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Freakin Friday #17 Mini Review for Welcome to Hell by Demelza Carlton

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Welcome to Hell (Mel Goes to Hell, #1)Welcome to Hell by Demelza Carlton is a hilarious introduction to the Hell Corporation. Good for some giggles and laughs as Demelza pokes fun at Hell. Meet Lucifer, the CEO and quite the hunk. He’s already got an evil glint in his eye when he literally runs into Mel as she is applying for a job. How would you prepare for a job at HELL Corporation? (Health Environments Life and Lands Corporation) Raphael at the Helpful Angels Agency tells her Mel has the job. She would be at Hells door promptly at nine. Demelza describes Mel’s commute on the train after the interview. I couldn’t help but chuckle as she talks about the briefcase, but I burst out belly laughing when she talked about farting. Does an Angel fart?

The story is FREE (click on the cover to get your copy).

 Pick it up for a laugh or two and find out if See You in Hell is for you. My review for See You in Hell is coming on Monday, June 30, 2014.

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Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos  5 Stars – Would Buy It For Them (lol)

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Freakin Friday #17 – Oh the horror…….Frostwalker by Brandon Luffman

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Frostwalker by Brandon Luffman

Did you just glance at the cover and think, yeah a little spooky, feeling like the trees could reach out and touch you, but the deer is not afraid. The deer is………..

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For five nights in a row, Jake had seen the light, felt it calling him.

Tonight, he crossed into the forest.

It had called him and he was determined to solve the mystery.

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I knew something was coming just from the eerie cover. That was no bullet hole in that thar deer. And Dan. Poor Dan. That is when I was drawn in so deep, I had to know – what in the hell happened to him in the woods? I knew it was something bad just by the description of the gruesome, bloody and savage attack.  Brandon Luffman did an excellent job of creating a feeling of impending doom in this horror novel of the creepiest kind.

There is an isidiuous evil worming its way through the people in town.

Have you ever approached something and balked at going through with it? A sense of something, intuition (?), saying it wasn’t right, that something was very wrong? That’s how Jake felt when he would approach the woods. His foot would not cross that barrier.

When the shit hit the fan, it did it with a vengeance. Every opening door, every creak of the floor, I thought something was going to jump out at me.

Jake and Eric are best friends. They are just regular Joes, nothing special about them. The evil they face will prove the lengths they will go to for each other.

I liked Nancy right off the bat. A no nonsense, do what must be done kind of gal. There wasn’t no monster gonna scare her away. She was strong and not a screamer. I hate those horror movies where all the women can do is cry and scream. Wendy is one of them. Will she step up when the time comes? Or Regina?

John Birdsong is a Shaman. He is Tsalagi, now known as the Cherokee. He is Frostwalker. As soon as John and his grandmother entered the story, I liked where it was heading even more, a twist that would make the story even deeper.  I like the spiritual elements of the Native Indians sprinkled into the story.

The Grandmother is the the storyteller. The story she has to tell is almost beyond belief.

I always wonder how I would perform in such situations. I guess that means this is a good story, because it actually had me asking myself – what would I do?

Brandon did an excellent job in creating a tremendous amount of tension through anticipation. I knew it was coming, but he strung me out for so long, I couldn’t help but heave a sigh of relief when we finally got there. And it wasn’t where I thought I was going. Great ending!

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos 4 Stars – Would Highly Recommend To Others

“Sounds like something’s gone bad wrong.”  Boy was that an understatement.

‘I know I’m going to sound crazy, but they’re not just plain people any more, Sheriff.”

I received Frostwalker from Brandon Luffman in return for an honest and unbiased review.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brandon R. LuffmanBorn in Statesboro, Georgia in 1976, Brandon Luffman was raised in rural North Carolina from the time he was old enough to walk. In the sixth grade he discovered “The Chronicles Of Narnia”. Soon after that, he was on to Stephen King and Arthur C. Clarke. At the same time, he was making his first forays into writing fiction. After creating a series of short fantasy pieces for a class assignment that were received with praise, he was hooked on writing fiction for the entertainment of others. Now Brandon writes supernatural horror as well as fantasy, science fiction, and other genres. His short fiction is available online in various formats. Brandon still lives on the family farm in northwestern North Carolina with his wife and family. Taking inspiration from his homeland, he brings southern sensibilities and a modern flair to these classic genre themes. His first novel, Frostwalker, was released in May of 2013.

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Freakin Friday #16 – So you want to be a Vampire – Still Life by Michael Montoure

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Still Life by Michael Montoure

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Nikki Velvet was bereft after the suicide of Gabe.

She could not get past it. It haunted her and pissed her off.

Nothing glamorous about it. “You just looked like a fucking idiot.”

“I found a way out, a way to beat the game.” – Nikki said to herself.

She had no idea the price to be paid for her decision.

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The cover captured me immediately. Nice work, Michael. The blurb did not prepare me for the story. Michael did an excellent job of writing from a woman’s perspective. The story contained between the pages is not your run of the mill bite and run vampire party. It is a psychological journey of Nikki Velvet’s descent into hell, that had my skin crawling.

If you want to know why someone may want to become a vampire and the process they go through to make it happen, meet Nikki Velvet.

The description of her change from human to vampire was graphic and detailed. Her attempts to grab a breath of air, not realizing breathing was no longer necessary, had me holding my breath. Her mind was foggy, her limbs unwilling to move to her commands, she was unable to speak. Finally she stops struggling, letting go and drifting away.

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud when she looks at the toilet and realizes she would never need that again. And books – no limitations. She has forever to read.

“I gave you what you wanted. It might not be everything you hoped it would be, but its just what you asked for all the same.”

The physical, emotional and psychological torments Nikki goes through had me shivering with the creepiness, as I TRIED to walk in her shoes. She had never anticipated the toll that turning into a vampire would take on her and the torture Sylvan (a human) would put her through. Creepy Paul was always lingering around the edges of her life.

Michael describes Nikki’s experience after she jumps off the bridge and I wanted to be there – floating in the water, drifting, letting it take me wherever the current flowed, no need to breathe. Is that what it is like to be a mermaid?  Is it like flying?

Michael Montoure’s Still Life is all about Nikki – being free of life, being maimed and tortured, used and abused. As she navigates the way through her madness to a new life, I cringe and cower, while I question how it will end.

This was hard for me to rate. I can’t pinpoint what was missing, but Still Life didn’t get me to the level of WOW. But, I had not read anything quite like this,.Kudos to Michael for giving me a fresh and unique insight into human and vampire interaction. His characters are well defined, making me hate most of them. And Nikki – what can I say about someone so lost that they would die to become immortal?

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos 4 Stars – Would Highly Recommend To Others

I received this book from the author in return for an honest and unbiased review. I enjoyed the journey and I look forward to reading more of his work.

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Freakin Friday #12 – Halloween Humor – Celebrating the Ta-Tas

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OMG – Can that be real?

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Hubby is home today, no time to play.

So, this will be my Freakin Friday with some Halloween Humor thrown in.

Adding a celebration of the Ta-Tas for Breast Cancer Awareness.

 

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Freakin Friday #11 – Halloween Humor – Group Therapy for the Supernatural!

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How would you like to go to your group therapy session and run into this gang?

I saw this on Alex Kava’s Facebook page and had to share it. Hope you enjoy a laugh or two!

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Freakin Friday – Karma is a Bitch – Life After Dane by Edward Lorn

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Ella Mae Peters is the mother of Dane, the Rest Stop Dentist.

Dane was put to death by lethal injection and Ella thought that would be the last time she would ever see him.

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Life After Dane by Edward Lorn is very dark and disturbing. It is a story of abuse and a  supernatural evil seeking revenge.

The members of Ella’s  church shunned her, just for being the mother of a killer.

I was pissed off for her, then at her.

How could she not have known that something was terribly wrong with Dane.

Abuse is tough to explain – why people live with it – why people allow it to happen.

“Why didn’t you do anything?”

Is this how a serial killer is born?

Why would a mother stand by and watch a father abuse a child?

YES, it is her fault. Even though I felt empathy for her, her inability to act for fear her husband would turn on her, it is her responsibility to care for and protect her child. He was the innocent and incapable of defending himself.

Did she really believe she would go to Heaven? Dane didn’t.

Religion. Some people are brainwashed by it. Some people misinterpret it – making it be the way they want it to be. Some people are just plain hypocrites.

The ending blew me away and pissed me off. I never saw it coming and I couldn’t help but laugh at how Edward Lorn has caught me by surprise. I sure never saw this coming. Now what? The story is over and I am left feeling a need to know more. I am afraid – very afraid.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos   5 STARS – Would Buy It For Them (lol)

I received this book in return for an honest and unbiased review. I have read Deadly Bastard by Edward Lorn (see review link below) and knew I would not be disappointed. I look forward to reading more of his work.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Edward LornEdward Lorn is an American horror author presently residing in the southeast United States. He enjoys storytelling, reading, and writing biographies in the third person.

Once upon a time, during a session of show and tell, a seven-year-old Edward Lorn shared with his class that his baby brother had died over the weekend. His classmates, the teacher included, wept while he recounted the painful tragedy of having lost a sibling. Edward went home that day and found an irate mother waiting for him. Edward’s teacher had called to express her condolences. This was unfortunate, as Edward had never had a baby brother.

With advice given to her by a frustrated teacher, Edward’s mother made him start writing all of his lies down. The rest, as they say, is history.

Edward Lorn and his wife are raising two children, along with a handful of outside cats and a beagle named Dot. He remains a liar to this day. The only difference is, now he’s a useful one.

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Scared the crap out of me! – The Devil’s Walk by Brian Harmon

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The Devil’s Walk – A Short Story – by Brian Harmon

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Carl Delsh lay in bed waiting to die.

He fell asleep and into his nightmare.

His family held vigil. Someone always there . His granddaughter was here now and he decided she was the one who would believe.

I want to tell you about my best friend, Lonnie.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos   5 STARS – Would Buy It For Them (lol)

I was looking for a short story – a freaky short story – for my Freakin Friday post. I swiped my finger across my Kindle and this is where it stopped. I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw the trees. I love my trees and these trees had an air of the macabre about them. I could feel the evil rolling off them. I just knew this would be scary good and it was.

Brian Harmon’s descriptions drew pictures in my mind. I could hear the trickling of the water and feel the breeze brush against my skin.

I went from curiosity to terror, to a warm happy feeling, then horror and fright. Then, damn, it’s over. But Brian Harmon tricked me. There is more and it is even more horrible and heartbreaking than I anticipated. Could there possibly be more? I hope not. Enough already. I don’t think I can take any more.

Excellent storywriting. This short story has all the elements for a roller coaster ride into hell.

I picked this up free from Amazon when I was browsing for a short story. I have found a fabulous new author that reminds me of Evans and Adam Light, two brothers that define the word horror.

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Brian HarmonABOUT THE AUTHOR

Brian Harmon is a writer of horror fiction, suspense and dark adventure. He grew up in Missouri and currently lives in Southern Wisconsin with his wife, Guinevere, and their two children.

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Freakin Friday #8 – Dark Curtains by Evans Light

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Dark Curtains by Evans Light

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A dream house.

“Young man, those curtains are not to be taken down, not altered, not covered – nothing….”

James and Claire were eager to begin their new life together. They moved in and marveled at the beauty of their new home. It didn’t take long for Claire to begin to realize that something wasn’t right.

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos   4 STARS – Would Highly Recommend To Others

The cover is awesome. I feel the hairs standing up on the back of my neck as I stare into her eyes. I just know she is up to no good.

I have read some of the Light Brother’s books and I expected Dark Curtains to be good and creepy.

This is a short story, but Evans Light has no problem with packing the action into the pages. He does capture my attention and hold it throughout the book. He built the suspense and kept me guessing what was going to happen and when until the end.

I loved it when he talked about the house flipping off the inferior houses around it. Never hurts to have a laugh along with the creepy.

I love ghost stories and this one didn’t let me down. I had an idea of what was going to happen very early on. BUT, Evans has to add a twist.

It seems like Evan Light is going to let us choose which ending we like best. There is an alternate ending at the end of the book. I like them both. To me, the first was predictable and what I thought it would be. It was very good. The second, I didn’t see coming, so I’m more inclined to go with it. I like surprises in my books.

I picked the book up on a free Amazon day. Thank you Evans Light.

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Freakin Friday – Eden’s Creature: A Short Story by Gillian Turner

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Eden’s Creature: A Short Story by Gillian Turner

I was browsing Amazon, looking for monsters, creatures and critters for a good scare. Everything about this book screamed at me, so I picked it up and here we are.

I mean, look at that gorgeous cover. And what’s that flying through the air?

Is it still free? YES! So go HERE to get your copy now. (Be sure to check for the “0”).

Eden’s Creature:

A Short Story

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Length: 28 pages (estimated)

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Journalist Nora Blake travels to the edge of Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, to discover the mysteries surrounding the death of dozens of Maasai tribes-people. The locals claim that the crater is the original location of Eden… but perhaps not all the original occupants of Paradise have left.

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Rachel McClellan was arrested and sentenced to a psychiatric hospital for the murder of her husband. No one would believe her story.

She kept writing to Detective Reginald Cross and won him over. He went to Hiker’s Bend to investigate. He knew he couldn’t tell what he found, because no one would believe him either.

DON’T TURN OFF THE LIGHTS!

DON’T GO IN THE CAVE! I said DON’T GO IN THE CAVE, you idiots!

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos   3 STARS – Would Recommend To Others

I love the cover and the title said creatures – cool, that’s what I was looking for. I did enjoy this book. It was fun, quick and easy to read..

It reads like a B movie – glowing eyes peeking in the window, the sound of wings fluttering in the air. I knew as soon as they drove by the cave, the idiots would have to go in. LOL I love it. I love B movies and this would make a great one. I couldn’t help but laugh at certain places, because I knew what was coming. I could see it as if the film was unrolling through my mind.

The way the book was written created suspense. I knew something was coming, just not sure what.

The ending rates 5 stars. I never saw THAT coming.

I looked around and couldn’t find anything about the author. Even Amazon doesn’t have an author page. So, Gillian Turner, if you are reading this, just let me say HI and thanks for the freebie. ^_^

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Freakin Friday #6 – Jessica by Laura DeLuca

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Wilbur took his time getting ready for the annual college Halloween Ball.

He was standing in a corner by the punch bowl when he saw her. Her Victorian costume looked very authentic, right down to her hair.

She approached him and said, “My name’s Jessica”.

He never thought someone so lovely would notice him, let alone dance with him.

“Hey, have you ever heard the legend of the White Lady?”

Animated Animals. Pictures, Images and Photos  3 STARS – Would Recommend To Others

A short story that will keep you entertained from beginning to end.

The cover has an ethereal feel to me, intriguing me, drawing me into the book wanting to find out what she is looking at, or looking for.

I knew from the first page where the book was going, but I enjoyed the journey through the pages. A ghost story filled with the need for revenge and Jessica wanted hers.

The writing is fluid, making reading as easy as diving off the side of the pool. So come on in, the water is fine.

I picked this up on a free Amazon day. Thank you Laura DeLuca for sharing the love of reading.

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Laura “Luna” DeLuca lives at the beautiful Jersey shore with her husband and four children. She loves writing in the young adult genre because it keeps her young at heart. In addition to writing fiction, Laura is also the editor of a popular review blog called New Age Mama. She is an active member of her local pagan community, and has been studying Wicca for close to eight years. Her current works include Destiny, Destiny Unveiled, Phantom, Morrigan, Player, and Demon.

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