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Splatter Bayou
Step into the eerie depths of Southern Louisiana's bayou on a swamp tour like no other.
Don't get lost in these murky waters, and steer clear of the local gator farm—where two brothers use the lure of nature to mask their gruesome appetites. Beneath the tranquil surface, unsuspecting tourists become unwitting prey to their twisted games. But when fate turns against them, the bayou itself becomes judge, jury, and executioner. Prepare for a chilling journey through horror and retribution, where myths come alive in the most horrifying of ways. This story is for 18+ and is not suitable or enjoyable for the weak stomached, soft-hearted, or easily triggered. Please proceed with caution.
Don't get lost in these murky waters, and steer clear of the local gator farm—where two brothers use the lure of nature to mask their gruesome appetites. Beneath the tranquil surface, unsuspecting tourists become unwitting prey to their twisted games. But when fate turns against them, the bayou itself becomes judge, jury, and executioner. Prepare for a chilling journey through horror and retribution, where myths come alive in the most horrifying of ways. This story is for 18+ and is not suitable or enjoyable for the weak stomached, soft-hearted, or easily triggered. Please proceed with caution.
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51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 7, 2024
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July 28, 2024
Claude and Dudley are brothers and they own their family's gator farm. They are somewhat of an attraction because they get tourists at random. Those tourists are promised they are going to see gators but what they don't know is they'll never come back and will be used as .....food.
Vikki and Alex stop at the gator farm by accident. They're lost and need help but are convinced to stay and meet the myth called Rougarou. Once out there, they immediately regret it.
The way I felt disgusted while reading this was wild 😅 I felt like I could actually smell the swamp, I could feel the thickness of the air, and FUCK all the other smells were foul! I enjoyed the twist at the end, That's what they fucking deserved! Overall this was a nasty, quick read! I definitely recommend
Vikki and Alex stop at the gator farm by accident. They're lost and need help but are convinced to stay and meet the myth called Rougarou. Once out there, they immediately regret it.
The way I felt disgusted while reading this was wild 😅 I felt like I could actually smell the swamp, I could feel the thickness of the air, and FUCK all the other smells were foul! I enjoyed the twist at the end, That's what they fucking deserved! Overall this was a nasty, quick read! I definitely recommend
July 30, 2024
splatter with a side of girly pop
August 27, 2024
What do you know about the Rougarou? 😉
I had a lot of fun with this one! Claude and Dudley are brothers that own an Alligator Farm in Southern Louisiana. When Alex and Vicki stop for directions they’re enticed by a tour from the two brothers. However, they come to regret this decision pretty quickly.
What happens in the bayou stays in the bayou🩸🩸🐊
This story made me want gumbo real bad and even comes with a recipe for it at the end of the book 😜
This story took me on one wild ride and threw me in for a huge plot twist towards the end!
I highly recommend checking this one out if you enjoy Splatterpunk Horror! It has plenty of blood, gross outs and my personal fave… peen mutiliation🍆
Yes, I’m a sick fuck I know.
I had a lot of fun with this one! Claude and Dudley are brothers that own an Alligator Farm in Southern Louisiana. When Alex and Vicki stop for directions they’re enticed by a tour from the two brothers. However, they come to regret this decision pretty quickly.
What happens in the bayou stays in the bayou🩸🩸🐊
This story made me want gumbo real bad and even comes with a recipe for it at the end of the book 😜
This story took me on one wild ride and threw me in for a huge plot twist towards the end!
I highly recommend checking this one out if you enjoy Splatterpunk Horror! It has plenty of blood, gross outs and my personal fave… peen mutiliation🍆
Yes, I’m a sick fuck I know.
July 10, 2024
"That's just a story," Vikki said, her voice wavered slightly. "There’s no such thing as monsters."
"Oh, but there are," Dudley interjected, his tone dripping with sinister intent. "And sometimes, they look just like us.."
This was fantastic. The DETAIL in this story is disgustingly graphic. I could almost smell this book. This is the kind of story that makes me wonder how people's brains work when writing this. Some authors have that effect and I absolutely freaking love it. The story felt like I was watching one of those older, super gory horror movies. Creature feature movies came to mind. I'm so here for it.
Great story and I loved the little plot twist 🖤 This story was short, splattery goodness and it made me want more. You know what it didn't make me want?...Gumbo. Although maybe.. 🤔
That is all.
"Oh, but there are," Dudley interjected, his tone dripping with sinister intent. "And sometimes, they look just like us.."
This was fantastic. The DETAIL in this story is disgustingly graphic. I could almost smell this book. This is the kind of story that makes me wonder how people's brains work when writing this. Some authors have that effect and I absolutely freaking love it. The story felt like I was watching one of those older, super gory horror movies. Creature feature movies came to mind. I'm so here for it.
Great story and I loved the little plot twist 🖤 This story was short, splattery goodness and it made me want more. You know what it didn't make me want?...Gumbo. Although maybe.. 🤔
That is all.
April 13, 2025
Filled with gore! But the writing is very good.
July 11, 2024
Hah! This was wild. I love the Captain Spaulding vibes we get from Claude. If you are easy queasy, there are tons of gag moments! Thankfully, I'm not haha oof these ones were good (or bad, depending on your perspective).
We have a gator tour near us that gives very similar vibes to this setting, which I loved. Small town in the middle of nowhere with weird people in it, and a huge swamp ran from a shack with sweaty rednecks running tours, haha. I love that place, honestly. I've been several times. Next time, I'll be thinking of this book, though.
Also, it wouldn't be a C.M. Guidroz if it wasn't a little kinky with a strong female revenge moment 👌
Idk how the writing was delegated and who was responsible for what, but whoever wrote the last couple of pages is a damn legend. I need more writing like that in my life.
We have a gator tour near us that gives very similar vibes to this setting, which I loved. Small town in the middle of nowhere with weird people in it, and a huge swamp ran from a shack with sweaty rednecks running tours, haha. I love that place, honestly. I've been several times. Next time, I'll be thinking of this book, though.
Also, it wouldn't be a C.M. Guidroz if it wasn't a little kinky with a strong female revenge moment 👌
Idk how the writing was delegated and who was responsible for what, but whoever wrote the last couple of pages is a damn legend. I need more writing like that in my life.
September 27, 2024
🤮 Pass me the bucket 🤮
🤢 Splatter Bayou - CM Guidroz & DL Guidroz 🤢
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think these guys writing a book together is like couples therapy for the sick and twisted!! Take my money! 💰
Well, if you were hoping for a calm, swampy mystery—look elsewhere. Splatter Bayou is a full-throttle, blood-soaked, scream-fest that had me clutching my sick bucket for dear life and using it as an emotional support device!!
By the time the boot scene came around, I was already halfway to emotional ruin. Seriously, I think I’ll need therapy after this one. 🥾🤢
The dialogue is killer (pun intended).
“𝙀𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙥, 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮”
Let’s just say, this book redefines ‘farm-to-table’ in the worst way possible. If you have a weak stomach or an overactive imagination, proceed with caution. The gore is not only plentiful, it’s creative. ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️
That said, I loved every gut-wrenching second of it. If you’re into horror that pushes boundaries then Splatter Bayou delivers the perfect blend of horror, terror, and gore, so much gore. Just… don’t read it over dinner. Or lunch. 🤯🤯
And you’ll probably end up talking to a therapist🥴
The boot. Why the boot?! 😵💫
Check your TW, this book has some twisted shit. 🥴🥴
Extreme gore, stomach-turning scenes and SA. If you’re still recovering from your last horror read, maybe give this one a minute.
🤢 Splatter Bayou - CM Guidroz & DL Guidroz 🤢
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I think these guys writing a book together is like couples therapy for the sick and twisted!! Take my money! 💰
Well, if you were hoping for a calm, swampy mystery—look elsewhere. Splatter Bayou is a full-throttle, blood-soaked, scream-fest that had me clutching my sick bucket for dear life and using it as an emotional support device!!
By the time the boot scene came around, I was already halfway to emotional ruin. Seriously, I think I’ll need therapy after this one. 🥾🤢
The dialogue is killer (pun intended).
“𝙀𝙖𝙩 𝙪𝙥, 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙘 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙥𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮”
Let’s just say, this book redefines ‘farm-to-table’ in the worst way possible. If you have a weak stomach or an overactive imagination, proceed with caution. The gore is not only plentiful, it’s creative. ⚠️ ⚠️⚠️⚠️
That said, I loved every gut-wrenching second of it. If you’re into horror that pushes boundaries then Splatter Bayou delivers the perfect blend of horror, terror, and gore, so much gore. Just… don’t read it over dinner. Or lunch. 🤯🤯
And you’ll probably end up talking to a therapist🥴
The boot. Why the boot?! 😵💫
Check your TW, this book has some twisted shit. 🥴🥴
Extreme gore, stomach-turning scenes and SA. If you’re still recovering from your last horror read, maybe give this one a minute.
July 24, 2024
If you know me you know that I am a HUGE fan of C.M. Guiroz. Splatter Bayou is written in conjunction with her hubby D.L. Guidroz. I felt sure that I would be able to tell which parts of the novella she wrote and which he wrote. But guess what? I can't! These two are creatively and twistedly made for each other LOL!!
In the deep swamp of Louisiana live two brothers who run a gator farm. Some visitors get to leave and others become either sausage, gumbo, or alligator feed. By the way, there is a recipe for gumbo at the end of the novella. There is a very important ingredient I can't seem to find.
Claude and Dudley (the brothers) sell swamp tours by telling people about the local legend - the Rougarou (a lycan-like monster). If you hear it's howl you're already as good as dead. The question is - Is the Rougarou real or just a tall tale used by the brothers to lure their victims into the deep swamp so no one hears their screams?
In the deep swamp of Louisiana live two brothers who run a gator farm. Some visitors get to leave and others become either sausage, gumbo, or alligator feed. By the way, there is a recipe for gumbo at the end of the novella. There is a very important ingredient I can't seem to find.
Claude and Dudley (the brothers) sell swamp tours by telling people about the local legend - the Rougarou (a lycan-like monster). If you hear it's howl you're already as good as dead. The question is - Is the Rougarou real or just a tall tale used by the brothers to lure their victims into the deep swamp so no one hears their screams?
July 9, 2024
"That's just a story," Vikki said, her voice wavered slightly. "There’s no such thing as monsters."
"Oh, but there are," Dudley interjected, his tone dripping with sinister intent. "And sometimes, they look just like us.."
Vikki and Alex are persuaded to go on a tour of a gator farm, and all that linger in the depths of the Bayou, unaware those giving them the tour have more sinister purposes for them..
I absolutely love books and movies with a human evil, especially of the "red-neck" variety 😂
This book was DISGUSTING 😂😂 I have such a deep sensitivity to smells, and this really tested me 😅 it was SO descriptive, almost as though I was in the middle of the swamp on that tiny little boat with them. Some of it was so vile and depraved, and I couldn't put it down! Think - Hatchet crossed with An American Werewolf in London 😁 I loved it!
I desperately wanted more!
"Oh, but there are," Dudley interjected, his tone dripping with sinister intent. "And sometimes, they look just like us.."
Vikki and Alex are persuaded to go on a tour of a gator farm, and all that linger in the depths of the Bayou, unaware those giving them the tour have more sinister purposes for them..
I absolutely love books and movies with a human evil, especially of the "red-neck" variety 😂
This book was DISGUSTING 😂😂 I have such a deep sensitivity to smells, and this really tested me 😅 it was SO descriptive, almost as though I was in the middle of the swamp on that tiny little boat with them. Some of it was so vile and depraved, and I couldn't put it down! Think - Hatchet crossed with An American Werewolf in London 😁 I loved it!
I desperately wanted more!
July 17, 2024
Splatter Bayou is a a shinning example of curiosity killed the cat. Dudley and Claude are two brothers who run an alligator farm and provide tours of the swamp and sometimes they offer people a little something more.. something that will cost you your life. It’s also a cautionary tale about those who might have a thought cross their minds to do something so sinister because you never know if the Rougarou is watching and if she is coming for you next. So if you’re travelling through the bayous of Louisiana and you see a sign that says swamp tours think back to this book and ask yourself wouldn’t it just be easier to take a trip down to the zoo or turn on Animal Planet? If you chose to not heed my warning at least be wary of the sausage. On that note there is a great recipe for a very special gumbo in the back so don’t stop reading yet.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 1, 2024
Thank you to whoever wrote the "Readers also enjoyed" algorithm for Goodreads. I recently read "Dollface" by Ryan J. Powell (side note: if you haven't read Dollface yet, do yourself a favor after you've read this review and go read it because it is spectacular), and this book was the first book listed under "Readers also enjoyed" on that book's page. And I can say this reader enjoyed the hell out of "Splatter Bayou." Even in a short book, C.M. Guidroz is able to slowly build up the sense of suspense and dread before things get nasty. And they get very nasty. But that makes it all the better when the story turns the way it does at the end, and gets even nastier in a very satisfying way. And if I'm ever in Louisiana, there is no f'ing way I am taking a bayou/gator tour. Not a chance in Hell.
September 5, 2024
Well, this one made me nauseous because Candy just has a way of doing that to me lol. I enjoyed this one though. I also learned don't do anything that will upset a Rougarou or want it to come back with a vengeance for you. Those brothers had it coming one way or another and they deserved every bit of what took place. I definitely won't be looking at Cajun alligator sausage the same and probably won't attempt to try it lol. I love how the authors took a mystic creature and tale and made it so much more. This is a 10 out of 10 recommend.
July 11, 2024
YES!!!!! I couldn't contain my excitement!!! Honestly devoured this. Haha. I wish it was longer but hey I'll take what I can get! I've searched for a Cajun type horror and boom! Delivered a masterpiece! Had to slow down and re-read the gore because Yes (I am definitely weird but I enjoyed it). Perfection. 🤌🏼 I'll enjoy my PBJ's and think of this book. (May or may not have ate 2 while reading.) -- P.S if you have a soft stomach don't eat and read.
September 1, 2024
As someone who loves urban legend and local monster stories and never would stop at an off looking roadside attraction, this book was perfect.
C.M. knocks out it out of the park again with this one.
We follow two brothers who run a sketchy roadside attraction where they use a local legend to lure victims to their deaths for enjoyment and a few other things as well. As they take the next trip out the bayou, they are greeted by a very unlikely visitor when they return.
C.M. knocks out it out of the park again with this one.
We follow two brothers who run a sketchy roadside attraction where they use a local legend to lure victims to their deaths for enjoyment and a few other things as well. As they take the next trip out the bayou, they are greeted by a very unlikely visitor when they return.
September 6, 2024
Claude and Dudley own and run an alligator farm in the middle of a swamp. They also have eccentric eating habits.🤔
The details in this book were so descriptive that it could almost smell the swamp.
Now let me go on to say... I was eating a pizza when I was reading(even though I know better), and most of the time, I am fine reading gore and disgusting things but when I got to the boot part...... the pizza went right in the trash.
The ending was perfect and unexpected.
The details in this book were so descriptive that it could almost smell the swamp.
Now let me go on to say... I was eating a pizza when I was reading(even though I know better), and most of the time, I am fine reading gore and disgusting things but when I got to the boot part...... the pizza went right in the trash.
The ending was perfect and unexpected.
August 5, 2024
Sometimes you just need a gory, nasty short story as a palate cleanser between books - this one hit the spot 🤘🏻
That boot scene had me equally laughing and gagging 😂🤢 Yeah, probably shouldn’t have read this while eating 😅 It kinda gave me Rob Zombie movie vibes - dark, disturbing, gross, creative. And there’s a recipe at the end too! What a cool book. I loved it 🖤
That boot scene had me equally laughing and gagging 😂🤢 Yeah, probably shouldn’t have read this while eating 😅 It kinda gave me Rob Zombie movie vibes - dark, disturbing, gross, creative. And there’s a recipe at the end too! What a cool book. I loved it 🖤
July 9, 2024
ummm
My stomach is so mad at me. The way yall described these scenes was phenomenal. Legit gagged a few times! The ending was perfect and now I want to know what’s in authentic gumbo, as well as making it a point to avoid gator farms.
My stomach is so mad at me. The way yall described these scenes was phenomenal. Legit gagged a few times! The ending was perfect and now I want to know what’s in authentic gumbo, as well as making it a point to avoid gator farms.
July 12, 2024
Gator gore!
Gorey gator fun! A short little gator sized bite of carnage for your reading pleasure. Go in blind, and you off have a great time! As long as you’re down with the nasty!
Gorey gator fun! A short little gator sized bite of carnage for your reading pleasure. Go in blind, and you off have a great time! As long as you’re down with the nasty!
July 21, 2024
Yep, I am thoroughly messed up for enjoying this as much as I did.
As with most of my book reviews, check your trigger warnings because I love books ranging from light and fluffy to the darkest shade of black.
As with most of my book reviews, check your trigger warnings because I love books ranging from light and fluffy to the darkest shade of black.
September 3, 2024
wooooow!
Haha definitely not for a newbie into splatter punk but this story was absolutely wiiiiiiild! It was gore, disgusting, and sweet sweet revenge. If you have a weak stomach this isn’t for you haha. If you’re ready for filth and gore and paranormal vibes pick this up!
Haha definitely not for a newbie into splatter punk but this story was absolutely wiiiiiiild! It was gore, disgusting, and sweet sweet revenge. If you have a weak stomach this isn’t for you haha. If you’re ready for filth and gore and paranormal vibes pick this up!
October 9, 2024
A quick and enjoyable Splatter read that does not hold back on detail. There are phrases in the work that made my stomach do somersaults and well as one of Candy’s most brutally written scenes to date.
July 11, 2024
never fails
Another amazing and disgusting book! I absolutely loved it! I will forever read anything that has CM Guidroz name
On it!
Another amazing and disgusting book! I absolutely loved it! I will forever read anything that has CM Guidroz name
On it!
July 11, 2024
Brutal
Do not read this if you have a weak stomach. It is brutal, gory, disgusting, vile, and horrific in the best way.
Do not read this if you have a weak stomach. It is brutal, gory, disgusting, vile, and horrific in the best way.
July 13, 2024
“𝖄’𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖉𝖞 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖆𝖓 𝖆𝖉𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚’𝖑𝖑 𝖓𝖊𝖛𝖊𝖗 𝖋𝖔𝖗𝖌𝖊𝖙?”
No I was not ready. But I did it. What a horrifying read. It’s dark, violent and gruesome.
I absolutely loved it!
No I was not ready. But I did it. What a horrifying read. It’s dark, violent and gruesome.
I absolutely loved it!
July 31, 2024
I can always count on this author to make me gag, laugh, and squirm. This was so much fun!
August 10, 2024
Gory, bloody and filled with folk legend. Loved it. I just might have to order some gumbo after reading this one 😆
September 28, 2024
This book is so fun! Grab some tea in your favorite mug, & sit outside one night with this while listening to the crickets.
November 26, 2024
oh the end .. sweet sweet end
February 22, 2025
Now this is good! it is a quick read, under 60 pages and take you on a ride. This is splatterpunk so check your triggers. The ending is nice and sweet and I loved it. High Recommend.
July 16, 2024
As a Louisiana girl born and raised I loved this read! I wish there was more lol! This book is really fucked up! Please check trigger warnings! The way the author wrote about a legend the Rougaro was amazing! I loved how to took the Louisiana culture and placed it in the book. Now I promise Louisiana bayou people are not this way in real life lmao but this was an amazing fucked up splatterpunk read! I can’t wait to read more of what this author writes!!!
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