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Biggun
A desperate woman hides in a fortified farmhouse. Outside, her former neighbors and friends prowl the night. Dead. And hungry. Her only ally in the coming battle — Biggun. If there’s blasting to be done, Biggun is ready for it.
- GenresHorror
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First published April 2, 2015
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L.X. Cain
5 books67 followersAuthor of novel Bloodwalker (Thriller/Mystery), Soul Cutter (Horror/Paranormal), and upcoming novels: Coldest Night and Paris Underworld.
Also author of short Horror stories "Biggun," "The Mission," and "The Inter-Galactic Gourmet" for sale on Smashwords.
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July 27, 2015
I received this short story from librarything early reviewers in exchange for a review.
This was a very short but well written story. It is set entirely in a house surrounded by the dead, and tells the story of a new mother protecting her baby with no one to help except "biggun". I was impressed that in such a short story the author was able to pull me in and make me care for the characters. This is well worth the short amount of time it takes to read.
This was a very short but well written story. It is set entirely in a house surrounded by the dead, and tells the story of a new mother protecting her baby with no one to help except "biggun". I was impressed that in such a short story the author was able to pull me in and make me care for the characters. This is well worth the short amount of time it takes to read.
May 13, 2015
I truly admire the author's seemingly effortless and sharp style, not wasting a single word and thus creating a perfect short read that is frightening and sad all at once. At the end I was equal parts pissed at the cruel and tight outcome but also glad the author abandoned the idea of a comfortable happy ending for this impressing finale. Highly recommended!
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)
(I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)
May 20, 2015
This was a very, quick read. One that was very easy to get pulled into. It was fast-paced and wasn't overly descriptive (except for a few gruesome moments). I enjoyed it, but I had an issue with it also. I didn't really like the whole aspect of the gun being able to do what it did. I can do zombies, but not talking guns.
I loved how this short story could be at moments considered scary (I don't get scared easy so it didn't bother me) and sad. It also had some touches of gore.
The ending was horrible, but it was a fantastic twist to bring the story to a wonderful conclusion.
*I received this book free from L.X. Cain through Librarything in exchange for an honest review.
I loved how this short story could be at moments considered scary (I don't get scared easy so it didn't bother me) and sad. It also had some touches of gore.
The ending was horrible, but it was a fantastic twist to bring the story to a wonderful conclusion.
*I received this book free from L.X. Cain through Librarything in exchange for an honest review.
April 18, 2015
What an intense read! I have not read many zombie tales, but this one was very cool. A terrified young mom protects her baby at all costs, as hungry zombies lurk outside her farmhouse. Her father had taught her to shoot and aim well, but is a simple rifle really enough to stop the horde?
This short story is quite well-written. Recommended for those who like quick dark reads with unexpected twists!
This short story is quite well-written. Recommended for those who like quick dark reads with unexpected twists!
May 8, 2015
Biggun: A Short Story (Zombie Horror) by L. X. Cain is a dark and enjoyably gory vignette about a new mother's struggle to save her infant daughter during a zombie invasion. Cain hits all the important points of the situation and genre with grace and Cain's descriptions of the zombies are delightfully disgusting. I look forward to reading more from the author.
-SGS, Author of History of the Acelian Empire Book 1: Acelia
-SGS, Author of History of the Acelian Empire Book 1: Acelia
May 11, 2015
Good short story. I loved the idea of the “talking gun”. I was engaged the whole way through. Even though it was a short story, the main character, Cora, was developed well and had you on her side. I will definitely read more from L.X. Cain. I didn’t feel like the gore was over the top, so don’t let that stop you from reading.
I received this ebook from LibraryThings Member Giveaway in exchange for my honest review.
I received this ebook from LibraryThings Member Giveaway in exchange for my honest review.
April 4, 2015
This is a short, snappy and completely engrossing read. Dread builds up as the story progresses and it never goes in the direction you're expecting it to. The descriptions are visceral and real; one even made my skin crawl!
If you're looking for something to read on a commute or while you're waiting for an appointment, look no further than this brilliant piece of short fiction.
If you're looking for something to read on a commute or while you're waiting for an appointment, look no further than this brilliant piece of short fiction.
April 5, 2015
If you're a Walking Dead fan, then you'll want to read this short story from LX Cain. I loved the character, Biggun. And while I was certain I knew where the plot was going, the fresh twist made story even better.
Biggun is captivating and terrifying. I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
Biggun is captivating and terrifying. I'll be looking forward to reading more from this author.
May 9, 2015
Exciting evocative short read! The author is great at painting a scene with words. I am personally never going to look at pizza cheese the same way again. I can't wait until the author writes another story or even better a full-length novel!
I won this story in a Librarything giveaway but that in no way impacted my review.
I won this story in a Librarything giveaway but that in no way impacted my review.
April 6, 2015
A woman is trapped inside her home with her baby. The town is chaotic, with zombies trying to get inside. She is armed, but these zombies are numerous and bloodthirsty. This gruesome tale had a stunning twist at the end.
April 17, 2015
Tremendous zombie tale by the talented Ms. Cain. Scary, suspenseful, it left me wanting more. I can only imagine the great novel Ms. Cain could weave in this horrific world. Her writing style is gorgeous, very evocative, painting dread with a poet's touch. Highly recommended.
May 8, 2015
I am not usually fond of short stories, but this book is one of the best short stories that I have read in a long time. So much was packed into this book and one didn't know what was going to happen next. Full of gore and suspense.
I received this e-copy via the Librarything giveaway.
I received this e-copy via the Librarything giveaway.
May 13, 2015
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Biggun is of great help to Cora, no matter what she has to do. Focussed on what a mother will do to ensure her baby's survival makes for a great short read!
Biggun is of great help to Cora, no matter what she has to do. Focussed on what a mother will do to ensure her baby's survival makes for a great short read!
April 4, 2015
A creeptastic read! The voice is crisp and the interesting additional character - brilliant!
April 17, 2015
What a great short story. Mother barricaded in her home with her infant while her zombied neighbors try to get in. This shows a mothers true love.
May 8, 2015
Short and sweet. Or maybe that's the wrong word. I really enjoyed it. It was very well written and thought about.
May 8, 2015
i won this from library thing
it was very short! but very good!
the writing was very descriptive, which i love!
it was very short! but very good!
the writing was very descriptive, which i love!
May 13, 2015
Gifted copy for honest review.
I enjoyed this short story. The main character, Cora, is trying to protect her baby from the zombies. I would recommend this one.
I enjoyed this short story. The main character, Cora, is trying to protect her baby from the zombies. I would recommend this one.
May 13, 2015
Brilliant, dark and original zombie tale that succeeds on multiple levels. I adored this story.
May 19, 2015
Very enjoyable short zombie story. Cora is a very good main character. Excellent ending that is not expected. Highly recommend this story for all zombie fans.
September 5, 2015
Biggun, L.X. Cain
Biggun: A Short Story tells the tale of a young mother who is trapped in her house during a zombie apocalypse. Her resources are dwindling and she is left with Biggun -- a shotgun given to her by her father -- to protect her young baby. Zombies are everywhere and they quickly realise that the young woman is barricaded in her home. Their attempts to invade it are relentless and eventually they are bound to ooze through her defences . . .
The Good
L. X. Cain has done a pretty good job with the story and has managed to paint a convincing picture of a mother desperately trying to protect her baby. He has thrown an interesting aspect into the story (which I won't spoil for you, but will be fairly obvious if you read it), which helps make it stand out from the other, more conventional zombie kill-fests out there.
The Bad
As with any zombie apocalypse book, the story itself is fairly predictable and isn't anything special. It's full of rotting corpses, gnashing teeth and the death the doom of the world brings. If you're looking for something new and deeply engaging, Biggun will definitely leave you feeling a bit disappointed.
My Thoughts
Biggun is exactly what it is says on the cover and is undeniably a short story. I doubt it'll take you much longer than fifteen minutes or so to read, but those fifteen minutes are fairly enjoyable. Cain has done a reasonable job in establishing a character and a snippet of her life in the short amount of prose he has used. The book certainly isn't something that you should rush online to buy, but it's perfect if you just want to kill a bit of time by diving in gristly horror.
Biggun: A Short Story tells the tale of a young mother who is trapped in her house during a zombie apocalypse. Her resources are dwindling and she is left with Biggun -- a shotgun given to her by her father -- to protect her young baby. Zombies are everywhere and they quickly realise that the young woman is barricaded in her home. Their attempts to invade it are relentless and eventually they are bound to ooze through her defences . . .
The Good
L. X. Cain has done a pretty good job with the story and has managed to paint a convincing picture of a mother desperately trying to protect her baby. He has thrown an interesting aspect into the story (which I won't spoil for you, but will be fairly obvious if you read it), which helps make it stand out from the other, more conventional zombie kill-fests out there.
The Bad
As with any zombie apocalypse book, the story itself is fairly predictable and isn't anything special. It's full of rotting corpses, gnashing teeth and the death the doom of the world brings. If you're looking for something new and deeply engaging, Biggun will definitely leave you feeling a bit disappointed.
My Thoughts
Biggun is exactly what it is says on the cover and is undeniably a short story. I doubt it'll take you much longer than fifteen minutes or so to read, but those fifteen minutes are fairly enjoyable. Cain has done a reasonable job in establishing a character and a snippet of her life in the short amount of prose he has used. The book certainly isn't something that you should rush online to buy, but it's perfect if you just want to kill a bit of time by diving in gristly horror.
December 15, 2015
Have you ever been awakened suddenly by a spooky sound, and perhaps you even saw a scary image? Was it a dream, or was it real? How did you know?
In Author L. X. Cain’s short story BIG GUN, the sound of wood splitting apart wakes Cora, and she soon finds herself in a battle for her life and the life of her two month old baby. From the first sentence to the end, questions rose in my mind. Who or what was this terror that had invaded her home? Would she escape the danger? Could she save her baby? I didn’t know exactly what was after her, but tension grew with each scene, and I knew that something terrible was about to happen. No spoilers here.
BIG GUN is a story that you might want to read in daylight, or at least with the lights on. Recommended for readers that enjoy a walk in the dark, with unknown characters beside you. You might want to carry a weapon with you, not that it will do you a lot of good.
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In Author L. X. Cain’s short story BIG GUN, the sound of wood splitting apart wakes Cora, and she soon finds herself in a battle for her life and the life of her two month old baby. From the first sentence to the end, questions rose in my mind. Who or what was this terror that had invaded her home? Would she escape the danger? Could she save her baby? I didn’t know exactly what was after her, but tension grew with each scene, and I knew that something terrible was about to happen. No spoilers here.
BIG GUN is a story that you might want to read in daylight, or at least with the lights on. Recommended for readers that enjoy a walk in the dark, with unknown characters beside you. You might want to carry a weapon with you, not that it will do you a lot of good.
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October 20, 2015
Non-stop action in this one!
I can't shake the gruesome image of a zombie invasion... a horde of hungry zombies advancing in a relentless fashion... pressing on... and on... and on... aaaaargh!
Wonderful writing. Sharp. Vivid. Descriptive.
An unexpected twist at the end.
I can't shake the gruesome image of a zombie invasion... a horde of hungry zombies advancing in a relentless fashion... pressing on... and on... and on... aaaaargh!
Wonderful writing. Sharp. Vivid. Descriptive.
An unexpected twist at the end.
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