Kitty Horror

I received this ebook from Darkfuse Publishing, it was given as a book club perk with no expectation of a review.

6 short stories from 6 fairly unknown authors.

Ritual by Lauren Gallo 3.5*- A family funeral sees Sara and her family return to Japan where a frosty reception awaits them. Promises are to be kept and Sara soon finds out how important tradition is to her family

I wasn't overly keen on this one, it was a quick read but I didn't get why Sara's mother would fly her half way round the world when she knew it would be dangerous.

Chanterelling by Nicole Feldringer 4*- A couple are spending a quiet weekend at a grandfathers cabin. They both see things in the woods which are tied to the history of the cabin and the ghosts of the past want revenge.

This was pretty creepy but it kind of lost me at the end and more information the grandfather would have been good.

To Get Past It by Tim W. Burke 3.5* - Glenn arrives home to find someone from his past waiting for him. His presence causes Glenn to confront his own violent nature and the mysterious man will have vengeance at any cost.

Whilst I enjoyed this story I felt it was lacking clarity but there was a nice twist to it.

The Matchbox Sign by Evan Dicken 4* - A man with serious mother issues has to deal with an infestation of bugs, they're very hungry.

Great little story and pretty disturbing but it lost it's momentum at the end.

Taking it all Away by L.R. Bonehill 5* - Jack is looking after his dying father and sees a frightening figure out near the house, as his father's condition declines it creeps closer and closer but who is it really after.

I loved this story, it packed a massive wallop for such a short read. The characters were superbly fleshed out and I felt I really knew Jack. This was both a disturbing and emotional read. This author is one to watch.

Winning isn't Everything by William R.A.D Funk (love the name :D) 4.5*- Jacob is on a losing streak at the cruise ship casino until he sees an old man with something that seems to be giving him a winning edge. Jacob talks the man into giving him the object but it soon becomes clear that you shouldn't always get what you wish for.

Very enjoyable story, a little clichéd but done very well.

A really nice collection and one that doesn't need the anchor of a bigger horror/dark fiction name. I hope that L.R. Bonehill will be writing something longer than short fiction as I'd love to see him tackle something more substantial.