What The Fuck Was That? by Bridgett Nelson

Rating: ★★★★★

Genre: Horror Short Stories

Format: Paperback

Pages: 158

Read: 06/24/23

Synopsis:

Bridgett Nelson, the two-time Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of the hugely popular A Bouquet of Viscera, has three deranged stories to tell that all you freaks are sure to love!

In “Getaway,” four college friends go on a beach house vacation in an Outer Banks town. The allure is that it’s off-season and the town is completely deserted...so why is there a loud knock on the door in the middle of the night?

In “Scars,” a famous author holds a contest to have characters named after his biggest fans. But after the book is published, the fans begin to die in the same way as their characters...

In “Belong,” Briony has dealt with an obsessed stalker her entire life. Just when she thinks he’s finally gone, all hell breaks loose…and Briony is no longer the only victim.

So enjoy! But if you share this book with the normal people in your life, be prepared to hear “What the fuck was that?”

Review:

These three excellent, short stories will have you reeling in anticipation to find out the endings. 

"Getaway" will take you on a dreamy vacation. Friends spending time together, enjoying their youth, sharing memories, and creating new memories. There purely for enjoyment and a good time. Strange things begin to occur and everything turns into a nightmare. A great slasher with a surprising, horrifying ending!

"Scars". The readers dream contest, chosen to be characters in a book written by their favorite author. Little do they know it was a huge mistake to enter. A myterious whodunit will want you figuring out who the killer is and the reasons why.

"Belong". Lifelong friends since kindergarten, their friendship bond is strong until those teenage years arrive. Those awkward years of trying to fit in, make new friends, and hormonal changes. Feelings change and friendships fall apart. What once was, no longer exists, life becomes a lifelong nightmare and a fight for survival. 

"We'll always be together, and do you know why? Because you belong to me."

These were all so great and so well written. Each with there own unique story inside with shocking twists and surprising endings that were absolutely perfect. 

Terrifying, darkly sinister, disturbing, and horrifyingly delightful in all the best ways!

Bonus: Fantabulous covers, wonderful illustrations, and excellent formatting!

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