Book Details:
Title: The Broken Darkness
Author: Theresa Braun
Genre: horror, thriller, short stories, an anthology
Print Length: 264 pages
Blurb:
In her debut collection, Theresa Braun explores the inner workings of the human heart and what it is we most desire—forgiveness, acceptance, love, fame, or merely to escape who we really are. Whether we are battling ghosts, demons, mythical monsters, the past, or other dimensions, we are really facing the deepest parts of ourselves.These thirteen tales of horror and dark fantasy may appear to be a matter of good versus evil, but they are all a reflection of the hidden corners of the soul that are often shades of broken darkness. The characters in these stories must face their inner and outer terrors or else suffer the consequences.
I always love reading short stories. Liked this book but I felt a few stories are not very clear to me. The plots / the details are confusing. The narrative might have been better.
I liked that the stories selected in this book are of good variety. Each one's plot is unique. Except for a few, I didn't feel the stories are scary. A few are really good and unpredictable though.
Dead over heels
The ending is completely unexpected and the story is interesting. I wouldn't say scary but intriguing.
Guilty as cell
Loved it. A story about not texting while driving
Stillborn
Interesting and unpredictable. Loved the story and ending.
Dying for an invitation
A true vampire story and is narrated well. Loved it.
Stay tuned
The story is gory with a lot of violence.
While my Guitar gently weeps
This story is like a little mystery. Loved the characters and the plot. Simple, yet interesting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Theresa Braun was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and has carried some of that hardiness with her to South Florida where she currently resides. An English teacher and adjunct college professor for over twenty years, she continues to share her enthusiasm for literary arts with her students.
She earned a Masters in English literature with a thesis on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. In her spare time, she enjoys delving into her own creative writing, painting, photography and even ghost hunting. Spending time with her family and traveling as often possible are two of her passions. In fact, her world meanderings are often backdrops for her work. Striving to make the world a better place is something dear to her heart. When she's not writing, she can be found looking for romance or shopping for antiques.
Purchase Link: Amazon
My Review :
I liked that the stories selected in this book are of good variety. Each one's plot is unique. Except for a few, I didn't feel the stories are scary. A few are really good and unpredictable though.
Loved the following stories:
Dead over heels
The ending is completely unexpected and the story is interesting. I wouldn't say scary but intriguing.
Guilty as cell
Loved it. A story about not texting while driving
Stillborn
Interesting and unpredictable. Loved the story and ending.
Dying for an invitation
A true vampire story and is narrated well. Loved it.
Stay tuned
The story is gory with a lot of violence.
While my Guitar gently weeps
This story is like a little mystery. Loved the characters and the plot. Simple, yet interesting.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
My Rating: 3/5
About the Author:
She earned a Masters in English literature with a thesis on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. In her spare time, she enjoys delving into her own creative writing, painting, photography and even ghost hunting. Spending time with her family and traveling as often possible are two of her passions. In fact, her world meanderings are often backdrops for her work. Striving to make the world a better place is something dear to her heart. When she's not writing, she can be found looking for romance or shopping for antiques.
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