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A Slice of Fear: Short Stories of Suspense and Terror
Suspense can grip the mind while fear penetrates to the very soul. Join me for a journey to the edge of fear and perhaps beyond. A writer is writing and finds his words may have a very special meaning. A man visits a bookstore only to find that he has been there before. A woman starts a new job in a building that is very special once a year on Halloween. A young woman finds a special puzzle box at a thrift store and inside is something that changes her life forever. A man has a conversation with the ultimate entity, death itself. 15 stories with 15 very different characters and outcomes. Whether it is vengeance with a special twist or the macabre peeking in on someone's life A Slice of Fear will open up your mind to possibilities and maybe find that special place that gives you a little shiver.
126 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2021
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August 2, 2021
These short stories had some dark twists, drastic turns, and surprise endings. A few had brutal conclusions where the main characters face a sudden bloody death.
The one story that stood out the most was “A Conversation with Death.” I could really relate to Andrew, the main character, especially the near death experiences. The conversation between Andrew and death was both frank and honest. I felt their conversation was like a negotiation between the devil and life. A vivid and life changing dream that becomes a reminder that you should enjoy the many possibilities of each new day.
The one story that stood out the most was “A Conversation with Death.” I could really relate to Andrew, the main character, especially the near death experiences. The conversation between Andrew and death was both frank and honest. I felt their conversation was like a negotiation between the devil and life. A vivid and life changing dream that becomes a reminder that you should enjoy the many possibilities of each new day.
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May 7, 2021
After reading A Slice of Fear by Andrew Allen Smith, one resounding phrase echoed in my brain. It was the old Monty Python television program’s transition phrase, “...and now for something completely different”.
This collection of short stories pulls you in several directions simultaneously. From the title, you can easily imagine that you’re going to be led down paths of suspense and tension… but with Andrew, you just never know what that might look like.
Andrew’s suspense-spy-thriller Masterson Files series undoubtedly delivers on what the genre implies; page turning action. You’ll get no such comfort in expectation with this book. The slices you're served will stimulate taste buds you didn't know you had, or wanted. Your breath will catch in the back of your throat, and you’ll think… “Oh, that was good;” smiling to yourself as you turn another page.
Don't you just love hunting for bargains? The ritual of Black Friday shopping is exhilarating! Masks and social distancing comfort our virus apprehension, offering us security. Flea Markets sometimes hold wondrous surprises in the most ordinary packages. A woman always speaks in earnest when she vows to protect her man. These are just a few of the familiar sunlit paths Andrew entices you to explore, and in so doing, you may discover that the gentle shadows have a more sinister silhouette... and it's invigorating.
This collection achieves something remarkable for it’s genre. Each story, while pulling you to the edge of fear and in some cases, enticing a certain squeamish terror, also invites you to examine your preconceived perceptions about how humanity thinks, acts, and responds to fear. These stories will pull at your racing heart and prickle at your clammy skin. Andrew will offer psychological temptations to blend the insight of terror with common life experiences. If you follow his lead, you may become irrevocably mesmerized with your own indulgences of fear. And you'll like it.
This collection of short stories pulls you in several directions simultaneously. From the title, you can easily imagine that you’re going to be led down paths of suspense and tension… but with Andrew, you just never know what that might look like.
Andrew’s suspense-spy-thriller Masterson Files series undoubtedly delivers on what the genre implies; page turning action. You’ll get no such comfort in expectation with this book. The slices you're served will stimulate taste buds you didn't know you had, or wanted. Your breath will catch in the back of your throat, and you’ll think… “Oh, that was good;” smiling to yourself as you turn another page.
Don't you just love hunting for bargains? The ritual of Black Friday shopping is exhilarating! Masks and social distancing comfort our virus apprehension, offering us security. Flea Markets sometimes hold wondrous surprises in the most ordinary packages. A woman always speaks in earnest when she vows to protect her man. These are just a few of the familiar sunlit paths Andrew entices you to explore, and in so doing, you may discover that the gentle shadows have a more sinister silhouette... and it's invigorating.
This collection achieves something remarkable for it’s genre. Each story, while pulling you to the edge of fear and in some cases, enticing a certain squeamish terror, also invites you to examine your preconceived perceptions about how humanity thinks, acts, and responds to fear. These stories will pull at your racing heart and prickle at your clammy skin. Andrew will offer psychological temptations to blend the insight of terror with common life experiences. If you follow his lead, you may become irrevocably mesmerized with your own indulgences of fear. And you'll like it.
February 21, 2023
Solid collection of short stories.
Author Andrew Smiths created a collection of short stories filled with thrills and chills that brings you in and keeps you in your seat until the very end.
Smith has a way of laying out the scenes and breathing horror into situations outside of the norm.
A few of my favorite stories were Prices Slashed, Weeds, and A Conversation With Death.
Make sure to add this to your library.
Author Andrew Smiths created a collection of short stories filled with thrills and chills that brings you in and keeps you in your seat until the very end.
Smith has a way of laying out the scenes and breathing horror into situations outside of the norm.
A few of my favorite stories were Prices Slashed, Weeds, and A Conversation With Death.
Make sure to add this to your library.
August 17, 2022
I was hesitant to read these stories because I don't like to be scared. I found most of these to be suspenseful. If you find a story you think sounds familiar, keep reading, the ending may have changed.
A couple of my favorites are The Bookstore, Alone and Afraid, Down the Drain, and Faith.
A couple of my favorites are The Bookstore, Alone and Afraid, Down the Drain, and Faith.
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