Emma’s Fury by Linda Rainier

★★★☆☆ Based on ancient Greek mythology, this book centers on Emma, who is reincarnated as a Fury after her savage death. Protected by a Gyges, a Fury exists to serve justice and preserve harmony between humans and the supernatural world. Through a story revolving around mythological beings that shouldn’t experience human feelings, Emma’s Fury presents an interesting perspective on ethics, human nature, and the impact an individual’s actions have on others.

Midnight Tales by Raven Kamali

★★★★★ A wonderful, eclectic collection of ten compelling short works, Midnight Tales contains a mix of genres, including mythology, horror, and even a fairytale. Midnight Tales by Raven Kamali The collection can easily be read one or two at a time or consumed all at once.  Like with any collection, there were some stories I … Continue reading Midnight Tales by Raven Kamali

The Man and the Crow by Rebecca Crunden

★★★★★ In this short story, what starts off as a seemingly ordinary evening for Jessica, a part-time sales clerk at a hardware store, takes a shocking turn.  Jessica arrives home to the flat she shares with Clara, the odd roommate she barely tolerates, and makes her way through Clara’s various house pets. Jessica stumbles into a horrific scene.

The Ghost Beside Me by Lee Hall

4 out of 5 stars “...what do you know of the forces that stretch beyond the boundaries of our own mortality?” Lee Hall, The Ghost Beside Me October is the perfect month for a ghost story. I learned about The Ghost Beside Me through the Twitter writing community. With its enchanting cover, The Ghost Beside … Continue reading The Ghost Beside Me by Lee Hall