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Dark Assembly by Aron Beauregard
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
An amazing anthology connection from Aron. He never dissapoints and all of these stories provide interesting insights and social commentary.
Home Invaded: Extreme Horror by Sea Caummisar
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is not an easy ride. I literally was putting the book down multiple times. The sheer audacity that happens in this story. I honestly wish it was more fleshed out and maybe longer but what we got was still really good. You actually feel bad for the main character. For an extreme horror, this went in a direction I didn't plan on.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
One of the best Agatha Christie novels and such a novel that's been referenced many times in media. The great plots devices and misdirection are all great that it keeps you guessing until the very end. The drama just builds and builds until it reaches the final conclusion.
//End User: A Novelette from Gristle & Bone by Duncan Ralston
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
I thought the ending was interesting but a little odd. The story definitely took a more sci-fi feeling at the end vs what it felt like it was leading up to.
How to Kill a Celebrity: a Novella by Duncan Ralston
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was an interesting combination of final destination and death note. An interesting read to say the least.
The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I find this a good agatha christie play. It's very classic agatha with a fun twist ending.
Bus Driver Man by Duncan Ralston
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was an interesting little short story. It talks about the in between people of society that are not heroes or villains, but the ones who fall in between. The main character does many things so that he falls into that category. I do feel the short didn't need as much backstory at first, but then it's understandable why it happens.
Sally's Lament by Mari Mancusi
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked this request of NBC. The pacing was dragged a little bit in the middle and the ending did fell a bit rushed, but I still really enjoyed the story.
Knockoffs by Clay McLeod Chapman
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I actually really enjoyed this short story. It was much creepier than the cover makes it seems. It makes me think of those plush toys that have the teeth that you see at random mall stores. I just really enjoyed the main character dealing with them and just how insane internet memes can become.