book reviews

Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.

Breaking Boundaries: Michael B. Jordan’s Journey from Actor to Director
Michael B. Jordan, born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, is an acclaimed American actor, producer, and director. He first gained recognition for his role as Wallace in HBO’s The Wire (2002) and later starred in the ABC soap opera All My Children (2003–2006) and NBC’s Friday Night Lights (2009–2011). Jordan’s breakout film role came with Fruitvale Station (2013), where he portrayed Oscar Grant, a performance that garnered critical acclaim. He continued to rise in prominence with roles in Creed (2015) as Adonis Creed and as Erik Killmonger in Black Panther (2018), both directed by Ryan Coogler. In 2023, Jordan made his directorial debut with Creed III.
By top talentmedia2 years ago in Horror
The Cursed Blue House
It was nearly 11 PM. Rahul walked alone along a quiet village path. The only sound breaking the silence was the chirping of crickets. Everything looked mysterious under the silver glow of the moon.
By Ahsan Palash2 years ago in Horror
The Quiet Apartment
It was ideal for someone starting from scratch. She told herself the creaks were normal, the dim hallway lights just old wiring. However, what gnawed at her was the silence. She had no idea who her neighbors were. Through the thin walls, there are no muffled voices or footsteps above. Not even a dog barking or a door slamming. Just… silence.
By sobuj chandra dash2 years ago in Horror
"The Roar and the Ruse". Content Warning.
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of a sprawling jungle, there lived a mighty lion named Raka. With his golden mane flowing like fire and his powerful roar echoing through the trees, Raka was the undisputed king of the jungle. The animals respected him, but more so, they feared him. No one dared question his rule.
By Basit Ali2 years ago in Horror
Possessed Roomba
When Tom Fletcher ordered the Smart Sweep X9000 from a sketchy online ad that read “CLEANS EVERYTHING—EVEN WHAT SHOULDN’T EXIST,” he assumed it was just bad translation.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
She Was Buried Alive... And Survived
Title: She Was Buried Alive... And Survived The last thing I remember is my sister’s wedding. I wore navy blue. My hair curled perfectly for once. I danced, laughed, drank one glass of champagne. One. Then everything went black.
By Azan Khan2 years ago in Horror
DREAMWARE
DREAMWARE It started with a free download. DreamWare promised perfect sleep. A sleek new app that tracked dreams, monitored vitals, and even “corrected nightmares.” It climbed the charts overnight, boasting a five-star rating, glowing reviews, and a smooth neon interface.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
I Was My Twin’s Imaginary Friend
My parents never mentioned siblings. My childhood bedroom was quiet, with toys spread neatly across the shelves, untouched by another set of hands. I had no memories of playmates, no scuffles over toys, no shared birthday cakes. Just me. And the silence.
By Modhilraj2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting of Rumah Hantu
It was a cool evening in the bustling city of Jakarta, Indonesia. The city was alive with the hum of traffic, the call of street vendors, and the bright lights that pierced through the haze of smog. But amidst the life of this sprawling urban landscape stood a house that time had forgotten, or perhaps, one that no one dared remember.
By Sabiha Sums2 years ago in Horror
In the Depths of Darkness – A Crying Soul
It was around 3 AM. Silence reigned all around, and the cold night breeze made the curtains flutter. But in the silence, there was something else—a faint sound, like someone crying softly.
By Shahria Nafis Shahil2 years ago in Horror
Echo of the Stars
Title: "Echo of the Stars" A Daring Space Epic That Redefines Heroism with Fierce Heart and Galactic Depth In a universe gripped by rebellion, oppression, and fading legacies, Echo of the Stars emerges as a bold, visually stunning space opera — one that doesn’t just borrow from sci-fi lore but boldly shapes its own. At the center of this celestial firestorm stands Kaelara Voss, a fierce warrior torn between light and vengeance, portrayed with striking intensity by rising star Aria Solen.
By Sultan Khan2 years ago in Horror
Red door yellow door
Red door yellow door.. One night 6 friends .. Olivia ella bella liam lourd and matt were at a trip for the summer they decided to go camping but they never realized that this is not any ordinary place.. they ignored it they lit up a campfire and they played truth or dare and did a lot of fun things fun right? Wrong. A heavy rain started they found a small cabin and quickly went in there enough room for everyone but the game didn’t end .. yet. It was Matt’s turn so he asked bella truth or dare bella in a low voice “dare..” matt : “play the red door yellow door game” Olivia : “matt it’s not safe ..” matt : “shut up Olivia it’s just a game” Olivia stayed quiet.. Bella laid on her back and reached her arms up with her eyes closed liam massaged the sides of her for head with his fingertips as everyone chanted “RED DOOR YELLOW DOOR” Bella was then in a subway there were loads of doors with different colors she choose the yellow door when she walked in she saw a man on the ground with his body dripping blood she smelled fresh blood Bella was shaking she quickly walked out until suddenly everything went black .. Bella yelled she heard a low whisper “red door yellow door..” she screamed louder she saw a grey door and quickly entered back reality Bella cried as she yelled “IM NEVER TRUSTING YOU AGAIN MATT!” Everyone slept peacefully but bella she kept hearing “red door yellow door” she cried until ella woke up “Bella it’s gonna be okay” she said as she hugged bella the next morning they ate breakfast but Bella didn’t feel safe it was time to go home everyone had their own car everyone arrived at their house .. they were all on face time they kept talking back and forth until bella said “Guys I don’t feel safe..” everyone was concerned at night bella was scrolling through her contacts lights were off until she heard a whisper “you’ll never escape me” as someone levitated her she realized she’s being haunted by a demon.. she breathed heavily no one knew what happened to her after that
By Albanawrites2 years ago in Horror