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(UN)Bury Your Gays
A new collection of short stories, compiling the novella (Un)Bury Your Gays and six other pieces of sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fiction. Reanimated best friends, monsters beneath the kitchen sink, desires made manifest, creek creatures, 80s cyberpunk, ghosts, and crashed alien ships all find homes between the pages of this anthology.
(UN)Bury Your Gays:
It's the late 2000's. Humphrey West and his best friend Danny are just trying to survive their senior year. Unfortunately, Danny falls short of that goal after a risky rendezvous. But Humphrey has just the thing: a concoction borne of magic and science that is able to bring the dead back to life (at least it's worked on a bee so far). Against all odds, Danny comes back from the clutches of death.
The Danny that returns is...different. And it's not just the missing memories. Soon, Humphrey is doing everything in his power to keep his friend alive, but none the wiser to what is happening.
A queering of the Lovecraft classic "Herbert West - Reanimator", (UN)Bury Your Gays is about blurring the boundaries between life and death, love and obsession, and secrets and lies.
(UN)Bury Your Gays:
It's the late 2000's. Humphrey West and his best friend Danny are just trying to survive their senior year. Unfortunately, Danny falls short of that goal after a risky rendezvous. But Humphrey has just the thing: a concoction borne of magic and science that is able to bring the dead back to life (at least it's worked on a bee so far). Against all odds, Danny comes back from the clutches of death.
The Danny that returns is...different. And it's not just the missing memories. Soon, Humphrey is doing everything in his power to keep his friend alive, but none the wiser to what is happening.
A queering of the Lovecraft classic "Herbert West - Reanimator", (UN)Bury Your Gays is about blurring the boundaries between life and death, love and obsession, and secrets and lies.
201 pages, Paperback
First published October 25, 2022
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Clinton W. Waters
13 books52 followersBorn and raised in Bowling Green, KY, Clinton W. Waters holds a degree in Creative Writing from W.K.U. Their work has been featured in university publications from W.K.U. and the University of Regensburg. They are the lead writer for Ionic Comics and their webcomic Variants.
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May 13, 2023
This book had my interest from the first page. I could not put it down! The story is fast-paced and keeps you anxious as all the little signs start to show that things are set to take a turn. Still, it keeps you guessing, desperate to know what is going on, what is going to happen, how will it end? This quick read was so well done, I was left absolutely shocked by its intricacies.
The writing style is easy to follow, and the lack of chapters suited this book because there really was nowhere you could interrupt the story to break from one scene to the next. The story flows like the main character is telling you the events in person, one horror to the next.
I knew from the blurb I'd probably like this book, but like is an understatement. I highly recommend this if you're interested in a slow unfolding mystery with a disastrous ending that will leave you wondering which character is the one truly in the wrong.
The writing style is easy to follow, and the lack of chapters suited this book because there really was nowhere you could interrupt the story to break from one scene to the next. The story flows like the main character is telling you the events in person, one horror to the next.
I knew from the blurb I'd probably like this book, but like is an understatement. I highly recommend this if you're interested in a slow unfolding mystery with a disastrous ending that will leave you wondering which character is the one truly in the wrong.
December 27, 2022
This story is GRIPPING. Clinton never disappoints! A quick read of obsession and madness and desperation, Humphrey brings his dead friend Danny back to life after he is murdered for his queer identity. Soon after, Humphrey realizes the consequences of his actions and must figure out how to save Danny a second time or risk losing his friend. I need a Netflix adaptation immediately please!
February 4, 2023
An outstanding queering of “Re-Animator,” but Double Exposure is worth the price of admittance on its own. Fantastic collection of gay horror stories, with as much heart as blood
August 23, 2023
I thought this had couple really great stories and rest of them were just okay. Still I would recommend this if you're looking for queer short stories.
November 16, 2022
This is a movie... Someone please make it... Now.
Preemptive TL;DR version: Reanimator meets Little Shop of Horrors meets [insert queer coming of age story name] and it's glorious.
I was hooked from the creative title (which, for those who don't know plays with the trope of all LGBTQ+ characters dying in fiction). The idea of a modernized version of the classic Lovecraft tale, which is rather queer all on its own, piqued my interest.
The story flows so well, and the author has a keen talent for making his character endearing but also a bit questionable. There's no room for paragons of virtue or even mustache-twirling villains in the title, there's a nice patina of gray over every character which gives them complexity and makes you wonder if you might understand their actions.
This is a well crafted tale with tons of creativity and potential, well worth your time and attention.
So, I'll repeat: Someone please make this into a movie, but ensuring to keep the heart and character care intact. Making this superficial or rushed would ruin a lovingly crafted story.
Read this. Fall in love with it.
Preemptive TL;DR version: Reanimator meets Little Shop of Horrors meets [insert queer coming of age story name] and it's glorious.
I was hooked from the creative title (which, for those who don't know plays with the trope of all LGBTQ+ characters dying in fiction). The idea of a modernized version of the classic Lovecraft tale, which is rather queer all on its own, piqued my interest.
The story flows so well, and the author has a keen talent for making his character endearing but also a bit questionable. There's no room for paragons of virtue or even mustache-twirling villains in the title, there's a nice patina of gray over every character which gives them complexity and makes you wonder if you might understand their actions.
This is a well crafted tale with tons of creativity and potential, well worth your time and attention.
So, I'll repeat: Someone please make this into a movie, but ensuring to keep the heart and character care intact. Making this superficial or rushed would ruin a lovingly crafted story.
Read this. Fall in love with it.
December 20, 2022
Waters does a wonderful job reimagining Reanimator in a queer context. The friendship between the two main characters felt authentic to me, and I really appreciated the integration of real-world issues like queer bashings and queer murder.
Great read, looking forward to more from this author.
Great read, looking forward to more from this author.
January 2, 2023
I love this retelling and reimagining of the Lovecraft story. And the author does a great job of making you remember those awkward feelings from high school and those friendships that get you through.
April 26, 2023
Excellent short stories, loved the LGBTQ+ themes. Great for a quick read! Can be a little gory, fyi.
June 28, 2023
Confession time: I don't think I have actually read any original Lovecraft. I don't have FOMO about it. That being said, I think he should be given the serum in the title story to be Re-Animated just so his racist heart can stop beating again when he finds out this beautiful queer retelling exists. This image fills me with glee, actually.
The rest of the stories are good and creepy and full of longing and heartbreak; coming-of-age and coming-to-terms with being labeled other.
The rest of the stories are good and creepy and full of longing and heartbreak; coming-of-age and coming-to-terms with being labeled other.
December 31, 2022
This is a very fast compelling read. Clinton creates a story that is begging for a live action treatment. I love how if you have never read or seen Reanimator you are still able to enjoy the story, and if u have then the little Easter eggs sprinkled through out are fun to find.
December 21, 2022
If you had the chance to make a loved one live again, how far would you go? When it comes to young Humphrey, as far as he can. After finding the journal containing the Reanimator formula, he tries to save bees from dying. But when the unthinkable happens to his best friend and hopeful paramour Danny, he does the only thing he can think of; use the formula on him.
A modern sequel to the hit movie Re-Animator, and if you enjoyed that, you’ll almost assuredly love this.
A modern sequel to the hit movie Re-Animator, and if you enjoyed that, you’ll almost assuredly love this.
November 2, 2022
A loose sequel to H. P. Lovecraft's "Herbert West—Reanimator," "(UN)Bury Your Gays" is short on Lovecraftian horror but a very solid a well-written queer drama that happens to center around the great-grandnephew of Herbert West. Messy high school queer bromance turns gory when you add reanimation fluid to the mix, but this isn't exactly BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN with zombies, it's a study in how weird and complicated queer relationships can be—the things that drive people together and tear them apart. While many critics will talk about the homosexual subtext of Lovecraft's Herbert West and his unnamed assistant, this story places Humphrey West's queer experience and his relationship with his friend front and center.
Without spoiling anything, it's fair to say that this is quite unlike any other reanimator story you've ever read—and that's why you should read it.
Without spoiling anything, it's fair to say that this is quite unlike any other reanimator story you've ever read—and that's why you should read it.
February 22, 2023
I really debated giving this a 3 or a 4 star. The problem with anthologies like this is that some stories aren’t as good as others, however, the author’s writing style and descriptive work was top-tier.
I definitely had favorite stories but I wish some had more or at least didn’t end in a dramatic cliff hanger. Don’t get me wrong, the dramatic cliff hanger was cool, the first time. Not so much the 5th, or was it 6th?
Some stories also didn’t feel queer, or if they were, I missed the hints. Which is fine, unless you’re marketing your book as queer.
I know I’m very negative but I did enjoy this read. It was very cool and sometimes thought provoking. The author’s descriptions are awesome at putting you in the novella.
I definitely had favorite stories but I wish some had more or at least didn’t end in a dramatic cliff hanger. Don’t get me wrong, the dramatic cliff hanger was cool, the first time. Not so much the 5th, or was it 6th?
Some stories also didn’t feel queer, or if they were, I missed the hints. Which is fine, unless you’re marketing your book as queer.
I know I’m very negative but I did enjoy this read. It was very cool and sometimes thought provoking. The author’s descriptions are awesome at putting you in the novella.
April 21, 2023
There’s so many Lovecraft tributes/continuations in the world right now you could almost start a book store and only sell those. If I happened to work at that bookstore my “staff recommended” pick every month WIULD be (Un)Bury Your Gays by Clinton W Waters. Every. Single. Month. Waters took one of Lovecraft’s more popular tales and made it completely their own. They craft a story that’s not based around the cosmic horrors from beyond, but on the friendship of two high schoolers. There’s a lot going on here that works on a metaphorical level for growing up, and a ton of relatable emotions. Waters took a completely unique approach to writing “Lovecraftian” and they nailed it. The other stories that follow are just as solid; each weird in their own little way. The stories often feel like Waters took their brand of “Lovecraftian” from the title novella and worked out some more great stories. K thx.
February 13, 2023
My brain had this categorized as campy YA and it's definitely not? This had me feeling the chills a few times -
Consisting of 7 short stories, with the titular one being the longest, this was a real fun/scary time.
I don't know the original (Un)Bury Your Gays is based on but I was delighted how complicated the relationship between Danny and Humphrey gets as the story continues.
A good time all-around.
(Un)Bury Your Gays | ★★★★✩
You & Me & The Devil Makes Three | ★★★★✩
The Wanting | ★★✩✩✩
Snakedoctors | ★★★✩✩
Nephilim.exe | ★★★★✩
Double Exposure | ★★★★✩
Out There | ★★★✩✩
Consisting of 7 short stories, with the titular one being the longest, this was a real fun/scary time.
I don't know the original (Un)Bury Your Gays is based on but I was delighted how complicated the relationship between Danny and Humphrey gets as the story continues.
A good time all-around.
(Un)Bury Your Gays | ★★★★✩
You & Me & The Devil Makes Three | ★★★★✩
The Wanting | ★★✩✩✩
Snakedoctors | ★★★✩✩
Nephilim.exe | ★★★★✩
Double Exposure | ★★★★✩
Out There | ★★★✩✩
February 1, 2023
Thrilling!
The opening story was such a great reimagining of Reanimator! I truly enjoyed it so much! It definitely left me wondering where Danny is now as well.
The other stories ranged from chilling to emotional, with Nephilim.exe being a truly nightmarish vision of the future. The final story touched my heart, and was just great to end on. I'm glad to have found this author and am looking forward to reading more!
I recovered a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review, but wound up getting it again from Kindle Unlimited to make it easier to read.
The opening story was such a great reimagining of Reanimator! I truly enjoyed it so much! It definitely left me wondering where Danny is now as well.
The other stories ranged from chilling to emotional, with Nephilim.exe being a truly nightmarish vision of the future. The final story touched my heart, and was just great to end on. I'm glad to have found this author and am looking forward to reading more!
I recovered a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review, but wound up getting it again from Kindle Unlimited to make it easier to read.
February 16, 2023
I received an ARC for this!
Overall, the stories were just the right amount of unsettling and I loved all of them! The shining star of course is the novella. The relationship with Humphrey and Danny and how it absolutely degrades was written wonderfully. The obsession and madness were incredibly on point and I absolutely loved the ending.
Out of the short stories, Out There was my favorite and it was a good one to end the collection on I think. All of them though are 100% worth the read so you should definitely check it out if you're in the mood for queer horror!
Overall, the stories were just the right amount of unsettling and I loved all of them! The shining star of course is the novella. The relationship with Humphrey and Danny and how it absolutely degrades was written wonderfully. The obsession and madness were incredibly on point and I absolutely loved the ending.
Out of the short stories, Out There was my favorite and it was a good one to end the collection on I think. All of them though are 100% worth the read so you should definitely check it out if you're in the mood for queer horror!
August 22, 2025
I admittedly only read the first story in this collection, (Un)bury Yours Gays, but I think that's fine given that it takes up about sixty percent of the whole book. I wasn't too interested in reading the others since they were so short by comparison.
The "pitch" was pretty good, and I was immediately hooked, but it didn't go in the more interesting moral directions I kept expecting it to, so by the end the story (and the characters) felt kind of flat. The pacing was good and I was pretty entertained the whole way through, however, so I suppose it succeeded there.
I will say that there appeared to be some grammar/punctuation errors throughout. It definitely could have gone through another round of editing. I'm not penalizing it too much because I know that short fiction like this usually doesn't get as much attention, especially if it was published in a magazine or something before being published in it's own book--and this story definitely gave "magazine" short fiction, and not in a bad way.
The "pitch" was pretty good, and I was immediately hooked, but it didn't go in the more interesting moral directions I kept expecting it to, so by the end the story (and the characters) felt kind of flat. The pacing was good and I was pretty entertained the whole way through, however, so I suppose it succeeded there.
I will say that there appeared to be some grammar/punctuation errors throughout. It definitely could have gone through another round of editing. I'm not penalizing it too much because I know that short fiction like this usually doesn't get as much attention, especially if it was published in a magazine or something before being published in it's own book--and this story definitely gave "magazine" short fiction, and not in a bad way.
February 19, 2023
I really enjoyed the first story. It's the longest of them all, and that may be why it was my favourite. It allowed for more character development and a more detailed plot.
The rest of the stories were hit and miss for me personally. Some were a bit too abstract for me, like The Wanting.
Overall, it's a great collection for anyone who enjoys sci-fi. And if you're worried about it being "too queer, or heavily political," it's not.
The rest of the stories were hit and miss for me personally. Some were a bit too abstract for me, like The Wanting.
Overall, it's a great collection for anyone who enjoys sci-fi. And if you're worried about it being "too queer, or heavily political," it's not.
November 18, 2023
A great collection of short stories. The novella that gives the book its title is my favorite, both from a prior Reanimator fan standpoint and then as a general queer horror lover. The author really channeled the distant, pseudo-scientific attitude the main character had tangled together with his love for his friend.
January 24, 2023
I really enjoyed the characters and was definitely creeped out. It was a little gross for me but that's because horror isn't my thing. Loved how things went with the football player.
March 21, 2023
A creepy set of short stories, though some were a bit too open ended for my personal preference!
TW for death, murder, blood, cannibalism, human experimentation, homophobia, body horror.
TW for death, murder, blood, cannibalism, human experimentation, homophobia, body horror.
May 10, 2023
deliciously scary
Great collection of scary short stories to keep you thinking. Love this short anthology of queer characters doing deadly things
Great collection of scary short stories to keep you thinking. Love this short anthology of queer characters doing deadly things
November 21, 2023
Blisteringly terrifying yet hard to put down.
This book left me with a sense of fear that ground my teeth and put more terror into me than any horror movie. Makes me think of the miserable futures to come, and definitely makes me want to work against it.
This book left me with a sense of fear that ground my teeth and put more terror into me than any horror movie. Makes me think of the miserable futures to come, and definitely makes me want to work against it.
January 10, 2023
humphrey, a high schooler with an interest in science and access to a fairly sketchy reanimation formula found in an old notebook, intends to use his research to save the dying bee population, but after his best friend danny is murdered by the boy he was secretly sleeping with, humphrey uses the formula in a panic and brings his friend back, but danny.. isn't quite the same. yooooo this was a blast! it was well written, the protag was a brilliant dumbass and his motivations were relatable while his actions were incredibly, deliciously fucked up. it was a beautiful story about the fortitude of queer friendship. this story was also the first time I've ever read the phrase "meat balloon" which i will forever be appreciative of. def recommend, 5/5.
October 19, 2024
The first and last stories were the best. The middle ones were forgettable and not well written. In fact, the length of the first really made the brevity of the others stand out. It was 67% of the collection.
October 20, 2024
Perfect read this time of year or any time you’re in the mood for some fantastically creepy stories. Very engaging and suspenseful. Would definitely recommend!
January 3, 2023
This was a "sit down and read in a single sitting" book, which I find is the best kind.
It's an absolute must for any contemporary readers who are fans of the Lovecraft mythology, but not a fan of his ideals. (UN)Bury Your Gays delves into moral complexities in a modern time, while also offering representation to the LGBTQ+ community. It does justice to the source material with new, delightful twists.
I enjoyed every minute of this book, and I just cannot recommend it highly enough.
It's an absolute must for any contemporary readers who are fans of the Lovecraft mythology, but not a fan of his ideals. (UN)Bury Your Gays delves into moral complexities in a modern time, while also offering representation to the LGBTQ+ community. It does justice to the source material with new, delightful twists.
I enjoyed every minute of this book, and I just cannot recommend it highly enough.
August 11, 2023
The titular story is a gorgeous, twisted tale packed with plenty of chills and very resonative of the queer experience. I couldn't consume it quickly enough! Each story is this collection is brilliantly written with my personal favourite being "Double Exposure" - so hauntingly beautiful that it made me mourn for a loss I've yet to experience.
September 20, 2023
This book is, in itself, a collection of a few different stories. Let us have a look at each in detail, for to think about the book as a whole, we must first look at each story that makes up a component of the completed book.
(UN)Bury Your Gays
There is a difference between surviving your senior year at high school and being brought back to life during your senior year. Namely in the second one, you clearly didn’t survive the year. Humphrey has been obsessed with finding the answer to the colony collapse bees are suffering from, but when his best friend, Danny, is killed, Humphrey must turn his immediate attention away from the bees, and use his research to reanimate his friend.
The Danny that comes back, however, is not the Danny that died. He now doesn’t look well and doesn’t act right. Humphrey must figure out how to keep his friend alive, while also trying to get his old friend back. Once I started reading this book, I was immediately drawn in and couldn’t stop reading. This story is utterly captivating, I found it next to impossible to put it down and walk away. The mystery as to what Danny has become is more than enough to keep you reading. I also loved that, while the two were both gay, there was no romantic relationship between Humphrey and Danny. This is not a horror story with a romantic sub-genre, it is simply who the characters are. The story does not push them towards each other but simply lets them exist as two individuals who are very good friends. The book itself is well crafted, there are small hints throughout the book revealing what effect Humphrey’s actions have had on everything around him, making the story incredibly realistic in the telling.
You & Me and the Devil Makes Three
Alan Jr has started to grow concerned about his mother. She seems to spend a lot of the time in the kitchen and often talking to… something. She isn’t mumbling to herself, she is definitely having a conversation with someone. But there is no one there. When Alan starts investigating, though, things start to go rapidly downhill. This is a very short story, easily readable in under 20 minutes, but it is not lacking in anything. It is an incredibly creepy story, one that can, and will, easily send chills down your spine.
The Wanting
A man would rarely have made it so far in life without getting their Wanting, but so far, Walter has avoided it. But, it seems to have finally reached him, and he might not be able to hold it off any longer. This story is a little more on the slightly strange side, and definitely more on the sexual side of things. This story is not my usual kind of read, and while I wasn’t too much of a fan of the sexual storyline, it is very original, I don’t think I have come across anything like it before, and, like the rest of this book, it is very well written.
SnakeDoctors
The wisdom of a grandmother is not always accepted at first, even though everyone knows she is probably right, and should be listened to. Although there was a warning not to go down to the crick, what better way to escape the stifling heat of the summer than with a nice, cool, swim? Of course, making sure to keep an eye out for snakes… This story is fast-paced and keeps you reading with everything happening quite quickly. It doesn’t have time for suspense, it is simply action-packed from beginning to end. It is undoubtedly an exciting read, and another excellent addition to this book.
Nephilim.Exe
Nessie has just started a new job, one that comes with a large paycheck, but a few things are a little on the strange side. To start the job, Nessie had to have surgery, to implant ports into her brain, and so when she arrives for her first day, she is not entirely sure what to expect. The strangeness of the job, as well as the uncertainness as to what she has let herself in for builds to suspense and concern, keeping you reading to find out what will happen to Nessie. I think this was one of my favourite stories in the book. It has just the right level of unease and intrigue to make you want the story to keep going on and on. I would love an extended version of this story, as I think it has so much to offer.
Double Exposure
Seeing Kyle in the prom pictures was a shock, especially since he had been dead for nearly a year. Yet, here he was, posing for the picture, and digging up feelings that had never truly gone away. The pain of losing one you love so much, mixed with the morbid curiosity of trying to find out if that loved one is still lingering in the land of the living, makes this story a very emotional one. There are some darker emotional levels to this story, which have been handled by the author with care, and I truly felt for the main character as I read about their despair.
Out There
The human race has always wondered about aliens, whether they are out there or not, and what they might be like. So when proof arrives, the world comes together to try and find out as much as they possibly could. But what they find isn’t necessarily what they want to find. This story shows that, sometimes, what we don’t know can’t hurt us. I loved the whole premise of this story, and think that this one would also make a wonderful full-length novel.
There are plenty of absolutely amazing stories within this book, and with so many different themes, there is something for everyone. The first story is much longer than the others, and is certainly the main attraction for the book, but the stories that come with it are a wonderful addition, and with them all quick enough to read during a short break, they make the book perfect to put down and come back to when you have a few minutes. The author has clearly explored several threads of creativity and genres within this book, and has been successful in the creation of a book full of wonderful stories.
If you like a good supernatural suspense story, a bit of gore, a touch of space-travel, and a little bit of the weird and wacky, you are bound to love this collection of stories!
(UN)Bury Your Gays
There is a difference between surviving your senior year at high school and being brought back to life during your senior year. Namely in the second one, you clearly didn’t survive the year. Humphrey has been obsessed with finding the answer to the colony collapse bees are suffering from, but when his best friend, Danny, is killed, Humphrey must turn his immediate attention away from the bees, and use his research to reanimate his friend.
The Danny that comes back, however, is not the Danny that died. He now doesn’t look well and doesn’t act right. Humphrey must figure out how to keep his friend alive, while also trying to get his old friend back. Once I started reading this book, I was immediately drawn in and couldn’t stop reading. This story is utterly captivating, I found it next to impossible to put it down and walk away. The mystery as to what Danny has become is more than enough to keep you reading. I also loved that, while the two were both gay, there was no romantic relationship between Humphrey and Danny. This is not a horror story with a romantic sub-genre, it is simply who the characters are. The story does not push them towards each other but simply lets them exist as two individuals who are very good friends. The book itself is well crafted, there are small hints throughout the book revealing what effect Humphrey’s actions have had on everything around him, making the story incredibly realistic in the telling.
You & Me and the Devil Makes Three
Alan Jr has started to grow concerned about his mother. She seems to spend a lot of the time in the kitchen and often talking to… something. She isn’t mumbling to herself, she is definitely having a conversation with someone. But there is no one there. When Alan starts investigating, though, things start to go rapidly downhill. This is a very short story, easily readable in under 20 minutes, but it is not lacking in anything. It is an incredibly creepy story, one that can, and will, easily send chills down your spine.
The Wanting
A man would rarely have made it so far in life without getting their Wanting, but so far, Walter has avoided it. But, it seems to have finally reached him, and he might not be able to hold it off any longer. This story is a little more on the slightly strange side, and definitely more on the sexual side of things. This story is not my usual kind of read, and while I wasn’t too much of a fan of the sexual storyline, it is very original, I don’t think I have come across anything like it before, and, like the rest of this book, it is very well written.
SnakeDoctors
The wisdom of a grandmother is not always accepted at first, even though everyone knows she is probably right, and should be listened to. Although there was a warning not to go down to the crick, what better way to escape the stifling heat of the summer than with a nice, cool, swim? Of course, making sure to keep an eye out for snakes… This story is fast-paced and keeps you reading with everything happening quite quickly. It doesn’t have time for suspense, it is simply action-packed from beginning to end. It is undoubtedly an exciting read, and another excellent addition to this book.
Nephilim.Exe
Nessie has just started a new job, one that comes with a large paycheck, but a few things are a little on the strange side. To start the job, Nessie had to have surgery, to implant ports into her brain, and so when she arrives for her first day, she is not entirely sure what to expect. The strangeness of the job, as well as the uncertainness as to what she has let herself in for builds to suspense and concern, keeping you reading to find out what will happen to Nessie. I think this was one of my favourite stories in the book. It has just the right level of unease and intrigue to make you want the story to keep going on and on. I would love an extended version of this story, as I think it has so much to offer.
Double Exposure
Seeing Kyle in the prom pictures was a shock, especially since he had been dead for nearly a year. Yet, here he was, posing for the picture, and digging up feelings that had never truly gone away. The pain of losing one you love so much, mixed with the morbid curiosity of trying to find out if that loved one is still lingering in the land of the living, makes this story a very emotional one. There are some darker emotional levels to this story, which have been handled by the author with care, and I truly felt for the main character as I read about their despair.
Out There
The human race has always wondered about aliens, whether they are out there or not, and what they might be like. So when proof arrives, the world comes together to try and find out as much as they possibly could. But what they find isn’t necessarily what they want to find. This story shows that, sometimes, what we don’t know can’t hurt us. I loved the whole premise of this story, and think that this one would also make a wonderful full-length novel.
There are plenty of absolutely amazing stories within this book, and with so many different themes, there is something for everyone. The first story is much longer than the others, and is certainly the main attraction for the book, but the stories that come with it are a wonderful addition, and with them all quick enough to read during a short break, they make the book perfect to put down and come back to when you have a few minutes. The author has clearly explored several threads of creativity and genres within this book, and has been successful in the creation of a book full of wonderful stories.
If you like a good supernatural suspense story, a bit of gore, a touch of space-travel, and a little bit of the weird and wacky, you are bound to love this collection of stories!
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