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Tunnels and Other Short Stories
From the author of Embrace the Darkness, Tunnels takes you on six terrifying journeys full of terror and suspense. Join a group of ghost-hunters, dare to visit the Monroe house on Halloween, peek inside the marble box, and feel the fear as you meet the creatures of the night.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2017
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P.J. Blakey-Novis
89 books73 followersAuthor of The Broken Doll, parts 1 & 2, both released in 2017. Author of 6 collections of short horror stories: Embrace the Darkness, Tunnels, The Artist, Karma, The Place Between Worlds, and Home, as well as the horror novella Four. Author of a children's book, Grace and Bobo, co-written with his daughter. Editor of Indie Writers Review magazine, and co-founder of Red Cape Publishing P.J. also has stories in numerous anthologies.
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August 16, 2019
whew! these stories were a little too brutal for me. and the first one a little too realistic. i tend to shy away from horror that i can see on the evening news.
May 13, 2021
I'm pretty sure I've read most of these stories before, but this was my first time listening to them.At first the serial killer story sounded familiar, the. when Retribution played, I knew I had read that one a year or so ago..It left that great of an impression on me. Then the haunted house story was fun again. But I can clearly see why Tunnels was the headliner. I'm not big on ghosts, but that one sure is a ghost story well done
January 26, 2019
Short but terrifying, these stories definitely paint a vivid picture of the macabre. I especially enjoyed Tunnels, and the twist at the end. Fantastic creepy narration made the piece all the more chilling.
July 30, 2020
I decided to listen to the audiobook rather than read. That sometimes fits what I want at a particular time, and at this time, I wanted intriguing horror stories expertly delivered. I wasn't disappointed with the narration, but the stories were far from scary, and I found that almost all of them were totally forgettable. I am not wholly clear about what is it, but there is a kind of horror story that just does nothing for me, and yet others rave about that kind. Maybe you will be better suited to it. The stories are short so nothing is lost by giving them some time.
January 4, 2018
I read Tunnels a few weeks ago and enjoyed it, I wish it had a reason behind it like an anniversary which would make sense, but a great story all the same. I liked this author's style and wanted to read more...and I'm glad I did.
A collection of stories with twists and evil endings that I love to read so much. Not too gory but despicable all the same lol. Very inventive and recommended.
A collection of stories with twists and evil endings that I love to read so much. Not too gory but despicable all the same lol. Very inventive and recommended.
February 5, 2018
Six Gripping Tales!
The cover of this horror anthology piqued my interest immediately, and the stories that followed completely delivered on the promise of disturbing and terrifying tales. Serial killers, mysterious objects, haunted houses, things that scratch in the night, and other deadly encounters await the reader on every page. No matter where your deepest fears are seated, there will be something in this collection to make your skin crawl.
Unlike many other short story compilations released by a single author, Tunnels and Other Short Stories constantly varies both the subjects and narrative points of view, creating unique twists and turns that will have you unable to put this book down. As a strong voice within the indie horror community Blakey-Novis is an author worth following, and I look forward to reading more of his works.
If you'd like to read my interview with the author, check out my latest blog post:
https://writingscaredblog.wordpress.c...
The cover of this horror anthology piqued my interest immediately, and the stories that followed completely delivered on the promise of disturbing and terrifying tales. Serial killers, mysterious objects, haunted houses, things that scratch in the night, and other deadly encounters await the reader on every page. No matter where your deepest fears are seated, there will be something in this collection to make your skin crawl.
Unlike many other short story compilations released by a single author, Tunnels and Other Short Stories constantly varies both the subjects and narrative points of view, creating unique twists and turns that will have you unable to put this book down. As a strong voice within the indie horror community Blakey-Novis is an author worth following, and I look forward to reading more of his works.
If you'd like to read my interview with the author, check out my latest blog post:
https://writingscaredblog.wordpress.c...
December 12, 2017
☆°ARC provided by author°☆
Tunnels is a horror Anthology. I must say the cover itself made me curious about these short stories. I absolutely enjoyed each and ever story in this book. Every story was different and scary in its own way.
Review :Untold thoughts Book Blog
Tunnels is a horror Anthology. I must say the cover itself made me curious about these short stories. I absolutely enjoyed each and ever story in this book. Every story was different and scary in its own way.
Review :Untold thoughts Book Blog
January 16, 2019
Want to stay up all night because you are too afraid to sleep?
Want, for a change, a collection of quality, well written and gripping stories that are sure to put you on the edge of your seat? Here you are, the best collection of horror stories I have read in a very long time. Highly recommended.
Want, for a change, a collection of quality, well written and gripping stories that are sure to put you on the edge of your seat? Here you are, the best collection of horror stories I have read in a very long time. Highly recommended.
February 6, 2019
I received a free copy of this audiobook by the author for an honest review.
While I can't say I've read or listened to many stories that were described as being in the horror or scary genres, these stories were Wow! I loved them! It might not have been a good idea to listen to them prior to going to sleep, but I did it! And because my imagination started getting the best of me, I was up for a long time, constantly scanning my room for monsters. LOL They made me think of the Scary Stories series that I read as a kid, only this batch is for the adults. Did I say I loved them? I think my favorite story was "Scratches." That was a scary one because I couldn't imagine hearing strange noises coming from inside a wall, only to stick my head in and be confronted with... Scariness!
The narrator did a great job! I'm thinking narrators with accents help bring the scariness of a story out as opposed to a regular American speaker. I don't know, something about an English accent (that's what the narrator had, right?) just added to the stories. For example, when he talked as the little girl in "Tunnels." OMG! He was giving me the creeps with that voice, especially when she was calling out for her mommy.
I would definitely recommend this batch of stories to anyone and everyone I know...that loves scary stuff.
While I can't say I've read or listened to many stories that were described as being in the horror or scary genres, these stories were Wow! I loved them! It might not have been a good idea to listen to them prior to going to sleep, but I did it! And because my imagination started getting the best of me, I was up for a long time, constantly scanning my room for monsters. LOL They made me think of the Scary Stories series that I read as a kid, only this batch is for the adults. Did I say I loved them? I think my favorite story was "Scratches." That was a scary one because I couldn't imagine hearing strange noises coming from inside a wall, only to stick my head in and be confronted with... Scariness!
The narrator did a great job! I'm thinking narrators with accents help bring the scariness of a story out as opposed to a regular American speaker. I don't know, something about an English accent (that's what the narrator had, right?) just added to the stories. For example, when he talked as the little girl in "Tunnels." OMG! He was giving me the creeps with that voice, especially when she was calling out for her mommy.
I would definitely recommend this batch of stories to anyone and everyone I know...that loves scary stuff.
June 1, 2020
I was provided with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was a fun, dark and twisted little collection.
The first couple of stories, although well told and well-written, felt as if they were lacking something near the end. I didn't get that satisfied feeling I normally get when finishing something.
The rest of the stories made up for that. There's one revolving around a creepy house and trick or treating that I thought was very good! Loved the end to it. A really great example of not only how to write a short story, but how to tell a complete story in so short a word count.
The second highlight of this collection was the title piece: Tunnels. Nothing like a ghost tour gone horribly wrong. I listened to the audio version of this and the narrator's voice when calling out as a spirit sticks with me in the dark.
Very good collection, would recommend to anyone that wants a few short, dark reads on those cold, lonely nights.
This was a fun, dark and twisted little collection.
The first couple of stories, although well told and well-written, felt as if they were lacking something near the end. I didn't get that satisfied feeling I normally get when finishing something.
The rest of the stories made up for that. There's one revolving around a creepy house and trick or treating that I thought was very good! Loved the end to it. A really great example of not only how to write a short story, but how to tell a complete story in so short a word count.
The second highlight of this collection was the title piece: Tunnels. Nothing like a ghost tour gone horribly wrong. I listened to the audio version of this and the narrator's voice when calling out as a spirit sticks with me in the dark.
Very good collection, would recommend to anyone that wants a few short, dark reads on those cold, lonely nights.
October 20, 2018
P.J. Blakey-Novis knows how to draw you into his mind. P.J. Blakey-Novis has written an anthology that includes stories that take you into the Tunnels were creatures dwell, human and other wise. He takes you into the psychopathy of how a killer thinks and what he will do to satisfy the urge, a marriage that is on the edge, he opens a box with something in it Pandora would be proud of, and delves into what a man would do to protect what he loves, among other tales that engulf you in chills. Mr. Blakey-Novis has a keen sense of how to worm his way through into your psyche with his stories and wanting you to keep reading. I highly recommend P.J Blakey-Novis, pick up a copy, and I suspect he will quickly become one of your favorite authors to read.
February 10, 2019
What a fun little read! My wife recommended this audiobook to me after she gave it a listen and I can say I was not disappointed. The stories transported me back to a genre of media that I have long since forgotten due to the overuse of effects in modern cinema. Diving back into horror was fun with this collection and left me wondering "Where is my mommy? Are you my mommy?"
My wife stated I had to start with scratches given I woke up that morning with some mysterious scratches on my right arm (likely from our cat). Talk about coincidental. These stories were well written although I will say my favorite was Tunnels. This actually inspired us to look for some locations like this so we can partake in their adventures in the near future.
Very well done and I highly recommend it!
My wife stated I had to start with scratches given I woke up that morning with some mysterious scratches on my right arm (likely from our cat). Talk about coincidental. These stories were well written although I will say my favorite was Tunnels. This actually inspired us to look for some locations like this so we can partake in their adventures in the near future.
Very well done and I highly recommend it!
January 26, 2024
This was a pretty great collection of six short tales. I'd say for me, three were great and three were good. The great ones were interesting and unique, like a couple that hears scratching behind their bedroom wall (I don't say this a lot, but the ending is pretty goddamn creepy and even tiptoes up to a book jumpscare), or a man that's allowed legal retribution against his wife's killer, or the trope-y gem of kids going to a supposed haunted house. These three stories are what I love about horror. The other three, about a serial killer, a mysterious box, and a ghost hunting adventure, were good and well done, but they weren't my cup of tea as much. Anyway, I'd definitely suggest this book to anyone looking for a short, surprising horror collection
January 31, 2019
Got some time to kill? I basically listened to this in the space of a couple of hours this morning. It may be short, but the stories are fun, creepy and bizarre enough to whet your appetite. This is the second anthology I've read by this author (Embrace the Darkness), and I think I preferred this one, although both were great. In this sextet, I'm not sure whether the trick-or-treaters or the ghost hunters was my favourite, but all six were highly entertaining.
The narrator, too, was bang on, adding a lot of character to the, eh, characters. I'll have to check out the PJ's full length stuff to see if the author can match this over the course of a few hundred pages.
The narrator, too, was bang on, adding a lot of character to the, eh, characters. I'll have to check out the PJ's full length stuff to see if the author can match this over the course of a few hundred pages.
September 12, 2019
(I listened to an audiobook version of these short stories)
I am not a fan of short stories. Many just don't grab me. If they do, I'm usually disappointed and left wanting more.
This collection of shorts was the best I've read in a long while. Every story was different, each a new horror lurking in the dark. The stories drew me in and left me satisfied at the end. I would definitely read other books by this author.
(The narrator did a great job, too.)
I am not a fan of short stories. Many just don't grab me. If they do, I'm usually disappointed and left wanting more.
This collection of shorts was the best I've read in a long while. Every story was different, each a new horror lurking in the dark. The stories drew me in and left me satisfied at the end. I would definitely read other books by this author.
(The narrator did a great job, too.)
December 31, 2022
It was okay. I admit there were surprising twists but I don't think there were that scary. A couple of stories were actually good and the rest were just cliffhangers. All in all it was an okay book.
June 26, 2020
Audiobook Review -
P.J. does it again. Really great semi scary short stories that past the time and the narrator did a great job. Definitely enjoyed this quick listen.
P.J. does it again. Really great semi scary short stories that past the time and the narrator did a great job. Definitely enjoyed this quick listen.
October 24, 2020
Great collection of short stories. Very well written and some of them kept you hanging until the end. Loved them all and was a throughly enjoyable read!!
November 15, 2021
This was a nice collection of horror stories. None really scary, but interesting. Some were even borderline realistic.
November 3, 2018
Having read this second collection of short stories, I have been captivated once again and finished the book in a few hours. These stories are a little more gruesome than in the first book, which I enjoyed a lot. The stories are very different from each other with great unexpected twists. The author has quickly become one of my favourites and I'm looking forward to the next horror short stories.
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