Wonderfully dark and creepy!
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Wow, this one is deliciously addictive and creepy in a way that I couldn't put it down, yet also wanted to cover my eyes as if I were watching a horror film. Kate Youngblood is a thirty-eight-year-old professor and writer. Her first book was a huge success but the ones after that were lukewarm. Her husband left her for a much younger woman and her best friend is having a baby. Things are changing in Kates life resulting in her feeling less important, less interesting, and less desirable than she once was. Sam Grist is a twenty-two-year-old, talented, and hauntingly sexy student in Kates fiction-writing workshop. Kate quickly recognizes his writing talent, as well as, the effect he has on her when he looks at her or is close to her. She tries to fight the excitement from his attention and praise but soon finds herself getting drawn into Sams very disturbing life.

Ill start with Kate. I quickly became emersed in her character and her inner monologue about getting older, having children, men, and so on. Although Kate was obviously a strong and intelligent woman, the changes that had taken place in her life over the years had sparked issues with her own self-worth where she considered herself invisible, unattractive, etc. She immediately recognizes and acknowledges all of the millions of warning bells going off in her head as she realizes Sams attraction to her, however, she struggles with ignoring those warnings. The lesson here  sometimes those first gut instincts are right on!!!

Sam is creepy, complex, dark, and mysterious from the beginning, yet it was impossible not to be drawn to his character at times. Although I was questioning his mental stability quite often throughout the novel, Sam had a sexy arrogance about him that seemed somewhat delicious at times. The author crafted the perfect creepy man for this novel and succeeded in not only planting doubts in Kates mind, but also in my own. I caught myself a few times thinking, maybe hes an o.k. guy, just comes on a little strong? That push and pull between the two main characters are what made this an absolute page-turner.

 Any lovers of creepy thrillers need to add Watch Me to the top of your TBR. This one isn't going to leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling, but absolutely keeps your mind racing over the events and revelations within the story!
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CREEPY! More than just jump scares and there are plenty of those,  true creepy (especially when played at night with no lights on). I am so glad Capcom went back to RE' s roots with a truly scary creepy story line and creepy creepy atmospheres.  I'm playing on the PS4. They give you time to figure the game's mechanics through play at the beginning so you can jump right in. I'm about half way through the game and am chomping at the bit to get home to play more. I'm aure to play this for alternative endings and what ifs. I want to say more but am afraid of dropping spoilers. I'm recommending this game to all my gamer friends
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These are great horror stories that will just creep you out!  I enjoyed this book....even if I didn't want to go in a dark room alone after reading it.... Thanks Dan Dillard....you have a new fan!
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The Shadow Garden is the second installment in the Nightfall Gardens series. You can see our review for the first book, NIghtfall Gardens here....
https://bookwormcoalition.wordpress.com/2015/01/18/nightfall-gardens-by-allen-Houston/

  Everything that I loved about the first book, was still present in this addition. The setting is really the most intriguing thing about this story to me! I love this dangerous, magical place that Houston has created. And I really enjoyed getting to see further into it, the Shadow Garden is a terrifying place, but I couldn't look away! In Lily traveling there we also got to see some huge character development with her. The most frightening thing about the Shadow Garden  might have been it's way of looking deep into a person's soul and using every desire, fear, hope and worry against you.
It was quite a journey Lily went through there, and I've grown to really like her, I couldn't help but to root for her to pull through and come out of this situation stronger than ever.

 I also enjoyed Silas's journey into the mist! We got to meet a few new friends, as well as a few new chilling adversaries. As you know so far, the night itself is something to be feared in Nightfall Gardens, and we get up close and personal with some of it's worst inhabitants in this book. I was glad to see some glimpses of hope and light amidst the seemingly all encompassing dark of the night. It was nice to be reminded that goodness has a strong power too, which is something easily forgotten in this bleak place.

The alternating POV's between Lily and Silas are perfect for this story. Each of them have equally interesting voices, and stories to tell. I was happy to see the character depth that I was hoping for in this addition. It was just what I wanted, and it took this story overall up a notch in my opinion, because I now feel emotionally invested in these characters and their outcomes. I really look forward to seeing what the next book, The Labyrinth, has to bring!

  I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
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I cannot begin to express just how much I loved reading this book. I wasn't even halfway through it and I had already purchased the second book in this series.

This is truly a creepy read as it blends young adults, an old and abandoned asylum with portions of it turned into dorm rooms, vintage pictures and of course an eerily paranormal factor. Edge of your seat, spine tingling read that pulls you in right from the very beginning and overwhelms your senses with a strong story line, well developed characters and the world building was fantastic.

I can't wait to start reading the second book as I must say that I was completely impressed by the author's skill at storytelling and the goosebumps I got while reading this book.
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Darklore Manor is an amazing compilation that will truly tickle the horror nerve of almost every reader. I happened across them during a search for horror on the internet. With so many different stories, you're bound to discover a dark tale to send that all-too-familiar shiver up your spine! If you're the type that enjoys turning off all but one light to immerse yourself in a brain-twisting read, you've come to the right place! Although once finished, you might find yourself wanting to turn those lights back ON!

Joseph Vargo and his writing staff are truly worth checking into!

Horrors abound!
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Holy creepiness! This chick sure scares me...I'm pretty sure I shouldn't enjoy her sick, twisted books as much as I do, but whatever. Very dark, intriguing, mysterious story. Highly recommend!
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Another great installment in this satisfyingly disturbing series!
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Anabelle receives an invitation to a masquerade ball on Halloween from an unknown source. Despite her reservations she decides its a perfect opportunity to escape her boring life. After downing a few drinks she begins to feel disoriented and witnesses some public eroticism that alarms her prudish character. The alluring and masked Trinity soon takes control of Anabelle and the lines between pleasure and pain are crossed. Anabelle awakes from a trance with quite a shocking ending!

Although this was a short read it was wonderfully atmospheric, sexy, and engrossing. This is a perfect creepy and disturbing Halloween read!
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This was a dark and wickedly twisted book that I couldn't put down if I wanted to. I loved how the author made me feel like my brain was all over the place while I tried to figure this story out. I never really had a strong connection to the characters but that didn't affect my feelings on this book. I felt lost in a creepy world. There were too many unanswered questions and a crazy woman running the show. It was like one of those 3D images where you need to stare and get lost in the picture to see what it truly is. I consumed this book in one sitting. I loved the writing style and how the story unfolded in such a way that I had to second guess what was coming next. I look foreward to reading more from this author in the future.

I was given a copy by St. Martin's Press for an honest review.
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I was very tired when I started reading "Interference." But I became so hooked on the characters, I couldn't stop reading -- couldn't wait to get back to them as more new interesting characters were introduced from chapter to chapter, worrying what was going to happen to some of them and disturbed by others as the mystery unfolded. This book is ominous and creepy, building and building.  Reader Beware: Don't read alone in a dark house!
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Thoroughly enjoyed from the first page!  Transported into the woods and the story by words that paint not only the characters or scene, but the very vibration of energy and suspense.
Dark, terror, sexy and wrong in very right ways.
If you enjoy dipping into the tantalizing terror of horror where supes are horrific not pretty glowing teens, and blood is not only spilled but brutishly torn and savored:  DON'T DIP, DIVE IN AND ENJOY you may never leave the dark woods again!
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If you like your books dark with a lot of mystery and intrigue surrounding the characters than this is your book. I have to admit I had a bit of a hard time getting into this one- there was a lot going on, but once it began to move it got GOOD. The male characters in this book (Vladimir and Boris) are sick and twisted but clearly have a reason for being the monsters that they are. Carter, the heroine of the story, is pretty easy to connect with and I really liked getting to know her character. Although I have to say, I really felt for her throughout the story. She is obviously just young and nave and clearly doesnt have a clue as to what she has gotten herself into.

Besides the characters of this book, I found the plot to be quite mind boggling. If you're looking for a story that will answer all of your questions, please be warned that this will not occur for this book. It ends on quite a big cliffhanger so you will be waiting to see what happens next (and honestly, you will have a strong NEED to find out what happens).

All in all, this is a pretty good novel. It is DARK though so fans of this type of book will love this one. If you're not into dark reads than I suggest finding something else as this one could really bother you. I on the other hand am a HUGE fan of this genre, so it certainly wet my appetite! Now to just read the second book in the series would be amazing!
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I downloaded this book sometime ago and due to my very long TBR list I had only recently picked it up! And it was certainly worth the wait. This is a very dark tale of murder and one that reaches deep into the mind of the protagonist Nigel. Suffering from paranoia and guilt he tries to justify his actions from one terrible night many years before. He hits the self-destruct button and starts the long journey over time battling with his conscience and sanity. This book was so well written and really got inside the mind of Nigel and you actually feel sorry for him at times. This is a dark, sinister read and one you will be drawn into from the very first page. I will certainly be reading more books by this talented author.
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I really loved this book!  The story itself is very creepy and interesting.  It is full of magick, and witchcraft, and spirits.  As you read, more mysteries and secrets start to come up and unfold, drawing you into the story.  This would be a great book for those interested in witchcraft and gothic thrillers.

The characters are well developed and realistic.  There's a lot of dark humor throughout the story, and the suspense is built up in a very effective way.  The ending is beautiful and leaves you wondering what will happen next.  I was really happy with this book and highly recommend it.

~*Moody Thursday*~
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Lucinda is quickly becoming a favorite of mine! I love watching just how dark her books go. She's not afraid to go "there" and get messy and disturbing. I LOVE IT!

"If you hurt me, he will kill you. If you hurt Paige, he will kill you. If you don't act right, he will kill you. This - is not a game."

The writing in this story is excellent, to be able to write back and forth between multiple characters from "now" and "then" isn't always easy to do. But she does it so effortlessly it flows right off the pages. I was constantly wanting to know what was going to happen next in both the past and present, I couldn't read fast enough.

Sarah officially creeped me out. I wasn't expecting my feelings for her to change so drastically but they definitely did. I flip flopped back and forth with how I wanted to feel about her and her role in everything but when that last sentence hit my brain- game over! Sarah is creepy as heck! Rightfully so, don't get me wrong, everything the girls go through plus her past. Still- creepy.

Poor Ella, wasn't so accustomed to this strange, sick man as Sarah and Paige were. Kidnapped from her run, she feels at fault and her mind goes to a dark place for a good long time. I enjoyed that aspect as well, I felt it gave a more "real life" vibe to the story. If something like that happens you don't just bounce back, you get messed up.

"I know what it's like to love someone who is hurting you and what it's like to hate yourself for it, but feel powerless to stop it. I know the confusion, the pain, and the hurt."

I love fascinating stories like this one. Psychology -the human mind-, kidnapping and torture. Lucinda explores the depths of these subjects phenomenally and I can't wait to read what's coming next!

My rating: 5/5 stars
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The Aching Darkness: A Dark Fantasy Anthology has works by Parker Sinclair, Jessica Ozment, Alexia Purdy, and Robert Stock.  This set of stories brings forward the darkest of fantasies within its pages between different paranormal characters.  These richly dark stories will be thrilling as much as they are on the breast of frightening in their delivery.  From the first pages, I was immediately drawn into the fantasy tale and shivers soon embarked.  Fantasy tales are not typically a genre I normally read, but something about this particular set enthralled my interest.  Descriptive and intriguing characters in each of the four stories that amazing go together well in this series.  I secretly enjoyed these stories and any fan of dark fantasies would love these!