Horror Aficionados discussion

Terry and I will be starting this on Monday if anyone else would like to join, just shout out your name.

I've yet to fall prey to one of Masterton's works... This will be my first of his.

Masterton's best book IMO

Good to know. Ive read a few and I havent read anything better than Mirror. Im excited if this is his best work! Good play on words Terry! LOL

Wow. That's one hell of a first chapter!

I've stopped at ch3 though I may read one more chapter. This book makes me feel as if I'd like to explore an old Victorian home and wonder what secrets lay between its walls.

Terry wrote: "I've yet to fall prey to one of Masterton's works... This will be my first of his."

Prey was my 1st Masterton when I was like 15 :) its soooo good!!

I just found out that this book is tribute to HP Lovecraft's story called The Dreams in The Witch House, which is right before ch1 in a quote.

Addy wrote: "I just found out that this book is tribute to HP Lovecraft's story called The Dreams in The Witch House, which is right before ch1 in a quote."

Cool. I wondered about that quote. I've only just gotten started. Busy day!

Kasia wrote: "Terry wrote: "I've yet to fall prey to one of Masterton's works... This will be my first of his."

Prey was my 1st Masterton when I was like 15 :) its soooo good!!"

Awesome - I'm looking forward to it!

Addy wrote: "I've stopped at ch3 though I may read one more chapter. This book makes me feel as if I'd like to explore an old Victorian home and wonder what secrets lay between its walls."

I couldn't agree more. That would be so much fun!

I also thoroughly enjoyed chapter 1.

I'm in the middle of ch5. I'll prob stop at 6. Where u at?

I'm just up to ch3. I should be able to read more later today, so I'll catch up.

I made it up to ch6. So, is it not obvious this one is written by a guy after ch5, lol. (view spoiler)[ The pretty young thing who shows up out of nowhere, and just that willing to jump in the sack, and it's her idea...So what is this crazy rat creature? And now the ghost of a little girl in the attic, and a 100yr old guy in a top hat in the front yard. How have these people not run off screaming for the hills! (hide spoiler)]

Lol....totally. And on the first night!? They couldnt wait a few days....lol. Cracks me up, but you are totally right! And this rat thing isnt really a rat...its Brown Jenkin. You should totally giggle that one and see if youll ever look at rats the same again! I dont understand how anyone could stay at that house. I would literally make everyone sleep in the same room.

Addy wrote: "Lol....totally. And on the first night!? They couldnt wait a few days....lol. Cracks me up, but you are totally right! And this rat thing isnt really a rat...its Brown Jenkin. You should totally gi..."

I giggled it, and you're right, that's crazy!

I guess they made a movie of Lovecrafts story In The Dreams of the Witch House and the trailer is pretty freaky. They did a good job on the rat. Do yo have any of Lovecrafts stories or have you read any of his stuff?

Wow, that trailer was creepy! I pictured the rat being bigger than that, did you? The face did look real though. I don't have any of Lovecraft's stuff, and haven't read any. Have you?

Yes. I thought it would be bigger too but the thought of a rat with a face just freaks me out! I do have a collection of his stories on my kindle but I don't remember if I've read any of them. I think I tried reading The Mountains of Madness but couldn't get into it.

I get that. I think I'd have to be in the right mindset to give his books a shot.

Ch6 - holy crap!

My thoughts exactly! That was a pretty vivid picture he painted!

And what is it with that name Miller?...must be a cop name....lol.

Addy wrote: "And what is it with that name Miller?...must be a cop name....lol."

Yes, I noticed that too, lol. Man, can you imagine what that ratcatcher would have looked like? Is it really possible for that to happen? I can't imagine!

God, I would hope not but I guess anything is possible. What a horrible way to go. Wasn't expecting that so early in the book.

Addy wrote: "God, I would hope not but I guess anything is possible. What a horrible way to go. Wasn't expecting that so early in the book."

Me neither, especially that guy.

Funny how circular things are. Did you catch the Ninja Turtles reference in ch7 yet?

Yeah...kinda weird. Lol.

So did u just get done reading these chapters?

Reading ch7 right at the moment.

Ok. Just finished myself.

Are you stopping at 7 or going on?

I stopped for now but you can go on if you want. I have to do some packing before I go to bed...boring. I hate packing.

I'll stop there also. Pick it back up tomorrow. Good luck with the packing - I hate it also!

I've stopped at 8

Perfect!

Not going to get to read any Prey today ☹️

Oh ok. Me neither plus I'm already falling asleep...lol.

😴 Good. We're just eating, and I'm going to crash after that!

Sounds good! Have a good nite!

I stopped at ch10. Wow! Lots to digest. (view spoiler)[Talk about a history lesson that's perverse, ancient, and a heck of a lot interesting. I'm gonna call it right now, but I'm already pretty sure that Kesia Mason is going to attack David sexually and it ain't gonna be pretty. I mean if she's that deviant, it's bound to happen. And what are the odds that the vicar will make it out of the house alive? I'm starting to fear anyone who goes up to the attic...lol (hide spoiler)]

I'm reading in ch8 right now 😊

Cool!

Addy wrote: "I stopped at ch10. Wow! Lots to digest. [spoilers removed]"

I like your guesses! I think their all right, and I don't think the vicar stands any chance, lol. (view spoiler)[ This idea that the house is in and out of multiple times is kinda cool. Reminds me of Bentley Little's The House a little bit. (hide spoiler)]

Terry wrote: "Addy wrote: "I stopped at ch10. Wow! Lots to digest. [spoilers removed]"

I like your guesses! I think their all right, and I don't think the vicar stands any chance, lol. [spoilers removed]"

Graham Masterton played with this idea in Doorkeepers and Mirrors. I think he's fascinated with multi-verses.

It seems like such a complicated topic!

I've read ch10 now. (view spoiler)[ Don't crabs give you a creepy feeling! They always end up eating the dead body. (hide spoiler)]

I used to keep hermit crabs...lol. They were fascinating creatures!

Addy wrote: "I used to keep hermit crabs...lol. They were fascinating creatures!"

Oh, creepy 😱 Were you ever worried they would get out and chew on you in the middle of the night, lol...

No, but it was neat to see them switch shells and eat their own exoskeleton...lol

I'm sure my youngest would love that!