by Caryn Larrinaga

A Horror Anthology, 2021 by Twisted Tree Press, 175 Pages

What I Didn’t Like:

Not all stories are created equal, of course. Some of the stories in here lack the punch I was looking for, but it’s only 1 or 2.
I would’ve loved to see the notes about the story appear at the end of each story, instead of at the end of the book. Such a minor thing!
One story is missing its opening picture. It made me wonder what it would be and why it doesn’t have one.

The stories here are all unique. Even when their premises remind you of something you’ve heard before, the way it unfolds is unique!
Caryn’s ability to describe something in a poetic way gets to shine in a few of these stories. Specifically the description of the house in Family Time is so well done read it twice just to appreciate it.
The inclusion of different creatures was fantastic. From cats (one of my favorites in this collection) to imps (another of my favorites) this collection features so many amazing creatures!
The vibes are wonderful. The collection varies the length and topic of the stories enough to keep you moving. No two back-to-back stories are too alike.

Short story fans, this is a GREAT collection. It’s worth a study of how to vary your collections lengths and themes. Excellent!
Horror fans, this belongs in your collection. The author had captured so many different types of horror tropes here, there’s something to please everyone.

Whether you’re already a horror fan or just like short stories and want to try horror, this collection is top notch!