book reviews
Book reviews for horror fans; weather a sleepless night with literary accounts of hauntings, possessions, zombies, vampires and beyond.
"Anna's Encounter with the Nightwalker: The Price of Power"
In a small village nestled in the mountains, there lived a girl named Anna who had always been fascinated by the legends of the ancient forest that surrounded the village. According to the stories, the forest was home to a creature known as the Nightwalker, a being with the ability to control the dreams of those who entered its territory.
leon felixPublished about a year ago in HorrorThe Womb
The Womb, also known as Inang, is a new Indonesian horror movie that was released in late 2022 in theaters and has now made its way to Netflix for global audiences. Directed by Fajar Nugros and written by Deo Mahameru, the movie stars Naysila Mirdad, Dimas Anggara, Rukman Rosadi, and Lydia Kandou alongside other talented actors.
Dark story " Kanchanai"
I just couldn’t sleep that night, for no apparent reason. My mind was neither troubled, nor was it overflowing with happiness to keep me awake thus. I am just like everyone else. Yet my job is not like that of anyone else. I write fiction. That is to say, I spin yarns, and make a living out of the journalistic establishments that are prepared to accept them. My lies are accepted. Or in other words, they are recognized by the majority of the world as God, Dharma, et cetera, in various names and forms. This is what is called Creation, living in the land of the imagination et cetera. In fact liars like me are called other Brahmas, Second Creators. And I am the youngest in this lineage of duplicate Brahmas. When I think of all this, I feel some pride, certainly. Is the handiwork of Brahma false, too, like ours? Am I false? If such philosophic queries occur around twelve o’ clock at night, who won’t begin to doubt his digestive system? “Ada, chut ! I muttered impatiently, and sat up.
Joshuva thomasPublished about a year ago in Horrorcadaver Lover
I lay there, motionless on the cold, hard table. The room was dimly lit, with only a flickering candle casting eerie shadows on the walls. The air was thick with the smell of incense, and the chanting of prayers echoed through the chamber. I knew what was about to happen, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over me.
DEAD BODY
The city of Mumbai was in shock as news spread of the brutal murder of a renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Amar Shah, at the city's JC hospital. A few days after the incident, the police received a call from a mysterious man who claimed to have information about the case. The man, who identified himself as "The Executioner," told the police that he was responsible for the murder and that he had a message for the city. He threatened to kill more high-profile people unless the city took notice of the injustice that was happening in its hospitals.
The Haunted Hotel
It was a dark and stormy night, the kind that made your hair stand on end and your heart race with fear. And yet, despite the eerie atmosphere, I found myself standing in front of the old abandoned hotel, drawn to it like a moth to a flame.
prabha karanPublished about a year ago in HorrorMystery story lovers gather here
Hello dear story lovers, today I will introduce you a wonderful book. After reading this book, I had such feelings that when I finished the book, the bitterness of breaking up with a loved one I used to be with filled me and I felt very lonely. I will read page by page again soon.
Timur AKGULPublished about a year ago in HorrorMystery Bus
It was a typical day for the residents of a small town, with the sun shining bright and the birds chirping in the trees. However, the peace and tranquility of the day were soon disrupted by the sudden arrival of a strange bus in the town. The bus was old and battered, with no visible markings or signs of its origin or destination. It had pulled up at the town square and was parked there with no driver or passengers in sight.
The Secret Wooden Door
Based on a True Event, The sun had set and the sky was dark. Shahrukh and Sneha were driving home after a long day at work. They were looking forward to spending the evening together, but they had no idea what awaited them.
The Curse of the Werewolf Man
The full moon had risen high in the sky, casting an eerie glow over the small village nestled in the forest. The villagers had long since retired to their homes, locking their doors and shuttering their windows, knowing all too well the dangers that lurked in the darkness. For it was on nights like this that the werewolf man would roam the streets, searching for his next victim.
The Hacker's Dilemma
The terminal was the only light in the dimly lit room. Jake sat hunched over his computer, his eyes fixed on the screen as he worked tirelessly to crack the security system of the world's largest bank. He had been at it for hours, but he was finally making progress. The sweat on his forehead was evidence of the tension he felt.
Sandeep JoPublished about a year ago in HorrorThe Whispering Woods
Lila always loved the woods, especially the Whispering Woods. The forest was so dense, the trees towering above her, the branches blocking the sun's rays. The breeze rustled through the leaves, sounding like a whisper. As a child, she would run and play among the trees, pretending she was a fairy princess until the sun began to set, and her parents would call her back home.
Adria_X_RaePublished about a year ago in Horror