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literally_laura's review
3.0
This was a fairly good anthology. The audio has just enough sound effects to keep this interesting and up the creepy factor just a bit, but not enough to distract from the story. There are a ton of shorts here, and some very definitely better than others. Horror overall, IMO, is better done on a wider scale- suspense needs time to grow. Some of these were slashers- all jump scares and no suspense. Some were fantastic teasers for (hopefully) longer works by the same author. Overall, this was a good, but not great, book..
invisiblemonster's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
biblio_beth's review
4.0
This collection of audiobooks was available for free on Google Play Books so I snatched it up as soon as I heard about it. Most of these 35 short tales were excellent and the narrators were great. I think there were only 4 I didn't care for. The one thing I wasn't fond of in each story was the occasional background sounds. I don't feel they added to the stories at all.
sammymantha's review
3.0
Chuck Wendig's "Beware of Owner" may be the only story that sticks with me from this collection, but that's because I hated it that much.
lauriereadslohf's review
4.0
This is free. Go get yourself a copy! Link here
If these stories are any indication of what we can expect from Tor’s new horror line NightFire, we have some excellent horror fiction to look forward to in the brand new year! The production and narration is excellent and the writing is strong and polished. You might want to grab yourself a copy while it is still free. I’m betting you’ll find something here you will love.
As with all collections of this type, some stories will work better than others because we can’t love them all but there are NONE that are badly written. Not a one. So what it comes down to is personal taste so here are my thoughts.
NO MATTER WHICH WAY WE TURNED by Brian Evenson starts things off with a creepy-weird little short perfect for a collection called "Come Join Us by the Fire". It reads more like a poem but it sets a mood of unease right off the bat.
DADDY by Victor Lavalle spins a tale about a new father facing new father fears that are ratcheted up a thousand notches when his son tells him about the man speaking to him at night. This is chilling on a deep level . . .
THIS GUY by Chuck Wendig is a quickie that is violent and over in a blink.
FLAYED ED by Richard Kadrey puts a spin on horrorshow Ed Gein. One that will thrill and disturb any horror fan! I think it’s a must listen, for sure.
THE POND by Paul Tremblay tells a tale about how ghosts are made. It’s dark, it’s haunting, and it is very good stuff.
HER BODY, HERSELF by Carmen Maria Machado is a story about the kind of fear that most women will feel deep in their bones. I wish it were longer and hope to read more by this author soon.
THE GIRLS FROM THE HORROR MOVIE by Gwendolyne Kiste is about a former scream queen and the movie that just doesn’t want to let go of her and her twin sister. This is creepy done amazingly well and Kiste is an excellent writer. Also while I’m here, go read THE RUST MAIDENS, if you haven’t already. You won’t be sorry.
THESE DEATHLESS BONES by Cassandra Khaw – Ahhh, words aren’t adequate to describe how perfectly horrific I found this little story. Anyone who loves dark fairytales needs to drop everything and read it right now. It is everything I wish for in a short horror tale. Beautifully written, dark perfection.
IT WASHED UP by Joe R. Lansdale – The polluted sea coughs up a monster! This was a dark but light-heartedly bleak interlude. I know that makes no sense but if you’ve read Lansdale you will know what I mean.
STEMMING THE TIDE by Simon Strantzas wasn’t a favorite because the lead protagonist annoyed me with his ugly, judgy thoughts. I was also left with some big questions when it ended.
MIDNIGHT CALLER by Stephen Graham Jones features a final girl facing her worst nightmare! This story was so clever. I loved everything about it.
BLACK BARK by Brian Evenson was a weird tale about a strange piece of bark and two unfortunate men. This is SUCH a weird one! I’m not quite sure what I read here but I can tell you that I’m not sorry I read it.
THE ANATOMIST’S MNEMONIC by Priya Sharma features a man looking for love but he has very strict requirements so he’s having a tough time and has to take matter into his own hands. It gets a little grisly at the end which is always a bonus in my book. That’s why we’re all here, right?!
RABBIT HEART by Alyssa Wong – This is my kind of bizarre story. If you’ve read and loved Bunny by Mona Awad you should read this story. You NEED to read this story because I think you will love it. It reads almost like a companion piece to Bunny. And if you haven’t read Bunny yet, you should go do so if you like weirdness!
THE BEASTS OF THE EARTH, THE MADNESS OF MEN by Brooke Bolander is about a woman’s search for an unholy whale. It’s all about action and adventure on the high seas and it wasn’t my favorite because I’m not a huge fan of action or adventure but it is well written.
COLD, SILENT, AND DARK by Kary English is dark and lovely and ended just perfectly.
WHEN THE ZOMBIES WIN by Karina Sumner-Smith is a depiction of what happens when the world is over run by zombies. Yep, it is just as bleak as one would expect.
HAROLD THE SPIDER MAN by Paul Tremblay is going to make your skin crawl. Harold is a little weird but he is kind to spiders. Perhaps a little too kind. This story was a lot of fun to read. It’s darkly comical and also darkly disturbing!
PONIES by Kij Johnson is a cotton candy coated nightmare of a story about fitting in. This one will haunt me until the day I die. I swear it.
BLACK NEUROLOGY by Richard Kadrey is a gruesome love story filled with ick, ick and more ick!
BEWARE OF OWNER by Chuck Wendig - Be warned, herein lies kitty violence and this is just the tip of the horror in this house of yikes and hell nooooo’s! This is a nasty little piece of work that I could barely finish because of the dastardly kitty violence. Sorry, this is how I am. I don’t like reading that stuff but maybe you do? Read what you want. I won’t judge.
THE VAULT OF THE SKY, THE FACE OF THE DEEP by Robert Levy – An old woman recounts a harrowing tale of human atrocity.
DON’T TURN ON THE LIGHTS by Cassandra Khaw is a tale of changing stories. I love the way this author writes, immediately immersing you in her unsettling world.
WASP & SNAKE by Livia Llewellyn is the chilling tale of an assassin who gets some frightening body modifications in order to become more efficient at her job. This story gave me early Barker vibes and is incredibly disturbing. It is a must-read if you are a body horror fan.
GREENER PASTURES by Michael Wehunt - A long haul trucker meets a man who may be haunted, or may be off his rocker but he listens anyway and that’s a huge mistake. This was a creepfest and made my little arm hairs stand on end.
AND WHEN SHE WAS BAD by Nadia Bulkin is a story about a monster and the final girl AFTER the carnage has happened. This is an amazing story of strength and anger and transformation from the point of view of a woman who has had ENOUGH! I wouldn’t change a single word and loved everything about it.
EL CHARRO by John Langan – Imagine this, if you will. One moment you’re chatting with friends about a book and the next you’re a prisoner of a monster, ahhh! This one didn’t make a huge impact on me but I didn’t hate it.
DREAM HOUSE by Kat Howard - Cara buys her dream house. An old mansion filled with dark corners and it immediately feels like home. Eventually she finds out why. This is a feel good creepfest. Is that a thing? If not, it should be and it is now.
SPAWNING SEASON by Nicholas Kaufmann- This is a dark fairy tale about a town beholden to the sea. It is super imaginative and so very good.
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING by Molly Tanzer – An apocalypse happens. The beginning tells you how it ends but it’s the getting there that is all the horrific fun. So weird, so gruesome, so freaking bizarre!
57 REASONS FOR THE SLATE QUARRY SUICIDES by Sam J.Miller – A bullied teen with a unique gift reflects on the cost of his revenge. I didn’t like this story at first because I’m not fond of lists as a form of storytelling but it grew on me so stick with it if you’re anything like me.
WAS SHE WICKED, WAS SHE GOOD? by M. Rickert - A pretty little cherub performs atrocities that her ineffective parents are left to clean up. Nothing really is what it seems and this story will chill you to the bone if kids are what scare you the most!
A LIFE THAT IS NOT MINE by Kristi DeMeester – A worn out exhausted teacher tells the tale as her life is slowly consumed by darkness. This one will resonate deeply with anyone who feels stuck in a soul sucking job or in a life that they’d never wish upon themselves.
THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL YOU by Lucy A. Snyder is a gory little tale of a heart-wrenching break-up. It is a tale as old as time but with a killer twist.
THE DESIGN by China Miéville, I believe, is the longest piece here. It is about a medical student who discovers bones etched with designs. The need to find out more and decipher their meanings consumes him. This one didn’t grab me. Maybe I was too exhausted when listening? Maybe it was the narration that didn’t mesh with my sleepy head? Or maybe it just didn’t grab me? Anyhow, I may revisit it and report back but I might not.
As I said way up there, it’s FREE (at this moment) so there’s no reason you shouldn’t nab a copy and settle in for some unsettling stories!
If these stories are any indication of what we can expect from Tor’s new horror line NightFire, we have some excellent horror fiction to look forward to in the brand new year! The production and narration is excellent and the writing is strong and polished. You might want to grab yourself a copy while it is still free. I’m betting you’ll find something here you will love.
As with all collections of this type, some stories will work better than others because we can’t love them all but there are NONE that are badly written. Not a one. So what it comes down to is personal taste so here are my thoughts.
NO MATTER WHICH WAY WE TURNED by Brian Evenson starts things off with a creepy-weird little short perfect for a collection called "Come Join Us by the Fire". It reads more like a poem but it sets a mood of unease right off the bat.
DADDY by Victor Lavalle spins a tale about a new father facing new father fears that are ratcheted up a thousand notches when his son tells him about the man speaking to him at night. This is chilling on a deep level . . .
THIS GUY by Chuck Wendig is a quickie that is violent and over in a blink.
FLAYED ED by Richard Kadrey puts a spin on horrorshow Ed Gein. One that will thrill and disturb any horror fan! I think it’s a must listen, for sure.
THE POND by Paul Tremblay tells a tale about how ghosts are made. It’s dark, it’s haunting, and it is very good stuff.
HER BODY, HERSELF by Carmen Maria Machado is a story about the kind of fear that most women will feel deep in their bones. I wish it were longer and hope to read more by this author soon.
THE GIRLS FROM THE HORROR MOVIE by Gwendolyne Kiste is about a former scream queen and the movie that just doesn’t want to let go of her and her twin sister. This is creepy done amazingly well and Kiste is an excellent writer. Also while I’m here, go read THE RUST MAIDENS, if you haven’t already. You won’t be sorry.
THESE DEATHLESS BONES by Cassandra Khaw – Ahhh, words aren’t adequate to describe how perfectly horrific I found this little story. Anyone who loves dark fairytales needs to drop everything and read it right now. It is everything I wish for in a short horror tale. Beautifully written, dark perfection.
IT WASHED UP by Joe R. Lansdale – The polluted sea coughs up a monster! This was a dark but light-heartedly bleak interlude. I know that makes no sense but if you’ve read Lansdale you will know what I mean.
STEMMING THE TIDE by Simon Strantzas wasn’t a favorite because the lead protagonist annoyed me with his ugly, judgy thoughts. I was also left with some big questions when it ended.
MIDNIGHT CALLER by Stephen Graham Jones features a final girl facing her worst nightmare! This story was so clever. I loved everything about it.
BLACK BARK by Brian Evenson was a weird tale about a strange piece of bark and two unfortunate men. This is SUCH a weird one! I’m not quite sure what I read here but I can tell you that I’m not sorry I read it.
THE ANATOMIST’S MNEMONIC by Priya Sharma features a man looking for love but he has very strict requirements so he’s having a tough time and has to take matter into his own hands. It gets a little grisly at the end which is always a bonus in my book. That’s why we’re all here, right?!
RABBIT HEART by Alyssa Wong – This is my kind of bizarre story. If you’ve read and loved Bunny by Mona Awad you should read this story. You NEED to read this story because I think you will love it. It reads almost like a companion piece to Bunny. And if you haven’t read Bunny yet, you should go do so if you like weirdness!
THE BEASTS OF THE EARTH, THE MADNESS OF MEN by Brooke Bolander is about a woman’s search for an unholy whale. It’s all about action and adventure on the high seas and it wasn’t my favorite because I’m not a huge fan of action or adventure but it is well written.
COLD, SILENT, AND DARK by Kary English is dark and lovely and ended just perfectly.
WHEN THE ZOMBIES WIN by Karina Sumner-Smith is a depiction of what happens when the world is over run by zombies. Yep, it is just as bleak as one would expect.
HAROLD THE SPIDER MAN by Paul Tremblay is going to make your skin crawl. Harold is a little weird but he is kind to spiders. Perhaps a little too kind. This story was a lot of fun to read. It’s darkly comical and also darkly disturbing!
PONIES by Kij Johnson is a cotton candy coated nightmare of a story about fitting in. This one will haunt me until the day I die. I swear it.
BLACK NEUROLOGY by Richard Kadrey is a gruesome love story filled with ick, ick and more ick!
BEWARE OF OWNER by Chuck Wendig - Be warned, herein lies kitty violence and this is just the tip of the horror in this house of yikes and hell nooooo’s! This is a nasty little piece of work that I could barely finish because of the dastardly kitty violence. Sorry, this is how I am. I don’t like reading that stuff but maybe you do? Read what you want. I won’t judge.
THE VAULT OF THE SKY, THE FACE OF THE DEEP by Robert Levy – An old woman recounts a harrowing tale of human atrocity.
DON’T TURN ON THE LIGHTS by Cassandra Khaw is a tale of changing stories. I love the way this author writes, immediately immersing you in her unsettling world.
WASP & SNAKE by Livia Llewellyn is the chilling tale of an assassin who gets some frightening body modifications in order to become more efficient at her job. This story gave me early Barker vibes and is incredibly disturbing. It is a must-read if you are a body horror fan.
GREENER PASTURES by Michael Wehunt - A long haul trucker meets a man who may be haunted, or may be off his rocker but he listens anyway and that’s a huge mistake. This was a creepfest and made my little arm hairs stand on end.
AND WHEN SHE WAS BAD by Nadia Bulkin is a story about a monster and the final girl AFTER the carnage has happened. This is an amazing story of strength and anger and transformation from the point of view of a woman who has had ENOUGH! I wouldn’t change a single word and loved everything about it.
EL CHARRO by John Langan – Imagine this, if you will. One moment you’re chatting with friends about a book and the next you’re a prisoner of a monster, ahhh! This one didn’t make a huge impact on me but I didn’t hate it.
DREAM HOUSE by Kat Howard - Cara buys her dream house. An old mansion filled with dark corners and it immediately feels like home. Eventually she finds out why. This is a feel good creepfest. Is that a thing? If not, it should be and it is now.
SPAWNING SEASON by Nicholas Kaufmann- This is a dark fairy tale about a town beholden to the sea. It is super imaginative and so very good.
IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING by Molly Tanzer – An apocalypse happens. The beginning tells you how it ends but it’s the getting there that is all the horrific fun. So weird, so gruesome, so freaking bizarre!
57 REASONS FOR THE SLATE QUARRY SUICIDES by Sam J.Miller – A bullied teen with a unique gift reflects on the cost of his revenge. I didn’t like this story at first because I’m not fond of lists as a form of storytelling but it grew on me so stick with it if you’re anything like me.
WAS SHE WICKED, WAS SHE GOOD? by M. Rickert - A pretty little cherub performs atrocities that her ineffective parents are left to clean up. Nothing really is what it seems and this story will chill you to the bone if kids are what scare you the most!
A LIFE THAT IS NOT MINE by Kristi DeMeester – A worn out exhausted teacher tells the tale as her life is slowly consumed by darkness. This one will resonate deeply with anyone who feels stuck in a soul sucking job or in a life that they’d never wish upon themselves.
THAT WHICH DOES NOT KILL YOU by Lucy A. Snyder is a gory little tale of a heart-wrenching break-up. It is a tale as old as time but with a killer twist.
THE DESIGN by China Miéville, I believe, is the longest piece here. It is about a medical student who discovers bones etched with designs. The need to find out more and decipher their meanings consumes him. This one didn’t grab me. Maybe I was too exhausted when listening? Maybe it was the narration that didn’t mesh with my sleepy head? Or maybe it just didn’t grab me? Anyhow, I may revisit it and report back but I might not.
As I said way up there, it’s FREE (at this moment) so there’s no reason you shouldn’t nab a copy and settle in for some unsettling stories!
crofteereader's review
4.0
Such a dynamic mixture of the weird, the unsettling, and the scary. I loved the clever (but selective) use of sound effects to enhance rather than distract from the experience. I definitely had favorites (Midnight Caller, Dream Home) but I enjoyed the collection as a whole too. And Saskia Maarleveld is a fantastic narrator - so I would pick it up just for her.
tracyreads's review
5.0
4.5 rounded to 5 for Goodreads. This is my review from www.scifiandscary.com
Tor Books’ announcement of its newest imprint, Nightfire, was met with much joy from this horror fan. I am a massive fan of small press horror, but it does my heart all kinds of good to see a larger publisher delving into the genre. While it may be a bit before books hit the shelves, Nightfire announced a FREE, 35 story anthology audiobook, Come Join Us by the Fire, in mid October and I didn’t waste any time in downloading it.
What I found wasn’t just old, classic horror (which is still great), but an array of fresh horror talent from diverse voices and creators. Narrators Saskia Maarleveld, Ramon de Ocampo, and Gerard Doyle brought these stories to life and filled my car with beautiful, creepy horror on my daily commute to and from work. Even though there were a few that didn’t quite work for me, there is something here for all kinds of readers and it really is an amazing production.
I cannot possibly list every story I loved, but here are my “sweet sixteen”; tales that just DID it for me.
“No Matter Which Way we Turned” – Brian Evenson – This was my first exposure to Evenson’s writing. A creepy tale that starts this anthology off in just the right way.
“Daddy” – Victor LaValle – Fatherhood gone, well, wrong is the name of the game with this one. I was almost late for work one day because I needed to know how it ended.
“The Girls in the Horror Movie” – Gwendolyn Kiste – I love Kiste’s mind. One of my favorite modern horror writers, I will show up for anything she writes. This tale is no exception.
“These Deathless Bones” – Cassandra Khaw – Scary! The blood dripped through the speakers with this one. I have Khaw’s Hammers on Bone to read soon and this story made me all the more excited to read it.
“Midnight Caller” – Stephen Graham Jones – Hello, 80s horror movie story. This is a refreshing twist on a familiar plot line, with subtle nods to Friday the 13th. Or at least I think there is.
“When the Zombies Win” – Karina Summer-Smith – This is as bleak and depressing as you might think. I dig the unique storytelling here, it really made it work.
“Harold the Spider Man” – Paul Tremblay – YUCK. I loathe spiders. I felt them on me (maybe not the best one to listen to while driving) and was creeped out, but I loved poor Harold. You have to check this one out.
“Ponies” – Kij Johnson – It starts off so innocent. Little girls playing, ponies abound. And then it happens. There is some violence towards animals here (even though the animals are not based in reality, I thought I should mention it), but I was enraptured. Couldn’t stop listening. I need to look up more from this author.
“That Guy” and “Beware the Owner” – Chuck Wendig – Having only read his most recent work, Wanderers, I was pleasantly surprised that Wendig also excels at just pure horror. BWTO is pretty brutal (animal lovers beware) but like “That Guy” it is so unique and interesting. And left me wondering what else is hiding in this author’s imagination.
“Wasp and Snake” – Livia Llewellyn – If someone MADE me pick my top three, this story is there. Kind of sci fi, kind of horror, and all the way disturbing. Plus it’s mother/body horror and I love that. I already picked up two more Llewellyn titles.
“And When She was Bad” – Nadia Bulkin – This “final girl” tale is so great. So much so that I listened to this a month ago and can still recall so many details. I loved the character, the monster, and this journey of self-discovery.
“In Sheep’s Clothing” – Molly Tanzer – Dude, this was WEIRD. There were times I didn’t know what the heck was happening as the world in the story devolved in an apocalypse unlike any I’ve ever read.
“Was She Wicked, Was She Good” – M. Rickert – Scary, evil children for the win. This one joins my top three with Llewellyn’s tale. All horror with fantasy/folk elements, and I was happy that this was one of the longer tales in the antho.
“Greener Pastures” – Michael Wehunt – I’ve read this story before; I have the physical collection. I loved it then and I love it more now. This happened to come on as I made my way home from a 12 hour day at work. It was pitch black and the roads were almost empty. I was scared and I don’t scare easy. An over the road trucker stops to eat, and finds that this world and the one just under it aren’t as far apart as one might think. This is the other story in my top three.
A Life That is Not Mine – Kristi DeMeester – I’m a teacher and I love DeMeester’s writing, so there was no way I was ever going to not love this. Reality is bent and self-discovery isn’t always the best thing in the world.
“That Which Does Not Kill You” – Lucy Snyder – I read this in Snyder’s Garden of Eldritch Delights and it remains a favorite. It was fun to hear it come to life with narration from Saskia Maarleveld – she has a great voice for audio.
It looks like that was seventeen stories, but I’m okay with that. If I didn’t lose you along the way, be sure to check this out. Come Join Us by the Fire is a great way to find some new favorites. If this is any indication of what we can expect from Tor Nightfire, then we have amazing things to look forward to.
Tor Books’ announcement of its newest imprint, Nightfire, was met with much joy from this horror fan. I am a massive fan of small press horror, but it does my heart all kinds of good to see a larger publisher delving into the genre. While it may be a bit before books hit the shelves, Nightfire announced a FREE, 35 story anthology audiobook, Come Join Us by the Fire, in mid October and I didn’t waste any time in downloading it.
What I found wasn’t just old, classic horror (which is still great), but an array of fresh horror talent from diverse voices and creators. Narrators Saskia Maarleveld, Ramon de Ocampo, and Gerard Doyle brought these stories to life and filled my car with beautiful, creepy horror on my daily commute to and from work. Even though there were a few that didn’t quite work for me, there is something here for all kinds of readers and it really is an amazing production.
I cannot possibly list every story I loved, but here are my “sweet sixteen”; tales that just DID it for me.
“No Matter Which Way we Turned” – Brian Evenson – This was my first exposure to Evenson’s writing. A creepy tale that starts this anthology off in just the right way.
“Daddy” – Victor LaValle – Fatherhood gone, well, wrong is the name of the game with this one. I was almost late for work one day because I needed to know how it ended.
“The Girls in the Horror Movie” – Gwendolyn Kiste – I love Kiste’s mind. One of my favorite modern horror writers, I will show up for anything she writes. This tale is no exception.
“These Deathless Bones” – Cassandra Khaw – Scary! The blood dripped through the speakers with this one. I have Khaw’s Hammers on Bone to read soon and this story made me all the more excited to read it.
“Midnight Caller” – Stephen Graham Jones – Hello, 80s horror movie story. This is a refreshing twist on a familiar plot line, with subtle nods to Friday the 13th. Or at least I think there is.
“When the Zombies Win” – Karina Summer-Smith – This is as bleak and depressing as you might think. I dig the unique storytelling here, it really made it work.
“Harold the Spider Man” – Paul Tremblay – YUCK. I loathe spiders. I felt them on me (maybe not the best one to listen to while driving) and was creeped out, but I loved poor Harold. You have to check this one out.
“Ponies” – Kij Johnson – It starts off so innocent. Little girls playing, ponies abound. And then it happens. There is some violence towards animals here (even though the animals are not based in reality, I thought I should mention it), but I was enraptured. Couldn’t stop listening. I need to look up more from this author.
“That Guy” and “Beware the Owner” – Chuck Wendig – Having only read his most recent work, Wanderers, I was pleasantly surprised that Wendig also excels at just pure horror. BWTO is pretty brutal (animal lovers beware) but like “That Guy” it is so unique and interesting. And left me wondering what else is hiding in this author’s imagination.
“Wasp and Snake” – Livia Llewellyn – If someone MADE me pick my top three, this story is there. Kind of sci fi, kind of horror, and all the way disturbing. Plus it’s mother/body horror and I love that. I already picked up two more Llewellyn titles.
“And When She was Bad” – Nadia Bulkin – This “final girl” tale is so great. So much so that I listened to this a month ago and can still recall so many details. I loved the character, the monster, and this journey of self-discovery.
“In Sheep’s Clothing” – Molly Tanzer – Dude, this was WEIRD. There were times I didn’t know what the heck was happening as the world in the story devolved in an apocalypse unlike any I’ve ever read.
“Was She Wicked, Was She Good” – M. Rickert – Scary, evil children for the win. This one joins my top three with Llewellyn’s tale. All horror with fantasy/folk elements, and I was happy that this was one of the longer tales in the antho.
“Greener Pastures” – Michael Wehunt – I’ve read this story before; I have the physical collection. I loved it then and I love it more now. This happened to come on as I made my way home from a 12 hour day at work. It was pitch black and the roads were almost empty. I was scared and I don’t scare easy. An over the road trucker stops to eat, and finds that this world and the one just under it aren’t as far apart as one might think. This is the other story in my top three.
A Life That is Not Mine – Kristi DeMeester – I’m a teacher and I love DeMeester’s writing, so there was no way I was ever going to not love this. Reality is bent and self-discovery isn’t always the best thing in the world.
“That Which Does Not Kill You” – Lucy Snyder – I read this in Snyder’s Garden of Eldritch Delights and it remains a favorite. It was fun to hear it come to life with narration from Saskia Maarleveld – she has a great voice for audio.
It looks like that was seventeen stories, but I’m okay with that. If I didn’t lose you along the way, be sure to check this out. Come Join Us by the Fire is a great way to find some new favorites. If this is any indication of what we can expect from Tor Nightfire, then we have amazing things to look forward to.
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