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Horror Quickies Vol. 5
IN THE MOOD FOR A QUICKIE?
"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
If you like scary stories, you've come to the right place.
Over 15 Tales of Terror told in a true story style that will give you the Heebie-Jeebies!
JACK THE RIPPER’S DIARY - Jack the Ripper left a diary next to his final victim. The discovery was never revealed…until now!
CLOWN HOUSE – What strange surprise is waiting for a new home owner in his attic?
THEM – A young boy reports that everyone in his small town was taken by…them.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? – It’s a cozy cottage in the woods. So why do most people flee from it within a few days?
THE LITTLE GIRL – He woke up to the sound of a little girl crying. But he’s in the house alone!
THE WORM – A prehistoric carnivorous worm is found during an arctic expedition…and it’s still alive!
THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BASEMENT – There are strange sounds emanating from the basement of a man’s new house. What’s down there?
THE CAVE – Two men experience something terrifying while exploring a long lost cave.
These and other chilling short stories await you!
We are here to satisfy your scary short story anthology needs!
"Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!" VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
If you like scary stories, you've come to the right place.
Over 15 Tales of Terror told in a true story style that will give you the Heebie-Jeebies!
JACK THE RIPPER’S DIARY - Jack the Ripper left a diary next to his final victim. The discovery was never revealed…until now!
CLOWN HOUSE – What strange surprise is waiting for a new home owner in his attic?
THEM – A young boy reports that everyone in his small town was taken by…them.
DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS? – It’s a cozy cottage in the woods. So why do most people flee from it within a few days?
THE LITTLE GIRL – He woke up to the sound of a little girl crying. But he’s in the house alone!
THE WORM – A prehistoric carnivorous worm is found during an arctic expedition…and it’s still alive!
THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE BASEMENT – There are strange sounds emanating from the basement of a man’s new house. What’s down there?
THE CAVE – Two men experience something terrifying while exploring a long lost cave.
These and other chilling short stories await you!
We are here to satisfy your scary short story anthology needs!
- GenresShort StoriesHorror
155 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 24, 2022
About the author
Steve Hudgins
183 books135 followers"Steve Hudgins is a Horror-Meister to reckon with!"
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
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Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
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Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
VICTOR MILLER - Writer of Friday the 13th
---
Keep up on all the latest crazy things Steve has in the works and get some FREE stuff by signing up for his Newsletter at:
www.maniacontheloose.com
Steve is a best-selling and award-winning writer who specializes in horror, thrillers, suspense, serial killers, escaped mental patients, things that go bump in the night, ghosts, spirits, zombies, vampires, blood, guts, maniacs, monsters, murder and mayhem!
Steve is considered one of the most prolific writers in the world, with a wide range of works, including multiple interconnected series and his short horror story anthologies.
He's also one of the few authors who narrates all of his audiobooks himself.
Additionally, Steve founded the Maniac on the Loose Scary Stories Podcast, delivering a weekly dose of terrifying tales he writes and narrates.
He also founded Big Biting Pig Productions, a movie production company known for unpredictable storytelling and for producing multiple award-winning, feature-length horror films with virtually no budget.
www.maniacontheloose.com
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February 22, 2024
Entertaining horror listening 🎵🎶
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited book 5 of 6.
A number of will written short stories of horror haunting each story is different with lots of action and misdirection leading to each conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of haunting horror stories. 2024.
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited book 5 of 6.
A number of will written short stories of horror haunting each story is different with lots of action and misdirection leading to each conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to readers of haunting horror stories. 2024.
July 30, 2022
The latest volume of "Horror Quickies" features a new selection of thrilling short tales that record more extraordinary encounters with vicious killers, scary ghosts, impossible monsters, as well as objects and locations that by rights shouldn’t exist…but they do!
As always, there is something for everyone who enjoys thrills and chills, as various horror tropes are reimagined in creative ways, from killer clowns, to vampires hiding in plain sight, to unimaginably terrible creatures that lurk underground. One curiosity is an exploration of the Jack the Ripper case in which the killer gets the chance to speak for himself and shed light on the murders from his own perspective.
Even though several stories focus on scary and unusual creatures, each monster is different and comes with its own specific lore in the world they respectively inhabit. It’d be very difficult to rank them based on how terrifying they are, since they all evoke fear, hopelessness and wonder in their unique ways.
The first-person narratives are engaging, and there is always just enough description to solidify the background before terror ensues. While there are some clearly visible references from classic horror, the spin on each tale is unique, and it’s impossible to know where each bite-sized chunk of terror will take you.
Several stories stand out in particular for their inventiveness and execution:
"The Red Light District", with its clever blend of the supernatural with some pulpy noir undertones.
"A Little Fun", which is a stripped-down rendition of a really kickass horror trope that will never get old.
"The Airplane", because it’s short and incisive, mixing humor and terror to explore the twisted side of human nature in a recipe Hudgins has perfected.
As always, there is something for everyone who enjoys thrills and chills, as various horror tropes are reimagined in creative ways, from killer clowns, to vampires hiding in plain sight, to unimaginably terrible creatures that lurk underground. One curiosity is an exploration of the Jack the Ripper case in which the killer gets the chance to speak for himself and shed light on the murders from his own perspective.
Even though several stories focus on scary and unusual creatures, each monster is different and comes with its own specific lore in the world they respectively inhabit. It’d be very difficult to rank them based on how terrifying they are, since they all evoke fear, hopelessness and wonder in their unique ways.
The first-person narratives are engaging, and there is always just enough description to solidify the background before terror ensues. While there are some clearly visible references from classic horror, the spin on each tale is unique, and it’s impossible to know where each bite-sized chunk of terror will take you.
Several stories stand out in particular for their inventiveness and execution:
"The Red Light District", with its clever blend of the supernatural with some pulpy noir undertones.
"A Little Fun", which is a stripped-down rendition of a really kickass horror trope that will never get old.
"The Airplane", because it’s short and incisive, mixing humor and terror to explore the twisted side of human nature in a recipe Hudgins has perfected.
July 25, 2022
A well done, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride. From beginning to end. A decent nod to Stephen King with the story about the fog/mist. And a creative nod to John Carpenter, about the Antarctic. All the short stories are just long enough to give you a slight taste of this author's talent. You definitely do not want to read this book alone at night in your house or dwelling. You will jump at everything that goes bump in the night. I look forward to more from this author.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 25, 2022
I always look forward to this author's books. He takes horror to a whole new level . The Ripper stories are fascinating. Who would have thought that accepting keys from a stranger or getting into the wrong cab can land you into a soup? It can be dangerous to be sympathetic to a little girl or explore strange caves.
August 1, 2022
Good read
Pretty good read in the series and find it getting better. Still something is lacking from volume one, can't quite put my finger on it. However I'm still waiting for the magic of the first volume to hit me again.
Pretty good read in the series and find it getting better. Still something is lacking from volume one, can't quite put my finger on it. However I'm still waiting for the magic of the first volume to hit me again.
October 28, 2024
Read this who series
Got to say part 5 was very good. If you want a quick read this series is for you. I actually love novella anthologies. Very good reading. 5 anthologies out of 5
Got to say part 5 was very good. If you want a quick read this series is for you. I actually love novella anthologies. Very good reading. 5 anthologies out of 5
August 1, 2022
good read
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. The short stories kept my interest. Worth the read if you like horror.
This is the first book I’ve read by this author. The short stories kept my interest. Worth the read if you like horror.
September 25, 2022
not as good
These were not as good as the other stories I’ve read by this author. Some ended abruptly and some didn’t make a lot of sense to me
These were not as good as the other stories I’ve read by this author. Some ended abruptly and some didn’t make a lot of sense to me
March 26, 2026
5/5 Stars ⭐️
Collection of mini creepy pasta/ horror stories
Collection of mini creepy pasta/ horror stories
September 26, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
These were crazy quick horror stories as usual and great. Just enough story to get you hooked before dragging you to the next one
These were crazy quick horror stories as usual and great. Just enough story to get you hooked before dragging you to the next one
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