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from the Spells, Space & Screams: Collections & Anthologies in Fantasy, Science Fiction, & Horror group.
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Navajos Don’t Wear Elk Teeth by Conley Lyons ★★½☆☆ A series of bad, low self-esteem, decisions spirals into an episode of Criminal Minds. It was sad and cringe.
Kushtuka by Mathilda Zeller ★★★★☆ Rage made manifest as a young woman calls out the dark energy of her people, of herself, against her enemies.
White Hills by Rebecca Roanhorse ★★★★☆
She smiles at Elayne, and this time she means it.
“I want White Hills.”
Elayne nods.
Marissa brings down the knife.
There was a painful amount of self-hatred in this story. Marissa was so self-aware, so sure of what she wanted. It hurt.
Way too many.
You Like It Darker is a collection of twelve stories by American author Stephen King. It delves into the darker aspects of life, both metaphorically and literally. Known for exploring themes such as fate, mortality, luck, and the unexpected turns of reality, the book comprises a mix of new and previously published stories. Each narrative, distinct in its approach, collectively contributes to this volume, marking its first comprehensive assembly.
I just emailed everyone who participated for their suggestions on June - I meant July.
Sorry you have been feeling poorly Canavan. I am also late to the party but I’m enjoying what I have read thus far!
A Wall Around the World by Theodore R. Cogswell ★★★★½ Well before Harry Potter and Witch Mountain there were magical children having adventures!
Darkrose and Diamonds by Ursula K. Le Guin ★★★½☆
“And will I tell you that these three lived happily ever after? I will not, for no one ever does. But there was happiness. And they did live.”
- Stephen King
That was a better summation to this wandering tale of life, magic, and love than Le Guin managed.
The Valley of the Worm by Robert E. Howard ★★★½☆
The final battle of a Sword & Sorcery legend.
The Golden Key by George MacDonald ★★★½☆
Two youths go on a quest but are separated early. Eventually, they find their way back to each other and their promised land.
Then we can’t say effort was not made.
Russell Crow and David Hyde Pierce make a scary movie within a movie. I can’t tell if it’s ok or a disaster: https://youtu.be/NWHI9UR4aaM?si=kCW2s...
The Night Has 999 Eyes ★★☆☆☆ I don’t know what this meant.
Angel, Dark Angel DNF
This went in too many directions and I lost interest.
Walpurgisnacht ★★★☆☆
The progenitor of a family fortune finds a way to have a merry afterlife and his dependent family still resents it.
The George Business ★★★½☆
George bargains with a dragon to help him become a Baron. It doesn’t work out but it does lead to a potentially lucrative business. It was a light and funny story.
Some Parameters… ★★★☆☆
An interesting introspection of science fiction and its personal meaning to the author.
The Horses of Lir ★★★★★ Absolutely magical. It was a Jim Henson movie of an 80s childhood. Beautiful.
M. Night’s newest movie is a serial killer daddy: https://youtu.be/oUgPrNGGRQY?si=1w9B-...Could be good.
Any In Plain Site fans of Frederick Weller, cousin of RoboCop’s Peter Weller? He just invented a board game which I thought was delightfully nerdy: https://youtu.be/w-AGO-wpOQ8?si=NoZQK...
There’s just something special about an old paperback.
Chief of Station - https://youtu.be/m1ieIWJvEkM?si=ecAqo...The old school action movie vibes make me smile.
Blech was right.
