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Outage #5.6
Control
A short story to be read after Outage 5: The Change due to spoilers
A year after The Great Storm has ended, two survivors cope with the aftermath.
A year after The Great Storm has ended, two survivors cope with the aftermath.
- GenresHorror
16 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 21, 2016
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About the author
T.W. Piperbrook
111 books397 followersT.W. Piperbrook lives in Connecticut with his wife and son. He is the author of the CONTAMINATION series, the OUTAGE series, and co-author of THE LAST SURVIVORS, as well as the author of THE RUINS. In his former lives, he has worked as as a claims adjuster, a touring musician, and a business systems analyst for a Fortune 500 company.
Now he spends his days fighting zombies, battling werewolves, and roaming Ancient cities.
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August 24, 2022
'Control' is a fantastic addendum to the 5 book Outage series. It gives us a look into Tom's (main protagonist) life after the Outage storm and how it has affected present day life. For only a little over twenty minutes of listening time, this short story gave me some very satisfying answers about what became of him. The additional detailed insight explains how he is negotiating (and coping with) his vastly changed everyday life - giving me with some much appreciated closure and tying up all loose ends in a neat bow.
Additionally, I especially appreciated Mr. Piperbrook's author's note at the end. It explains how and why he came with the premise for the Outage series. He said the idea occurred to him during a horrible blizzard in 2011 which caused many, many people to lose power for weeks with no way to get out or get help if need be. He thought what if a drastic weather condition - such as this - was made even more horrifying and catastrophic by having something lurking out there - just waiting for a situation such as this - so they can take advantage of people at there most vulnerable. Well... he certainly did a fantastic job making his idea into a fantastically horrifying and thrilling series.
Author T.W. Piperbrook and narrator Troy Duran combine to make a phenomenally talented storytelling duo.
Additionally, I especially appreciated Mr. Piperbrook's author's note at the end. It explains how and why he came with the premise for the Outage series. He said the idea occurred to him during a horrible blizzard in 2011 which caused many, many people to lose power for weeks with no way to get out or get help if need be. He thought what if a drastic weather condition - such as this - was made even more horrifying and catastrophic by having something lurking out there - just waiting for a situation such as this - so they can take advantage of people at there most vulnerable. Well... he certainly did a fantastic job making his idea into a fantastically horrifying and thrilling series.
Author T.W. Piperbrook and narrator Troy Duran combine to make a phenomenally talented storytelling duo.
September 8, 2023
Outage: Control is a short story appendage to the Outage series. It is a mostly unnecessary finale, but because it is included in the set, it is a nice little wrap up of the series involving two of the characters. I found that the entire series was fast-paced, almost asthma-inducingly quick. The cold, the blizzard conditions, all were very professionally written about.
I lived in Middletown, Connecticut for 12 years and I now live in Puerto Rico, a marked change in climates, but these stories took me back to those years when I went to school in those New England snow-crusted climes, where the cold is biting and the snow falls fast, hard, and loose.
Believe it or not, the coldness helped me when studying. It was great to snuggle with a book, loved ones, and hot cuppa-something to escape or thoroughly engage with the texts of old, dead, white men. Really good series if you are into horror, and even better if werewolves are your bent.
I lived in Middletown, Connecticut for 12 years and I now live in Puerto Rico, a marked change in climates, but these stories took me back to those years when I went to school in those New England snow-crusted climes, where the cold is biting and the snow falls fast, hard, and loose.
Believe it or not, the coldness helped me when studying. It was great to snuggle with a book, loved ones, and hot cuppa-something to escape or thoroughly engage with the texts of old, dead, white men. Really good series if you are into horror, and even better if werewolves are your bent.
July 11, 2017
I'm SO sad this series is done. It was the best horror story I've read in a long time. It kept me on the edge all the way through. I really enjoyed the ending too, the author wrapped everything up nicely with Tom. I would have liked if Kelsey had found him, but at least we got an ending -unlike some books I've read. I won't look at snowstorms the same for a long while.
P.S. HEY HOLLYWOOD THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT MOVIE!!!
P.S. HEY HOLLYWOOD THIS WOULD MAKE A GREAT MOVIE!!!
March 9, 2016
Not bad, a nice little follow to the entire Outage series. Maybe the blueprint for a new direction?
July 12, 2022
I loved this short story about Tom's life after the 3-night storm. I just wish it was longer because I don't want this sectors to end!
August 14, 2017
Awesome
I loved the short story that kind of wrapped up the series quite well. I don't want to put any spoilers.
Even though it was only a few pages, there was a lot if action and I was intrigued.
I loved the short story that kind of wrapped up the series quite well. I don't want to put any spoilers.
Even though it was only a few pages, there was a lot if action and I was intrigued.
July 16, 2018
Great Series!
The Outage series was fantastic! They’re easy to read books that are packed full of action and gore. The storyline is continuously interesting and so are all the characters.
The Outage series was fantastic! They’re easy to read books that are packed full of action and gore. The storyline is continuously interesting and so are all the characters.
February 7, 2019
Definitely short
This is a good short story about Tom and Jeffrey, who are werewolves. My only problem is I like my werewolves to be villain not the good guys. But heck can't have everything.
This is a good short story about Tom and Jeffrey, who are werewolves. My only problem is I like my werewolves to be villain not the good guys. But heck can't have everything.
January 18, 2018
Interesting little epilogue
This is a nice capper for the series that answers the one or two lingering questions about the last book.
This is a nice capper for the series that answers the one or two lingering questions about the last book.
February 9, 2018
Great
Enjoyed this short very much. A good reset from the last story.
New character and new connection for a new plot.
Enjoyed this short very much. A good reset from the last story.
New character and new connection for a new plot.
November 9, 2018
The End
....and that is the rest of the story. Who would have thought this series would have a happily ever after....
....and that is the rest of the story. Who would have thought this series would have a happily ever after....
February 4, 2019
Thrilling!!
This series kept me wanting to continue reading without putting it down. I’m so glad the 6th book ended with with a WOW effect!!
This series kept me wanting to continue reading without putting it down. I’m so glad the 6th book ended with with a WOW effect!!
April 29, 2019
The ending to a terrific series of books, I almost didn't like to see it end. It was almost a letdown by t U thoroughly enjoyed it.
September 10, 2020
Excellent!
Thank you for that epilogue (even if it's short). I wasn't ready to end that series. That is a really fine conclusion. Or is it...? ;)
Thank you for that epilogue (even if it's short). I wasn't ready to end that series. That is a really fine conclusion. Or is it...? ;)
May 8, 2024
Fitting addendum
Sad to see it.........end? You could keep going. Just saying. Just putting it out in the atmosphere. Just in case anyone is reading these.
Sad to see it.........end? You could keep going. Just saying. Just putting it out in the atmosphere. Just in case anyone is reading these.
August 14, 2016
Without having read the preceding books in the series, this short story doesn't stand alone. Saying that a human character "completed the change" into a beast is leaving too much unexplained and undescribed. Spoilers or no, it does not feel like anything is at stake, as we don't learn anything about the characters' motivations within this story.
March 11, 2016
Not sure when this released, but I read it the same day. It was only 10 pages I think, but it was nice to see Tom and see how he and Jeffrey were acclimating to their new circumstances after the events from the previous books.
March 22, 2016
Quick
Quick read.....it's over before you know it.....this would be a great start to the second phase of Outage.....hint hint hint
Quick read.....it's over before you know it.....this would be a great start to the second phase of Outage.....hint hint hint
May 31, 2016
Great little cap off to a great series! I hope there are more coming.
June 20, 2016
Outage: Control (A Short Story)
For a short story, there was a lot of action, character building, drama, and plot twisting - the things I enjoy.
For a short story, there was a lot of action, character building, drama, and plot twisting - the things I enjoy.
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