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Tales From The Dark Web
From the bestselling author of Why I'm Afraid of the Dark comes five disturbing yet fascinating short stories that explore the darker side of the technological marvel that is the internet. A summary of what will haunt you by reading this anthology: J.T. Withelder's work, Tales from the Dark Web , explores the horrors and terror that can be found just a few clicks of away.
- GenresHorror
208 pages, Paperback
First published May 7, 2020
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About the author
J.T. Withelder
2 books3 followersJustin Toby Withelder, or J.W. to his closest friends, was born, raised, and lives in rural Pennsylvania with the love of his life, Carrie, and his two children, Alex and Keira.
He has been writing both long and short stories as a hobby for many years in the science fiction, horror, and thriller genres. Pulling inspiration from his favorite authors, Stephen King and Michael Crichton, and television shows like "The Twilight Zone", Justin prefers to focus on the terror of the unknown rather than an explainable creature or phenomenon.
He is an engineer by trade but prefers to spend his time outdoors whenever possible. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He and his wife also enjoy visiting theme parks, specifically to ride roller coasters. They plan to travel the world to ride the biggest and fastest coasters.
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He has been writing both long and short stories as a hobby for many years in the science fiction, horror, and thriller genres. Pulling inspiration from his favorite authors, Stephen King and Michael Crichton, and television shows like "The Twilight Zone", Justin prefers to focus on the terror of the unknown rather than an explainable creature or phenomenon.
He is an engineer by trade but prefers to spend his time outdoors whenever possible. He enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. He and his wife also enjoy visiting theme parks, specifically to ride roller coasters. They plan to travel the world to ride the biggest and fastest coasters.
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June 12, 2023
Another great collection of five short stories. Definitely recommend.
Burial - I loved this one. Something I could see being made into a TV episode.
Smart - This one did not end the way I thought it would and left me disappointed that it wasn't longer.
Gambler - Loved this one too. Again, I just wish it has been longer.
Delivery - This one was so weird and I honestly had no idea what was going on.
Cure - Probably my least favourite from the book, but still a good read.
Burial - I loved this one. Something I could see being made into a TV episode.
Smart - This one did not end the way I thought it would and left me disappointed that it wasn't longer.
Gambler - Loved this one too. Again, I just wish it has been longer.
Delivery - This one was so weird and I honestly had no idea what was going on.
Cure - Probably my least favourite from the book, but still a good read.
May 7, 2020
Tales From the Dark Web is a short story collection drawn from the darker corners of the internet.
Burial. This tale starts things off, asking how far would you go to keep your loved ones from finding out your secret? Allen is a happily married man who has made a mistake but he’s sure he’s gotten away with it. The thing is, once something’s on the internet it never really goes away. And someone has been paying attention to the details.
Smart. Andy is a college student who is exhausted and overwhelmed with his school work. He runs across an ad for Nootropics and is intrigued. They are too expensive for a student but maybe there is a less costly solution on the dark web. What could go wrong?
Gambler. Donald Glosser attends his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting after his girlfriend packs her bags and leaves for “a few days”. He meets and becomes friends with Charlie, a man with more than just gambling problems. When Charlie goes missing his problems become Donald’s problems, too.
Delivery. Zach works delivering food using a convenient app. He rear ends a car during a delivery and the driver offers him a huge sum to just drive off and forget it ever happened. The catch? He wants Zach’s delivery. The other catch?He’s not the only one.
Cure. A project manager for a small engineering firm is bored with the monotony of his job. His dissatisfaction continues to grow until he can no longer make himself go to work. He finally forces himself to seek professional help. His doctor has some unorthodox methods that he’s sure will help jolt his patient out of his depression.
J.T. Withelder has done a great job with this collection. My personal favorites were Burial, which had me questioning what was real,and Delivery, which was action-packed. Highly recommended!
Burial. This tale starts things off, asking how far would you go to keep your loved ones from finding out your secret? Allen is a happily married man who has made a mistake but he’s sure he’s gotten away with it. The thing is, once something’s on the internet it never really goes away. And someone has been paying attention to the details.
Smart. Andy is a college student who is exhausted and overwhelmed with his school work. He runs across an ad for Nootropics and is intrigued. They are too expensive for a student but maybe there is a less costly solution on the dark web. What could go wrong?
Gambler. Donald Glosser attends his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting after his girlfriend packs her bags and leaves for “a few days”. He meets and becomes friends with Charlie, a man with more than just gambling problems. When Charlie goes missing his problems become Donald’s problems, too.
Delivery. Zach works delivering food using a convenient app. He rear ends a car during a delivery and the driver offers him a huge sum to just drive off and forget it ever happened. The catch? He wants Zach’s delivery. The other catch?He’s not the only one.
Cure. A project manager for a small engineering firm is bored with the monotony of his job. His dissatisfaction continues to grow until he can no longer make himself go to work. He finally forces himself to seek professional help. His doctor has some unorthodox methods that he’s sure will help jolt his patient out of his depression.
J.T. Withelder has done a great job with this collection. My personal favorites were Burial, which had me questioning what was real,and Delivery, which was action-packed. Highly recommended!
June 17, 2020
Takes from the Dark Web is a collection of five stories that make you think twice about what you do on the internet. My favorite of the five was “Smart”, a body horror/sci-fi mashup, but all of the stories were very well written and completely held my attention.
This was my first time reading JT Withelder and I look forward to reading more of his work.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
This was my first time reading JT Withelder and I look forward to reading more of his work.
Note: I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
April 30, 2020
Burial:
Allen has made some mistakes in his life, and they're coming back to haunt him! Unfortunately...he keeps making them while trying to keep the old one buried!
This had me on the edge of my seat, and yelling - out loud - at Allen.
Smart:
At first I didn't understand why Adderall wasn't the drug of choice for this story - it's exactly what Andy needs.
Now I understand why the author chose the nootropics with the blood root.
"Everything comes at a price!"
Gambler:
Charlie found a sure fire way to cure his gambling addiction. I don't believe Don will ever place another bet in his life now, either.
Delivery:
Zach works delivering food for an app similar to 'Door Dash'. He picks up your order from one of the multiple participating restaurants, and brings it right to your door.
A minor fender bender on his way to a delivery starts a chain of events that put more that his job in jeopardy.
This is a great, and very original short story!
Side note: I wish there was a similar app for getting cigarettes, beer, and whatever else my lazy ass doesn't want to leave the house for!
Cure:
"Life is not worth living without a little bit of risk."
Could it be considered Stockholm Syndrome if it's a doctor holding your psyche hostage, instead of a kidnapper holding your body hostage?
Ooo... how about Munchausen By-Proxy By Psychotic Physician?!
“Now...how does that make you feel?”
This is the first book I've read by J.T. Withelder, and I am looking forward to reading more.
His work is fresh, and fast-paced
Full review posted HERE.
Allen has made some mistakes in his life, and they're coming back to haunt him! Unfortunately...he keeps making them while trying to keep the old one buried!
This had me on the edge of my seat, and yelling - out loud - at Allen.
Smart:
At first I didn't understand why Adderall wasn't the drug of choice for this story - it's exactly what Andy needs.
Now I understand why the author chose the nootropics with the blood root.
"Everything comes at a price!"
Gambler:
Charlie found a sure fire way to cure his gambling addiction. I don't believe Don will ever place another bet in his life now, either.
Delivery:
Zach works delivering food for an app similar to 'Door Dash'. He picks up your order from one of the multiple participating restaurants, and brings it right to your door.
A minor fender bender on his way to a delivery starts a chain of events that put more that his job in jeopardy.
This is a great, and very original short story!
Side note: I wish there was a similar app for getting cigarettes, beer, and whatever else my lazy ass doesn't want to leave the house for!
Cure:
"Life is not worth living without a little bit of risk."
Could it be considered Stockholm Syndrome if it's a doctor holding your psyche hostage, instead of a kidnapper holding your body hostage?
Ooo... how about Munchausen By-Proxy By Psychotic Physician?!
“Now...how does that make you feel?”
This is the first book I've read by J.T. Withelder, and I am looking forward to reading more.
His work is fresh, and fast-paced
Full review posted HERE.
May 5, 2020
The book starts off with a bang, a great little novella called Burial. It's about a guy called Allen, who cheated on his wife years ago at an office party and filmed the whole thing on his phone. He deleted the evidence and thought he was in the clear until he receives a text message from someone that has a copy of the footage. If he wants to keep his dirty little secret, he's going to have to do exactly what he is told. But things don't always go to plan do they?
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If you want to find out more about the rest of the stories in this great collection, then you need to pick yourself up a copy. It will be available as a paperback and kindle ebook. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It gets a solid 4 stars from me
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If you want to find out more about the rest of the stories in this great collection, then you need to pick yourself up a copy. It will be available as a paperback and kindle ebook. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It gets a solid 4 stars from me
June 18, 2020
Final Thoughts
I found that the concept of connecting horror to the Dark Web was a fascinating one, and I think in the few short stories in this collection Withelder manages to touch on some of the most unexpected aspects of that horror. I was certainly not expecting the results of “Delivery” or “Gambler.” Despite my few criticisms of this collection I was once again enthralled by Withelder’s horror writing and found myself absolutely eating these stories up for breakfast!
For a more in depth review, check it out on my book blog: https://beesandbooks.home.blog/2020/0...
I found that the concept of connecting horror to the Dark Web was a fascinating one, and I think in the few short stories in this collection Withelder manages to touch on some of the most unexpected aspects of that horror. I was certainly not expecting the results of “Delivery” or “Gambler.” Despite my few criticisms of this collection I was once again enthralled by Withelder’s horror writing and found myself absolutely eating these stories up for breakfast!
For a more in depth review, check it out on my book blog: https://beesandbooks.home.blog/2020/0...
October 19, 2023
This is my second collection of stories by J.T. Withelder, and once again it was a five star read. There were five stories ranging in tone and level of creepiness, but I ended up enjoying them all. These are all tales of technology gone wrong or used in really heinous ways and definitely play as cautionary tales along the lines of The Twilight Zone.
Burial: This was such a great way to kick off this collection, telling the tale of a man who wants to keep his extramarital tryst a secret so badly that he ends up in way over his head to keep it a secret. He ends up on a mountainside to bury a body, but technology isn’t on his side.
Smart: I think this may have been my favorite of the collection (and also the most outright horror story of the collection). This one follows a college student who is struggling and needs a way to sharpen his focus in his studies. His solution he finds on the Dark Web is not all that it is cracked up to be and leads to an amazing ending.
Gambler: This story deals with addiction, particularly a gambling addiction and where that can lead when you meet the wrong people. This one kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
Delivery: We all use food delivery services these days, and this story takes such a mundane thing and creates such a terrifying situation for someone to find themselves in as the delivery driver. You don’t always know what you are delivering or who you are delivering to, and that is a very scary idea. This is one of the most action-packed stories I have ever read!
Cure: Following a man in a rut in his professional and personal life, he seeks professional help which turns out to be more than he bargained for. As he cannot afford a regular therapist (great dig at our healthcare system), he ends up seeking out a doctor with very unconventional methods that will certainly “cure” the man of his boredness.
Burial: This was such a great way to kick off this collection, telling the tale of a man who wants to keep his extramarital tryst a secret so badly that he ends up in way over his head to keep it a secret. He ends up on a mountainside to bury a body, but technology isn’t on his side.
Smart: I think this may have been my favorite of the collection (and also the most outright horror story of the collection). This one follows a college student who is struggling and needs a way to sharpen his focus in his studies. His solution he finds on the Dark Web is not all that it is cracked up to be and leads to an amazing ending.
Gambler: This story deals with addiction, particularly a gambling addiction and where that can lead when you meet the wrong people. This one kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.
Delivery: We all use food delivery services these days, and this story takes such a mundane thing and creates such a terrifying situation for someone to find themselves in as the delivery driver. You don’t always know what you are delivering or who you are delivering to, and that is a very scary idea. This is one of the most action-packed stories I have ever read!
Cure: Following a man in a rut in his professional and personal life, he seeks professional help which turns out to be more than he bargained for. As he cannot afford a regular therapist (great dig at our healthcare system), he ends up seeking out a doctor with very unconventional methods that will certainly “cure” the man of his boredness.
July 5, 2020
I binged through this book in one afternoon!
Withelder crafted five thrilling short stories that had me empathizing with each character.
In Burial, we have a man losing his mind over a lapse in judgment. And I loved how the author shared bits of the story out of order so the reader could get into the mindset of Allen.
In Smart, we have an overworked, overwhelmed and exhausted uni student looking for a way to get his grades up. This one was my personal favorite because I could easily step into Andy’s shoes and the ending is delightfully creepy.
In Gambler, we have two addicts; one who is struggling to admit his problem and the other who pays for his. I’ll just say, be careful who you trust on the internet...
In Delivery, we have a delivery driver who is just trying to do his job in spite of many life threatening obstacles. This story had my favorite ending. I’m not going to give anything away but it’s the absolute perfect ending to this tale.
In Cure, we have a man who is seeking help for his suicidal depression. The doctor in this story is an interesting character and I wish we learned a bit more about him and his background.
I’ll definitely be reading more from Withelder! My thanks to him for reaching out and sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review 🖤
Withelder crafted five thrilling short stories that had me empathizing with each character.
In Burial, we have a man losing his mind over a lapse in judgment. And I loved how the author shared bits of the story out of order so the reader could get into the mindset of Allen.
In Smart, we have an overworked, overwhelmed and exhausted uni student looking for a way to get his grades up. This one was my personal favorite because I could easily step into Andy’s shoes and the ending is delightfully creepy.
In Gambler, we have two addicts; one who is struggling to admit his problem and the other who pays for his. I’ll just say, be careful who you trust on the internet...
In Delivery, we have a delivery driver who is just trying to do his job in spite of many life threatening obstacles. This story had my favorite ending. I’m not going to give anything away but it’s the absolute perfect ending to this tale.
In Cure, we have a man who is seeking help for his suicidal depression. The doctor in this story is an interesting character and I wish we learned a bit more about him and his background.
I’ll definitely be reading more from Withelder! My thanks to him for reaching out and sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review 🖤
June 13, 2023
What a fun, quick, and spooky collection of short stories!
July 6, 2020
Excellent collection! I can't wait to read WHY I'M AFRAID OF THE DARK.
Burial:
Allen has made some mistakes in his life, and they’re coming back to haunt him! Unfortunately…he keeps making them while trying to keep the old one buried!
This had me on the edge of my seat, and yelling – out loud – at Allen.
Smart:
At first I didn’t understand why Adderall wasn’t the drug of choice for this story – it’s exactly what Andy needs.
Now I understand why the author chose the nootropics with the blood root.
Gambler:
Charlie found a sure fire way to cure his gambling addiction. I don’t believe Don will ever place another bet in his life now, either.
Delivery:
Zach works delivering food for an app similar to ‘Door Dash’. He picks up your order from one of the multiple participating restaurants, and brings it right to your door.
A minor fender bender on his way to a delivery starts a chain of events that put more that his job in jeopardy.
This is a great, and very original short story!
Side note: I wish there was a similar app for getting cigarettes, beer, and whatever else my lazy ass doesn’t want to leave the house for!
Cure:
“Life is not worth living without a little bit of risk.”
Could it be considered Stockholm Syndrome if it’s a doctor holding your psyche hostage, instead of a kidnapper holding your body hostage?
Ooo… how about Munchausen By-Proxy By Psychotic Physician?!
“Now…how does that make you feel?”
This is the first book I’ve read by J.T. Withelder, and I am looking forward to reading more.
His work is fresh, and fast-paced!
Burial:
Allen has made some mistakes in his life, and they’re coming back to haunt him! Unfortunately…he keeps making them while trying to keep the old one buried!
This had me on the edge of my seat, and yelling – out loud – at Allen.
Smart:
At first I didn’t understand why Adderall wasn’t the drug of choice for this story – it’s exactly what Andy needs.
Now I understand why the author chose the nootropics with the blood root.
Gambler:
Charlie found a sure fire way to cure his gambling addiction. I don’t believe Don will ever place another bet in his life now, either.
Delivery:
Zach works delivering food for an app similar to ‘Door Dash’. He picks up your order from one of the multiple participating restaurants, and brings it right to your door.
A minor fender bender on his way to a delivery starts a chain of events that put more that his job in jeopardy.
This is a great, and very original short story!
Side note: I wish there was a similar app for getting cigarettes, beer, and whatever else my lazy ass doesn’t want to leave the house for!
Cure:
“Life is not worth living without a little bit of risk.”
Could it be considered Stockholm Syndrome if it’s a doctor holding your psyche hostage, instead of a kidnapper holding your body hostage?
Ooo… how about Munchausen By-Proxy By Psychotic Physician?!
“Now…how does that make you feel?”
This is the first book I’ve read by J.T. Withelder, and I am looking forward to reading more.
His work is fresh, and fast-paced!
April 29, 2020
Tales From The Dark Web by J.T. Withelder is an action packed short story collection filled with tales from the the internet. The book contains five stories, which are all intriguing in their own way.
I used to despise short stories. I can't give you a reason why, that's just how it was. Yet, the last few years they have been growing on me, and I see the appeal now. Especially, if they come from talented authors, such as Withelder. He managed to write five stories, about five completely different scenarios and combine them all with one common topic. I won't give you the rundown on all the stories. But two of these shorts deserve a special shout out.
First, "Smart" is an extremely gory and amazing tale of a college student, who orders a wonder drug from the dark web. What is supposed to help him with his studies, turns into a bloody nightmare.
Second, "Gambler" focuses on a gambling addict, who makes a new friend during a support group meeting. He quickly finds out that there is a lot more at stake than just money when you choose to gamble.
Withelder has a wide range of talents when it comes to writing, as can be seen in his latest collection.
5 out of 5 stars!
Thanks to the author for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review.
I used to despise short stories. I can't give you a reason why, that's just how it was. Yet, the last few years they have been growing on me, and I see the appeal now. Especially, if they come from talented authors, such as Withelder. He managed to write five stories, about five completely different scenarios and combine them all with one common topic. I won't give you the rundown on all the stories. But two of these shorts deserve a special shout out.
First, "Smart" is an extremely gory and amazing tale of a college student, who orders a wonder drug from the dark web. What is supposed to help him with his studies, turns into a bloody nightmare.
Second, "Gambler" focuses on a gambling addict, who makes a new friend during a support group meeting. He quickly finds out that there is a lot more at stake than just money when you choose to gamble.
Withelder has a wide range of talents when it comes to writing, as can be seen in his latest collection.
5 out of 5 stars!
Thanks to the author for providing me this book in exchange for an honest review.
June 7, 2023
This is a collection of five short stories centered around the idea of how dark and terrifying the dark web can be.
Burial-Allen messed up and is trying to cover his tracks. He gets further and further from reality. This one kept me guessing!
Smart-Andy, a college kid is struggling to focus and stay motivated on his studies. He finds an ad online for a miracle drug. It works but unfortunately the drug doesn’t just affect the mind…it changes the body is well.
Gambler-Charlie makes a new friend, Don, at a gambler support group. Don gets Charlie hooked on online gambling. Things quickly spiral out of control.
Delivery-Zach is a food delivery driver who gets roped into a dangerous and scary delivery.
Cure-Dylan is depressed and suicidal so he goes to a psychiatrist who has an unconventional treatment method.
I read Why I’m Afraid of the Dark first and loved it so I was so excited to get to this one. I loved this book even more! Withelder has a way of allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions but not in a way that feels like things are left undone. It kept me guessing!
I loved all of the stories as they were all unique and very well executed. It wasn’t overly scary…more thought provoking. My favorite was Smart. I love a good body horror story. Highly recommend this collection of short stories!
Burial-Allen messed up and is trying to cover his tracks. He gets further and further from reality. This one kept me guessing!
Smart-Andy, a college kid is struggling to focus and stay motivated on his studies. He finds an ad online for a miracle drug. It works but unfortunately the drug doesn’t just affect the mind…it changes the body is well.
Gambler-Charlie makes a new friend, Don, at a gambler support group. Don gets Charlie hooked on online gambling. Things quickly spiral out of control.
Delivery-Zach is a food delivery driver who gets roped into a dangerous and scary delivery.
Cure-Dylan is depressed and suicidal so he goes to a psychiatrist who has an unconventional treatment method.
I read Why I’m Afraid of the Dark first and loved it so I was so excited to get to this one. I loved this book even more! Withelder has a way of allowing the reader to draw their own conclusions but not in a way that feels like things are left undone. It kept me guessing!
I loved all of the stories as they were all unique and very well executed. It wasn’t overly scary…more thought provoking. My favorite was Smart. I love a good body horror story. Highly recommend this collection of short stories!
June 4, 2020
Technological horror is something I seek out, so a collection of dark web horror stories seemed right up my alley and while these focused less on the tech and more on what that tech allows people to do I was still thoroughly entertained throughout. There weren't any weak stories but my favorites were definitely the last two in the collection "Delivery" and "Cure" because while all the stories had similar undercurrents of horror and thriller those also had more unique premises and tangible humor (though not exactly laugh out loud funny). All in all I'm glad I picked it up and would definitely recommend this collection.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2020
This collection of five short stories stand as a cautionary tale about being careful about where you go on the internet. These fast paced stories are a quick and entertaining read. I would say that the stories were more suspenseful than scary with a twist at the end. My favorite story is Smart which is probably the most graphic and scary story in the collection that involves some well written body horror.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 15, 2020
There was potential there. It just wasn't reached.
I found it hard to sympathise with any characters and the obstacles they faced. The tales are short, fair enough, but they do not flesh out the characters and give us any reason to *like* them.
The first one is probably the best one and most engaging one.
It was all downhill from there, though.
I found it hard to sympathise with any characters and the obstacles they faced. The tales are short, fair enough, but they do not flesh out the characters and give us any reason to *like* them.
The first one is probably the best one and most engaging one.
It was all downhill from there, though.
August 3, 2023
Y'all, JT is quickly becoming one of my favorite short story authors. His stories are very dark and immersive. And they aren't super long and dragged out so you aren't getting bored. I'm thoroughly impressed. This collection has five short stories and I think the first one, Burial, is my favorite. Please check him out!!!!
July 12, 2020
This was a good read filled with great short stories. I was highly entertained. For the length of the stories each one had a fairly smooth flow to it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2020
This is a great collection of short stories. Each is well written and interesting . I would recommend to anyone who loves horror or creepy dark Webb stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 4, 2023
Once again, this is a great collection of short stories! I’m very much looking forward to this authors future projects!
Burial: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Smart: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gambler: ⭐️⭐️💫
Delivery: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cure: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Burial: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Smart: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Gambler: ⭐️⭐️💫
Delivery: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cure: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 30, 2025
Not worth the read
At least half of these I wouldn't even consider to have anything besides a tangential relationship to the Dark Web. These stories weren't what I expected (in a bad way) and the quality of the writing itself leaves quite a bit to be desired.
At least half of these I wouldn't even consider to have anything besides a tangential relationship to the Dark Web. These stories weren't what I expected (in a bad way) and the quality of the writing itself leaves quite a bit to be desired.
June 5, 2020
Very intense and dark tales my favorite of all the stories was "Smart". Although they were all very disturbing.
August 25, 2024
Well-written and enjoyable short stories. This collection contains 5 stories. I enjoyed them all, but Smart was my favorite.
December 19, 2025
trashy i liked the stories very plot heavy and written very well
June 25, 2020
I was sent a copy from the author for an honest review.
I must admit that I have been very skeptical about reading short stories but Withelder really changed my mind and I have no doubt I will continue to read any and all stories he decides to write. This was my first collection of short stories but it definitely will not be the last one I read.
Withelder was able to masterfully weave five separate and very unique stories under the same concept. Each and every story was able to completely draw me in and had me sitting on the edge of my seat, only to be left wanting more once they were finished. Two in particular I really enjoyed, which were Burial and Smart.
Burial is a psychedelic mind bender on what is reality and was is delirium. It also makes a reader really consider just how far they would be willing to go to maintain a semblance of normalcy for those you love. What acts, legal or otherwise, would you perform to hide your secrets from those close to you?
Smart was terrific in its own, extremely unique way. It blended the inner workings of the dark web with a truly fantastic sci-fi, horror aspect. I would be greatly interested in a longer novel based on this concept.
I would highly recommend this collection to any horror loving person and those who have enjoyed novels such as The Chain and The Silent Patient, as well as movies like Saw.
I must admit that I have been very skeptical about reading short stories but Withelder really changed my mind and I have no doubt I will continue to read any and all stories he decides to write. This was my first collection of short stories but it definitely will not be the last one I read.
Withelder was able to masterfully weave five separate and very unique stories under the same concept. Each and every story was able to completely draw me in and had me sitting on the edge of my seat, only to be left wanting more once they were finished. Two in particular I really enjoyed, which were Burial and Smart.
Burial is a psychedelic mind bender on what is reality and was is delirium. It also makes a reader really consider just how far they would be willing to go to maintain a semblance of normalcy for those you love. What acts, legal or otherwise, would you perform to hide your secrets from those close to you?
Smart was terrific in its own, extremely unique way. It blended the inner workings of the dark web with a truly fantastic sci-fi, horror aspect. I would be greatly interested in a longer novel based on this concept.
I would highly recommend this collection to any horror loving person and those who have enjoyed novels such as The Chain and The Silent Patient, as well as movies like Saw.
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