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Haunted
Join us on a pumpkin spiced, ghost-riddled, spooky journey amongst the imaginations of fifteen horrifyingly excellent indie-authors. Let them take you on a candle-lit journey through the minds of the depraved, departed and desperate as they treat you to their haunting tales. Lock the doors, close the curtains and don’t turn off the light!
This is the second Sparkly Badgers' Anthology.
This is the second Sparkly Badgers' Anthology.
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126 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 2019
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Claire Buss
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Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet based in the UK. She wanted to be Lois Lane when she grew up but work experience at her local paper was eye-opening. Instead, Claire went on to work in a variety of admin roles for over a decade but never felt quite at home. An avid reader, baker and Pinterest addict Claire won second place in the Barking and Dagenham Pen to Print writing competition in 2015 with her debut novel, The Gaia Effect, setting her writing career in motion.
~Writing passionately and hopelessly addicted to cake~
Claire's Books:
The Gaia Effect, a hopeful dystopian novel and winner of the 2017 Raven Award for favourite Scifi/Fantasy novel, was published in 2016.
The Gaia Project, the sequel to The Gaia Effect and second book in The Gaia Collection, published in October 2018.
The Gaia Solution, the third book in The Gaia Collection, is on Kindle pre-order right now and will be published in paperback and ebook on 8th November 2019.
The Rose Thief, a humorous fantasy inspired by Claire's love of Terry Pratchett and set in Roshaven was published in November 2017. It won the Raven Award for best Sci-fi/Fantasy book in 2019.
The Silk Thief, Roshaven Book 2.
The Bone Thief, Roshaven Book 3.
The Interspecies Poker Tournament, a humorous fantasy novella, set before The Rose Thief in the city of Roshaven, published in May 2019.
Ye Olde Magick Shoppe, a humorous fantasy short story from the world of Roshaven, published 2019.
Tales from Suburbia, a collection of humorous plays, blogs and short stories was published in July 2017 *available as an audiobook*
Tales from the Seaside, winner of the 2018 Best Indie Book, is a collection of humorous short stories inspired by life at the seaside with two small children, published in July 2018 *available as an audiobook*
The Blue Serpent & other tales, a collection of flash fiction stories, published in March 2018.
Flashing Here & There, a second collection of flash fiction stories, published in July 2019.
Claire has had two short stories published in 2017. 'Underground Scratchings' can be found in the sci-fi and fantasy anthology Tales from the Underground, published by Inklings Press. 'Patient Data' can be found in the sci-fi anthology The Quantum Soul, published by SciFi Roundtable. A joint short story, A Christmas Badger, was written with CH Clepitt and published in the Sparkly Badgers' Christmas Anthology. Dress Like An Animal flash fiction and Afraid of the Dark poem can be found in Haunted - The Sparkly Badgers' Anthology.
She has also published a series of poetry books - Little Book of Verse, Little Book of Spring, Little Book of Summer, Spooky Little Book, Little Book of Autumn, Little Book of Winter, Little Book of Love & Little Book of Christmas.
You can follow her on Twitter @grashopper2407, Facebook.com/busswriter and visit her website www.clairebuss.co.uk for more information about Claire and her writing.
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Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet based in the UK. She wanted to be Lois Lane when she grew up but work experience at her local paper was eye-opening. Instead, Claire went on to work in a variety of admin roles for over a decade but never felt quite at home. An avid reader, baker and Pinterest addict Claire won second place in the Barking and Dagenham Pen to Print writing competition in 2015 with her debut novel, The Gaia Effect, setting her writing career in motion.
~Writing passionately and hopelessly addicted to cake~
Claire's Books:
The Gaia Effect, a hopeful dystopian novel and winner of the 2017 Raven Award for favourite Scifi/Fantasy novel, was published in 2016.
The Gaia Project, the sequel to The Gaia Effect and second book in The Gaia Collection, published in October 2018.
The Gaia Solution, the third book in The Gaia Collection, is on Kindle pre-order right now and will be published in paperback and ebook on 8th November 2019.
The Rose Thief, a humorous fantasy inspired by Claire's love of Terry Pratchett and set in Roshaven was published in November 2017. It won the Raven Award for best Sci-fi/Fantasy book in 2019.
The Silk Thief, Roshaven Book 2.
The Bone Thief, Roshaven Book 3.
The Interspecies Poker Tournament, a humorous fantasy novella, set before The Rose Thief in the city of Roshaven, published in May 2019.
Ye Olde Magick Shoppe, a humorous fantasy short story from the world of Roshaven, published 2019.
Tales from Suburbia, a collection of humorous plays, blogs and short stories was published in July 2017 *available as an audiobook*
Tales from the Seaside, winner of the 2018 Best Indie Book, is a collection of humorous short stories inspired by life at the seaside with two small children, published in July 2018 *available as an audiobook*
The Blue Serpent & other tales, a collection of flash fiction stories, published in March 2018.
Flashing Here & There, a second collection of flash fiction stories, published in July 2019.
Claire has had two short stories published in 2017. 'Underground Scratchings' can be found in the sci-fi and fantasy anthology Tales from the Underground, published by Inklings Press. 'Patient Data' can be found in the sci-fi anthology The Quantum Soul, published by SciFi Roundtable. A joint short story, A Christmas Badger, was written with CH Clepitt and published in the Sparkly Badgers' Christmas Anthology. Dress Like An Animal flash fiction and Afraid of the Dark poem can be found in Haunted - The Sparkly Badgers' Anthology.
She has also published a series of poetry books - Little Book of Verse, Little Book of Spring, Little Book of Summer, Spooky Little Book, Little Book of Autumn, Little Book of Winter, Little Book of Love & Little Book of Christmas.
You can follow her on Twitter @grashopper2407, Facebook.com/busswriter and visit her website www.clairebuss.co.uk for more information about Claire and her writing.
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March 28, 2021
A book of flash fiction and short stories by different authors. Of course some are better than others. Some just weird. Some spooky. A few beyond spooky.
October 24, 2019
A good variety -something for everyone.
Some of the stories and poems in this collection are creepy, others are darker and more sinister, and still others embrace a fascination with the macabre.
There is a good variety of concepts, genres and writing styles among the different authors’ contributions, making this an interesting and very enjoyable collection, ideal for reading at Halloween or on any other long, dark night.
Some of the stories and poems in this collection are creepy, others are darker and more sinister, and still others embrace a fascination with the macabre.
There is a good variety of concepts, genres and writing styles among the different authors’ contributions, making this an interesting and very enjoyable collection, ideal for reading at Halloween or on any other long, dark night.
November 13, 2019
4 Stars
Haunted: The Sparkly Badgers Anthology is a collection of spooky stories by The Sparkly Badgers’ writing group. This group of authors have put together an eclectic mix of stories and poems, all unique and individual to the author, but all centred around the same “spooky” theme. The stories are all very quick, easy and enjoyable reads. They are all have their own identity in this collection, each one bringing its own flavour to the anthology- but all complement one another and blend together into a dynamic and memorable read.
I have read quite a few anthologies lately, and am really enjoying the diversity of stories that can be found within an anthology. This is definitely one of the better anthologies that I have read. All the stories are well written, entertaining and well-rounded. The book contains the work of authors who are all new to me, save one- so it has been exciting to discover new authors to follow and add to my TBR. This has been a fantastic introduction to these authors, and I look forward to reading more from them in the future.
There are 19 great stories/poems here, from 15 talented authors. What better way to spend a night, than curled up beside a fireplace, hot chocolate in hand- reading stories that will keep you glued to the pages- even when you might want to turn away. But leave the lights on! Spooky and creepy is the order of the day!
The Anthology contains:
-The Willow Man By: Jane Jago
This is a chilling poem about The Willow Man, a tree- who invades your dreams, inducing fear with his spindly fingers and icy breath. Well written and a great way to start off the Anthology.
-The Assignment By: Yvette Bastic
A fantastic story about an Assassin who is sent to ‘eliminate’ a vampire. Things may not quite go according to plan. Decisions will need to be made. A great read!
-Waiting for Wednesday By: Cindy Tomamichel
A well woven and suspenseful ghost story. Well done!
-Oh, She Nears! By: Sophie Kearing
A gripping poem of murder. Something Wicked This Way Comes… Chillingly good!
-Dress Like an Animal By: Claire Buss
It starts with an invitation, with the instructions ‘to dress like an animal’. What happens when a group of young people go missing? What about the ones left behind? What’s going on? Will they be found? Well worth the read to find out.
-Boot Hill By: Leo McBride
A tracker on the trail of his quarry. A girl he needs to find. Comes across more than he bargained for. Things much older than us. Boot Hill and the story of the Bootzamon. Intriguing and suspenseful!
-Stalker By: Margena Holmes
A poem about imagination- listening to the sounds in the dark which stir your imagination. Stir your fear. But trying to logically work your way through them. What comes with the light of day. Well written!
Haunted by darkness By: Ian C. Bristow
“Oh, thank God!” Julie ran over, relief bringing tears to her eyes. “You’re safe now,” the officer said. “Can you tell me what happened?” She wanted to. She really did. But the horror of it grew more intense with every passing second and she couldn’t seem to open her mouth to speak. Tears continued to roll down her face and she shook her head. She turned and pointed back at the cab with its blood-spattered windscreen.”
A gripping and suspenseful story that had me hooked right from the beginning. My mind whirling with possible scenarios. Clever!
The Bay Sirius Witch of Atchafalaya Basin By: Holly Rae Garcia
“For generations, Cajun grandmothers passed down legends of the Bay Sirius Witch. Told as a cautionary tale to not stray too deep into the swamps, the threat was always an effective one. Young boys and girls would stay close to their mothers when crawfishing, lest the Witch snatch them away. Older children would dip their toes at the edge of her swamp and dare each other to go find the Witch. It was always an idle threat, a silly game. Until it wasn’t. It happened in the Summer of 1935, before the sun dipped below the horizon and the air was still thick with the day’s heat. Two young girls set off to test their bravery. Agnes Marie and Odette, both twelve years old, pushed out on a homemade raft for the direction of the swamp.”
What happens next makes for a great read. Chills. Suspense. And intrigue!
Grave Dancer By: a stump
A poem about dancing with death. The author certainly knows how to keep you hooked.
Lonesome Conscious World By: S. Shane Thomas
A short sci-fi fantasy with intriguing elements. Had me pondering consciousness. Interesting and thought-provoking! Would love to read a full length sci-fi novel from this author.
The Smile Behind the Door By: Ricardo Victoria
A story of discovery and greed. When things seem too good to be true. When greed takes over and nothing is ever enough. Jump in and discover all the fascinating details for yourself. An inheritance. A journal. Sorcerers. Alchemy. The occult. Blood sacrifice. A life for a life. Sci-fi meets supernatural. Well done!
Address to a Pumpkin By: E.M Swift-Hook
A poetic ode to the Jack-O’-lantern. The mighty pumpkin transformed. Well written!
Shango By: Medeia Sharif
“Shango was the Santería deity of thunder, fire, justice, and war. All over Miami, there were indicators of people practicing Santería. He had seen broken eggs on streets and dead chickens stuffed in bags at intersections. He wondered why Miranda wanted a Shango necklace so much. Was she worshipping the Orisha or did she just fancy the pretty red and white beads?”
A story of infidelity and revenge- and a ‘special’ necklace.
The Intruder By: Brent A. Harris
An intruder, and a marriage on the rocks. An intriguing and well written piece. I would definitely love to read a longer novel by this author. Flash fiction thriller.
Effigy By: Sophie Kearing
A twisted tale of abduction. A girl. Her demented kidnapper. A detective. A bloody Jack-O’-Lantern. And the effigy that binds her fate. A dark and chilling tale that had me on the edge of my seat.
Tongue Biter By: S. Shane Thomas
“Cymothoa Exigua, or the Tongue Biter, is a crustacean that eats a fish’s tongue, latches onto the stub, and performs the missing organ’s task.”
WOW. This story messed with my head. In a great way. Not at all what I was expecting to happen. Sci-fi flash fiction brilliance. Definitely want to read more of this author’s work.
Afterburn By: a stump
The aftermath of a fire. A twisted tale. The writing so descriptive that I could smell the smoke and the damp ash. Eerie and Intriguing.
Afraid of the Dark By: Claire Buss
This is a story about all the things that go bump in the night- the things that make you afraid of the dark. What are the shadows hiding.
Another riveting read from Clair Buss. She never fails to deliver an engrossing read. Well woven and clever. It may be short in length, but it’s definitely not lacking in content.
As you can see, there is something here for everyone- especially if you like your stories on the spooky, mysterious side. Well worth the read!
Thank you to all the contributing authors!
Haunted: The Sparkly Badgers Anthology is a collection of spooky stories by The Sparkly Badgers’ writing group. This group of authors have put together an eclectic mix of stories and poems, all unique and individual to the author, but all centred around the same “spooky” theme. The stories are all very quick, easy and enjoyable reads. They are all have their own identity in this collection, each one bringing its own flavour to the anthology- but all complement one another and blend together into a dynamic and memorable read.
I have read quite a few anthologies lately, and am really enjoying the diversity of stories that can be found within an anthology. This is definitely one of the better anthologies that I have read. All the stories are well written, entertaining and well-rounded. The book contains the work of authors who are all new to me, save one- so it has been exciting to discover new authors to follow and add to my TBR. This has been a fantastic introduction to these authors, and I look forward to reading more from them in the future.
There are 19 great stories/poems here, from 15 talented authors. What better way to spend a night, than curled up beside a fireplace, hot chocolate in hand- reading stories that will keep you glued to the pages- even when you might want to turn away. But leave the lights on! Spooky and creepy is the order of the day!
The Anthology contains:
-The Willow Man By: Jane Jago
This is a chilling poem about The Willow Man, a tree- who invades your dreams, inducing fear with his spindly fingers and icy breath. Well written and a great way to start off the Anthology.
-The Assignment By: Yvette Bastic
A fantastic story about an Assassin who is sent to ‘eliminate’ a vampire. Things may not quite go according to plan. Decisions will need to be made. A great read!
-Waiting for Wednesday By: Cindy Tomamichel
A well woven and suspenseful ghost story. Well done!
-Oh, She Nears! By: Sophie Kearing
A gripping poem of murder. Something Wicked This Way Comes… Chillingly good!
-Dress Like an Animal By: Claire Buss
It starts with an invitation, with the instructions ‘to dress like an animal’. What happens when a group of young people go missing? What about the ones left behind? What’s going on? Will they be found? Well worth the read to find out.
-Boot Hill By: Leo McBride
A tracker on the trail of his quarry. A girl he needs to find. Comes across more than he bargained for. Things much older than us. Boot Hill and the story of the Bootzamon. Intriguing and suspenseful!
-Stalker By: Margena Holmes
A poem about imagination- listening to the sounds in the dark which stir your imagination. Stir your fear. But trying to logically work your way through them. What comes with the light of day. Well written!
Haunted by darkness By: Ian C. Bristow
“Oh, thank God!” Julie ran over, relief bringing tears to her eyes. “You’re safe now,” the officer said. “Can you tell me what happened?” She wanted to. She really did. But the horror of it grew more intense with every passing second and she couldn’t seem to open her mouth to speak. Tears continued to roll down her face and she shook her head. She turned and pointed back at the cab with its blood-spattered windscreen.”
A gripping and suspenseful story that had me hooked right from the beginning. My mind whirling with possible scenarios. Clever!
The Bay Sirius Witch of Atchafalaya Basin By: Holly Rae Garcia
“For generations, Cajun grandmothers passed down legends of the Bay Sirius Witch. Told as a cautionary tale to not stray too deep into the swamps, the threat was always an effective one. Young boys and girls would stay close to their mothers when crawfishing, lest the Witch snatch them away. Older children would dip their toes at the edge of her swamp and dare each other to go find the Witch. It was always an idle threat, a silly game. Until it wasn’t. It happened in the Summer of 1935, before the sun dipped below the horizon and the air was still thick with the day’s heat. Two young girls set off to test their bravery. Agnes Marie and Odette, both twelve years old, pushed out on a homemade raft for the direction of the swamp.”
What happens next makes for a great read. Chills. Suspense. And intrigue!
Grave Dancer By: a stump
A poem about dancing with death. The author certainly knows how to keep you hooked.
Lonesome Conscious World By: S. Shane Thomas
A short sci-fi fantasy with intriguing elements. Had me pondering consciousness. Interesting and thought-provoking! Would love to read a full length sci-fi novel from this author.
The Smile Behind the Door By: Ricardo Victoria
A story of discovery and greed. When things seem too good to be true. When greed takes over and nothing is ever enough. Jump in and discover all the fascinating details for yourself. An inheritance. A journal. Sorcerers. Alchemy. The occult. Blood sacrifice. A life for a life. Sci-fi meets supernatural. Well done!
Address to a Pumpkin By: E.M Swift-Hook
A poetic ode to the Jack-O’-lantern. The mighty pumpkin transformed. Well written!
Shango By: Medeia Sharif
“Shango was the Santería deity of thunder, fire, justice, and war. All over Miami, there were indicators of people practicing Santería. He had seen broken eggs on streets and dead chickens stuffed in bags at intersections. He wondered why Miranda wanted a Shango necklace so much. Was she worshipping the Orisha or did she just fancy the pretty red and white beads?”
A story of infidelity and revenge- and a ‘special’ necklace.
The Intruder By: Brent A. Harris
An intruder, and a marriage on the rocks. An intriguing and well written piece. I would definitely love to read a longer novel by this author. Flash fiction thriller.
Effigy By: Sophie Kearing
A twisted tale of abduction. A girl. Her demented kidnapper. A detective. A bloody Jack-O’-Lantern. And the effigy that binds her fate. A dark and chilling tale that had me on the edge of my seat.
Tongue Biter By: S. Shane Thomas
“Cymothoa Exigua, or the Tongue Biter, is a crustacean that eats a fish’s tongue, latches onto the stub, and performs the missing organ’s task.”
WOW. This story messed with my head. In a great way. Not at all what I was expecting to happen. Sci-fi flash fiction brilliance. Definitely want to read more of this author’s work.
Afterburn By: a stump
The aftermath of a fire. A twisted tale. The writing so descriptive that I could smell the smoke and the damp ash. Eerie and Intriguing.
Afraid of the Dark By: Claire Buss
This is a story about all the things that go bump in the night- the things that make you afraid of the dark. What are the shadows hiding.
Another riveting read from Clair Buss. She never fails to deliver an engrossing read. Well woven and clever. It may be short in length, but it’s definitely not lacking in content.
As you can see, there is something here for everyone- especially if you like your stories on the spooky, mysterious side. Well worth the read!
Thank you to all the contributing authors!
October 7, 2019
This is a pretty interesting collection of short horror stories and poems. Some of these are pretty spooky. A lot of the stories are based around Halloween. Waiting For Wednesday was probably my favorite. A really thoughtful and spooky story. Lots of spooky stories to get you ready for Halloween.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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September 20, 2019In the mood for some spooky short stories? Two of my flash fictions are included along with the work of several authors I admire.
September 26, 2019
A creepy collection of horror stories! Excellent read for Halloween!
October 7, 2019
Unique, spooky stories are written in this anthology
This anthology is from a group of writers from Facebook.
The Willow Man is about a tree with fingers that are cold and drawing the reader into the chilling spooky stories.
The Assignment is about an assassin scheduled to eliminate a vampire. The Assassin also has to make a decision about betrayal.
Waiting for Wednesday is about a person who sees ghosts. One particular ghost keeps appearing for 40 years. What is she waiting for?
Oh, She Nears! is about chilling tale about murder of a mother.
Dress Like an Animal is about a group of children, two of which dress like animals. What do you think happen?
Boot Hill is about a tractor searching for a girl and meet the boogeyman.
Stalker is about loneliness and being alone.
Haunted by darkness is about a woman's reaction after an attack.
The Bay Sirus Witch of Atchafalaya Basin is about two young foolish girls traveling in the swamp.
Grave Dancer is about a poem what awaits everyone who lies buried in the graveyard.
Lonesome Conscious World is about what if intelligence develop on a world when Man visits it and how it would show itself.
The Smile Behind the Door is about what happens when a man accumulate the wrong kind of knowledge.
Address to Pumpkin is about the use of pumpkin.
Shango is about infidelity and revenge.
The Intruder is about what happened to a marriage gone wrong.
Effigy is about a kidnapped girl, her kidnapper, and what happened to her rescuer.
Tongue Biter is about an unusual use for an alien.
Afterburn is about what's happening after a house fire.
Afraid of the Dark is about child fear of the dark.
Each little story or poem is unique a spooky way that gives the authors an outlet for their creativity. Some stories are thought-provoking others While others covered you with goosebumps. I voted and gave you a glimpse of what each stories about, but do we do will have to make their own decision what they like.
I recommend this book.
bookwormsuzy
This anthology is from a group of writers from Facebook.
The Willow Man is about a tree with fingers that are cold and drawing the reader into the chilling spooky stories.
The Assignment is about an assassin scheduled to eliminate a vampire. The Assassin also has to make a decision about betrayal.
Waiting for Wednesday is about a person who sees ghosts. One particular ghost keeps appearing for 40 years. What is she waiting for?
Oh, She Nears! is about chilling tale about murder of a mother.
Dress Like an Animal is about a group of children, two of which dress like animals. What do you think happen?
Boot Hill is about a tractor searching for a girl and meet the boogeyman.
Stalker is about loneliness and being alone.
Haunted by darkness is about a woman's reaction after an attack.
The Bay Sirus Witch of Atchafalaya Basin is about two young foolish girls traveling in the swamp.
Grave Dancer is about a poem what awaits everyone who lies buried in the graveyard.
Lonesome Conscious World is about what if intelligence develop on a world when Man visits it and how it would show itself.
The Smile Behind the Door is about what happens when a man accumulate the wrong kind of knowledge.
Address to Pumpkin is about the use of pumpkin.
Shango is about infidelity and revenge.
The Intruder is about what happened to a marriage gone wrong.
Effigy is about a kidnapped girl, her kidnapper, and what happened to her rescuer.
Tongue Biter is about an unusual use for an alien.
Afterburn is about what's happening after a house fire.
Afraid of the Dark is about child fear of the dark.
Each little story or poem is unique a spooky way that gives the authors an outlet for their creativity. Some stories are thought-provoking others While others covered you with goosebumps. I voted and gave you a glimpse of what each stories about, but do we do will have to make their own decision what they like.
I recommend this book.
bookwormsuzy
October 30, 2019
Review for “Haunted” The Sparkly Badgers’ Anthology 2019:
It’s a Sparkly Badgers’ Anthology that includes several stories and poems dedicated to Halloween, a spooky fun holiday celebrated every year on October 31st.
The authors attract their readers through their simple writing style and the world they created through their works. Spooky and Halloweenish are the right words to describe this book that includes the horror genre mixed with fantasy and sci-fi.
The readers will also learn lessons like how curiosity can sometimes get us into trouble (“The Bay Sirius Witch of Atchafalaya Basin”) proper punishment (“Shango”), the cost of greed (“The Smile behind the Door”) and how some experiences can change our life for the better or for the worse (“Haunted by Darkness”).
Some writings like “The Willow Man” by Jane Jago resemble the legends and stories parents use to tell their children to make them behave and stay closer to home, while “Dress like an Animal” by Claire Buss resembles a dark fairy tale similar to “Hansel and Gretel” by Brothers Grimm. Ian C. Bristow’s “Haunted by Darkness” is similar to a real story that involves a woman who has been kidnapped and raped in her youth and now is a forensic artist whose sketches helped solve thousands of crimes (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/...).
“Haunted” The Sparkly Badgers’ Anthology offers the readers the perfect horrific stories and poems that will give them goose pimples and make them sleep with the light on.
I recommend this book to readers 18+ because there are scenes that are not age-appropriate for younger readers.
Sorry about the four stars, but it's because of some curse words I found in some writings.
It’s a Sparkly Badgers’ Anthology that includes several stories and poems dedicated to Halloween, a spooky fun holiday celebrated every year on October 31st.
The authors attract their readers through their simple writing style and the world they created through their works. Spooky and Halloweenish are the right words to describe this book that includes the horror genre mixed with fantasy and sci-fi.
The readers will also learn lessons like how curiosity can sometimes get us into trouble (“The Bay Sirius Witch of Atchafalaya Basin”) proper punishment (“Shango”), the cost of greed (“The Smile behind the Door”) and how some experiences can change our life for the better or for the worse (“Haunted by Darkness”).
Some writings like “The Willow Man” by Jane Jago resemble the legends and stories parents use to tell their children to make them behave and stay closer to home, while “Dress like an Animal” by Claire Buss resembles a dark fairy tale similar to “Hansel and Gretel” by Brothers Grimm. Ian C. Bristow’s “Haunted by Darkness” is similar to a real story that involves a woman who has been kidnapped and raped in her youth and now is a forensic artist whose sketches helped solve thousands of crimes (https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/...).
“Haunted” The Sparkly Badgers’ Anthology offers the readers the perfect horrific stories and poems that will give them goose pimples and make them sleep with the light on.
I recommend this book to readers 18+ because there are scenes that are not age-appropriate for younger readers.
Sorry about the four stars, but it's because of some curse words I found in some writings.
January 7, 2020
A collection of 19 stories and poems with a horror theme. But no other cohesive theme that I can pinpoint. A quick enough anthology, but nothing that was scary enough to make you jump at bumps in the night.
October 30, 2019
A proper set of scares herein, in this collection of Poetry and Short Stories by the writers of the Sparkly Badgers Facebook Group. Included are Bios for all the writers to point the reader to their further work
January 4, 2020
Chilling
This book constantly had me getting goosebumps. It was an amazing read. Terrifying, complete and utter fear. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
This book constantly had me getting goosebumps. It was an amazing read. Terrifying, complete and utter fear. Definitely not for the faint of heart.
October 2, 2019
Hubble bubble toilet trouble
An eclectic collection of Halloween-themed whimsy, best accompanied by a steaming cup of mulled wine behind drawn curtains. Some suspense and moments of fiendish devilry in the stories, interspersed with clever verse. However, I have an issue with ordering an Australian Chardonnay in a French restaurant - THAT is suspending my belief! All-in-all a neat collection showcasing the skills of emerging writers.
An eclectic collection of Halloween-themed whimsy, best accompanied by a steaming cup of mulled wine behind drawn curtains. Some suspense and moments of fiendish devilry in the stories, interspersed with clever verse. However, I have an issue with ordering an Australian Chardonnay in a French restaurant - THAT is suspending my belief! All-in-all a neat collection showcasing the skills of emerging writers.
November 17, 2020
The Boogeyman... Witches... Ghosts... Demons... Zombies and more!
These bite sized macabre and creepy shorts and poems include things that go bump in the night and make you check under the bed. All are interesting takes on tales you may have heard but are twisted into something original. If you want a quick chill get this.
These bite sized macabre and creepy shorts and poems include things that go bump in the night and make you check under the bed. All are interesting takes on tales you may have heard but are twisted into something original. If you want a quick chill get this.
March 8, 2021
Another freebie from Amazon. A book of short stories,some good,some not so good.
May 28, 2022
Entertaining.
Anthologies are a great way to find new authors but don’t expect to be scared witless by the bite-sized tales in this book.
Anthologies are a great way to find new authors but don’t expect to be scared witless by the bite-sized tales in this book.
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