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Trapped- A Dark Dozen Anthology
Uncomfortably Dark Horror proudly presents the second Dark Dozen Anthology, Trapped.
12 tales of terror stemming from a single word. Trapped.
What would you do if you were trapped, alone, and afraid, with no one to help, no way out? How far would you go to survive? What could you endure?
The authors in this anthology pulled no punches and the stories within these pages will leave a mark on you long after the tales are told. You may even find yourself trapped, held hostage, until every horrific word has been consumed.
Authors include Lee Murray, Eric Butler, Jae Mazer, Steve Stred, Daemon Manx, James G. Carlson, Brian Asman, Tylor James, Regina Watts, M Ennenbach, River Dixon, Rayne Havok, and Nikolas P. Robinson. Foreword written by Steve Stred.
12 tales of terror stemming from a single word. Trapped.
What would you do if you were trapped, alone, and afraid, with no one to help, no way out? How far would you go to survive? What could you endure?
The authors in this anthology pulled no punches and the stories within these pages will leave a mark on you long after the tales are told. You may even find yourself trapped, held hostage, until every horrific word has been consumed.
Authors include Lee Murray, Eric Butler, Jae Mazer, Steve Stred, Daemon Manx, James G. Carlson, Brian Asman, Tylor James, Regina Watts, M Ennenbach, River Dixon, Rayne Havok, and Nikolas P. Robinson. Foreword written by Steve Stred.
- GenresHorror
276 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2022
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102 people want to read
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Candace Nola
117 books300 followersI am Candace Nola, and I am a multiple award-winning author, editor, and publisher. I write poetry, horror, dark fantasy, and extreme horror content. My books include Breach, Beyond the Breach, Hank Flynn, Bishop, Earth vs The Lava Spiders, The Unicorn Killer, Unmasked, The Vet, and Desperate Wishes.
I have short stories in The Baker’s Dozen anthology, Secondhand Creeps, American Cannibal, Just A Girl, The Horror Collection: Lost Edition & The Turquoise Edition, just to name a few.
Beyond the Breach, won the “Novel of the Year” and my Debut Novel, Breach, was nominated for “Debut Novel of the Year”, for the 2021 Horror Authors Guild awards. I am also the publisher and editor of the 2022 Splatterpunk Award Winning Anthology “Uncomfortably Dark Presents: The Baker’s Dozen.”
I am the creator of Uncomfortably Dark, which focuses primarily on promoting indie horror authors and small presses with weekly book reviews, interviews, and special features. Uncomfortably Dark Horror stands behind its mission to “bring you the best in horror, one uncomfortably dark page at a time.”
Find me on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and the website, UncomfortablyDark.com. Sign up for the Patreon for exclusive content, free stories, and more.
I have short stories in The Baker’s Dozen anthology, Secondhand Creeps, American Cannibal, Just A Girl, The Horror Collection: Lost Edition & The Turquoise Edition, just to name a few.
Beyond the Breach, won the “Novel of the Year” and my Debut Novel, Breach, was nominated for “Debut Novel of the Year”, for the 2021 Horror Authors Guild awards. I am also the publisher and editor of the 2022 Splatterpunk Award Winning Anthology “Uncomfortably Dark Presents: The Baker’s Dozen.”
I am the creator of Uncomfortably Dark, which focuses primarily on promoting indie horror authors and small presses with weekly book reviews, interviews, and special features. Uncomfortably Dark Horror stands behind its mission to “bring you the best in horror, one uncomfortably dark page at a time.”
Find me on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook and the website, UncomfortablyDark.com. Sign up for the Patreon for exclusive content, free stories, and more.
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December 18, 2022
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In 2021, Candace Nola got a dozen authors together and, along with herself, compiled the Splatterpunk award winning anthology BAKER’S DOZEN.
In 2022, she brought together twelve up and coming authors to compile another anthology. Obviously a glutton for punishment, since she learned how much work it will be to compile one of these things, and on top of her editing, reviewing and own writing, she obviously is just too stubborn to give up.
TRAPPED is a high quality work of fiction that, even though there was a common theme, is so diverse and imaginative, there should be something in there for everyone.
Of the twelve stories, I thought nine were good, but there are two that surpasses the others, and I want to highlight them:
STAYCATION by Brian Asman is just so fucking awesome! I am not going to give you any details here, but I will go as far as to say that it planted a seed for a story I hope to be able to write in the future. Once you get it – happened on the first page for me – you will see why I am almost giddy about sharing it with everyone.
AISLE FOUR by Jae Mazer is bleak, dark and utterly fucking brilliant. It blew me away and I want to read more of this author’s work!!
4.5 STARS
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In 2021, Candace Nola got a dozen authors together and, along with herself, compiled the Splatterpunk award winning anthology BAKER’S DOZEN.
In 2022, she brought together twelve up and coming authors to compile another anthology. Obviously a glutton for punishment, since she learned how much work it will be to compile one of these things, and on top of her editing, reviewing and own writing, she obviously is just too stubborn to give up.
TRAPPED is a high quality work of fiction that, even though there was a common theme, is so diverse and imaginative, there should be something in there for everyone.
Of the twelve stories, I thought nine were good, but there are two that surpasses the others, and I want to highlight them:
STAYCATION by Brian Asman is just so fucking awesome! I am not going to give you any details here, but I will go as far as to say that it planted a seed for a story I hope to be able to write in the future. Once you get it – happened on the first page for me – you will see why I am almost giddy about sharing it with everyone.
AISLE FOUR by Jae Mazer is bleak, dark and utterly fucking brilliant. It blew me away and I want to read more of this author’s work!!
4.5 STARS
November 25, 2022
**REVIEW**
THE BAKER’S DOZEN was one of my favorite anthologies of 2021 and here Candace Nola goes again with TRAPPED for 2022. Inside are 13 very different but cohesive stories all dealing with being trapped; by our minds, past, or marriage. While some are standouts, there isn’t a bad apple in the bunch. Let’s get into each.
A Single Step by Lee Murray - an interesting, short poem that makes you feel … well, trapped.
El Muerte by Eric Butler - Lovecraft means Splatterwestern. I was not prepared for the amount of insanity in this one.
Aisle Four by Jae Mazer - Here are my notes, “Holy shit!” “Wow!” “Best short - put on Top 5 for the year.” I ended up weeping for 5 minutes. Definitely was not prepared for this one.
In Name Only by Steve Strand - Even track stars can’t outrun the past.
Dead Fall by Daemon Manx - Sometimes, holes are for more than burying people and the past will always find you.
Kid Hazard by James G. Carlson - Don’t wait to evacuate or you may just be chained to your decisions.
Staycation by Brian Asman - What happened to one of our most beloved Christmas characters? This one is uncomfortable and just… makes you feel icky.
The Thing Beneath the Dock by Tylor James - Be careful going to the carnival, you may come back with something worse than a carnie STD.
House Sitting by Regina Watts - A burglar gets more than bargains for in this nasty little short.
Falling Into the Abyss by Mike Ennenbach - Absolute despair, loneliness, and one of the bleakest stories of 2022. LOVED IT!
A Place Prepared by River Dixon- Well, River, enjoy your new stalker (me, I’m the stalker) because this was AMAZING! End of times. Not all the “righteous” are taken and not all relationships will make it.
That Fucking Thing Is Back by Rayne Havok - It’s Rayne so you know it’s insane and get your neck brace because you are going to get whiplash. LOVED IT!
Extracurricular by Nikolas Robinson - This story is definitely not an advisable way to raise your grades.
Top 5: Mazer, Dixon, Ennenbach, Havok, and Robinson but each story is perfect in this collection.
Available today on ebook (Godless and Amazon) and paperback!
THE BAKER’S DOZEN was one of my favorite anthologies of 2021 and here Candace Nola goes again with TRAPPED for 2022. Inside are 13 very different but cohesive stories all dealing with being trapped; by our minds, past, or marriage. While some are standouts, there isn’t a bad apple in the bunch. Let’s get into each.
A Single Step by Lee Murray - an interesting, short poem that makes you feel … well, trapped.
El Muerte by Eric Butler - Lovecraft means Splatterwestern. I was not prepared for the amount of insanity in this one.
Aisle Four by Jae Mazer - Here are my notes, “Holy shit!” “Wow!” “Best short - put on Top 5 for the year.” I ended up weeping for 5 minutes. Definitely was not prepared for this one.
In Name Only by Steve Strand - Even track stars can’t outrun the past.
Dead Fall by Daemon Manx - Sometimes, holes are for more than burying people and the past will always find you.
Kid Hazard by James G. Carlson - Don’t wait to evacuate or you may just be chained to your decisions.
Staycation by Brian Asman - What happened to one of our most beloved Christmas characters? This one is uncomfortable and just… makes you feel icky.
The Thing Beneath the Dock by Tylor James - Be careful going to the carnival, you may come back with something worse than a carnie STD.
House Sitting by Regina Watts - A burglar gets more than bargains for in this nasty little short.
Falling Into the Abyss by Mike Ennenbach - Absolute despair, loneliness, and one of the bleakest stories of 2022. LOVED IT!
A Place Prepared by River Dixon- Well, River, enjoy your new stalker (me, I’m the stalker) because this was AMAZING! End of times. Not all the “righteous” are taken and not all relationships will make it.
That Fucking Thing Is Back by Rayne Havok - It’s Rayne so you know it’s insane and get your neck brace because you are going to get whiplash. LOVED IT!
Extracurricular by Nikolas Robinson - This story is definitely not an advisable way to raise your grades.
Top 5: Mazer, Dixon, Ennenbach, Havok, and Robinson but each story is perfect in this collection.
Available today on ebook (Godless and Amazon) and paperback!
November 27, 2022
Horror Bookworm Reviews
Trapped formatted by Candace Nola
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- Screams, panic and confusion has gripped all society. As the utter destruction of populated cities reach a horrific crescendo, a married couple struggles with their faith and belief in religion. There is no escape from the vilest of perversions that inhabit the recent Hell on Earth…or is there?
- Reports of a man terrorizing an old western town in Texas brings a posse of lawmen to seek justice for the townsfolk. As they saddle up and enter the isolated community, a monstrosity of chaos and death awaits the band of brethren.
- Evidence of sorrow, guilt and a troubled marriage leads to a grisly crime scene on aisle four at the local supermarket. Witnesses look on in horror as the investigation slowly reveals the shocking truth.
Trapped assembles a group of authors with the thought of being confined. Edited by Candace Nola, Mort Stone & Dark Rose, this Dark Dozen Anthology features some of the most talented authors of dark fiction writing today. Rayne Havok, Eric Butler, Daemon Manx, James G. Carlson, Brian Asman and Steve Stred are among many that presently represent the genre. From a burglar that mistakenly thinks he has the perfect mark to a deep space survival from an unknown life form. The diverse depictions that exist within these horrific pages are the cherries on top of this delicious decadence of decay.
The attractive hardback version follows in the footsteps of Uncomfortably Dark Horror’s Splatterpunk Award winning Baker’s Dozen. From the beautiful cover to the recognizable interior art of John Kostov, this overall package is once again a horrifying hit. Whether it’s confronting confined spaces, lunatics or alligators…this anthology is a direct gift from the Horror Gods of Short Stories. The goose flesh factor is high on this one.
Not surprisingly this is a five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation. Despite that, I can’t leave this review without mentioning the twisted tale written by Nikolas P. Robinson. Restraints, mouth gags, zip ties and a detailed narrative of a predator’s agenda, Nikolas delivers on all extreme cylinders. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Trapped.
Trapped formatted by Candace Nola
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- Screams, panic and confusion has gripped all society. As the utter destruction of populated cities reach a horrific crescendo, a married couple struggles with their faith and belief in religion. There is no escape from the vilest of perversions that inhabit the recent Hell on Earth…or is there?
- Reports of a man terrorizing an old western town in Texas brings a posse of lawmen to seek justice for the townsfolk. As they saddle up and enter the isolated community, a monstrosity of chaos and death awaits the band of brethren.
- Evidence of sorrow, guilt and a troubled marriage leads to a grisly crime scene on aisle four at the local supermarket. Witnesses look on in horror as the investigation slowly reveals the shocking truth.
Trapped assembles a group of authors with the thought of being confined. Edited by Candace Nola, Mort Stone & Dark Rose, this Dark Dozen Anthology features some of the most talented authors of dark fiction writing today. Rayne Havok, Eric Butler, Daemon Manx, James G. Carlson, Brian Asman and Steve Stred are among many that presently represent the genre. From a burglar that mistakenly thinks he has the perfect mark to a deep space survival from an unknown life form. The diverse depictions that exist within these horrific pages are the cherries on top of this delicious decadence of decay.
The attractive hardback version follows in the footsteps of Uncomfortably Dark Horror’s Splatterpunk Award winning Baker’s Dozen. From the beautiful cover to the recognizable interior art of John Kostov, this overall package is once again a horrifying hit. Whether it’s confronting confined spaces, lunatics or alligators…this anthology is a direct gift from the Horror Gods of Short Stories. The goose flesh factor is high on this one.
Not surprisingly this is a five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation. Despite that, I can’t leave this review without mentioning the twisted tale written by Nikolas P. Robinson. Restraints, mouth gags, zip ties and a detailed narrative of a predator’s agenda, Nikolas delivers on all extreme cylinders. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Trapped.
December 13, 2022
Trapped is a Dark Dozen anthology collecting 12 stories about being trapped from 12 incredible horror and dark fiction authors. But though theses stories are written around the same theme, they are otherwise very different from one another in subgenre, style, and overall tone. It’s amazing.
Eric Butler’s engrossing and brutal tale “El Muerto” is western extreme horror (like splatterwestern), while “In Name Only” by Steve Stred is dark revenge horror. Daemon Manx’s “Dead Fall” is an intense and impactful psychological horror tale, while “Kid Hazard” by James G. Carlson is a story of violence and dark humor about mysterious savage killings during the onset of a hurricane. “The Thing Beneath the Dock” by Tylor James is a deep and powerful story encompassing more than one type of being trapped, while Regina Watts’s “House-Sitting” is all about the suspense (with a side of being manipulated by cats). “Falling into the Abyss” by M Ennenbach is a sophisticated sci-fi horror tale of terror, while River Dixon’s “A Place Prepared” is a poignant and distinctive take on the Christian apocalypse. “That F*cking Thing is Back” by Rayne Havok (I need to read more by her) is a gripping and bloody story that defies subgenre labels, while Nikolas P Robinson’s “Extracurricular” is straight-up brilliant extreme horror.
In addition to these fantastic stories are two that really spoke to me. “Aisle Four” by Jae Mazer is a suspenseful, evocative, and riveting tale in which a snow storm has trapped people inside a store where something awful has happened. I felt the tension in both mind and body as the story revealed the mind, heart, and marriage of Tom and the truth of a horror like no other. “Staycation” by Brian Asman is the disturbing aftermath of a dark take on Home Alone (which I will now never be able to watch again). The pervasive dread, persistent terror, and poignant (and all too realistic) psychological horrors make this an impactful and important read.
Having such diversity in a themed anthology is quite impressive. And one mustn’t forget the brilliant poem “A Single Step” by Lee Murray that sets the mood at the beginning. This anthology will give you a whole new outlook on the many ways you can be Trapped, and it in turn will entrap you.
Eric Butler’s engrossing and brutal tale “El Muerto” is western extreme horror (like splatterwestern), while “In Name Only” by Steve Stred is dark revenge horror. Daemon Manx’s “Dead Fall” is an intense and impactful psychological horror tale, while “Kid Hazard” by James G. Carlson is a story of violence and dark humor about mysterious savage killings during the onset of a hurricane. “The Thing Beneath the Dock” by Tylor James is a deep and powerful story encompassing more than one type of being trapped, while Regina Watts’s “House-Sitting” is all about the suspense (with a side of being manipulated by cats). “Falling into the Abyss” by M Ennenbach is a sophisticated sci-fi horror tale of terror, while River Dixon’s “A Place Prepared” is a poignant and distinctive take on the Christian apocalypse. “That F*cking Thing is Back” by Rayne Havok (I need to read more by her) is a gripping and bloody story that defies subgenre labels, while Nikolas P Robinson’s “Extracurricular” is straight-up brilliant extreme horror.
In addition to these fantastic stories are two that really spoke to me. “Aisle Four” by Jae Mazer is a suspenseful, evocative, and riveting tale in which a snow storm has trapped people inside a store where something awful has happened. I felt the tension in both mind and body as the story revealed the mind, heart, and marriage of Tom and the truth of a horror like no other. “Staycation” by Brian Asman is the disturbing aftermath of a dark take on Home Alone (which I will now never be able to watch again). The pervasive dread, persistent terror, and poignant (and all too realistic) psychological horrors make this an impactful and important read.
Having such diversity in a themed anthology is quite impressive. And one mustn’t forget the brilliant poem “A Single Step” by Lee Murray that sets the mood at the beginning. This anthology will give you a whole new outlook on the many ways you can be Trapped, and it in turn will entrap you.
November 28, 2022
Good Goddess that was a trip and a half!! As someone who hates the idea of being trapped IN ANY REGARD, be it physically restrained or stuck in an endless loop of mental misery, I would not have chosen to read this anthology on my own. OF COURSE it had to be a slew of authors I already love/have been wanting to read AND put together by my amazingly talented and kindhearted love bug, Candace Nola. So I’ve read it. And I LOVED it. Yes there were a couple stories that made me cringe. And a few parts that made me downright sweaty. Do I regret reading it? No. Because that, my friends, is horror at it’s best! These stories all evoked feelings and certainly I have faves, but they were all well executed and gripping in their own right! So if you fear the idea of being trapped (or hey, even enjoy the idea) what are you waiting for?? Get to reading this badass antho.
January 31, 2023
Do You Fear Being Trapped?
This Dark Dozen anthology Presented by Uncomfortably Dark is a neat little compilation of stories by different authors putting their twist on a story pertaining to the subject of being TRAPPED!
Personally, I can’t stand the idea of being trapped. The quickness of this anthology is the fact that every entry is unique in the way the author perceives what “trapped” means. Some are a traditional type of trap. Such as, being put in a situation where you are trapped. Others expand on this, add supernatural factors, and then you have a completely different kind of trapped that stretches into an afterlife “trapped”.
All in all, I really enjoyed this anthology that Candace Nola complied. Lastly, my favorite story happened to be the very first story. El Muerto by Eric Butler. I really enjoyed the western aspect of the story, and some form of supernatural occurrence. I will not go on because the story is really good and deserves to be read. As well as, all the other entries as well. Five out of five stars!
This Dark Dozen anthology Presented by Uncomfortably Dark is a neat little compilation of stories by different authors putting their twist on a story pertaining to the subject of being TRAPPED!
Personally, I can’t stand the idea of being trapped. The quickness of this anthology is the fact that every entry is unique in the way the author perceives what “trapped” means. Some are a traditional type of trap. Such as, being put in a situation where you are trapped. Others expand on this, add supernatural factors, and then you have a completely different kind of trapped that stretches into an afterlife “trapped”.
All in all, I really enjoyed this anthology that Candace Nola complied. Lastly, my favorite story happened to be the very first story. El Muerto by Eric Butler. I really enjoyed the western aspect of the story, and some form of supernatural occurrence. I will not go on because the story is really good and deserves to be read. As well as, all the other entries as well. Five out of five stars!
January 14, 2023
What a way to star off 2023. Fantastic anthology. Puts the reader in a claustrophobic atmosphere from start to finish. Candace Nola is a pro at selecting the right authors for her books.
November 27, 2022
Trapped presents a phenomenal mix of familiar names and new-to-me authors. All the stories deal in some way with the theme of being "trapped", obviously. You read the title, right? This can be in a literal sense or a psychological sense. Perhaps one of the book's strongest points is the myriad of intriguing ways that authors incorporate the idea.
A poem by the inimitable Lee Murray starts the proceedings, leading into a gritty western by the likes of Eric Butler, an author I was unfamiliar with, but will keep a weather eye out for from here on out. Steve Stred's entry "In Name Only" is a properly twisted tale with a compelling first person POV.
While there is not a weak story to be found in the bunch, the highlight may be Brian Asman's "Staycation", which explores the potential, and probably realistic, aftermath of the movie Home Alone. Tylor James is a name I'd seen around, but never had the opportunity to check out, so I was equal parts thrilled that I got to read "The Thing Beneath the Dock" and that I enjoyed the everloving hell out of it. James can spin a yarn.
Coming off a Splatterpunk Award win for Baker's Dozen, Candace Nola's editorial chops are on full display here, not only collecting a variety of takes on the theme, but curating them in an order where the storytelling voices compliment each other rather than grate, not an easy or even common feat when compiling an anthology with this many pages. Don't be surprised to see this collection on the Splatterpunk shortlist for 2022 releases.
A poem by the inimitable Lee Murray starts the proceedings, leading into a gritty western by the likes of Eric Butler, an author I was unfamiliar with, but will keep a weather eye out for from here on out. Steve Stred's entry "In Name Only" is a properly twisted tale with a compelling first person POV.
While there is not a weak story to be found in the bunch, the highlight may be Brian Asman's "Staycation", which explores the potential, and probably realistic, aftermath of the movie Home Alone. Tylor James is a name I'd seen around, but never had the opportunity to check out, so I was equal parts thrilled that I got to read "The Thing Beneath the Dock" and that I enjoyed the everloving hell out of it. James can spin a yarn.
Coming off a Splatterpunk Award win for Baker's Dozen, Candace Nola's editorial chops are on full display here, not only collecting a variety of takes on the theme, but curating them in an order where the storytelling voices compliment each other rather than grate, not an easy or even common feat when compiling an anthology with this many pages. Don't be surprised to see this collection on the Splatterpunk shortlist for 2022 releases.
November 24, 2022
A burglar gets an unexpected cosmic turn of events, when he enters the wrong house. A hunter with a dark past gets a visit from beyond the grave to settle a score. A husband and wife find themselves in an apocalyptical nightmare with a twist. These are just a few of some amazing stories you will find in this Anthology. There are twelve tales by twelve amazing, talented authors all themed around being trapped.
In Trapped Anthology you will find subgenres that include psychological horror, space horror, supernatural horror, revenge horror, and some extreme horror. Each story is as good as the next. Get ready folks because this one is a doozy.
While I loved all the stories, there is one story that stirred so many emotions in me, that I felt like I was in an existential nightmare. That story is Falling Into the Abyss by Mike Ennenbach. The feeling of dread, and hopelessness was so real. It was beautifully written and left me thinking for quite a bit. With that said, all the stories were good in creating that state of dread. I truly felt trapped in many ways as I read this beautiful nightmare of an anthology. 5 out of 5 trapped skeletons. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In Trapped Anthology you will find subgenres that include psychological horror, space horror, supernatural horror, revenge horror, and some extreme horror. Each story is as good as the next. Get ready folks because this one is a doozy.
While I loved all the stories, there is one story that stirred so many emotions in me, that I felt like I was in an existential nightmare. That story is Falling Into the Abyss by Mike Ennenbach. The feeling of dread, and hopelessness was so real. It was beautifully written and left me thinking for quite a bit. With that said, all the stories were good in creating that state of dread. I truly felt trapped in many ways as I read this beautiful nightmare of an anthology. 5 out of 5 trapped skeletons. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 29, 2022
An Outstanding Collection!
TRAPPED is absolute dynamite. I enjoyed all the stories, but my favorites were "A Place Prepared," "Aisle Four," "Kid Hazard," "House-Sitting," and "The Thing Beneath the Dock." Highly recommended!
TRAPPED is absolute dynamite. I enjoyed all the stories, but my favorites were "A Place Prepared," "Aisle Four," "Kid Hazard," "House-Sitting," and "The Thing Beneath the Dock." Highly recommended!
January 16, 2023
"TRAPPED: A Dark Dozen Anthology". I was sent my copy in exchange for a honest review.
Candace Nola is back with another insanely diverse and kick ass anthology of dark fiction. These tales all stem from a single word: trapped. You'll find westerns, revenge stories, cosmic horror, psychological horror, dark humor, and more inside of this book.
Out of the thirteen works inside (counting the poem at the beginning), two really stood out to me. "Aisle Four" by Jae Mazer details the events that occur during a snow storm inside a grocery store. I got major "The Mist" vibes from this and my heart absolutely ached when I reached the end. "Staycation" by Brian Asman was a unique and creative twist on my favorite holiday classic "Home Alone". It made me both cringe and sigh with relief when I got to the end. I also really enjoyed the story "Extracurricular" by Nikolas P. Robinson, which is a tale of an abduction gone wrong with a shocking twist.
If you're on the hunt for an anthology that will make you squirm and feel just as confined as these unlucky souls inside, TRAPPED is the book for you!
Candace Nola is back with another insanely diverse and kick ass anthology of dark fiction. These tales all stem from a single word: trapped. You'll find westerns, revenge stories, cosmic horror, psychological horror, dark humor, and more inside of this book.
Out of the thirteen works inside (counting the poem at the beginning), two really stood out to me. "Aisle Four" by Jae Mazer details the events that occur during a snow storm inside a grocery store. I got major "The Mist" vibes from this and my heart absolutely ached when I reached the end. "Staycation" by Brian Asman was a unique and creative twist on my favorite holiday classic "Home Alone". It made me both cringe and sigh with relief when I got to the end. I also really enjoyed the story "Extracurricular" by Nikolas P. Robinson, which is a tale of an abduction gone wrong with a shocking twist.
If you're on the hunt for an anthology that will make you squirm and feel just as confined as these unlucky souls inside, TRAPPED is the book for you!
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