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50 Shades of Purple: And Other Horror Stories
And you've never met a monster like this.
When the story titles include You know this horror collection is going to cross the line. 50 SHADES OF PURPLE is a collection of 57 short stories that range from delightly demented to grotesquely fascinating. Innocent beginnings have salacious twists, and the supernatural monsters are just as likely to seduce you as they are to rip you limb from limb. The constant surprises will keep you on the edge of your seat, devouring your attention as you satisfy your need to unravel each unique mystery.
The explicit sex and violence in these stories won't hide anything from you, especially when accompanied by original illustrations. This combines with the immersive, realistic writing style to bring even the most incredible situations into vivid detail. We're passionate about publishing horror stories for adults, scary books for teens, and all sorts of dark fiction. We've got new horror kindle books every month, specializing in supernatural stories, supernatural book collections, and paranormal books for adults. We've got zombie books, demonic horror, ghosts and specters, angels and demons, gothic novels, and haunted houses and ghosts novels. We promise some of the top horror books 2018.
When the story titles include You know this horror collection is going to cross the line. 50 SHADES OF PURPLE is a collection of 57 short stories that range from delightly demented to grotesquely fascinating. Innocent beginnings have salacious twists, and the supernatural monsters are just as likely to seduce you as they are to rip you limb from limb. The constant surprises will keep you on the edge of your seat, devouring your attention as you satisfy your need to unravel each unique mystery.
The explicit sex and violence in these stories won't hide anything from you, especially when accompanied by original illustrations. This combines with the immersive, realistic writing style to bring even the most incredible situations into vivid detail. We're passionate about publishing horror stories for adults, scary books for teens, and all sorts of dark fiction. We've got new horror kindle books every month, specializing in supernatural stories, supernatural book collections, and paranormal books for adults. We've got zombie books, demonic horror, ghosts and specters, angels and demons, gothic novels, and haunted houses and ghosts novels. We promise some of the top horror books 2018.
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First published October 11, 2018
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January 9, 2020
"You might think that some parts are too sad, horrifying, kinky, or gross. I know those reactions are coming my way. Just don’t tell me that it was boring. That would be the worst thing." -P. F. McGrail
Well none of the stories were boring, that's for sure!
They really ran every gamut - flash, short and some quite long "short" stories. There were monsters lurking, the horror of humans and the horror of situations, and even though the author said he deliberately chose the stories so there was a jumble of everything, I thought that quite a few of the stories seemed connected by a thread and others by a theme. What do you think?
A awesome anthology of fright, I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every one of them for different reasons.
Well none of the stories were boring, that's for sure!
They really ran every gamut - flash, short and some quite long "short" stories. There were monsters lurking, the horror of humans and the horror of situations, and even though the author said he deliberately chose the stories so there was a jumble of everything, I thought that quite a few of the stories seemed connected by a thread and others by a theme. What do you think?
A awesome anthology of fright, I can honestly say I enjoyed each and every one of them for different reasons.
October 12, 2018
Other than the obviously provocative title of 50 Shades of Purple and Other Horror Stories by P. F. McGrail, a reader might expect fifty stories in this short story collection. Nope, there are fifty-eight stories. In a foreword, McGrail tells readers how he did this. It is not like the Muse camped on his doorstep for a few weeks or months.
McGrail notes in the foreword that there are bound to be a few stories that will offend someone. There might be as many as ten that are over the top. I have tried to note them below but, really, would you buy a book with the intention of skipping three or four of the stories because they might offend? I would not skip the stories marked offensive, but I would not read anything more by the author. That situation did not occur with this collection and I will read more by this author.
This is available on Kindle Unlimited. The variety of stories in the collection supports a five-star rating.
I’m the Monster Who Lives in Your Closet ***** Truth is revealed as the Monster confesses. And, by the way, rescues Julie. Good monster.
Open Wide, Sweet Thing ***** Do not read this before going to the dentist.
Fun With 911***** An intruder calls home. Very scary.
I Try My Best to Understand ***** Joe is more than twenty years old. By this age, he should not be taking everything literally (in the strictest sense of the word).
Tits ***** This is truly a horror story. The title suggests there might be sex in this story. There is but the horror outweighs the sex. This is not a YA story.
I Can't Be Unhaunted ***** This narrator always has company, always has someone to talk to. But that doesn’t mean the narrator always understands what is being said.
It's Hotter If We Don't Use a Safe Word ***** If you know what a safe word is, you know what to expect and you can decide whether to read this story or not. This is not the place to learn through example what a safe word is. Extreme horror, sometimes known as splatter gore.
Some Notes on that Thing in the Bed Right Next to You ***** This story combines horror and humor. The point of view of the narrator makes this story hilarious.
Human Fireworks ***** Darren could not appreciate the burning love his Dad had for his Mom.
Fifty Shades of Purple ***** This signature story is all about BDSM, serial killers, and role reversals, although this is quite logical given the topic. Uninitiated readers might want to keep their deviant dictionary nearby.
Always Clean Your Sex Doll Before Introducing Her ***** If the pizza man won’t come to the house, the house will have to go to …
If You See Me Before My Monthly Cycle Ends, You Should Probably Kill Me ***** Animalistic urges during a predictable cycle (with a twist, of course).
An Involuntary Hue of Red ***** The most horrible Thanksgiving ever, nothing here to give thanks for.
Fingers ***** He had total responsibility for everything in Cyanide, Montana. He was the Chief of Police as well as the entire police force. He had only one instruction. Never ask for help or support. OK. So why were they expecting him to answer their questions?
Her Lips Weren't Rotten Yet ***** Edward never really liked Emily, but he would never tell her face to face.
A Knight in Fuzzy Armor ***** Dad is her knight; he can protect his five-year-old daughter from spiders. He knows a lot about them.
Say Hi to All the Folks Down in Hell ***** Angela was shocked at the news of her father’s death and was more shocked to see what he was reading just prior to his death.
There's Sex at the End ***** Don’t attempt to drug the Supernatural Being. (Wise words).
When Vomit Tastes Better Coming Up ***** Many humans like Jell-O. People should not BE the Jell-O.
I Can Smell You From Under the Bed ***** Why did Emma commit suicide? It might have been when she discovered her parents’ last meal.
Like Footsteps Coming Into My Room ***** Angela and Bea looked just like their mother. After their mother’s death by fire Angela, Bea and their father had to deal with the tragic death. Angela was the next to die. When the effects of the two deaths threatened Bea, her father had a gift to help Bea cope.
A Plethora of Mayonnaise ***** One of the most horrible fast food horror stories ever.
My Last Battle Under the Orange Sky ***** Four friends left the base and went into the wasteland under the orange sky. One would continue. Why?
Wtf ***** Dad disappeared when his son was five. Mom and son lived together until the son was twenty-two. When son got a job and had to move halfway across the country, he packed up some memorabilia from his youth. That’s when he found the tapes. Mommy had secrets.
Babble and Scratch ***** This is not the twelve days of Christmas. It is about the last twelve days of humanity.
Rat Kisses ***** Yolanda was only five years old, but she had learned more about life than any five-year-old should know from My Little Pony.
Twist of Damnation ***** There are guarantees in life, but it is what you must do to assure the guarantees that is scary. Mammon guaranteed him he could get revenge from the one who hurt him. Would he do it?
Why You're Afraid of the Things in Your House ***** There is only one way to make sure that nothing in the closet is threatening.
They Grow Up, We Grow Old ***** This is a story about family togetherness on the holidays (Halloween).
The Undiscovered Country ***** This is a story about the futility of opposing nature and the arrogance of humans.
A Little Taste of the Holidays ***** Where do Santa’s elves go when they are too old to work? This story has an answer.
How to Say Goodbye Without Regret ***** How can you be sure you won’t have to face the loss of a loved one? This story tells you how.
Bloody Mary is a Bitch ***** She lives in the mirror and shows him the truth for the rest of his life.
Cut Me Open, Look Inside ***** This is a surgeon who really gets into his work.
Monster Hunting and Other Inadvisable Behavior ***** Duct tape can fix most anything. For everything else, there are Gummy Bears.
One Hell of a Birthday Surprise ***** It was his birthday, but it was the surprise of their lives.
Smile ***** One of Daniel’s first words was “smile.” It would take Mom a long time to learn to do it, but eventually, she smiled.
I'm Coming After You ***** It took three friends to convince him of the supernatural. This is a tale of a haunting experience.
I Smelled Every One ***** The Mall has everything so why would anyone ever leave? There is only one reason; the Mall might close. But there are other Malls. Watch for the narrator of this story at a Mall near you.
You Want to Know What the Worst Part Is? ***** This is a set of instructions for removing those tough stains from your laundry.
Gluttony ***** There is fat, obese, morbidly obese, and then this story.
Avarice ***** Walker had cleverly betrayed three friends to advance his own interests at the firm run and owned by Lionel Crenkins. Crenkins admired Walker for that. Lionel had one more test for Walker.
Sloth ***** All he wants is the blank qualities of nothingness.
Lust ***** Many people talk about wanting to create or recreate themselves. This guy took it to the limit.
Pride ***** He is proud of his family. He was proud of his family. He had been proud of his family.
Envy ***** Ellen had beautiful skin and a very fortunate life that had been based somewhat on her beauty. Lucy, her older sister had a much different life. How could Lucy change this situation?
Wrath ***** This is a success story about a person controlling anger.
I Was Fucking Fat ***** Janelle went through an extreme weight loss program that took almost a year. It was involuntary. There were a lot of hallucinations over the year and Janelle frequently wanted to die. After a lengthy recovery, she was contacted by Amanda, a representative of an anonymous company that had kidnapped and imprisoned Janelle. Grateful for her new, healthy body, Janelle wanted to help others. How could she best do so?
I Hate These Creepy Little Bastards ***** Ms. Q could find no job other than teaching with her new degree in Philosophy. She worked at a school with unusual students. Boys who collected spiders, girls who surfed the net to find pictures of the recently deceased and an almost dead squirrel served in the canteen. Nothing could faze the stoic Ms. Q. Until she met Tristan.
My Worst Christmas Ever ***** Mom did not get the worst Christmas present ever … the truth.
Trust the Men on Craigslist ***** The title of this story is all the setup that is needed.
Some Tomorrows Never Come. ***** A very fast journey through a very wasted life.
This Was Hard to Write ***** This is the most realistic story of the collection. The horror is war. The reality is PTSD.
Your Dreams Taste Like Candy ***** This is the most disturbing story of the collection. It involves child kidnapping and torture.
OMG Strangers Have the Best Candy ***** The dangers of Halloween. As in a previous story, the title of this one is the setup.
Why I Stopped Working for Rich Pedophiles ***** This is tied to the story above (OMG) by telling the same story from a different point of view.
He No Longer Gives Candy to Strange Children ***** Another story tied to OMG (above) but told from the third point of view.
The Wages of Sin is Eternal Life ***** Eternal life might be cool for one living alone but once connections and relationships are made, there are problems.
McGrail notes in the foreword that there are bound to be a few stories that will offend someone. There might be as many as ten that are over the top. I have tried to note them below but, really, would you buy a book with the intention of skipping three or four of the stories because they might offend? I would not skip the stories marked offensive, but I would not read anything more by the author. That situation did not occur with this collection and I will read more by this author.
This is available on Kindle Unlimited. The variety of stories in the collection supports a five-star rating.
I’m the Monster Who Lives in Your Closet ***** Truth is revealed as the Monster confesses. And, by the way, rescues Julie. Good monster.
Open Wide, Sweet Thing ***** Do not read this before going to the dentist.
Fun With 911***** An intruder calls home. Very scary.
I Try My Best to Understand ***** Joe is more than twenty years old. By this age, he should not be taking everything literally (in the strictest sense of the word).
Tits ***** This is truly a horror story. The title suggests there might be sex in this story. There is but the horror outweighs the sex. This is not a YA story.
I Can't Be Unhaunted ***** This narrator always has company, always has someone to talk to. But that doesn’t mean the narrator always understands what is being said.
It's Hotter If We Don't Use a Safe Word ***** If you know what a safe word is, you know what to expect and you can decide whether to read this story or not. This is not the place to learn through example what a safe word is. Extreme horror, sometimes known as splatter gore.
Some Notes on that Thing in the Bed Right Next to You ***** This story combines horror and humor. The point of view of the narrator makes this story hilarious.
Human Fireworks ***** Darren could not appreciate the burning love his Dad had for his Mom.
Fifty Shades of Purple ***** This signature story is all about BDSM, serial killers, and role reversals, although this is quite logical given the topic. Uninitiated readers might want to keep their deviant dictionary nearby.
Always Clean Your Sex Doll Before Introducing Her ***** If the pizza man won’t come to the house, the house will have to go to …
If You See Me Before My Monthly Cycle Ends, You Should Probably Kill Me ***** Animalistic urges during a predictable cycle (with a twist, of course).
An Involuntary Hue of Red ***** The most horrible Thanksgiving ever, nothing here to give thanks for.
Fingers ***** He had total responsibility for everything in Cyanide, Montana. He was the Chief of Police as well as the entire police force. He had only one instruction. Never ask for help or support. OK. So why were they expecting him to answer their questions?
Her Lips Weren't Rotten Yet ***** Edward never really liked Emily, but he would never tell her face to face.
A Knight in Fuzzy Armor ***** Dad is her knight; he can protect his five-year-old daughter from spiders. He knows a lot about them.
Say Hi to All the Folks Down in Hell ***** Angela was shocked at the news of her father’s death and was more shocked to see what he was reading just prior to his death.
There's Sex at the End ***** Don’t attempt to drug the Supernatural Being. (Wise words).
When Vomit Tastes Better Coming Up ***** Many humans like Jell-O. People should not BE the Jell-O.
I Can Smell You From Under the Bed ***** Why did Emma commit suicide? It might have been when she discovered her parents’ last meal.
Like Footsteps Coming Into My Room ***** Angela and Bea looked just like their mother. After their mother’s death by fire Angela, Bea and their father had to deal with the tragic death. Angela was the next to die. When the effects of the two deaths threatened Bea, her father had a gift to help Bea cope.
A Plethora of Mayonnaise ***** One of the most horrible fast food horror stories ever.
My Last Battle Under the Orange Sky ***** Four friends left the base and went into the wasteland under the orange sky. One would continue. Why?
Wtf ***** Dad disappeared when his son was five. Mom and son lived together until the son was twenty-two. When son got a job and had to move halfway across the country, he packed up some memorabilia from his youth. That’s when he found the tapes. Mommy had secrets.
Babble and Scratch ***** This is not the twelve days of Christmas. It is about the last twelve days of humanity.
Rat Kisses ***** Yolanda was only five years old, but she had learned more about life than any five-year-old should know from My Little Pony.
Twist of Damnation ***** There are guarantees in life, but it is what you must do to assure the guarantees that is scary. Mammon guaranteed him he could get revenge from the one who hurt him. Would he do it?
Why You're Afraid of the Things in Your House ***** There is only one way to make sure that nothing in the closet is threatening.
They Grow Up, We Grow Old ***** This is a story about family togetherness on the holidays (Halloween).
The Undiscovered Country ***** This is a story about the futility of opposing nature and the arrogance of humans.
A Little Taste of the Holidays ***** Where do Santa’s elves go when they are too old to work? This story has an answer.
How to Say Goodbye Without Regret ***** How can you be sure you won’t have to face the loss of a loved one? This story tells you how.
Bloody Mary is a Bitch ***** She lives in the mirror and shows him the truth for the rest of his life.
Cut Me Open, Look Inside ***** This is a surgeon who really gets into his work.
Monster Hunting and Other Inadvisable Behavior ***** Duct tape can fix most anything. For everything else, there are Gummy Bears.
One Hell of a Birthday Surprise ***** It was his birthday, but it was the surprise of their lives.
Smile ***** One of Daniel’s first words was “smile.” It would take Mom a long time to learn to do it, but eventually, she smiled.
I'm Coming After You ***** It took three friends to convince him of the supernatural. This is a tale of a haunting experience.
I Smelled Every One ***** The Mall has everything so why would anyone ever leave? There is only one reason; the Mall might close. But there are other Malls. Watch for the narrator of this story at a Mall near you.
You Want to Know What the Worst Part Is? ***** This is a set of instructions for removing those tough stains from your laundry.
Gluttony ***** There is fat, obese, morbidly obese, and then this story.
Avarice ***** Walker had cleverly betrayed three friends to advance his own interests at the firm run and owned by Lionel Crenkins. Crenkins admired Walker for that. Lionel had one more test for Walker.
Sloth ***** All he wants is the blank qualities of nothingness.
Lust ***** Many people talk about wanting to create or recreate themselves. This guy took it to the limit.
Pride ***** He is proud of his family. He was proud of his family. He had been proud of his family.
Envy ***** Ellen had beautiful skin and a very fortunate life that had been based somewhat on her beauty. Lucy, her older sister had a much different life. How could Lucy change this situation?
Wrath ***** This is a success story about a person controlling anger.
I Was Fucking Fat ***** Janelle went through an extreme weight loss program that took almost a year. It was involuntary. There were a lot of hallucinations over the year and Janelle frequently wanted to die. After a lengthy recovery, she was contacted by Amanda, a representative of an anonymous company that had kidnapped and imprisoned Janelle. Grateful for her new, healthy body, Janelle wanted to help others. How could she best do so?
I Hate These Creepy Little Bastards ***** Ms. Q could find no job other than teaching with her new degree in Philosophy. She worked at a school with unusual students. Boys who collected spiders, girls who surfed the net to find pictures of the recently deceased and an almost dead squirrel served in the canteen. Nothing could faze the stoic Ms. Q. Until she met Tristan.
My Worst Christmas Ever ***** Mom did not get the worst Christmas present ever … the truth.
Trust the Men on Craigslist ***** The title of this story is all the setup that is needed.
Some Tomorrows Never Come. ***** A very fast journey through a very wasted life.
This Was Hard to Write ***** This is the most realistic story of the collection. The horror is war. The reality is PTSD.
Your Dreams Taste Like Candy ***** This is the most disturbing story of the collection. It involves child kidnapping and torture.
OMG Strangers Have the Best Candy ***** The dangers of Halloween. As in a previous story, the title of this one is the setup.
Why I Stopped Working for Rich Pedophiles ***** This is tied to the story above (OMG) by telling the same story from a different point of view.
He No Longer Gives Candy to Strange Children ***** Another story tied to OMG (above) but told from the third point of view.
The Wages of Sin is Eternal Life ***** Eternal life might be cool for one living alone but once connections and relationships are made, there are problems.
October 11, 2018
I had read a lot of these stories already on Reddit, but it was so nice having them all in one collection so I didn’t have to go searching for my favorites. And a lot of these were my favorites.
There are 2 stories that really stood out for me. “I’m the Monster That Lives in Your Closet” and “A Plethora of Mayonnaise”. (Serious warning of ew on the second one. If you have a weak stomach, be warned).
Absolutely loved this collection! Thank you to P. F. McGrail and Haunted House Publishing for the ARC.
There are 2 stories that really stood out for me. “I’m the Monster That Lives in Your Closet” and “A Plethora of Mayonnaise”. (Serious warning of ew on the second one. If you have a weak stomach, be warned).
Absolutely loved this collection! Thank you to P. F. McGrail and Haunted House Publishing for the ARC.
July 19, 2019
Loved This Collection!!
There are many different types of story in this collection and they were all wonderful! There are scary stories of course, but many of them are sad and some are funny. All of them make you feel something. Isn't that what good writing does?
There are many different types of story in this collection and they were all wonderful! There are scary stories of course, but many of them are sad and some are funny. All of them make you feel something. Isn't that what good writing does?
November 3, 2019
1913 reasons to love this book!
As I always say, anthologies might be trick. There’s always a chance you don’t like all the stories. There are 58 stories in this book (okay, two of them are very, very short), but I can say that there are only two of them I didn’t like much.
The description of this book is very accurate. Stories that “range from delightly demented to grotesquely fascinating. ... The constant surprises will keep you on the edge of your seat, devouring your attention as you satisfy your need to unravel each unique mystery.” Just the way I like my Horror. The illustrations are also really cool.
My three favorites are: ‘Fifty Shades Of Purple’; ‘Say Hi To All The Folks Down In Hell’; ‘Your Dreams Taste Like Candy’. I rated each of them 10+. They are unique, twisted, scary, and left me with that feeling of wanting some more when I finished reading them.
Eight stories scored 10. They’re also terrific horror stories. Here they are: ‘Fun With 911’; ‘An Involuntary Hue Of Red’; ‘When Vomit Tastes Better Coming Up’; ‘Rat Kisses’; ‘Twist Of Damnation’; ‘Why Are You Afraid Of The Things In Your House’; ’Blood Mary Is A Bitch’; ‘Avarice’.
I scored almost thirty stories between 8 and 9.5. And I need to tell you, ‘Always Clean Your Sex Doll Before Introducing Her’; ‘Babble And Scratch’; and ‘How To Say Goodbye Without A Regret’ were very close to get a 10.
Overall, it’s a very great horror book. McGrail is a remarkable horror author. His stories are brilliant and horrific. I totally recommend this book, and I’ll for sure read more by this author.
As I always say, anthologies might be trick. There’s always a chance you don’t like all the stories. There are 58 stories in this book (okay, two of them are very, very short), but I can say that there are only two of them I didn’t like much.
The description of this book is very accurate. Stories that “range from delightly demented to grotesquely fascinating. ... The constant surprises will keep you on the edge of your seat, devouring your attention as you satisfy your need to unravel each unique mystery.” Just the way I like my Horror. The illustrations are also really cool.
My three favorites are: ‘Fifty Shades Of Purple’; ‘Say Hi To All The Folks Down In Hell’; ‘Your Dreams Taste Like Candy’. I rated each of them 10+. They are unique, twisted, scary, and left me with that feeling of wanting some more when I finished reading them.
Eight stories scored 10. They’re also terrific horror stories. Here they are: ‘Fun With 911’; ‘An Involuntary Hue Of Red’; ‘When Vomit Tastes Better Coming Up’; ‘Rat Kisses’; ‘Twist Of Damnation’; ‘Why Are You Afraid Of The Things In Your House’; ’Blood Mary Is A Bitch’; ‘Avarice’.
I scored almost thirty stories between 8 and 9.5. And I need to tell you, ‘Always Clean Your Sex Doll Before Introducing Her’; ‘Babble And Scratch’; and ‘How To Say Goodbye Without A Regret’ were very close to get a 10.
Overall, it’s a very great horror book. McGrail is a remarkable horror author. His stories are brilliant and horrific. I totally recommend this book, and I’ll for sure read more by this author.
October 5, 2018
I'm an avid horror fan, and frequently read stories on NoSleep. I was familiar with the author's writing there previously and loved their work, so I was absolutely thrilled to receive an advanced copy of this collection in exchange for an honest review. I couldn't be happier that I did. This is a truly mesmerizing work. The author promises in the foreword that the shifts in tone will be jarring but never dull, and delivers on that immediately with stunning effectiveness. The story styles change rapidly from one tale to the next, from painfully poignant and beautifully tragic, to brilliantly shining with dazzling hope, to drowning in the limitless pool of humanity's capacity to gleefully cause one another harm, to nausea inducing descriptions of fates too grim for one to dwell on. Throughout it all, each painstakingly, wonderfully crafted world holds you tight, immersing you fully in the character's thoughts and actions as you traverse through one landscape of terror after another. I genuinely couldn't possibly recommend this book more highly, and can't wait to see what else the author creates in the future.
October 15, 2018
Man, can McGrail write! I'm going to share something with you, folks: I'm an old fogey. Until just a few months ago I had never heard of Reddit's nosleep page (I have never, in fact, even been on Reddit) and, by extension, had missed out on a buttload of awesome up-and-coming authors. Thankfully, the ever-amazing Tobias Wade fixed that error for me and I've been hooked ever since.
I first read a short story by McGrail in Alphabet Soup. Needless to say, I was stoked to see a full collection coming out and jumped at the chance to review it. McGrail starts off with a warning: the book was intentionally put together in a way that makes the stories that much more jarring. One moment you're reading about the monster under a little girl's bed coming to her rescue and the next you're onto a tale about BDSM. The spectrum here is wide and wonderful, friends.
I won't review each story individually (someone else, I'm sure, either will or already has) but I will say that I wasn't really disappointed in any of the offerings. P. F. McGrail is fantastic in the short form and I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'll be looking forward to seeing more in the future.
I first read a short story by McGrail in Alphabet Soup. Needless to say, I was stoked to see a full collection coming out and jumped at the chance to review it. McGrail starts off with a warning: the book was intentionally put together in a way that makes the stories that much more jarring. One moment you're reading about the monster under a little girl's bed coming to her rescue and the next you're onto a tale about BDSM. The spectrum here is wide and wonderful, friends.
I won't review each story individually (someone else, I'm sure, either will or already has) but I will say that I wasn't really disappointed in any of the offerings. P. F. McGrail is fantastic in the short form and I don't think I'm alone when I say that I'll be looking forward to seeing more in the future.
October 17, 2018
If you like stories that are dark, twisted, really messed up, this is the book for you. This was my first time reading this author, and his writing style is definitely different and over the top from other books I’ve read of short horror stories. Some are very short, a page or less, and just enough to give your mind a quick shock. Others are more dragged out and can lead you in a completely different, mind-blowing direction than you probably could ever imagine they’d go. They hit on pretty much every dark topic out there, including all the sick criminal minds, psychological horrors, even the disgusting and perverted. If there is justice to be had, or some payback, you can bet the author reached far into his imagination to come up with some outrageous and fitting way to make sure that happened. All-in-all a great read and well worth the time and money you put into it.
I received an ARC copy of this in exchange for my honest review.
I received an ARC copy of this in exchange for my honest review.
November 1, 2018
This is the first P.F. McGrail book I have read but I don't think it will be the last. This is a hard book to review simply because of the variance in the story lines. There were some that disgusted me but the majority were great. Pretty much all of the stories had underlying themes that really made you think.
I received this book free from Haunted House Publishing and have chosen to leave a review.
I received this book free from Haunted House Publishing and have chosen to leave a review.
May 15, 2021
I have found a new
author to follow. There wasn't one story I didn't enjoy, A few made me cringe which is perfect. I truly enjoyed the sinners, God fresh perspective, edgy I haven't given many five star ratings, this as the other two I've given is all deserved. I'm about to read volumes two and three I promise to give an honest review. This is not a waste of time or money happy reading!
author to follow. There wasn't one story I didn't enjoy, A few made me cringe which is perfect. I truly enjoyed the sinners, God fresh perspective, edgy I haven't given many five star ratings, this as the other two I've given is all deserved. I'm about to read volumes two and three I promise to give an honest review. This is not a waste of time or money happy reading!
November 5, 2018
Horrifyingly different. Really liked this book, it was twisty and turney and full of surprises. Some of the stories made me cringe while others were so clever. Very well written in my opinion.
Loved the 'connection' which ran through all of the stories, this added extra intrigue (waking in the early hours of the morning and finding out the meaning on the www).
Loved the 'connection' which ran through all of the stories, this added extra intrigue (waking in the early hours of the morning and finding out the meaning on the www).
October 25, 2018
A collection of 58 short horror stories. Definitely for an adult audience, as there is graphic sex and violence. There was only one story I didn’t like. My favorites were Always Clean Your Sex Doll Before Introducing Her and A Plethora of Mayonnaise.
December 30, 2018
This is the very first book I've read of P.F. McGrail and I honestly want more. For the reference of "50 shades" I honestly thought that the stories would be morbidly sexual. To be honest, it was pretty tamed. Nonetheless a very enjoyable read!
January 14, 2019
1913/10
I've followed Byfelsdisciples stories for a while, and I've always enjoyed them. This is no exception. It kept me riveted to the virtual page, and one day I'd like to gain a physical copy to add to my collection of horror stories. I am a horror junkie.
I've followed Byfelsdisciples stories for a while, and I've always enjoyed them. This is no exception. It kept me riveted to the virtual page, and one day I'd like to gain a physical copy to add to my collection of horror stories. I am a horror junkie.
August 4, 2019
Wonderful mix of stories
Absolutely loved this and definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mix of soft horror stories. These stories have a twist that comes as a surprise in them which makes it even more enjoyable .
Absolutely loved this and definitely recommend this to anyone who loves a great mix of soft horror stories. These stories have a twist that comes as a surprise in them which makes it even more enjoyable .
March 4, 2020
Great Horror
An amazing collection...different...brutally funny...highly recommended. Great to read such disturbing yet unique horror fiction...visceral and descriptive...a real treat for those of us that enjoy pushing boundaries...
An amazing collection...different...brutally funny...highly recommended. Great to read such disturbing yet unique horror fiction...visceral and descriptive...a real treat for those of us that enjoy pushing boundaries...
November 8, 2018
Amazing book! I honestly thought I'd get a gross out version of people's sex tales but it was pretty much tamed. Nonetheless it's still very entertaining. Loved reading it before going to bed.
November 18, 2018
An amazing collection of short stories
A great collection of short scary stories with a little humour and a twist in the tale. I recommend this book to all horror story fans.
A great collection of short scary stories with a little humour and a twist in the tale. I recommend this book to all horror story fans.
April 26, 2019
Great stories
I really enjoyed this collection of horror. They are different kinds of stories from what I'm used to, but the writing was great! Well worth a read.
I really enjoyed this collection of horror. They are different kinds of stories from what I'm used to, but the writing was great! Well worth a read.
August 2, 2019
A really good read. I enjoyed it.
September 23, 2019
Huge horror fan
I’ve read every famous horror author and I can’t describe how much I love this author. Every story is something brand new and leaves you reeling.
I’ve read every famous horror author and I can’t describe how much I love this author. Every story is something brand new and leaves you reeling.
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