Spine A Collection of Twisted Tales edition by Steven Jenkins Literature Fiction eBooks
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Listen closely. A creak, almost too light to be heard…was it the shifting of an old house, or footsteps down the hallway? Breathe softly, and strain to hear through the silence. That breeze against your neck might be a draught, or an open window.
Slip into the pages of SPINE and you’ll be persuaded to leave the lights on and door firmly bolted. From Steven Jenkins, bestselling author of FOURTEEN DAYS and BURN THE DEAD, this horror collection of eight stories go beyond the realm of terror to an entirely different kind of creepiness. Beneath innocent appearances lurk twisted minds and scary monsters, from soft scratches behind the wall, to the paranoia of walking through a crowd and knowing that every single eye is locked on you. In this world, voices lure lost souls to the cliff’s edge and illicit drugs offer glimpses of things few should see. Scientists tamper with the afterlife, and the strange happenings at a nursing home are not what they first seem.
So don’t let that groan from the closet fool you. The monster is hiding right where you least expect it.
“If you love scary campfire stories of ghosts, demonology, and all things that go bump in the night, then you’ll love this horror collection by author Steven Jenkins.”
COLIN DAVIES – Director/Producer of BAFTA winning BBC’s The Coal-House.
Spine A Collection of Twisted Tales edition by Steven Jenkins Literature Fiction eBooks
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Spine A Collection of Twisted Tales edition by Steven Jenkins Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
Jenkins' new book, “Spine”, is a slim collection of short spookers. There's not much heft to this book but there's a lot of good horror in a small space.
The first story, “The Our-Side”, by itself, is a nice inventive short story about a world where no one believes in ghosts—because they don't have to believe. Science has proved they're real. 5/5. By the way, this is a great premise, worthy of an entire book on this theme.
The next tale, “Crawl-Space”, is the story of a frightened tennage boy, told in several tiny chapters. Unlike the first tale, no one believes him when he says his attic room is haunted. It's a story that's been told before, but this is very effective and has a nice scary ending. 5/5.
“All Eyes On Me” is a tale of paranoia. It begins well, it's compelling, and it's as well-written as any other story in the book. But the ending is ambiguous. Is the doctor telling the truth or not? We never find out. 3/5.
“It's a Wonderful Death” is a twist on the old Jimmy Steward classic, a tale of impending doom and, oddly enough, a kind of redemption. 5/5.
In “The Devil's Apprentice” a cast-out demon laments his fate. We've seen this sort of tale before, notably from John Collier, and funnier. But this ends with a clever twist that I didn't see coming. 4/5.
“Watch Over Me” is another take on the theme of cryogenics. It's about the common fear we all have of losing control and it comes to a nice ending. 4.5/5.
The longest story in the book, “The Home”, takes place in a place few of us want to visit, let alone work. And certainly not live. And that's a rest home. But Nancy does work there and eventually has to stay there all night, alone. Well,... she's not alone. 5/5.
The last story, “One Pill for Perfect Vision”, shares some of the themes of the first story. You can see dead people if you take one little pill. These two, semi-related tales make perfect bookends for a terrific collection. 5/5.
Jenkins has assembled a very nice collection of short horror pieces, showcasing his considerable talent in the field. I liked his first novel, but this book shows he's got an excellent grasp on shorter stories. It's harder to write a short story than a long one.
Because of constraints, I was forced to read these scary stories by daylight. Do yourself a favor Read “Spine” at night.
Spine is a creepy collection of short-stories by new-to-me horror author Steven Jenkins. The book was on a promo-freebie list from one of the email newsletters I subscribe to, and the cover of the creepy kid with glowing eyes caught my notice right away. Did I mention I'm a cover whore? Yes, I proudly am!
Overall, I enjoyed these short stories, reading late past the witching hour last night. There are ghosts, demons, and gholies in the crawl space. Jenkins is technically sound in his writing, with not a flaw noticed by my bloodshot eyes last night. Some of these stories were really good, such as "One Pill for Perfect Vision", which was not just perfect vision, but a perfect ending to complement the opening but less perfect short, "The Our-Side." However, some of the stories did not do much for me, as they ended on a cliche or some other obvious device. I felt this way with "The Crawlspace," "The Devil's Apprentice," and "The Home." I particularly liked the paranoid tale of "All Eyes on Me," which reminded me of the old black-and-white Twilight Zone or Outer Limits tv serials. Nicely done, and I will read more by this author.
I just finished another short story collection from this author – Rotten Bodies – and absolutely loved it, so I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. As with the other collection, these stories were well-written, thought-provoking, and utterly creepy! Steven Jenkins is a fantastic author and I can’t wait to read more of his work.
I’ll summarize each of the 8 stories here
The Our-Side A very short yet incredibly creepy tale in which science has proven the existence of ghosts and has made it possible for the living to see them. The end of this one gave me the shivers, and I don’t get creeped out very easily. 5 / 5
Crawl Space A teenage boy is terrified of what he believes is hiding in the crawlspace of his attic bedroom, but nobody, including his parents, seems to believe him. 4.5 / 5
All Eyes on Me A man with extreme paranoia is convinced everyone around him has been taken over by aliens and that they’re now coming for him. He seeks out a psychiatrist for help but may not receive the type of treatment he bargained for. 4 / 5
It’s a Wonderful Death A despondent woman grappling with her innermost thoughts contemplates suicide in this dark and twisted take on the 1946 Jimmy Stewart classic. 4 / 5
The Devil’s Apprentice A high-ranking demon has been cast out of Hell for an act that even the Devil himself found repugnant. An interesting story with an unforeseen ending. 4 / 5
Watch Over Me Against his family’s wishes, a dying man opts to have his body cryogenically frozen until such time as science can find a cure for his disease, which will be just a few short years away according to his doctor. 4.5 / 5
The Home While performing her late-night rounds alone, a nurse at a retirement home encounters more than just the elderly residents in the hallways. A very creepy tale of retribution with a startling ending. 5 / 5
One Pill for Perfect Vision Science has created a pill that allows us to communicate with our deceased loved ones for brief periods of time. Just how much would we be willing to sacrifice for one last moment with our dearly departed? A thought-provoking, compelling story and the perfect complement to “The Our-Side” at the start of this collection. 5 / 5
Quick reads, but thoroughly enjoyable, engaging and extremely well written.
Highly recommend for lovers of short stories and twisted tales.
About fifty-fifty. Equality of story was uneven to me.
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