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Siesta Key: Four best friends take a final trip before college to Siesta Key. One mysterious event from the previous summer will affect their lives forever.
The Graveyard Shift : When he joined the graveyard shift, all signs told him to reconsider. Going against his better judgment, he stuck around, and things turned frightening quickly. Now he can only hope to escape from her.
Last Night I Killed Stephen King In My Dream Part 1: In my first ‘Dark Humor’ short, I throw you in a place few have been, my mind. Written from the perspective of myself, 1X?X3, I update you on the struggles I’ve run into as an author. After I’m done venting, I spill the tea on a dream I had where I may or may not have killed Stephen King. Don’t take the words too seriously. This one is meant to get under your skin.
Purpose: A Dark Twisted Humorously Fantasized Disturbingly Accurate Short Story: There are millions of purposes out there, but not everyone learns what it is they’re meant to do on Earth. Luckily, baby Eric isn’t one of those people… anymore. After a brief history lesson, baby Eric knows his simple purpose. Do something bad…. like REALLY bad. But how will he do it?
Day ‘n’ Nite: The First half of the Short Story: Day and Nite take a walk in the woods. They soon dig up old secrets that have been ignored for too long.
The Graveyard Shift : When he joined the graveyard shift, all signs told him to reconsider. Going against his better judgment, he stuck around, and things turned frightening quickly. Now he can only hope to escape from her.
Last Night I Killed Stephen King In My Dream Part 1: In my first ‘Dark Humor’ short, I throw you in a place few have been, my mind. Written from the perspective of myself, 1X?X3, I update you on the struggles I’ve run into as an author. After I’m done venting, I spill the tea on a dream I had where I may or may not have killed Stephen King. Don’t take the words too seriously. This one is meant to get under your skin.
Purpose: A Dark Twisted Humorously Fantasized Disturbingly Accurate Short Story: There are millions of purposes out there, but not everyone learns what it is they’re meant to do on Earth. Luckily, baby Eric isn’t one of those people… anymore. After a brief history lesson, baby Eric knows his simple purpose. Do something bad…. like REALLY bad. But how will he do it?
Day ‘n’ Nite: The First half of the Short Story: Day and Nite take a walk in the woods. They soon dig up old secrets that have been ignored for too long.
227 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published October 1, 2021
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
September 16, 2023
I’ve never actually read a series of short stories before. With this being my first I have very high standards for any other short stories I may read.
Each of the stories grabbed me in and I was anticipating what was going to happen next! I’m new to horror books but not new to thrillers and I feel like this book was a great mix if both.
The graveyard shift, and Purpose: A Dark Twisted Humorously Fantasized Disturbingly Accurate short story were my favorites! I don’t want to leave any spoilers, but i will say this entire book is 5 stars for me! I took my time reading and loved essentially starting a new story after each was done.
Each of the stories grabbed me in and I was anticipating what was going to happen next! I’m new to horror books but not new to thrillers and I feel like this book was a great mix if both.
The graveyard shift, and Purpose: A Dark Twisted Humorously Fantasized Disturbingly Accurate short story were my favorites! I don’t want to leave any spoilers, but i will say this entire book is 5 stars for me! I took my time reading and loved essentially starting a new story after each was done.
January 2, 2026
Maybe most wouldn't choose this genre to fall asleep to but I enjoyed reading one short before bedtime.
Each of the five stories in this book held a unique tale and yet 1X?X3 has the ability for them to overlap into the same world. I enjoyed the last story bringing in an earlier tale.
It's difficult to select a favorite. The Stephen King short was very entertaining. I look forward to that continuing storyline as well as Day 'n' Nite.
Each of the five stories in this book held a unique tale and yet 1X?X3 has the ability for them to overlap into the same world. I enjoyed the last story bringing in an earlier tale.
It's difficult to select a favorite. The Stephen King short was very entertaining. I look forward to that continuing storyline as well as Day 'n' Nite.
June 15, 2025
I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I was definitely scared through the stories. Im still thinking about the Graveyard Shift and will never look at beetles the same.
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November 7, 2025Was a Little Free Library find I was intrigued by. No artwork. No information. No barcode. Just a business card tucked inside. I'm very glad I grabbed it. 5 short stories in loved a couple, ambivalent about a couple, but all of them thought provoking, original, and creepy.
If you're in my neighborhood, I'll be putting it back into the universe (aka another free book box) for another wandering and wondering soul ready to find.
If you're in my neighborhood, I'll be putting it back into the universe (aka another free book box) for another wandering and wondering soul ready to find.
February 1, 2023
This collection of short stories gives you a glimpse into 1X?X3’s writing abilities. He gives a couple great traditional horror stories with The Graveyard Shift and Siesta Key but also explores some sarcastically funny horror in his story about Stephen King. This story was my favorite as it takes on what I can only assume is the author’s true voice. The other two stories, Day ‘N Night and Purpose, explore more complex themes while still staying true to the horror genre. What a great collection!
March 1, 2023
As a child I absolutely loved the scary stories to tell in the dark so I knew id love this, it feels like an adult version. I was
hooked by the first story and it just got better, although I feel like maybe the “Day n’ Nite” story I didnt find the hidden meaning if there was one. Personal favorite: Siesta Key, I was getting a little creeped out reading it but it was great. The Stephen King book was also great and I love how person it felt, like i was i the authors head. Definitely will be getting the next book.
hooked by the first story and it just got better, although I feel like maybe the “Day n’ Nite” story I didnt find the hidden meaning if there was one. Personal favorite: Siesta Key, I was getting a little creeped out reading it but it was great. The Stephen King book was also great and I love how person it felt, like i was i the authors head. Definitely will be getting the next book.
February 4, 2025
Five incredible short stories. You'll go to read one and end up finishing them all. A promising start for a unique new author.
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