My Review This is a very short prehistoric fantasy and I didn’t know what to expect. If I had, it probably wouldn’t have been this. The story offers an imaginative idea on early humanity and how humankind might have begun. It’s a very thought provoking short tail and kind of poignant in parts. I really… Continue reading The Strange One by Bernie Morris
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Bogey in the Belfry by Carolyn Astfalk
My Review. I hadn’t realised before starting that this book carried religious undertones or that it was primarily aimed at readers aged 13–18. What initially drew me in was that it was a short story, and I love those. They’re perfect for stepping into something new without a huge commitment. In the end, I was… Continue reading Bogey in the Belfry by Carolyn Astfalk
Thomas Cappolini Was A Small Man by Judith White
My Review Short, but quietly powerful. This is a very short story, but one I genuinely enjoyed. The writing drew me in quickly and it created a strong sense of character in only a few pages. I did predict the ending, yet it didn’t lessen the impact. If anything, it made the sadness feel more… Continue reading Thomas Cappolini Was A Small Man by Judith White
These Stories are all Figments of my Imagination, but… What If? By Ann Perry
My Review This was an absolutely fun read. I love short stories, and these felt a little different from those I’ve read before. Many were strong, complete tales in their own right — I especially loved the one about the ghost in the haunted house. There are probably plenty here that readers could mark as… Continue reading These Stories are all Figments of my Imagination, but… What If? By Ann Perry
Room 4, A Cold War Story by Suzanne Stephenson
My Review This is not my usual kind of read, but as it was a novella, it ticked my box and gave me the chance to try something new. I’ve read political novels in the distant past and, although they often had good stories, I usually came away not fully understanding everything because the plots… Continue reading Room 4, A Cold War Story by Suzanne Stephenson
The Edge of Life by Lena Gibson
My Review I absolutely loved this book. The lead-up to the asteroid strike was gripping — I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find out what happened next. What made it different for me was that it wasn’t just a post-apocalyptic story; it was also a steamy romance. I skimmed over some of the more… Continue reading The Edge of Life by Lena Gibson
The Body by Daniel Hurst
My Review This is the second short story I’ve downloaded from this author. I enjoyed the first, but this one was definitely my favourite of the two. There are several heart-in-the-mouth moments, multiple viewpoints, and an exciting ripple effect as the story unfolds. It’s very cleverly written. At first, I thought I was reading one… Continue reading The Body by Daniel Hurst
The Secret Gift by Daniel Hurst
My Review Because The Secret Gift is now my third book from Daniel Hurst, I didn’t read the blurb. I didn’t need to as I knew it would be a good story. I hadn’t expected it to feature Christmas, but why not? It’s not all about the festive season, but that where the action happens.… Continue reading The Secret Gift by Daniel Hurst
The New Year’s Eve Party by Daniel Hurst
My Review This was a fun short story. I hadn’t come across this author before and was looking for something brief to round off the month. It was clever because it wasn’t quite what I expected. A couple heading to a New Year’s Eve party meet two other couples, one of whom makes them a… Continue reading The New Year’s Eve Party by Daniel Hurst
Into the City by E J Cook
My Review Oh, what a rollercoaster of a read this was! All the adults have died from something the teenagers call The Death. They have formed “groups” led by teenagers who look after the younger ones. Day-to-day survival is a constant struggle. But there are always baddies around to make life even harder. Called the… Continue reading Into the City by E J Cook
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