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DRT(A Ghost Story) by Eric Thomas @etflint

Title: DRT(A Ghost Story)
Author: Eric Thomas
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Format: E-book
Length: 198 pages
Price: $2.99

Greg spends his life hiding away from anything that my stray him from his idea of normalcy and his job as an overnight traffic reporter helps until he witnesses a horrific crash that he may be responsible for. Soon the guilt of his supposed involvment is compounded with the arrival of the ghost of the dead driver.

Greg is a character rooted in anxiety and depression looking to hide from the world and throughout the book I could feel his fear and hopelessnes creeping into my reality. DRT is a creeping atmospheric read that shows just  how much guilt can tear someone apart.

The author crafted a bleak and harrowing read that entertained me from start to finish.

*I've had this review written for a while now and thought I had posted it, until i recently noticed it sitting in my drafts section, so apologies to the author for the lateness of this review.*

Other Titles By Mr. Thomas:

Siberian HellHole by Michael Mulvihill

Title: Siberian Hellhole
Author: Michael Mulvihill
(Homepage|Blog|Amazon: US/UK|GoodReads)
Format: E-book
Publisher: WheelMan Press
Length: 274 pages
Price: $2.99

In Post-Perestroika Russia, Tobia has found a job guarding land purchased by The Rusky Company in remote Vodka Valley, Siberia. Tobias, an unaware watchman rests above the gaping hole that is the entrance to hell where demons,vampires,and zombies alike looking for fresh souls.

"Siberian HellHole" is a book that I wanted to love, but it never grasped me by the throat urging me deeper into the story. The characters are well crafted, and I couldn't help but feel sorry for Tobias. I can imagine how much the loneliness of that region could get under your skin plus the other-worldly beings presence scare the manliest of men.

The author succeeded with great characters, excellent scenery and descriptive writing that showcased the desolate setting that creeped me out.  The plot failed to engage me, but I kept reading because of the characters and setting.

Journeyman #Poetry

This is the result of a challenge that my girlfriend and myself decided to take. We gave each other a list of five words. From that list we had to write a poem. The words given to me were:

• muggy
   
• boots
   
• haunt
• travel
   
• home

  

  A Travelling Journeyman (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

  Journeyman

 With gore afflicted boots; he travels
within muggy depths through
clouds of judgement.
Journeying home with past flames and
familiar haunts.

Giving Up The Ghost by Dan Dillard @demonauthor

Title: Giving Up The Ghost
Author: Dan Dillard
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Format: E-book/Paperback
Release Date: June 2013

"Giving Up The Ghost" is about Gerry Sheffield, an immoral drunkard and drug user, who mooches off his parents good will. Missing their son and tiring of his soulless antics, Bill and Margo, decide the only way to set their son on the right path is to haunt him.

A mixture of the paranormal, dark comedy, and a love story, "Giving Up The Ghost" is fresh and enjoyable. Gerry, is without a doubt the most hideous character I've read in a while and just when I started to believe that he could change; all hell breaks loose. Throughout the story I felt sorry for his parents(Bill and Margo) as they put up with his shit and worried about their only son.

It is not all dark and bleak though, the author mixes in comedic moments within the story that only help strengthen the characters.

I thoroughly enjoyed "Giving Up The Ghost" and recommend everyone reads it once it launches in June 2013.

Other Titles By Mr. Dillard:

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Conversations in the Abyss by Michael Brooks @TheCultofMe

Title: Conversations in the Abyss(The Third Path)
Authors: Michael Brookes
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Format: E-book
Length: 142 pages
Price: $1.90


He stole Lazarus's gift of immortality, which combined with his ability to invade the minds of others, made him the most dangerous man in the world. Imprisoned deep within the walls of a monastery, he retreated deep into the recesses of his mind as an invisible fire scorched his body. It is here the Deathless man, discovers the apocalypse, and his role within it.

Before reading, "Conversations in the Abyss", I was unaware that it's the follow up to "The Cult of Me". Even though it's a sequel I was able to follow along with the story well enough with a few exceptions that I'll mention shortly.

The story is a bit mystery, biblical horror, and apocalyptic horror mixed into one. It weaves together many strands of side plots that in the end make for a good read.

My only complaint with this story, would be the opening pages where the author describes how the universe was created. It was confusing and verbose, and I almost stopped reading. I'm glad I didn't give up because it soon picked up and grabbed my attention.

Other titles By Mr. Brookes:

Betrayed #NationalPoetryMonth #Poetry

Since April is National poetry month, I thought I'd try some new poetic forms. For this poem I'm using Jack Collom's lune variant.

first line - 3 words
second - 5 words
third - 3 words

Betrayed 

Knives left behind 

backs slashed with Judas kiss 

severing binding ties. 

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Band Of Gypsies by @davidbainaa @CDennisMoore

Title: Band Of Gypsies
Authors: David Bain & C. Dennis Moore
Published By: a/a Productions
Twitter:(David Bain / C. Dennis Moore)|Amazon: (US/UK)
Format: E-book
Length: 54 pages
Price: $2.99


According to legend, Jimi Hendrix lost the master copy of his album Axis: Bold as Love in London. Authors C. Dennis Moore and David Bain take this legend and spin an epic tale of demonic entities, blood, rock & roll, and all out carnage.

I'll admit it; I'm not a fan of Jimi Hendrix. I recognize his skill and accomplishments, but I could never get into his music. Coming into "Band Of Gypsies", I was hesitant thinking it wouldn't be my type of book, but man was I wrong!

Both authors, never hold back in this high octane tale that features Hendrix himself as a ghost and demons that inhabit humans causing murder and mayhem in search of a master recording made by Jimi Hendrix, recording the unearthly sounds of Lady Electric Land.

One scene close to the end of the book really caught me off guard but, I loved every blood soaked minute of it.

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The Prophet by Jay Rauld @GeraldRice

Title: The Prophet
Author: Jay Rauld
Published By: Razorline Press
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Format: E-book
Length: 35 pages
Price: $0.99


Greg, a reporter, is always looking for his next big story but when the mysterious figure, 'The Prophet', comes calling Greg's night goes from normal to out of this world.

Author Rauld sets up this short story simple enough with the protagonist returning home from work. He's greeted by not his wife, but a stranger sent by 'The Prophet' an enigmatic figure know for predicting major disasters. From this moment on, things begin to get wild and crazy and at times funny as well.

The story moves at a steady pace, but the twists and turns the main character experiences can be overwhelming and a bit distracting. I had to re-read certain passages to get a grip on the action.

"The Prophet" is a good mix of horror, comedy, and speculative fiction.

Other titles By Mr. Grixti:

VisDare 12: Waiting - The Chair

WLA nyhistorical 1805 mahogany chair (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

 The Chair

VisDare 12: Waiting

A torrential downpour followed Tommy home. The ash tinged sky thundered, mocking his luck and life as of late. Drenched with tears from the heavens, he enters the house; flicking the lights on once inside.

Removing his jacket, he lets it fall to the floor in a  wet heap and proceeds to the mahogany chair in front of the sliding patio door. Elbows on his knees and  head in his hands he waits and prays.

"Come back, baby. I need you both."

Outside the tears of the deceased fall in unison with his own. The two crosses labelled Mallory and Molly weather the storm.

"I've done everything possible. The goat I sacrificed was the last option.", Tommy said to his dead wife and daughter.

With his attention focused on the graves outside, Tommy didn't notice the fleeting apparitions of his wife and daughter beside him.

They had returned, unnoticed.

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