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dark, addictive and intriguing
A review of Addergoole
In a world much like our own, hidden deep underground, is a secret school. And not just any school, but one where the students are part human, part something else. The story follows three of the new arrivals at the school as they try to come to terms with a world far different from anything they’ve encountered before...
two psychics, one baby, and a mega-corp that owns them all
A review of Strange Little Band
The story follows the psychics Addison and Shane, who both work for the mega-corp Triptych, a mysterious company that seems to specialize in almost everything. Both of the main characters are strong and manipulative; it’s refreshing to read a story with such complex characters and so much hidden politics at play...
ghost-busting is back, and it's hot!
A review of 100 Candles
100 Candles follows the adventures of Jeff and Kenny, the former a run-of-the-mill kind of guy, the latter a professional ghost-buster. Of course, it’s not just about killing ghosts and demons: there are numerous subplots (particularly romantic ones) to keep you interested...
dystopian space fiction
A review of Exile's Burn
Short summary: Zats rule the universe, and they are evil. The main characters are part of a rebel ship, fighting against the Zats. But they are all also misfits and outcasts, with no home other than their battered ship ...
A quick & entertaining adventure
A review of The Silver Ring
What seems like any other day for David takes a turn for the worse when a ring he finds at the movie theatre ends up having magical powers beyond his comprehension. Just as he begins unravelling the mystery behind the ring, he finds himself chased by mysterious beings, and his very life is in danger...
an alternative detective story
A review of Black Hat Magick
Black Hat Magick currently stands at 13 chapters, and is promising to be a very exciting serial.
The story follows Elaine, a university student who, in her free time, works as a private detective...
political intrigue in a futuristic setting
A review of Akačehennyi on a Diet of Dreams
This is an unusual story which seems to straddle genres. It has the advanced technology reminiscent of futuristic sci-fi novels, it has immortal (or long-living?) beings who share collective memories, it has a tinge of romance and relationships, but ultimately it is a thriller, a story of political intrigue...
descriptive, imaginative and surreal
A review of Tales of Pneuma
Tales of Pneuma is off to a promising start.
The main character, Liam, wants to investigate the deaths of his parents. During his investigation, he ends up working at a rather bizarre chocolate shop...
here be pirates!
A review of Boat Story
Boat Story follows the adventures of Cait, Captain of The Rose. There are only 9 parts up, and, while off to a slow start, there are already several developing plot lines which seem interesting, amongst which: an evil killer pirate hunting for a map, a mysterious boy whom Cait rescues, and of course the tangled relationships between the crew of The Rose...
entertaining, but a little rushed
A review of Phantasia
Phantasia is a faerie, but she is a faerie unlike any other; she is unique, both in looks and in magical skills. Brought up by water faeries, always feeling a little misplaced, Phantasia struggles to determine who she is and where she belongs...
experimental, but with little substance
A review of Flesh Wounds
A disclaimer: I generally post reviews only after having read a good proportion of a story (at least 50%, if not everything posted). I’m not entirely sure how much of content I’ve read of Flesh Wounds but – to be honest – I’m not interested in reading more...
a fairy tale as it should be
A review of Ember
Ember is a twisted, dark-edged story; a fairy tale as it should be, with all the gory bits left in.
I raced through the story, read it all in one sitting. It’s short and engaging, and written in a conversational first-person that draws the reader right in...
creepy is where it's at
A review of Haunting Sins
First: a warning. This story is most definitely not safe for work. There is violence and mature (sexual) themes, and not in the nice way. This is *meant* to disturb.
My review: Haunting Sins is the type of horror tale that sneaks up on you...
time travelling, non-humans and political machinations
A review of The Antithesis
It is hard to classify The Antithesis. I would say, so far, it is a supernatural sci-fi horror with undertones of romance. I hesitated between giving this story 7 or 8 stars as there isn’t much up yet (only 6 chapters) and I was a little hesitant about rating something highly with so little up...