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Harvest Nights
“A Lovecraftian horror tale inspired by Native American Myths and colonial times”
Harvest Nights is a story told through a young boy named Chua (Snake), who narrates the story of how the days were gone and replaced by nights when a strange shooting star appeared in the sky in 1811 Colonial America (Great Comet of 1811). During those dreadful nights, Chua, and later three other people, will have to survive the other worldly creatures that will stop at nothing to eat. A Lovecraftian horror story featuring famous historical figures and creatures inspired by Native American myths.
Harvest Nights is a story told through a young boy named Chua (Snake), who narrates the story of how the days were gone and replaced by nights when a strange shooting star appeared in the sky in 1811 Colonial America (Great Comet of 1811). During those dreadful nights, Chua, and later three other people, will have to survive the other worldly creatures that will stop at nothing to eat. A Lovecraftian horror story featuring famous historical figures and creatures inspired by Native American myths.
81 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2022
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Ahmed H. Alameen
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March 6, 2022
Everything about this story is primitive.
The writing is quite messy and bland, with awkward, clunky sentences and confusing tenses. I ended up skimming a fair bit because it was so much work to make sense of what was going on.
The story itself is an interesting idea, poorly executed. We're given a kid running from an unspeakable horror, who meets up with a few others to run again from further horrors. The characters are never particularly well-defined, so they ran together a little bit in my mind and I felt no attachment to any of them.
The constant stream of monsters and names and disguises meant I had a bit of trouble working out who was who, what was what, and the intentions of all the parties involved. Admittedly, my skimming wouldn't have helped this issue; however everything was just so confusing that it was a bit of a cycle: can't understand so skim -> nothing really makes sense -> more skimming.
The language of the story was pretty terrible, I'm afraid - the first person POV means everything is simplified, but there's no elegance to it, so it comes across as just bland, lazy writing. Example:
"They reminded me of the time I ate that herb and saw the world from a different view."
A notion like this may perhaps have been more effective if we felt more of the memory: what the herb looked/smelled/tasted like; the occasion that led to the herb eating; an expansion of what the world looked like from this different view. Any of these things would have helped. Instead, the reader is forced to do all the work.
Basically, there's no real emotion to the story. It's all words, spoken poorly on the page. No senses evoked, no connection to the characters or story created. It's a creative, interesting story, but it hurries to tell it and as a consequence, it lacks all the careful, nuanced details that allow for an emotional connection.
Honestly, the story has a lot of potential but it should be a full length novel that takes time to dwell on atmosphere and emotion, rather than squashing all these unique ideas into less than 100 pages. As it stands, it's a disappointing mess of creativity arranged haphazardly like the ramblings of an inventive child. Promising, interesting, but ultimately too much work to make sense of.
With thanks to the author for a copy to review
The writing is quite messy and bland, with awkward, clunky sentences and confusing tenses. I ended up skimming a fair bit because it was so much work to make sense of what was going on.
The story itself is an interesting idea, poorly executed. We're given a kid running from an unspeakable horror, who meets up with a few others to run again from further horrors. The characters are never particularly well-defined, so they ran together a little bit in my mind and I felt no attachment to any of them.
The constant stream of monsters and names and disguises meant I had a bit of trouble working out who was who, what was what, and the intentions of all the parties involved. Admittedly, my skimming wouldn't have helped this issue; however everything was just so confusing that it was a bit of a cycle: can't understand so skim -> nothing really makes sense -> more skimming.
The language of the story was pretty terrible, I'm afraid - the first person POV means everything is simplified, but there's no elegance to it, so it comes across as just bland, lazy writing. Example:
"They reminded me of the time I ate that herb and saw the world from a different view."
A notion like this may perhaps have been more effective if we felt more of the memory: what the herb looked/smelled/tasted like; the occasion that led to the herb eating; an expansion of what the world looked like from this different view. Any of these things would have helped. Instead, the reader is forced to do all the work.
Basically, there's no real emotion to the story. It's all words, spoken poorly on the page. No senses evoked, no connection to the characters or story created. It's a creative, interesting story, but it hurries to tell it and as a consequence, it lacks all the careful, nuanced details that allow for an emotional connection.
Honestly, the story has a lot of potential but it should be a full length novel that takes time to dwell on atmosphere and emotion, rather than squashing all these unique ideas into less than 100 pages. As it stands, it's a disappointing mess of creativity arranged haphazardly like the ramblings of an inventive child. Promising, interesting, but ultimately too much work to make sense of.
With thanks to the author for a copy to review
December 1, 2021
thank you to the author for providing me with an early e-copy of harvest nights in exchange for an honest review.
my rating: 3.5🌟
as a fan of horror/thrillers, this one made an impression on me. the prologue was definitely graphic and mildly disturbing, in a good way. ahmed has a way to depict gore and suspense in a very unsettling way which i find intriguing. this is my first read on native american lore and it did not disappoint. the writing style and plot was fresh and very new to me. although i admit that there were several parts that confused me a little, i absolutely enjoyed this short story and would recommend all avid readers of horror/thrillers to pick this up once it hits the shelves this coming January.
my rating: 3.5🌟
as a fan of horror/thrillers, this one made an impression on me. the prologue was definitely graphic and mildly disturbing, in a good way. ahmed has a way to depict gore and suspense in a very unsettling way which i find intriguing. this is my first read on native american lore and it did not disappoint. the writing style and plot was fresh and very new to me. although i admit that there were several parts that confused me a little, i absolutely enjoyed this short story and would recommend all avid readers of horror/thrillers to pick this up once it hits the shelves this coming January.
March 20, 2024
The author very graciously sent me a copy for my reading pleasure. This is a horror novella from Native American mythology. I have always loved mythology, so getting to see some from a history I don’t know much about was very cool to me.
This novel starts off at a pace that’s 100% right from the first sentence. At only 81 pages, this novella packs in horror, both bodily and monstrous, a masterful twist, action, and heart. It is both retelling the mythology for a new age, and also still tackling the race issues of the period. While not going into incredible detail on it, it certainly doesn’t shy away.
Overall, I’m never really sure where I stand on unreliable narrators. But within this story itself, everything is so up in the air as to what’s really happening, that it really worked on me, and it fit nicely. In a way reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s doctor in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, this one might have converted me a bit here. There’s a snake in the grass.
Absolutely worth a buy, digital or physical. The cover is cool, so there’s nothing wrong with this one being on your shelf. Perfect for horror fans looking for a quick, sickening read!
https://fanfiaddict.com/review-harves...
This novel starts off at a pace that’s 100% right from the first sentence. At only 81 pages, this novella packs in horror, both bodily and monstrous, a masterful twist, action, and heart. It is both retelling the mythology for a new age, and also still tackling the race issues of the period. While not going into incredible detail on it, it certainly doesn’t shy away.
Overall, I’m never really sure where I stand on unreliable narrators. But within this story itself, everything is so up in the air as to what’s really happening, that it really worked on me, and it fit nicely. In a way reminiscent of Agatha Christie’s doctor in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, this one might have converted me a bit here. There’s a snake in the grass.
Absolutely worth a buy, digital or physical. The cover is cool, so there’s nothing wrong with this one being on your shelf. Perfect for horror fans looking for a quick, sickening read!
https://fanfiaddict.com/review-harves...
February 17, 2022
Only read this if you are a true horror fan! If you liked the movie the thing, or maybe you like body horror, than this is the book for you!!!
This author knows how to depict gore to an extreme level.
This would make an amazing horror movie(if everything wasn't in the dark lol)
So in saying all this......this book was HELLA SCARY!!
This author knows how to depict gore to an extreme level.
This would make an amazing horror movie(if everything wasn't in the dark lol)
So in saying all this......this book was HELLA SCARY!!
February 12, 2022
I was very lucky getting to read this book provided by the author himself.
This was a lot of fun. Coherent writing, scary descriptive creatures, Indian mythology.
This was a good mixture of H.P. Lovecraft and John Carpenter. I can definitely see JC directing a movie like this if he was still directing awesome 80’s style movies.
The beginning opens up with a great scene that will make me think twice of what’s under the lake next time I’m kayaking across its glassy surface
From there, more creatures are discovered and the story really picks up.
I would like to thank the author for giving me a copy of this book. My only qualm is he didn’t sign it lol.
Maybe next time?
This was a lot of fun. Coherent writing, scary descriptive creatures, Indian mythology.
This was a good mixture of H.P. Lovecraft and John Carpenter. I can definitely see JC directing a movie like this if he was still directing awesome 80’s style movies.
The beginning opens up with a great scene that will make me think twice of what’s under the lake next time I’m kayaking across its glassy surface
From there, more creatures are discovered and the story really picks up.
I would like to thank the author for giving me a copy of this book. My only qualm is he didn’t sign it lol.
Maybe next time?
December 2, 2021
I received an ARC of Harvest Nights in exchange for an honest review. See the full review on https://rosieamber.wordpress.com/
Buckle in for a deliciously bloody book-snack from a man with a distinct appreciation for the Lovecraftian, and a taste for the more macabre Native American myths with Ahmed Alameen’s Harvest Nights.
Set in a world of perpetual night, adjacent to our own and populated by the kinds of monsters that only stir in the depths of our darkest dreams, Harvest Nights follows Chua, a young boy and the last survivor of his tribe in this nightmare realm. Together, Chua and a handful of allies he meets by chance must survive both the monsters who thrive in the night, and the other humans who have found themselves on the dark side of moon.
Dance with the damned and revel in the dark with Alameen as he blends familiar Lovecraftian themes in a tale alive and crawling with fresh mythology from the first inhabitants of the American continent. Well aware of the dark side of colonialism (and I would dare say poking H.P. Lovecraft’s racist corpse with a nice, sharp, stake), the way these two sets of stories snare and snarl with each other is fascinating for appreciators of both, and wholly unique to Alameen. Harvest Nights is a fast, grisly novella perfect for someone looking to devour an entire book’s worth of only slightly over-the-top gore in one sitting.
Buckle in for a deliciously bloody book-snack from a man with a distinct appreciation for the Lovecraftian, and a taste for the more macabre Native American myths with Ahmed Alameen’s Harvest Nights.
Set in a world of perpetual night, adjacent to our own and populated by the kinds of monsters that only stir in the depths of our darkest dreams, Harvest Nights follows Chua, a young boy and the last survivor of his tribe in this nightmare realm. Together, Chua and a handful of allies he meets by chance must survive both the monsters who thrive in the night, and the other humans who have found themselves on the dark side of moon.
Dance with the damned and revel in the dark with Alameen as he blends familiar Lovecraftian themes in a tale alive and crawling with fresh mythology from the first inhabitants of the American continent. Well aware of the dark side of colonialism (and I would dare say poking H.P. Lovecraft’s racist corpse with a nice, sharp, stake), the way these two sets of stories snare and snarl with each other is fascinating for appreciators of both, and wholly unique to Alameen. Harvest Nights is a fast, grisly novella perfect for someone looking to devour an entire book’s worth of only slightly over-the-top gore in one sitting.
November 20, 2021
In Harvest nights, Ahmed H. Alameen crafts a nightmarish landscape and intriguing story that will keep you turning those pages.
In this novella we are introduced to a nightmarish world where monsters and beasts roam free. Our main character Chua is a thirteen year old boy, waking up after a battle which led to slaughter.
He meets up with a cast of characters and his journey is unclear at the beginning. This did confuse me but when I got further into it, it is explained and makes sense. Chua displays as a very young but wary boy who has seen horrible things. Coulter felt like a bit of a hero and took things in his stride which any boy would look up to. Smith we really didn't see much of him for him to make an impact on me.
I loved reading about the native American mythology in this novella. After reading I was compelled to look up more about the dagwanoeient and skinwalkers. They sound creepy as hell.
The story has a good pace, always moving forward with througher descriptions. With an awesome twist at the end this is a really awesome story which will both horrify and suck you in.
I received a free ebook copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I thank the author for letting me have this opportunity.
In this novella we are introduced to a nightmarish world where monsters and beasts roam free. Our main character Chua is a thirteen year old boy, waking up after a battle which led to slaughter.
He meets up with a cast of characters and his journey is unclear at the beginning. This did confuse me but when I got further into it, it is explained and makes sense. Chua displays as a very young but wary boy who has seen horrible things. Coulter felt like a bit of a hero and took things in his stride which any boy would look up to. Smith we really didn't see much of him for him to make an impact on me.
I loved reading about the native American mythology in this novella. After reading I was compelled to look up more about the dagwanoeient and skinwalkers. They sound creepy as hell.
The story has a good pace, always moving forward with througher descriptions. With an awesome twist at the end this is a really awesome story which will both horrify and suck you in.
I received a free ebook copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I thank the author for letting me have this opportunity.
November 19, 2021
“There was no one left alive, only the body parts that remained uneaten proved they ever existed.”
HARVEST NIGHTS by Ahmed Alameen @a_h_amin -Don’t let this short story fool you. It starts off dark and right in the middle of the action, the action doesn’t let up and things only get more horrific. Terrifying creatures hunt in this Lovecraftian and Native American mashup as dimensions blur and worlds combine while a shooting star blazes across the sky.
Join Chua and his companions as they try to survive the monsters that make night terrors seem tame.
HARVEST NIGHTS by Ahmed Alameen @a_h_amin -Don’t let this short story fool you. It starts off dark and right in the middle of the action, the action doesn’t let up and things only get more horrific. Terrifying creatures hunt in this Lovecraftian and Native American mashup as dimensions blur and worlds combine while a shooting star blazes across the sky.
Join Chua and his companions as they try to survive the monsters that make night terrors seem tame.
December 9, 2021
When i was at the treshold the sound inside the Room ceased. I slowly opened the door. And when i did, i witnessed the horror...
I received Harvest Nights from Ahmed Alameen for an honest review, this is my first so thank you 👍🏻
Got my copy yesterday and the blurb on the back was already a good one, a Lovecraftian tale inspired by Native American myths, hell yeah, thats my jam !
I started directly and i finished it in one go, it was hard to put away, and a great gruesome tale told through the eyes of a young boy called Chua. All kinds of scary things happen and it was pretty damn wild. A twist near the end had me totally shook and the usage of Native American folklore and myths was handled very well and kept things interesting, Long story short i had some great fun reading this short story and am curious what Ahmed Alameen will write in the future.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
I received Harvest Nights from Ahmed Alameen for an honest review, this is my first so thank you 👍🏻
Got my copy yesterday and the blurb on the back was already a good one, a Lovecraftian tale inspired by Native American myths, hell yeah, thats my jam !
I started directly and i finished it in one go, it was hard to put away, and a great gruesome tale told through the eyes of a young boy called Chua. All kinds of scary things happen and it was pretty damn wild. A twist near the end had me totally shook and the usage of Native American folklore and myths was handled very well and kept things interesting, Long story short i had some great fun reading this short story and am curious what Ahmed Alameen will write in the future.
3.5 out of 5 stars.
November 7, 2021
I had the pleasure to read this novella in exchange for an honest review. And I can honestly say this is a very original take on the cosmic horror genre and fans of this genre won't be disappointed.
When a strange shooting star crosses the sky‚ the world changes. Chua’s tribe is slaughtered by otherworldly creatures‚ when he meets three other people trying to survive these dreadful nights. John Coulter‚ Kima and Smith. Together they must face horrible monsters and human evil as well to survive this strange phenomenon.
It’s a dark cosmic fairytale imbued with Native American mythology. The story is packed with Skinwalkers‚ Dagwanoeient and Gualichu‚ and other scary creatures and even a tribal cult who are the cause of some graphic horror. The story waists no time nor words and dives right into the mayhem and terror of the events Chua is describing. With a 13-year-old narrator and a surprising twist‚ this tale has an original take and perspective to the cosmic genre. It has the perfect length to get to know the characters and to unfold the plot. This novella has a good thrilling pace, historical figures and has a gory bite and an original twist to boot‚ which makes it a very entertaining story. I highly recommend it.
When a strange shooting star crosses the sky‚ the world changes. Chua’s tribe is slaughtered by otherworldly creatures‚ when he meets three other people trying to survive these dreadful nights. John Coulter‚ Kima and Smith. Together they must face horrible monsters and human evil as well to survive this strange phenomenon.
It’s a dark cosmic fairytale imbued with Native American mythology. The story is packed with Skinwalkers‚ Dagwanoeient and Gualichu‚ and other scary creatures and even a tribal cult who are the cause of some graphic horror. The story waists no time nor words and dives right into the mayhem and terror of the events Chua is describing. With a 13-year-old narrator and a surprising twist‚ this tale has an original take and perspective to the cosmic genre. It has the perfect length to get to know the characters and to unfold the plot. This novella has a good thrilling pace, historical figures and has a gory bite and an original twist to boot‚ which makes it a very entertaining story. I highly recommend it.
January 4, 2022
Harvest Nights is an unpredictable, unearthly, & unnerving journey into darkness.
Chua finds himself alone. Days have been replaced by never-ending nights, strangers need each other to survive, and otherworldly creatures are cunningly finding their next feast. Who will survive to see daytime if it ever returns?
Did you know I never use to read prologues? In fact, I never read anything before chapter one prior to my junior year of college (oops). Why am I sharing this? Just in case there are others out there like me; because this is a prologue you won’t want to miss. The prologue’s graphic and disturbing nature sets the tone for the whole book, pretty much assuring you’re going to devour it all in one sitting.
Novellas are hard to pull off. To be successful, authors need to pack a lot of stuff into a small suitcase. I am happy to say Alameen pulled it off. Harvest Nights is the perfect combination of Native American mythology, grotesque imagery, twists and turns, and a cohesive storyline.
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the author, I received an e-ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. You can pick up your own copy of Harvest Nights on January 7, 2022.
Chua finds himself alone. Days have been replaced by never-ending nights, strangers need each other to survive, and otherworldly creatures are cunningly finding their next feast. Who will survive to see daytime if it ever returns?
Did you know I never use to read prologues? In fact, I never read anything before chapter one prior to my junior year of college (oops). Why am I sharing this? Just in case there are others out there like me; because this is a prologue you won’t want to miss. The prologue’s graphic and disturbing nature sets the tone for the whole book, pretty much assuring you’re going to devour it all in one sitting.
Novellas are hard to pull off. To be successful, authors need to pack a lot of stuff into a small suitcase. I am happy to say Alameen pulled it off. Harvest Nights is the perfect combination of Native American mythology, grotesque imagery, twists and turns, and a cohesive storyline.
𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thanks to the author, I received an e-ARC in exchange for my fair and honest review. All opinions are my own. You can pick up your own copy of Harvest Nights on January 7, 2022.
November 29, 2021
Inspired by Native American legends and peppered with touches of Lovecraftian influence, HARVEST NIGHTS is a creeptastic horror novella that’s short on pages but big on impact. The chills start from page one and don’t let go until the very last page, where you’re left feeling just as unsettled as when you started.
The world is dark and atmospheric, taking readers all the way back to colonial times. I don’t say it nearly enough, but Colonial Horror is such an incredible and horrific little niche in the world of horror fiction, and it’s certainly a niche I’ll never tire of. There’s something so sinister in trying to survive in a world without technology and modern conveniences to rely upon, and that always ups the creep factor for me.
Bottom line — HARVEST NIGHTS is a short and not-so-sweet horror novella that will deliver all the chills and thrills. 4.5 stars.
*Many thanks to author for providing a copy for review.
The world is dark and atmospheric, taking readers all the way back to colonial times. I don’t say it nearly enough, but Colonial Horror is such an incredible and horrific little niche in the world of horror fiction, and it’s certainly a niche I’ll never tire of. There’s something so sinister in trying to survive in a world without technology and modern conveniences to rely upon, and that always ups the creep factor for me.
Bottom line — HARVEST NIGHTS is a short and not-so-sweet horror novella that will deliver all the chills and thrills. 4.5 stars.
*Many thanks to author for providing a copy for review.
October 27, 2021
I was lucky enough to get an early read of Harvest Nights recently and I’m extremely thankful for the opportunity.
While reading this short story, I imagined it all in black and grey; in pencil and ink the way my mother drew. She was drawn to the dark Lovecraftian art of fantastical, gory monsters and hideous drooling beasts - and I absolutely loved it all. I did not see Harvest Nights cover art until after I read it but when did, I immediately thought that this would make an awesome graphic novel!
While the imagery is phenomenal, it does not for one moment, take away from the menacing storyline. Each monster is more terrifying than the last and I felt pure terror for each of the poor souls suffering their wrath.
I truly enjoyed this read and I look forward to more from Alameen.
While reading this short story, I imagined it all in black and grey; in pencil and ink the way my mother drew. She was drawn to the dark Lovecraftian art of fantastical, gory monsters and hideous drooling beasts - and I absolutely loved it all. I did not see Harvest Nights cover art until after I read it but when did, I immediately thought that this would make an awesome graphic novel!
While the imagery is phenomenal, it does not for one moment, take away from the menacing storyline. Each monster is more terrifying than the last and I felt pure terror for each of the poor souls suffering their wrath.
I truly enjoyed this read and I look forward to more from Alameen.
December 8, 2021
Y'all, we have another Indie author and a horror author at that! This novella was really fast-paced and incorporated historical figures and native American myths. I really enjoyed it. I love this author's writing style and storytelling. And I really liked learning about the native American myths because I didn't know anything about them. This story is told by a young boy Chua. He tells of how the days were gone and replaced by an endless night after a strange shooting star appeared in the sky in 1811 colonial america. Can Chua and the others he meets survived the other worldly creatures that just want to eat them? At 81 pages, go get this book and read it today!
December 10, 2021
4.5 stars
The world has been thrown into a never-ending darkness, and the monsters that have been unleashed are everywhere, luring in their prey.
I went into this short horror knowing very little about it, and I would recommend you do the same. The monsters were perfectly creepy, a few scenes had my heart racing or mouth agape, and there were times I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I think the dialog could use a bit of polishing, and I actually would have liked to see a flashback with the main character added, but I think this was a fantastic story that I wanted to re-read as soon as I finished it. I'd love a continuation or perhaps a prequel, but we'll see...
Many thanks to Ahmed H. Alameen for providing me with a digital copy!
The world has been thrown into a never-ending darkness, and the monsters that have been unleashed are everywhere, luring in their prey.
I went into this short horror knowing very little about it, and I would recommend you do the same. The monsters were perfectly creepy, a few scenes had my heart racing or mouth agape, and there were times I couldn't turn the pages quickly enough. I think the dialog could use a bit of polishing, and I actually would have liked to see a flashback with the main character added, but I think this was a fantastic story that I wanted to re-read as soon as I finished it. I'd love a continuation or perhaps a prequel, but we'll see...
Many thanks to Ahmed H. Alameen for providing me with a digital copy!
November 11, 2021
Harvest Nights follows a young boy Chua, who finds himself trying to survive beastly creatures that are out looking for their next meal. He teams up with a group of people who will do anything to survive and try to understand why these strange creatures are now among them.
I really enjoyed this take for a horror story, it wasn't a long read at just over 80 pages but it still managed to be jam packed full of action and terror.
I don't know a whole lot about native American mythology so the creatures were not all to familiar to me, which probably just made them all the more creepy to me reading about for the first time.
The pace was great, I loved the twist towards the end that I didn't see coming. Overall this was really well written and entertaining and I love the cover too, gives off some great creepy vibes.
Thank you so much to author for sending me an early copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this take for a horror story, it wasn't a long read at just over 80 pages but it still managed to be jam packed full of action and terror.
I don't know a whole lot about native American mythology so the creatures were not all to familiar to me, which probably just made them all the more creepy to me reading about for the first time.
The pace was great, I loved the twist towards the end that I didn't see coming. Overall this was really well written and entertaining and I love the cover too, gives off some great creepy vibes.
Thank you so much to author for sending me an early copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
November 7, 2021
I was excited to receive an early copy of this and it did not disappoint. As soon as I heard Lovecraft Ian horror I was sold. Give me all the weird managers and skin walkers. I always find native america lore to be so interesting too and I love that the author blended some of that in. There were a lot of twists I wasn't expecting and I loved the ending. Super creepy and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
November 1, 2021
"Harvest Nights is a gloriously horrific story packed with suspense. It will have the reader biting their nails and sitting on the edge of their seat consumed by the high quality Lovecraftian story unfolding in front of their eyes and in their mind."
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November 7, 2021
This Lovecraftian story took a couple of unexpected turns that really amped up the horror. I especially enjoyed the commentary in the very last paragraph of the book. Alameen clearly knows the subject matter well and he does it a lot of justice.
November 27, 2021
Throughly enjoyed this read. I've always found the idea of skinwalkers scary, this heightened that fear. It also opened me to other creatures and legends of native folklore that I've never heard of. Although a short story, it packed a punch; massive twist I'm still mad at myself for not seeing coming. I'd recommend for anyone who like folklore or monsters.
December 5, 2021
Harvest Nights
Ahmed Alameen
Pub date: January 7, 2022
3.5⭐
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Harvest Nights is a story told through a young boy named Chua (Snake), who narrates the story of how the days were gone and replaced by nights when a strange shooting star appeared in the sky in 1811 Colonial America (Great Comet of 1811). During those dreadful nights, Chua, and later three other people, will have to survive the other worldly creatures that will stop at nothing to eat. A Lovecraftian horror story featuring famous historical figures and creatures inspired by Native American myths.
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I enjoyed reading Harvest Nights. It was fast-paced, and I found myself unable to put it down causing me to finish it in two short sittings. Alameen also succeeded in surprising me with the twist that I didn't see coming. Woohoo!
I saw someone's mention that they thought this short story would be great as a graphic novel, and I second that! This would be incredible as a graphic novel.
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts/opinions are my own. Thank you so much, Ahmed, for sending me your book. I enjoyed reading it and dipping my toes in Lovecraftian horror. I look forward to reading more from you.
Ahmed Alameen
Pub date: January 7, 2022
3.5⭐
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Harvest Nights is a story told through a young boy named Chua (Snake), who narrates the story of how the days were gone and replaced by nights when a strange shooting star appeared in the sky in 1811 Colonial America (Great Comet of 1811). During those dreadful nights, Chua, and later three other people, will have to survive the other worldly creatures that will stop at nothing to eat. A Lovecraftian horror story featuring famous historical figures and creatures inspired by Native American myths.
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I enjoyed reading Harvest Nights. It was fast-paced, and I found myself unable to put it down causing me to finish it in two short sittings. Alameen also succeeded in surprising me with the twist that I didn't see coming. Woohoo!
I saw someone's mention that they thought this short story would be great as a graphic novel, and I second that! This would be incredible as a graphic novel.
I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts/opinions are my own. Thank you so much, Ahmed, for sending me your book. I enjoyed reading it and dipping my toes in Lovecraftian horror. I look forward to reading more from you.
January 11, 2022
Harvest Nights is a novella about a nightmare world filled with beasts and monsters inspired by Native American folklore. We follow Chua, a young boy, and the unlikely group of allies that he meets on his journey as they try to survive.
This story throws you head first into the gore and action and safe to say it doesn't let up from there. I have to admit I was a little confused at first but everything was explained with a very unexpected twist thrown into the mix. I could easily see this being expanded into a longer novel with more exploration of the world and characters.
Overall it was a fast-paced, enjoyable read with a good amount of gore. I'm looking forward to see what Alameen brings us next!
I was sent an ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author for the opportunity.
This story throws you head first into the gore and action and safe to say it doesn't let up from there. I have to admit I was a little confused at first but everything was explained with a very unexpected twist thrown into the mix. I could easily see this being expanded into a longer novel with more exploration of the world and characters.
Overall it was a fast-paced, enjoyable read with a good amount of gore. I'm looking forward to see what Alameen brings us next!
I was sent an ebook in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Many thanks to the author for the opportunity.
December 28, 2024
"Death is faster here in this world."
Chua tells the story of how days have been replaced by nights after a shooting star appears in the sky in 1811 Colonial America. Chua and three other people he meets along the way will have to fight for survival as other worldly creatures suddenly appear, and they are very hungry.
This novella blends cosmic horror with historical figures as well as Native American mythology. As someone who isn't very familiar with Lovecraftian horror and Indigenous myths, I thought it was done well.
The story reels you right in from the very first page and keeps you captivated throughout. I loved the characters, especially Chua, and the unsettling atmosphere. There are a lot of twists and turns that were unexpected and a lot of bloodshed. As it is a novella, I don't want to say anything else. If you're into cosmic horror or looking for a quick novella that packs a punch, then I suggest you pick this one up!
Chua tells the story of how days have been replaced by nights after a shooting star appears in the sky in 1811 Colonial America. Chua and three other people he meets along the way will have to fight for survival as other worldly creatures suddenly appear, and they are very hungry.
This novella blends cosmic horror with historical figures as well as Native American mythology. As someone who isn't very familiar with Lovecraftian horror and Indigenous myths, I thought it was done well.
The story reels you right in from the very first page and keeps you captivated throughout. I loved the characters, especially Chua, and the unsettling atmosphere. There are a lot of twists and turns that were unexpected and a lot of bloodshed. As it is a novella, I don't want to say anything else. If you're into cosmic horror or looking for a quick novella that packs a punch, then I suggest you pick this one up!
January 7, 2022
“That’s how it happens – very quickly. Death is faster here in this world"
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Spoilers/ Review for Harvest Nights by @a_h_amin
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Harvest Nights opens with a nightmare and our narrator waking to the sight of a massacre, on a small island in a lake. As they (Chua) wait and try and find a way to escape, two men pass by in a canoe, but are taken by hands of creatures that wait below the surface. Soon the protagonist begins to see figures from Native American mythologies and finds himself alongside other Native Americans, saving Kima in the process. Chua, Kima and explorer John Bradbury team together and soon find themselves threatened by strange creatures that take forms of mythological beings. But will any survive?...
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Many moons ago, I was sent an arc by Ahmed and due to things happening I had to delay my reading a bit. But I did read it! And enjoyed it!
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It took me a bit to sync and get used to it. I am not a big reader of eldritch/cosmological horror so this was fairly new territory for me. I liked the historical setting to this one as I am a fan of historical settings. I also liked the idea of these monsters and mythological beings.It took me a bit to connect with the characters but I did begin to get into a bit halfway through. The mysterious Deer Men work as a threatening force initially and how we come to learn about who they are and what they are complicates matters. There's a second twist further down the line which got me. I didn't see it coming! And I liked it! The twist comes out the blue and does work very well and how it is followed up makes for a good fast paced reading. This story has definitely encouraged me to explore other mythologies further and to learn more about the myths and legends of more. For me, it made for an intriguing read by the end of it all. It's a different kind of story and one that I would say to check out should you want something a bit different and out of the ordinary!
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Overall 4/5 ⭐
Harvest Nights is out today and I'd say check it out if you're looking for some Eldritch or mythological horrors!
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Spoilers/ Review for Harvest Nights by @a_h_amin
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Harvest Nights opens with a nightmare and our narrator waking to the sight of a massacre, on a small island in a lake. As they (Chua) wait and try and find a way to escape, two men pass by in a canoe, but are taken by hands of creatures that wait below the surface. Soon the protagonist begins to see figures from Native American mythologies and finds himself alongside other Native Americans, saving Kima in the process. Chua, Kima and explorer John Bradbury team together and soon find themselves threatened by strange creatures that take forms of mythological beings. But will any survive?...
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Many moons ago, I was sent an arc by Ahmed and due to things happening I had to delay my reading a bit. But I did read it! And enjoyed it!
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It took me a bit to sync and get used to it. I am not a big reader of eldritch/cosmological horror so this was fairly new territory for me. I liked the historical setting to this one as I am a fan of historical settings. I also liked the idea of these monsters and mythological beings.It took me a bit to connect with the characters but I did begin to get into a bit halfway through. The mysterious Deer Men work as a threatening force initially and how we come to learn about who they are and what they are complicates matters. There's a second twist further down the line which got me. I didn't see it coming! And I liked it! The twist comes out the blue and does work very well and how it is followed up makes for a good fast paced reading. This story has definitely encouraged me to explore other mythologies further and to learn more about the myths and legends of more. For me, it made for an intriguing read by the end of it all. It's a different kind of story and one that I would say to check out should you want something a bit different and out of the ordinary!
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Overall 4/5 ⭐
Harvest Nights is out today and I'd say check it out if you're looking for some Eldritch or mythological horrors!
March 25, 2022
**DISCLAIMER please note I did not purchase this book. I was given a review copy from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.**
Harvest Nights, written by Ahmed Alameen is a satisfying novella full of horror and twists. Days have turned into never ending nights. The story centers on a young Native American boy by the name of Chua. With never ending nights come never ending dangers. Hunted down by horrors of the night, strangers must come together to survive so that they may see another night.
What first caught my eye about this story was the mash up between Lovecraftian horror and Native American folklore. Alameen does a great job at combining the two. If you are a fan of Lovecraftian horror and Native American folklore, you will enjoy this read. Alameen does his research on both subjects and does them both justice with his writing. A standout example of this would be his use of Skinwalkers. I know very little about them, but this story has made me more curious about them and left me wanting to learn more about them and other Native American stories.
With horror, there comes your typical tropes. Jump scares, gore, etc. Are there these tropes in this story, yes. However, what Alameen focuses on is the suspense element more than anything else, which makes the gore and jump scares more impactful.
My only complaint that I have about this splendid story is Alameen didn't dive more into Native American folklore. He did a great job of utilizing this element. I would have loved to see more of it.
Harvest Nights is a great horror novella. The splicing of Lovecraftian and Native American horror makes for a very riveting story. Alameen use of suspense to build up the horror within this book, which really makes it stand out. I look forward to seeing what Alameen will write next.
Harvest Nights, written by Ahmed Alameen is a satisfying novella full of horror and twists. Days have turned into never ending nights. The story centers on a young Native American boy by the name of Chua. With never ending nights come never ending dangers. Hunted down by horrors of the night, strangers must come together to survive so that they may see another night.
What first caught my eye about this story was the mash up between Lovecraftian horror and Native American folklore. Alameen does a great job at combining the two. If you are a fan of Lovecraftian horror and Native American folklore, you will enjoy this read. Alameen does his research on both subjects and does them both justice with his writing. A standout example of this would be his use of Skinwalkers. I know very little about them, but this story has made me more curious about them and left me wanting to learn more about them and other Native American stories.
With horror, there comes your typical tropes. Jump scares, gore, etc. Are there these tropes in this story, yes. However, what Alameen focuses on is the suspense element more than anything else, which makes the gore and jump scares more impactful.
My only complaint that I have about this splendid story is Alameen didn't dive more into Native American folklore. He did a great job of utilizing this element. I would have loved to see more of it.
Harvest Nights is a great horror novella. The splicing of Lovecraftian and Native American horror makes for a very riveting story. Alameen use of suspense to build up the horror within this book, which really makes it stand out. I look forward to seeing what Alameen will write next.
January 13, 2022
This is a horror story that will haunt you, especially if reading right before bed (as I traditionally do).
In my opinion, most horror I see nowadays focus more on the gore than the suspense. Harvest Nights still has plenty of gore, but it also had the right amount of suspense. Despite all the deadly creatures feasting on human flesh, the two horrors that stuck with me most were the dead deer room (probably because of a personal experience I had), and of course, the Skinwalker.
I will admit, I do not know a lot about mythology from the American Nations, except for Mayan and some Aztec. Even the Skinwalkers, which I have only heard about from television shows such as The Dresden Files and Sanctuary, I never linked to a specific mythology. But reading Harvests Nights has inspired me to do more research into the different creatures mentioned as well as other mythology.
Overall, if you are a fan of Lovecraftian horror, I recommend you give this novella a try.
In my opinion, most horror I see nowadays focus more on the gore than the suspense. Harvest Nights still has plenty of gore, but it also had the right amount of suspense. Despite all the deadly creatures feasting on human flesh, the two horrors that stuck with me most were the dead deer room (probably because of a personal experience I had), and of course, the Skinwalker.
I will admit, I do not know a lot about mythology from the American Nations, except for Mayan and some Aztec. Even the Skinwalkers, which I have only heard about from television shows such as The Dresden Files and Sanctuary, I never linked to a specific mythology. But reading Harvests Nights has inspired me to do more research into the different creatures mentioned as well as other mythology.
Overall, if you are a fan of Lovecraftian horror, I recommend you give this novella a try.
December 19, 2021
I receive this copy from the author for honest review. Thank you so much!
What a great horror read. This novel had everything in it.
This novel will keep you up at night.
This had me all over the place. My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. I highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. It will surprise you in every way.
4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
The storyline was very good!
The theme and setting was well put together. The characters was well put together in the story. Was so well put in the story. It was a short read, like not even 100pgs but it was so good. Excited for his next book.
Everything all in one book.
It was just perfect!
What a great horror read. This novel had everything in it.
This novel will keep you up at night.
This had me all over the place. My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. If had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner. I couldn't believe my eyes what I was reading. I highly recommend everybody get this book and read it. It will surprise you in every way.
4.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐💫
The storyline was very good!
The theme and setting was well put together. The characters was well put together in the story. Was so well put in the story. It was a short read, like not even 100pgs but it was so good. Excited for his next book.
Everything all in one book.
It was just perfect!
December 6, 2021
This little novella really packed a punch! I was hooked from the prologue and it kept me fascinated clear to the end.
I am not familiar with Native American mythology but that did not take away from my enjoyment of this story. The author does an amazing job of describing these terrifying monsters, even to someone with no knowledge of them beforehand.
This story starts off with a gory, horrifying bang. The action and terror continued throughout the whole thing and never really let up. The twist at the end was unique and unpredictable for me. I definitely recommend this one!
Thank you to @a_h_amin for the gifted copy of this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own. 😊
I am not familiar with Native American mythology but that did not take away from my enjoyment of this story. The author does an amazing job of describing these terrifying monsters, even to someone with no knowledge of them beforehand.
This story starts off with a gory, horrifying bang. The action and terror continued throughout the whole thing and never really let up. The twist at the end was unique and unpredictable for me. I definitely recommend this one!
Thank you to @a_h_amin for the gifted copy of this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own. 😊
January 27, 2022
A young boy wakes up to find himself in a strange and dark place full of monsters. Upon finding a few other survivors, the group does whatever they can to survive.
Thank you to Ahmed H. Alameen for a copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review.
This novella had a really cool and original idea that was based on Native American myths. I've been wanting to read more folklore based books this year and this one was a great start!
Action packed from the very beginning, cool monsters and a killer twist that made this a really fun read. Ahmed also did a good job sticking to the accurate colonial America time frame.
December 31, 2021
Harvest Nights started with a gory prologue, which gripped my attention. Then, somewhere in the middle, I was reminded of the movie, Midsommar. However, after the surprising twist, I realized that this is not like any other book I've read or movie I've watched. The story is very original and unique. I think this will make a good movie. 🤔
It is a quick read with only 81 pages, and I highly recommend this to cosmic horror fans out there. You will not be disappointed. 😊
*Many thanks to the author, Ahmed Alameen, for the review copy of this book.
It is a quick read with only 81 pages, and I highly recommend this to cosmic horror fans out there. You will not be disappointed. 😊
*Many thanks to the author, Ahmed Alameen, for the review copy of this book.
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