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The Trees Have Eyes: Horror Stories From The Forest

3.86 · Rating details · 167 ratings · 24 reviews

If someone screams in the forest and no one is around, will they regret ever making a sound?

Stepping into the forest, you're surrounded by the natural grandeur of a world which has no need of you. The silence is so heavy that you can hear your blood thundering through your veins. The stir of dry leaves in the darkness could be your friend finding his way back, but it

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Published July 1st 2018 by Haunted House Publishing LLC (first published June 9th 2018)

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Aug 21, 2018 Live rated it it was amazing

I find this excellenet collection of horror stories really surprised me, it was alot better then i expected scary wise and I would really recomend it to enyone who enjoys horror stories. The lenght of each story was great for my part as i often read on my commute to work of almost always finnished a story right before I got there, as a person who hates to leave off in the middle this was great.

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Mar 24, 2019 Cheryl rated it really liked it

This is a 3.5 star read.

An eclectic mix of short stories of the weird, eerie and, at times, horrifying persuasion, all with a theme of forests/nature. As is common with such a collection it was a little uneven in quality and, even as a connoisseur of short stories, I found the book too long and wieldy. It could quite easily be divided into two volumes making it a far easier readable anthology.

There were SO many stories but my favourite's were:

World's Oldest Tree
Crosses In The Field
Scarecrow
Rain
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Jul 01, 2018 Jackie rated it it was amazing

Excellent selection of horror stories. Some very scary and others mild. Didn’t take me long to read, had me gripped to the very end.

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Jun 19, 2018 Kaylor rated it really liked it

It was a decent horror read. Most of the stories were connected to the forest or at the very least, some form of wilderness. Some were truly nightmarish, but there were a few that were actually quite tame and even a few that didn't make a whole lot of sense. ...more

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Aug 22, 2018 Noelle Brake rated it really liked it

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I read this as part of the nosleep podcast book club! Spoilers below!

This book was hit and miss for me. Some of the stories were great, some were okay, and others weren't to my liking. I liked how long it was, and how most of the stories managed to vary despite a common topic that can be hard to make your own. I'll start my review with the positive aspects and the stories I liked:

The first one I truly liked was "I Remember Fireflies" by JP Carver. This was a good slow burn horror that gives you I read this as part of the nosleep podcast book club! Spoilers below!

This book was hit and miss for me. Some of the stories were great, some were okay, and others weren't to my liking. I liked how long it was, and how most of the stories managed to vary despite a common topic that can be hard to make your own. I'll start my review with the positive aspects and the stories I liked:

The first one I truly liked was "I Remember Fireflies" by JP Carver. This was a good slow burn horror that gives you the heebie-jeebies more than the OMGs, if that makes sense. I liked the narrator's point of view, and how the narrator may be choosing not to remember what happened to her best friend, despite it being clear enough that she probably killed him.

The next one I liked was "Project Erebus" by J. Speziale. This is a very straight forward type of horror that lets your know from the get go that it's going to be scary, and I loved the detail in how the monster takes pieces of it's victims. Specifically, the quote "It wasn't the shot that frightened me the most, or the explosion of gore that painted the walls behind him. What horrified me the most was the massive, jet black, three fingered hand that pulled Walsh's lifeless corpse back into the cave, just before the blast door was slammed shut. I will never forget the sound of his tearing flesh." Eek!

One of my favorites out of the entire collection, which is saying something because this is a bigger collection, is "Sister", again by J. Speziale. I love it when I'm genuinely surprised by the ending of a story, because it's hard for me to be surprised by story endings anymore since I read so much. I can usually pick up pretty early what's happening. The fact that 1) I didn't know it was the narrator's sister that was the woman covered in black rot, and 2) I had no idea the Uncle was the one who had taken her and killed her. That's such a common trope, but it was executed very well.

My other favorite was "The Little Man" by Gemma Amor. I heard this the first time on The Nosleep Podcast, narrated by Erika Sanderson, and holy moly I forgot how much I loved this story until I re-read it here. Ellie telling the story makes me feel like I could memorize the story and tell it to scare people who even haven't read this book. I love the writing, the plot is relatively simple and still spooky, and Ellie feels like a relatable and reliable narrator, despite the murder. 11/10.

A couple of other good mentions were "What Lurks in Nightfall Forest" by Tara A. Devlin (aaaaaaaaaaaaaa nope. Doppelgangers freak me out!) and "Bottomless Pit" by Blair Daniels (again, aaaaaaaaaa factor for MISSING EYES).

Now...for the not so great parts. The book itself was a little slow to get into, and I almost stopped because I was losing hope that there were good stories there. Luckily my opinion turned around later.

The first story, "Bill Owens III" by David Clark, was very slow building and I honestly didn't finish this one because it was too slow for me to get into.

The next one I didn't really like was "Isolation Cabin" by H.G. Gravy. This one felt...a little pointless to me? Maybe it's just not my cup of tea, but the idea of a person being haunted by things that aren't their fault feels overdone to me, and in order for me to like it, I need to be surprised or horrified, and I wasn't either.

The next one is more of a "WTF?" and it's only a quote. What on earth does "Like a needle in an elephant" mean, Tobias?! ("World's Oldest Tree" by Tobias Wade).

The last one I didn't like was "California Dreaming" by J.D. McGregor. I didn't like the narrator at all. I didn't know if that was the point, or if I just didn't connect with the narrator like the author intended. I generally didn't like the story, because it seemed kind of obvious that the people who gave them the water had something shady up their sleeves. Never take water from strangers in the middle of the desert. On top of everything, I took issue with the fact that he let his girlfriend die. If he was so in love with her, and wanted to fight to save her, and had her in his grasp, why did he just swim away and blame it on his natural instincts? It didn't make sense to me. If my partner was in danger, I would die trying to save them.

Overall, I liked the book and would read it again if I was in the mood to read certain stories again. I would recommend it to friends who like horror anthologies, but honestly I would just write a list of my favorites and let them read the others if they want. ...more

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Jul 15, 2019 Luna rated it it was ok

Shelves: read-in-2019

I received an advanced reader digital copy from the author's website for an honest review

Like with all anthologies there will always be stronger stories and weak stories. I found myself really kind of wondering when I was going to get to the end of the book at one point because a lot of the stories just seemed to drag on even though they were fairly short. The overall theme of the book was stories dealing with the woods or the unknown. The forest, like the ocean, has always held a fascination wi ...more

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Oct 09, 2020 Lisa rated it liked it

Shelves: horror-in-the-great-outdoors

These were generally fun, but hit-or-miss. Some of the stories really needed an editor. The very last one in the book, Lucie and Snaggletooth, was probably my favorite. You could feel what was coming, but still a pretty shocking tale.

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Jul 07, 2018 Roxie Prince rated it really liked it

Read this review and more on my blog at [Roxie Writes].

‘The Trees Have Eyes: Horror Stories from the Forest’ by Various Authors
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Finished on July 2, 2018
GIVEN A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
FREE on Kindle Unlimited | $2.99 on Kindle | $17.99 in Paperback

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
If someone screams in the forest and no one is around, will they regret ever making a sound?

Stepping into the forest, you're surrounded by the natural grandeur of a world which has no need of you. The silen Read this review and more on my blog at [Roxie Writes].

‘The Trees Have Eyes: Horror Stories from the Forest’ by Various Authors
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Finished on July 2, 2018
GIVEN A FREE COPY IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW
FREE on Kindle Unlimited | $2.99 on Kindle | $17.99 in Paperback

BOOK DESCRIPTION:
If someone screams in the forest and no one is around, will they regret ever making a sound?

Stepping into the forest, you're surrounded by the natural grandeur of a world which has no need of you. The silence is so heavy that you can hear your blood thundering through your veins. The stir of dry leaves in the darkness could be your friend finding his way back, but it sounds more like a primordial monster stalking its prey. And the lights between the trees? And the haunting songs which lure you ever deeper?

It's time to admit that you aren't afraid of being alone in the woods. You're afraid of not being alone.

Journey through the minds of 22 horror authors who have teamed up to reveal the most terrifying aspects of the forest. Over 400 pages of original supernatural and psychological horror stories include: ghosts, demons, serial-killers, true stories and unsolved mysteries, unique monsters, classic myths and legends, and above all else, a profound respect for the terror hidden within the mysterious trees.

MY REVIEW:
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This collection includes stories by the following authors:
David Clark, H.G. Gravy, Tobias Wade, JP Carver, Patrick McGrail, JD McGregor, J. Speziale, Tara A. Devlin, Blair Daniels, Gemma Amor, Grant Hilton, Kyle Harrison, P. Oxford, Jazzmin Moysey-Forrestall, Kelly Childress, Alanna Roberston-Webb, Candice Azalea Greene, AJ Horvath, Dustin Chisam, Adrian J. Johnson, Nick Botic, and William Stuart.

This collection was a 3.5 for me. I enjoyed most of the stories, but there were too many mistakes in the manuscript for me to overlook. There were tense problems, grammar errors, and even some misspellings/inconsistencies with character names. Perhaps these things are improved in a newer version, but they bothered me enough for this book to not quite make a 5-star rating.

The stories themselves contain a good mixture of themes, more than enough to keep the reader satisfied. I’d heard of several of the authors in this collection before, and none of them disappointed me. I’m confident that if you’re a fan of horror, you’ll find something to enjoy in this collection.

I wish I saw more of these themed collections. I really liked the concept of a collection of creepy stories about the forest. The forest is, in itself, a scary place under the wrong circumstances just as these stories show. Some of them are fantastical and others more realistic. They certainly make you question whether or not to take that summer camping trip! ...more

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Dec 23, 2018 Blythe rated it really liked it

While I don't think you're likely to find a story in here that will give you nightmares, there's some wonderful stuff in this compilation: gorgeous descriptive writing, and some concepts that are pretty unsettling.

My one real complaint is how poor the editing is. Typos and formatting errors abound, and at points random words are used that make no sense. (My guess is the original work was written on a phone and autocorrect changed words, but these sorts of things should have been caught as the co ...more

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Aug 04, 2018 Elaine Fisher rated it did not like it

aHorror Stories From the Forest

Unfortunately, I read this entire book hoping for a really good juicy horror story that would keep me awake at night, hiding under the covers, afraid to turn off the light, afraid to let any of my append-
ages hang off the bed for fear of some unknown monster grabbing them, and hoping for the story that would stick with me and I might want to retell later. Sadly, I found none of these., just mediocre stories mostly about people camping or getting scared or attacked. ...more

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Aug 03, 2018 Book lover rated it it was amazing

Quite a treat

A generous collection of horror stories. Some stories could pass for psychological thrillers. The storylines were unique and enjoyable. Incorporating mythology, the supernatural and plain old insanity. I recommend this book to horror fans looking for something different with a little twist to it. Available on kindle unlimited, I hope they have more books like this one.

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Jul 06, 2019 Rikke Petersen rated it liked it

I really don't know what to say; some of the stories were great, but it was like finding pearls in gravel. I think I might have expected too much of the "concept". Still I give it 3 stars because when it's good, it's really damn good. Also there are many stories, so you get something for your money. =) ...more

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Aug 10, 2018 Janice E. Ryberg rated it really liked it

Easy 4.5 stars for this collection of scary stories

None of these stories are too complicated or cruel and it was great fun reading for an hour or two (or maybe a little more) before sleeping.
Absolutely enjoyable stories starting with camp stories similar to ones I remember frightening my younger brothers with. Don't miss this fun collection! ...more

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Aug 25, 2020 Annemarie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: horror, favourite-authors

A great collection of short stories by various authors. It's interesting to see how diverse these stories are, yet all with the underlying Forest theme.

Some of the stories: Scarecrow; Don't Stop on Route 33; The Wall in Grandpa's Backyard; Camp Credence; The Last Bus; The Devil's Cauldron; Seeker and Lucie & Snaggletooth, this reader found especially disturbing. Happy reading. Annemarie ...more

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Feb 02, 2019 Janice rated it liked it

Shelves: 2019, kindle

This was a freebie Kindle book. I'm interested in stories that explore how forests and woods can affect us.

Most of these pieces were little vignettes, like stories told over a campfire, rather than complete stories. That means they were good for dipping into whenever you needed to read something undemanding. Most of the horror is on the level of "and she got out and there was a HOOK handing from her door handle!!!!!!11!!1!" variety. But that's not necessarily bad. Some are genuinely creepy.

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Oct 22, 2018 Beth rated it it was ok

These stories were more miss than hit. And the book seemed interminable.

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Oct 26, 2019 Alison Pilorz rated it liked it

Several stories have editing mistakes (Or could have used some editing) but overall it's pretty good! Enjoyable stories ...more

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Dec 03, 2018 Maurício da Fonte Filho rated it it was ok

Achei a qualidade dos contos bem irregular. Alguns foram muito bons, mas outros foram mal escritos. Também fiquei incomodado com a quantidade de erros de diagramação e revisão.

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Sep 14, 2018 Rose Haskins rated it it was amazing

Exciting short stories

All of the stories were full of twist and turns. It didn't take long to get through this book. Then I was saddened cause there was no more. ...more

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Nov 26, 2018 mel toland rated it really liked it

This is a good collection of horror stories, taking place in and around the woods. 44 stories in all. Some are better than others, of course, but all in all a good selection. Recommended.

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Oct 05, 2018 Ron Tunnell rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2018, horror

Very, very good content. However, the book needs better editing for typos.

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Apr 28, 2019 Eric rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2019

An amateurish collection of forest-themed horror in dire need of a copy editor. This endless juvenile slog was only redeemed by work from Gemma Amor and William Stuart.

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Jan 10, 2019 C.J rated it it was amazing

Really great book, all the authors really delivered. I became fan of Tobias and Blair with this book. I love anything scary and reading this I wasn't disappointed. ...more

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Mar 29, 2020 Amy Ballester rated it it was amazing

Great book. Great collection of stories. Each story was well written and engaging. Definitely worth it. I will think twice before going camping or out to any woods. Lol

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