was revealed, I started to become less and less sorry for him. A very quick thriller for someone who just wants to pass the time quickly! I do like a good twist in the end when I’m reading a book of this genre, and this one didn’t disappoint at all!
October 6, 2022
Chilling story!
Very descriptive storytelling! I read through the reviews and it seems to me that maybe they needed to chill and read the story again. It was well written, and I am looking forward to starting book 2.
To those who complained it was short. Yes, it was a short story, that's even part of the title.
Very descriptive storytelling! I read through the reviews and it seems to me that maybe they needed to chill and read the story again. It was well written, and I am looking forward to starting book 2.
To those who complained it was short. Yes, it was a short story, that's even part of the title.
March 1, 2023
This short story was a little disjointed, confusing and extremely verbose. There were a lot of descriptions and descriptors but they were unnecessary at some points and just pretentious at others. It almost felt like the author was just found a bunch of descriptive words from an S.A.T. test and tried to incorporate them even if they didn't work well at that point in the story.
January 2, 2024
Plop: A Horror Short Story by Samuel Small is a taut ghost/zombie revenge tale. actions have consequences. something Randy is finding out the hardest way possible. overcoming a shaky start, Plop came together for a nasty conclusion. a bit more padding, more characterization would have made for a richer story.
3 stars out of 5.
3 stars out of 5.
May 5, 2022
Well this was a disgusting little read. A very descriptive, short story about a man's well deserved horrific experience after doing something...bad. Very easy to read, and picture in your mind. Nicely done.
PS if I'm ever at a rural location, I'm going to look carefully at my glass of water.
PS if I'm ever at a rural location, I'm going to look carefully at my glass of water.
May 13, 2022
Absolutely thrilling
I quite enjoyed this short read. Really wasn't sure what I was in for when I started the story. But I was quite pleased with this piece. It offered a different view of events and answered some what if questions.
I quite enjoyed this short read. Really wasn't sure what I was in for when I started the story. But I was quite pleased with this piece. It offered a different view of events and answered some what if questions.
May 23, 2022
Good horror tale
This was a good story, going along, although the reader had to figure out the details. Very descriptive. I felt the ending left me hanging, & I might read this story again to see if I understand it better.
This was a good story, going along, although the reader had to figure out the details. Very descriptive. I felt the ending left me hanging, & I might read this story again to see if I understand it better.
July 16, 2022
A very enjoyable read for horror fans. The writing is excellent, the story quite atmospheric and creepy. In a few pages, Small manages to describe a situation which would take others whole chapters to convey. Absolutely wonderful!
July 1, 2023
Pretty neat idea. Creepy vibes. Some body horror, but nothing too raunchy. I’d have liked this to be a full fledged novel though, to flesh out the characters more. Otherwise, it’s good for a short story!
June 7, 2024
Intense! Gritty! Gross! Well written!!
This author is a wizard with descriptive words and phrases to make a full blow horror adventure fit into a brief novella!! Its uncanny how much acidic bile can churn while reading.such a short story!!
This author is a wizard with descriptive words and phrases to make a full blow horror adventure fit into a brief novella!! Its uncanny how much acidic bile can churn while reading.such a short story!!
June 21, 2024
It is a very short story with some great creepy elements and suspense mixed in. But, it also had some juvenile descriptions that took me out of the story. All in all, I don't feel like it reached anywhere near its potential.
December 31, 2024
This was a very quick, but good read. Randy is stuck in his house with an ominous woman on his porch. She moves slowly one foot at a time with a plop sound. I will not go further as to spoil it. This is a great way to get a little horror in your day!
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