A review by afictionalescapist
The Gatherings by Jeremy Ray

dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The Gatherings - Jeremy Ray 

One day each year the people of the world gather together to unite as one. The aim is to feel a sense of peace, a sense of belonging and it was all going well; until the dancing started.

Emily is an introvert, a writer and reluctant to leave the comfort of her home on any given day. Unfortunately for her, she can’t say no to Monica’s charming smile and agrees to go to a public display of “The Gatherings”. When the mayor announces that they came as individuals but would leave as one, she didn’t realise that was to be taken quite so literally. 

What started as a simple idea, to connect quickly turns into a horrific fight for her life as those in the gathering start to bite and infect each other. The horror spreads until there is only a few left standing.

A short, disturbing tale of one woman’s escape from a horrific event. For those that aren’t squeamish when it comes to body horror and murderous plant life.