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Ahab
What if Captain Ahab escaped Moby Dick and lived to fight another day—only to face the most dreaded sea monster of all time-the Kraken. Horror author David Kempf imagines a new and noble Ahab who must confront pure evil as it rises from the deep sea. With an introduction by Richard Alan Scott.
13 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 15, 2022
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David Kempf
53 books28 followersDavid Kempf has written over fifty short stories, many of which deal with themes of horror fiction. He has won several writing awards including first place in the short story competition of Millersville University’s Lemuria magazine. Two of his short stories were selected in the 2007 publication of The Grackle, his graduate school’s literary magazine. David is featured on two short fiction websites, one American and one British. He holds an M.S. from Chestnut Hill College and a B.A. from Millersville University. Dark Fiction is his first novel. His novel Travel Bug combines dystopian science fiction and horror. His next novel Damned Fiction is a sequel to his first novel His latest book They Laughed at Me is a dark comedy. David resides in Dublin, Pennsylvania.
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January 7, 2023
It’s a very short alternative ending story to Moby Dick, where Ahab survived. And instead of going after Moby Dick again in the name of vengeance, he goes looking for the mythical terror of the sea, the Kraken.
The logic behind Ahab’s decision of going after the Kraken is a bit puzzling. He basically says that he’s got his behind kicked by a large pissed off sea creature. He lost a leg, a ship and his entire crew. He doesn’t want to make the same mistake again. So this time, he’s going to piss off an even bigger and more dangerous sea creature … That said, the fight scene between Ahab and the Kraken is really cool. So I don’t want to complain too much.
I’ve never read the original story. But the Kraken is a bit of a favorite of mine. And this short story is available for free. So I couldn’t resist picking this one up. Overall, it’s a fun and entertaining short read.
The logic behind Ahab’s decision of going after the Kraken is a bit puzzling. He basically says that he’s got his behind kicked by a large pissed off sea creature. He lost a leg, a ship and his entire crew. He doesn’t want to make the same mistake again. So this time, he’s going to piss off an even bigger and more dangerous sea creature … That said, the fight scene between Ahab and the Kraken is really cool. So I don’t want to complain too much.
I’ve never read the original story. But the Kraken is a bit of a favorite of mine. And this short story is available for free. So I couldn’t resist picking this one up. Overall, it’s a fun and entertaining short read.
March 4, 2023
Short Story Horror Action!
No backstory but I have a cryptic statement:
Have you ever rode a whale? Well after reading this story you might think twice of wanting to try it! :)
That is all you get on a cryptic statement as this story is super short and I cannot say anymore without giving away spoilers so if you are intrigued then go read this book!
Thoughts:
Author, David Kempf writes these cool short stories and what I have read so far makes you think about things. The stories get right to the point and there is no buildup of suspense - you become involved right away into the stories and the writing just flows along.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author as it seems he has quite a few out there. Giving this book four "Ride the Whale" stars!
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No backstory but I have a cryptic statement:
Have you ever rode a whale? Well after reading this story you might think twice of wanting to try it! :)
That is all you get on a cryptic statement as this story is super short and I cannot say anymore without giving away spoilers so if you are intrigued then go read this book!
Thoughts:
Author, David Kempf writes these cool short stories and what I have read so far makes you think about things. The stories get right to the point and there is no buildup of suspense - you become involved right away into the stories and the writing just flows along.
Looking forward to reading more books by this author as it seems he has quite a few out there. Giving this book four "Ride the Whale" stars!
To see digital images of this review, please see my blog:
https://booknookretreat.blogspot.com/...
January 8, 2023
AHAB
There has been so many different takes on the classic , But what David did was take the WHALE in another different direction!
I really like a short story about a classic! And what David did with woven net was….
There has been so many different takes on the classic , But what David did was take the WHALE in another different direction!
I really like a short story about a classic! And what David did with woven net was….
February 10, 2023
Ahoy, maties! You'll want to get onboard for this one.
June 5, 2023
The book Ahab by David Kempf takes readers on a thrilling adventure featuring the legendary Captain Ahab facing off against the formidable Kraken. Kempf's writing is both imaginative and captivating, painting a vivid picture of Ahab's heroic battle against pure evil. Fans of horror and maritime fiction will surely enjoy this unique and exciting tale
February 10, 2023
It's okay
For short read its okay not to add of a tale that basically is in a guys head about to drown by a whale while imagining after the encounter of fighting a Kraken. Clearly this was meant for those short stories collection types of stories.
For short read its okay not to add of a tale that basically is in a guys head about to drown by a whale while imagining after the encounter of fighting a Kraken. Clearly this was meant for those short stories collection types of stories.
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