Spencer’s Reviews > Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology > Status Update

Night in the Chrysalis: Dusturbing concept with a very quickly-resolved horror and a satisfying conclusion. Creepy dolls are a classic.

Before I Go: This packs an emotional punch for such a short story! Devastating and super creepy descriptions.

Snakes Are Born in the Dark: This one might be my favourite so far. I could see everything that happened with such clarity, it was disgusting. This story makes you squirm but you also can't help but be a little satisfied at the fate of Adam.

The Ones Who Killed Us: I really liked the storytelling in this one. I felt like I could see everything happening and a good concept for a story, I'd like to see something full-length for this one!

Tick Talk: Suuuuuper uncomfortable and gross! The storytelling was well done but the most memorable part is the tick... ew.

Hunger: This one was super satisfying. It's the kind of horror that has a little fun with it.

Quantum: A story about blood quantum and the lengths someone might take with their children when becoming obsessed with it, I wish the ending was a bit longer/more descriptive.

Wingless: There's a lot you could unpack from a story this short. Overall a brief story of revenge and the foster care system.

White Hills: OOOHHHHH this made me furiousssss. No paranormal horror in this one and taking what I imagine to be a reality to the next step, but not by much. This was super effective.

Kushtuka: This gave me a new appreciation for It Looks Like You in the Dark, Mathilda Zeller's full-length novel of this short story. She was able to take all the strengths of this short story, including some of my favourite parts of it, and expand on them expertly in the full version; expanding on the characters and the plot in such a great way!