DO YOU WANT TO BE SCARED?
When it comes to 'scary', I prefer the psychological angle - blood, gore and silly masks with holes are pitiful in my opinion.
But when it comes to the mind, ooh, now that can be a scary thing.
I've read many, many stories throughout my life and it's always the psychological ones that stay with me...those and delicious fantasies.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a psychological horror as such, for example, I've just finished reading Little Big Boy by Max Power and that was extremely disturbing, much more mind-blowing than Stephen King's IT or Dracula.
Little Big Boy is about a small boy trying to survive the terrors of religion, perverts and violence in Dublin in the 1970s - harrowing, but very well done.
UK Link: https://goo.gl/YNJxCj
Though I have to say that clowns are terrifying to me, so when I read IT - whoa!
But then doesn't that prove that things that get into our heads - like clowns - is down to psychology? And we can be more afraid of clowns than those teeth baring down onto an exposed neck.
I suppose it's to do with the 'unknown' factor.
Anyway, I've always been interested in how the mind works and why folks do what they do. And, as the years have gone by, I've also witnessed how the world (obviously, the people in it) has become a far more scarier place to live.
I wrote 13 some time ago now, but I still think it is relevant to how the world's gone to pot. Filled with craziness and craving for power.
I think it's scary and you may like to find out for yourselves?
Universal Link: 13: viewBook.at/B00BGRWLZI
A little about 13:
What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil’s thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread?
13 is the story of random souls pitted against the tragedy of the modern world. What is their connection, if any? Nameless; are these mere humans whose weaknesses force them to commit heinous crimes, or demons under the skin, aware of their sins yet indifferent to the outcome?
Will they decipher the unknown and make it out alive?
Who is watching, what is the end?
13 examines the modern world, its failings, its image, its ever increasing race to destruction – its collapse of values meant to further mankind rather than annihilate. It questions choices, peering into the distorted ethics and morals of where humanity stands today, what it has lost and whether or not there is any hope for the future. If morals have become simplistic and vague, tainted intellectually and rigid, can it only give rise to succumbing to personal motives and flaws, focussing only on self-preservation? Or is it a result of what has been lost in the face of progress? Where such ideology needs re-evaluating; where tradition, continuity, conservation, stability and constraints on behaviour have great value...maybe progress is the expression of ruin after all?
13 wallows in horror, not only in blood but the psychological neglect of why the modern world must be wary of its way forward and not succumb to self-interests, where greed, amongst other negative traits, is personified to such an extent that nothing is left to save us.
13 could be seen as a résumé of failures, yet, for those who read it, maybe it will filter enough into consciousness that the tide may be turned. Or perhaps Destiny has other ideas?
Warning: strong language and scenes of violence /horror/drugs/sex
***
Universal Link: The Box That Jane Built: myBook.to/theboxthatjanebuilt
The Box That Jane Built is another, psychological experiment:
The Box That Jane Built is a short story from a collection called, Figments, however, deserves a starring role.
Who is Jane and what does she want from Jack? Will she get it or will everyone die?
***
Yes, it's the main story of the collection, but the others could probably creep into your minds and make your heart jump, too.
***
Outside the Box:-
The Back Of My Hand
To what lengths will a person go when age attacks?
The Audition
Over-confident, he’s sure he’ll get the job, but what exactly is it?
My Imaginary Friend
How can Amy prove her innocence?
***
Four stories to chill the blood, unless you already have ice in your veins?
***
As Halloween approaches, you may prefer paranormal stories?
Henry Ian Darling came to me in a dream and demanded his story be told. Up to now there are three missives and I'm hoping to work on number four very soon (when life allows it).
Again, it's about the mind, and yet, we must decide on what is real and what is not. The stories may give you a twitch, so that you can be scared in another way - what if?
Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One is FREE. But then a taste of his life might prompt you to want more?
Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One mybook.to/Weird
Henry Ian Darling is a collector of oddities, those that bring him closer to an enigma, one he hopes will be a great thing.
But maybe it isn’t.
***
Universal Link: Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive Two myBook.to/Weird2
What is the significance of what Henry Ian Darling found in the boot of a car?
And how did his wife know of the event? How could anyone be cruel enough to do such a thing?
Find out where the discovery leads this collector of oddities and what it may mean for Henry’s ultimate quest - finding the enigma, that which will save or
destroy all dimensions.
***
Univeral Link: Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive Three myBook.to/Weird3
A weird dream tips Henry Ian Darling into the Shadowlands.
What has this to do with Brett?
Ms Peabody has a plan, but will Henry survive his quest?
***
Maybe you'd like to have a read of these stories, maybe they'll scare you - or not?
Oh, right, I must add a little more promotion (not that good at it, but I keep trying) - if you decide to read my stories, please will you add a review...well, of course, I'd like it to be a good one, but...
Have I done enough to tempt you? If not, then I do have an array of fantasies, murders, adventures and other genres you may like instead.
AMAZON UK - http://goo.gl/YUQu68
AMAZON USA - http://goo.gl/pFsY1e
Thank you!!!
On behalf of all independent authors:
But when it comes to the mind, ooh, now that can be a scary thing.
I've read many, many stories throughout my life and it's always the psychological ones that stay with me...those and delicious fantasies.
It doesn't necessarily have to be a psychological horror as such, for example, I've just finished reading Little Big Boy by Max Power and that was extremely disturbing, much more mind-blowing than Stephen King's IT or Dracula.
Little Big Boy is about a small boy trying to survive the terrors of religion, perverts and violence in Dublin in the 1970s - harrowing, but very well done.
UK Link: https://goo.gl/YNJxCj
Though I have to say that clowns are terrifying to me, so when I read IT - whoa!
But then doesn't that prove that things that get into our heads - like clowns - is down to psychology? And we can be more afraid of clowns than those teeth baring down onto an exposed neck.
I suppose it's to do with the 'unknown' factor.
Anyway, I've always been interested in how the mind works and why folks do what they do. And, as the years have gone by, I've also witnessed how the world (obviously, the people in it) has become a far more scarier place to live.
I wrote 13 some time ago now, but I still think it is relevant to how the world's gone to pot. Filled with craziness and craving for power.
I think it's scary and you may like to find out for yourselves?
Universal Link: 13: viewBook.at/B00BGRWLZI
A little about 13:
What is found within the depths of the human soul? Does wickedness linger, as if the Devil’s thumb is ready to pluck the strings of certain choices? And with the strumming, just how far will Evil spread?
13 is the story of random souls pitted against the tragedy of the modern world. What is their connection, if any? Nameless; are these mere humans whose weaknesses force them to commit heinous crimes, or demons under the skin, aware of their sins yet indifferent to the outcome?
Will they decipher the unknown and make it out alive?
Who is watching, what is the end?
13 examines the modern world, its failings, its image, its ever increasing race to destruction – its collapse of values meant to further mankind rather than annihilate. It questions choices, peering into the distorted ethics and morals of where humanity stands today, what it has lost and whether or not there is any hope for the future. If morals have become simplistic and vague, tainted intellectually and rigid, can it only give rise to succumbing to personal motives and flaws, focussing only on self-preservation? Or is it a result of what has been lost in the face of progress? Where such ideology needs re-evaluating; where tradition, continuity, conservation, stability and constraints on behaviour have great value...maybe progress is the expression of ruin after all?
13 wallows in horror, not only in blood but the psychological neglect of why the modern world must be wary of its way forward and not succumb to self-interests, where greed, amongst other negative traits, is personified to such an extent that nothing is left to save us.
13 could be seen as a résumé of failures, yet, for those who read it, maybe it will filter enough into consciousness that the tide may be turned. Or perhaps Destiny has other ideas?
Warning: strong language and scenes of violence /horror/drugs/sex
***
Universal Link: The Box That Jane Built: myBook.to/theboxthatjanebuilt
The Box That Jane Built is another, psychological experiment:
The Box That Jane Built is a short story from a collection called, Figments, however, deserves a starring role.
Who is Jane and what does she want from Jack? Will she get it or will everyone die?
***
Yes, it's the main story of the collection, but the others could probably creep into your minds and make your heart jump, too.
***
Outside the Box:-
The Back Of My Hand
To what lengths will a person go when age attacks?
The Audition
Over-confident, he’s sure he’ll get the job, but what exactly is it?
My Imaginary Friend
How can Amy prove her innocence?
***
Four stories to chill the blood, unless you already have ice in your veins?
***
As Halloween approaches, you may prefer paranormal stories?
Henry Ian Darling came to me in a dream and demanded his story be told. Up to now there are three missives and I'm hoping to work on number four very soon (when life allows it).
Again, it's about the mind, and yet, we must decide on what is real and what is not. The stories may give you a twitch, so that you can be scared in another way - what if?
Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One is FREE. But then a taste of his life might prompt you to want more?
Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive One mybook.to/Weird
Henry Ian Darling is a collector of oddities, those that bring him closer to an enigma, one he hopes will be a great thing.
But maybe it isn’t.
***
Universal Link: Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive Two myBook.to/Weird2
What is the significance of what Henry Ian Darling found in the boot of a car?
And how did his wife know of the event? How could anyone be cruel enough to do such a thing?
Find out where the discovery leads this collector of oddities and what it may mean for Henry’s ultimate quest - finding the enigma, that which will save or
destroy all dimensions.
***
Univeral Link: Weird: A Henry Ian Darling Oddity: Missive Three myBook.to/Weird3
A weird dream tips Henry Ian Darling into the Shadowlands.
What has this to do with Brett?
Ms Peabody has a plan, but will Henry survive his quest?
***
Maybe you'd like to have a read of these stories, maybe they'll scare you - or not?
Oh, right, I must add a little more promotion (not that good at it, but I keep trying) - if you decide to read my stories, please will you add a review...well, of course, I'd like it to be a good one, but...
Have I done enough to tempt you? If not, then I do have an array of fantasies, murders, adventures and other genres you may like instead.
AMAZON UK - http://goo.gl/YUQu68
AMAZON USA - http://goo.gl/pFsY1e
Thank you!!!
On behalf of all independent authors:
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Sep 26, 2017 07:53AM
I've downloaded your freedie! I have a tonne of reading to catch up on though. I think you're right, fear is a fickle beast. Sometimes what you think should be scary isn't, and what shouldn't be is. Maybe the best horror is that which reminds of the fears we've had since childhood but maybe forgotten?
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Martyn wrote: "I've downloaded your freedie! I have a tonne of reading to catch up on though. I think you're right, fear is a fickle beast. Sometimes what you think should be scary isn't, and what shouldn't be is..."Thanks for the buy! I hope you enjoy it.
Fear is certainly irrational and yet feels real. Yes, I agree that childhood experiences can influence our fears.
