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Immortal Fears
Twenty authors, twenty gods, twenty stories that will chill, thrill and kill you. The Gods of the Pantheon present their first anthology of Halloween stories, the time for Samhain draws near…
Olympus Confidential: the Deep Wild by CJ Landry
Hera has been kidnapped! For four terrified teenage Gods and Goddesses, it is a race against the clock to find their mother. But to get her back, they must face and conquer their greatest enemy - themselves. Can they accomplish their feats and find Hera in time, or will the Queen of the Gods be lost forever?
Reliving the Nightmare by Moxie Malone
Moxie, the forgotten goddess, defies her mothers to pursue her heart’s desire. Her single-minded stubbornness leads innocent lovers into danger when nightgoyles break free from Tartarus at the apex of Samhain. These vicious creatures, with an appetite for human flesh, are on the hunt and they are hungry.
Sacrifice to the Dark Elves by Jeanette Rose
Eros, God of Love and Sex, along with Dionysus, God of Wine, throw an epic rave in Olympus National Park for Halloween. A party to end all. Yet, nothing is as it seems. Samhain is a night steeped in mystery, the veil between worlds at its thinnest, and someone is reaching out.
Thanatos and the House at the End of the World by Marc Tizura
Thanatos, God of Death, has left the Pantheon. Broken after the second world war, he has taken to exploring alternate worlds. He comes across one of a barren landscape and a lone structure. The dead cry out to him from the depths of the decrepit Victorian house, their souls held hostage by a demon child.
A Soul for a Soul by Rashmi P. Menon
A dark shadow has descended on Artemis’ beloved Olympus National Park. When the sinister shadow starts reaping the souls of the mortals visiting the Park, Artemis sets out on a quest with her hunting partner, Orion, and the God of Death, Thanatos. Racing against time, Artemis must unravel the mystery of the dark shadow and retrieve the lost souls before it consumes them forever.
Darkness Falls by Jennifer Morton
Something from another dimension is using Samhain to try to slip through the veil. Can Medusa stop the rising darkness before it consumes her and swallows the light forever?
The Weaver by Alice Callisto
Clio, the Muse of History, working on an archaeological dig in Egypt, is alerted to the sudden and unexplained disappearances of some mortal employees, along with strange echoing voices with no apparent source. Clio investigates, determined to stop these occurrences, but finds herself face-to-face with a monster.
A Piece of Cake by Amber Albright
Atë, Goddess of Mischief and Ruin, doesn’t believe in warning signs. So, the sign on the ancient ruin declaring “Dangers Contained Within” doesn’t concern her. She’s on a mission to cheer up her sister by baking her a cake. What she doesn’t expect? A demon appearing determined to drag her off to hell.
Mermaid’s Tale By Nikki Crump-Hansted
Nike is having one of those days. "Working here is easy," he said. "We've never had any problems." Well, Uncle Poseidon lied. Tending his newly remodeled bar and grill at The Mermaid's Tale was supposed to be a breeze - until it's not. Follow Nike in her what else could possibly go wrong adventure.
Olympus Confidential: the Deep Wild by CJ Landry
Hera has been kidnapped! For four terrified teenage Gods and Goddesses, it is a race against the clock to find their mother. But to get her back, they must face and conquer their greatest enemy - themselves. Can they accomplish their feats and find Hera in time, or will the Queen of the Gods be lost forever?
Reliving the Nightmare by Moxie Malone
Moxie, the forgotten goddess, defies her mothers to pursue her heart’s desire. Her single-minded stubbornness leads innocent lovers into danger when nightgoyles break free from Tartarus at the apex of Samhain. These vicious creatures, with an appetite for human flesh, are on the hunt and they are hungry.
Sacrifice to the Dark Elves by Jeanette Rose
Eros, God of Love and Sex, along with Dionysus, God of Wine, throw an epic rave in Olympus National Park for Halloween. A party to end all. Yet, nothing is as it seems. Samhain is a night steeped in mystery, the veil between worlds at its thinnest, and someone is reaching out.
Thanatos and the House at the End of the World by Marc Tizura
Thanatos, God of Death, has left the Pantheon. Broken after the second world war, he has taken to exploring alternate worlds. He comes across one of a barren landscape and a lone structure. The dead cry out to him from the depths of the decrepit Victorian house, their souls held hostage by a demon child.
A Soul for a Soul by Rashmi P. Menon
A dark shadow has descended on Artemis’ beloved Olympus National Park. When the sinister shadow starts reaping the souls of the mortals visiting the Park, Artemis sets out on a quest with her hunting partner, Orion, and the God of Death, Thanatos. Racing against time, Artemis must unravel the mystery of the dark shadow and retrieve the lost souls before it consumes them forever.
Darkness Falls by Jennifer Morton
Something from another dimension is using Samhain to try to slip through the veil. Can Medusa stop the rising darkness before it consumes her and swallows the light forever?
The Weaver by Alice Callisto
Clio, the Muse of History, working on an archaeological dig in Egypt, is alerted to the sudden and unexplained disappearances of some mortal employees, along with strange echoing voices with no apparent source. Clio investigates, determined to stop these occurrences, but finds herself face-to-face with a monster.
A Piece of Cake by Amber Albright
Atë, Goddess of Mischief and Ruin, doesn’t believe in warning signs. So, the sign on the ancient ruin declaring “Dangers Contained Within” doesn’t concern her. She’s on a mission to cheer up her sister by baking her a cake. What she doesn’t expect? A demon appearing determined to drag her off to hell.
Mermaid’s Tale By Nikki Crump-Hansted
Nike is having one of those days. "Working here is easy," he said. "We've never had any problems." Well, Uncle Poseidon lied. Tending his newly remodeled bar and grill at The Mermaid's Tale was supposed to be a breeze - until it's not. Follow Nike in her what else could possibly go wrong adventure.
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First published August 25, 2020
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September 16, 2020
I would like to start out by saying that I adore anthologies. Especially once that involve spooky tales. This one is chock full of great short stories. It was a very enjoyable book and I totally recommend it for lovers of horror, paranormal, mystery, gods and goddesses and short story collections.
I would like to thank the authors, Rewritten Realms, LLC and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Immortal Fears in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I would like to thank the authors, Rewritten Realms, LLC and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital copy of Immortal Fears in exchange for a fair and honest review.
August 25, 2020
An engaging tale of how the gods came to the world of modern day after falling from prominence return to take power back. The halloween motif is suspenseful and leaves you wanting more.
September 4, 2020
Twenty-one authors. Twenty-one tales. One beast of a book!
The authors of the popular online magazine, In The Pantheon (inthepantheon.com), bring a unique spin on Halloween with a collection of seasonal tales as told by the Greek Gods who have returned to the mortal realm.
Ranging from terrifying, disturbing, and chilling to charming, quirky, and a wee bit spooky, this delightful anthology answers the question, "What do even the Gods fear?"
The authors of the popular online magazine, In The Pantheon (inthepantheon.com), bring a unique spin on Halloween with a collection of seasonal tales as told by the Greek Gods who have returned to the mortal realm.
Ranging from terrifying, disturbing, and chilling to charming, quirky, and a wee bit spooky, this delightful anthology answers the question, "What do even the Gods fear?"
April 13, 2021
A spectacular collection of tales that strike fear, anxiety, and death into the heart of the reader.
August 26, 2020
Like a bag full of Halloween candy, this goodie bag of tasty stories will delight you. Twenty-one authors tell twenty-one spooky tales - some dark, some lighter - from the POV of the Greek gods who have returned to the material realm.
If you enjoy paranormal, fantasy, myth, or horror this BIG book delivers immediate Samhain gratification in single sitting reads. Most stories are about 3k - 6k but include one novella sized adventure.
Love it.
If you enjoy paranormal, fantasy, myth, or horror this BIG book delivers immediate Samhain gratification in single sitting reads. Most stories are about 3k - 6k but include one novella sized adventure.
Love it.
December 28, 2020
*I received a copy of this novel for free in exchange for an honest review*
Immortal Fears comprises twenty short scary stories featuring the Greek Gods and Goddesses in the modern day. Each faces battles against monsters, demons, and perhaps the most terrifying of all themselves.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this anthology collection. Each tale was terrifying and unique with its own twists and turns which made for compelling reading. I love stories showcasing the Greek Gods and Goddesses and Immortal Fears did not disappoint. It also high-lighted some of the lesser known gods which I really liked. The stories were fast paced and drew me from the beginning and I kept turning the page to see what happened next. I recommend Immortal Fears to horror and mythology fans.
Immortal Fears comprises twenty short scary stories featuring the Greek Gods and Goddesses in the modern day. Each faces battles against monsters, demons, and perhaps the most terrifying of all themselves.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this anthology collection. Each tale was terrifying and unique with its own twists and turns which made for compelling reading. I love stories showcasing the Greek Gods and Goddesses and Immortal Fears did not disappoint. It also high-lighted some of the lesser known gods which I really liked. The stories were fast paced and drew me from the beginning and I kept turning the page to see what happened next. I recommend Immortal Fears to horror and mythology fans.
October 17, 2020
Like Greek mythology? Want some seriously spooky reads? Look no further than Immortal Fears, an anthology of Halloween stories, published by Rewritten Realms, the publishing arm of the writing group In The Pantheon.
The anthology contains 21 stories, each by a different author. In each the writer takes on the voice of a character from Greek mythology, and reimagines what adventures they would have in the modern world.
Needless to say, it is highly entertaining. Especially for someone like me, who loves myths and lore from around the world, this was a very satisfying read indeed! I especially enjoyed reading the stories that were connected to each other.
There is quite a bit of blood and gore in some of the stories, and many of them are positively spine chilling. But not all of them are stories that will scare the daylights out of you. Some are hopeful, others are kind. After all, the Gods are human too.
Tragedy in Moonlight, by Renee Christian; The Deep Wild by C J Landry; The Sword of Perseus by Wayne Davids; Thanatos and The House At The End of The World by Marc Tizura; Sweet Dolly by Aisling MacKay, The Monster Within by Rainbow Brubaker; Time to Fly by Georgia Moody; Darkness Falls by Jennifer Morton; Star-Crossed by Melody Wingfield; A Soul for A Soul by Rashmi Menon; and Mermaid's Tale by Nikki Crump-Hansted, are some of the stories from the book that I enjoyed the most.
This is not to say that the other stories aren't a great read -- they absolutely are!
Immortal Fears is a truly fantastical read, and perfect for the Halloween season.
The anthology contains 21 stories, each by a different author. In each the writer takes on the voice of a character from Greek mythology, and reimagines what adventures they would have in the modern world.
Needless to say, it is highly entertaining. Especially for someone like me, who loves myths and lore from around the world, this was a very satisfying read indeed! I especially enjoyed reading the stories that were connected to each other.
There is quite a bit of blood and gore in some of the stories, and many of them are positively spine chilling. But not all of them are stories that will scare the daylights out of you. Some are hopeful, others are kind. After all, the Gods are human too.
Tragedy in Moonlight, by Renee Christian; The Deep Wild by C J Landry; The Sword of Perseus by Wayne Davids; Thanatos and The House At The End of The World by Marc Tizura; Sweet Dolly by Aisling MacKay, The Monster Within by Rainbow Brubaker; Time to Fly by Georgia Moody; Darkness Falls by Jennifer Morton; Star-Crossed by Melody Wingfield; A Soul for A Soul by Rashmi Menon; and Mermaid's Tale by Nikki Crump-Hansted, are some of the stories from the book that I enjoyed the most.
This is not to say that the other stories aren't a great read -- they absolutely are!
Immortal Fears is a truly fantastical read, and perfect for the Halloween season.
October 25, 2020
What an excellent read
Seriously. This had tricks and treats, scares and laughter. What an excellent introduction to the Greek gods in modern times!!!
Seriously. This had tricks and treats, scares and laughter. What an excellent introduction to the Greek gods in modern times!!!
September 26, 2020
The notion of gods in a modern setting is so refreshing. It has allowed the authors to really tap into the psychology of these mythological characters and push their boundaries and take them down new paths. Very well-written and conceived! Loved it!
July 18, 2021
Fun well put together set
Anyone who likes takes on mythology needs to read. Lots of urban/myth combinations and great dialogue. Zeus would absolutely be a cutthroat businessman…
Anyone who likes takes on mythology needs to read. Lots of urban/myth combinations and great dialogue. Zeus would absolutely be a cutthroat businessman…
December 13, 2020
I need more books with Greek gods. And ancient gods in general. I loved this anthology. The representation of the gods and Greek mythology itself was a bit too harmless for my taste. But I liked that each story represented the fear of a different god - it was also interesting to see each author's take on what a god could possibly fear.
All stories were so beautifully written, I don't know how to pick a favorite.
I received a free ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
All stories were so beautifully written, I don't know how to pick a favorite.
I received a free ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 13, 2020
I need more books with Greek gods. And ancient gods in general. I loved this anthology. The representation of the gods and Greek mythology itself was a bit too harmless for my taste. But I liked that each story represented the fear of a different god - it was also interesting to see each author's take on what a god could possibly fear.
All stories were so beautifully written, I don't know how to pick a favorite.
I received a free ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
All stories were so beautifully written, I don't know how to pick a favorite.
I received a free ARC by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 22, 2021
Agroup.of short stories that all involve some immortal or God/Goddess from Mythology. Great concept but not really my type of book. Each story was well written but, for me, not memorable. Thanks to Netgalley for this free copy on exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
October 30, 2020
It is often difficult to review collections of short stories as it is impossible to focus on all of them - especially when there are 21, and not all of them good. It is an interesting concept throughout the book, tying each story to a Greek deity in a contemporary setting,
For myself, none of the stories felt like there had been a concept or a strong sense of the plot, as though they had simply been written to be a part of the collection and with little thought to be given other than this. As a result, it took much longer to read than I would have liked and a book which I had looked forward to reading felt like a chore, with no real connection to the stories.
The rating given is based purely on the interesting idea, and not the execution though multiple writers do seem to hold promise in their styles.
For myself, none of the stories felt like there had been a concept or a strong sense of the plot, as though they had simply been written to be a part of the collection and with little thought to be given other than this. As a result, it took much longer to read than I would have liked and a book which I had looked forward to reading felt like a chore, with no real connection to the stories.
The rating given is based purely on the interesting idea, and not the execution though multiple writers do seem to hold promise in their styles.
November 24, 2020
The book "Immortal Fears" is a collection of short stories written by 21 authors. Each of the authors slips into the role of a Greek deity. The stories are thematically about fear, Halloween/Samhain and horror.
In general, the problem with a short story collection is that not all stories will resonate with you. For the most part, the quality of the stories were good to very good. One can especially emphasize that characters who also appear in other stories felt the same. Here the respective writers have managed to transfer the essence of the character into their own stories.
On a very personal level, I had problems with the direct form of addressing the reader that keeps cropping up. This is not a style that suits me because I had the feeling that I was torn from the events and the flow of reading. I also found the overarching theme not well implemented in some of the stories.
All in all it was a good book that presented interesting ideas about the Greek gods, especially in modern times.
In general, the problem with a short story collection is that not all stories will resonate with you. For the most part, the quality of the stories were good to very good. One can especially emphasize that characters who also appear in other stories felt the same. Here the respective writers have managed to transfer the essence of the character into their own stories.
On a very personal level, I had problems with the direct form of addressing the reader that keeps cropping up. This is not a style that suits me because I had the feeling that I was torn from the events and the flow of reading. I also found the overarching theme not well implemented in some of the stories.
All in all it was a good book that presented interesting ideas about the Greek gods, especially in modern times.
June 14, 2021
I went into this book with great expectations, however, I was truly disappointed. With most books I cant wait to read it all, but I just couldn't get into it. I suffered through it all to give an honest feedback. I felt like I was reading a teenager's diary. Nothing really made sense. So much could have been added and even more could have been left out. Not a fan of this anthology.
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