This eerie and emotional novella follows a grieving couple trying to reconnect at a familiar bed and breakfast, only to find it and themselves changed in strange and unsettling ways. The new innkeeper becomes an ominous presence as grief and confusion slowly take hold. What begins with quiet tension grows into something deeply disturbing. The final pages leave a lasting sense of unease and a desire to know what comes next.

It’s a quiet, haunting novella that lingers long after the final page. A story that feels like stepping into a dream or maybe a memory blurry at the edges but sharp in its emotional impact.
The atmosphere is beautifully eerie: a strange guesthouse, an unsettling sense of déjà vu, and a protagonist caught in a loop of observation and self-reflection. There’s a sense of stillness throughout, and yet so much simmers just beneath the surface loss, identity, the passage of time. I would’ve loved just a little more clarity or payoff near the end.

Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this book!

An interesting and creepy novella about a married couple returning to beloved place after experiencing a devastating loss.

Bed & Breakfast was a horror novella told by dual POVs.

CHECK YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS as this book does talk about miscarriage, infertility, mental health and trauma.

This was an interesting read for me. The story starts out with the husband Nolan bringing his wife, Emma to the Bed & Breakfast where they shared good memories in hopes of repairing their marriage after 10 years together and many losses.

Almost directly you can see how Nolan is trying anything he can do to make his wife happy. Taking her to the bed & breakfast, choosing the same room the stayed in last time. Even going so far as to begging the new owner to let them see the room for 5 minutes because upon entering there are already some unsettling moments and even though Nolan booked two nights this strange woman is not allowing it… at first.

At no point during this story did I know the direction in which it would take. AM Kherbash did really do a great job of setting the atmosphere for this book because it gave creepy and unsettling. Like someone or something was around every corner.

Emma, who in the beginning was not very thrilled to return to the Bed & Breakfast where for her didn’t have so many happy memories and she even went as far as asking Nolan why he thought to bring her.. but as the story progresses something or someone takes hold of Emma and she ends up wanting to stay.. possibly forever .

While this was an interesting read it also felt a little boring a flat to me. I’m not sure what I expected but I definitely thought there would be a little more excitement or a little more thrill.

Either way I will say it was enjoyable. If you like the creepy suspenseful slow burns that leave you slightly creeped out I do recommend this! I would ask go as far as saying I would give it another chance, I mean it’s only 126 pages so why not!

This eerie little novella starts as a story about a grieving couple trying to reconnect at a bed and breakfast they once loved. But things quickly shift when the new owner, who seems a little too involved, starts creeping into their lives in strange and unsettling ways. The first half focuses on the emotional distance between the husband and wife, giving the horror a strong emotional foundation. The second half leans into the strange and surreal — mushrooms, doll heads, and a growing sense of dread that never lets go.

The ending is abrupt and ambiguous, which may not work for everyone, but it left me thinking long after I finished. It’s not a loud or flashy kind of horror, but a slow, quiet unraveling that’s deeply unsettling.

If you like psychological horror with emotional weight and a lingering, dreamlike unease, this is absolutely worth reading.

3.75, I enjoyed it!

Two “crazy (?) people in containment” books back-to-back for me, and as stated in my review for the last one, this trope only works for me if there is some semblance of clarity in the end. I loved that this novel did a gender inversion on the classic crazy locked up” yellow wallpaper” or “rosemary's baby” esque narrative. While this novel won’t answer every question that arises during its reading, I found it worth a read as a short and entertaining story. I received and ARC from NetGalley and am reviewing this of my own choice.

I picked this book from netgalley because of its creepy cover, and yes, it's a creepy one.
It's a novella, just about 160 pages, and I finished reading this in two sitting.
It's about a couple, Nolan and Emma. Nolan arranged for them to have a relaxing time with a trip to a bed and breakfast they stayed in a year ago. As Emma still grieving for their stillbirth baby, Nolan hopes that this visit will rejuvenate their marriage.
The stay turns into a nightmare, especially for Nolan, as he sees his wife drifting further from him. As much as Nolan wants to get out of bed and breakfast, he's hindered by him getting ill, feeling disoriented, and hallucinated.
It's creepy, and you'll feel unsettled for the whole read. I feel like this story could be better, but unfortunately, the ending is so abrupt.

“Bed and Breakfast” by A.M. Kherbash is a nightmarish, atmospheric tale that creeps under your skin and lingers long after you finish. It’s eerie in the best way — disorienting, intense, and full of unsettling imagery that gives off major fever-dream energy.

The story is unique and unpredictable, with moments that genuinely made me uneasy (in a good way). While some parts felt a bit abstract or hard to follow, the overall effect was haunting and memorable.

A chilling 3.5 stars for this twisted little nightmare. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

What did I just read? That was my immediate thought upon finishing Bed and Breakfast. This surreal, unsettling story blurs the line between dream and reality, pulling readers into a strange and haunting narrative that’s hard to shake—even if you're not quite sure what just happened.

From the beginning, I was hooked by the suspenseful tone and the constant sense that something was just slightly off. I kept turning the pages, eager to see what was going to happen next, even when I didn’t fully understand what was happening in the moment.

There were some genuinely creepy moments that sent a chill down my spine, and part of what made them effective was how little explanation we were given. The lack of clear answers added to the tension, though at times it also left me grasping for clarity.

One challenge I had was following the narration. There were chapters where I wasn’t sure who was speaking or how everything connected. That may have been intentional—adding to the disorienting, eerie vibe—but it occasionally pulled me out of the story as I tried to make sense of the shifting perspectives.

Overall, Bed and Breakfast is a quick, haunting read that thrives on ambiguity and atmosphere. If you're into horror that's more psychological and abstract than straightforward, this might be your kind of weird. Just be prepared to finish it and still be asking, “Wait… what did I just read?”

I enjoyed this, and I know it was a short book, but it didn’t always feel fleshed out to me. Maybe that’s the point though. I personally needed more information about Leah. She just felt overly mysterious and I needed to know more about everything going on. The ending felt abrupt but I didn’t hate it; it felt in line with the rest of the story.

I went into this blind. My interest was piqued because of the creepy cover. Sign me up. I read this novella on the first leg of a flight home... and it was creepy and haunting. I had some idea of where it was going, having recently read a lot of books about the female experience (derogatory) and, in particular, The Yellow Wallpaper. It was reminiscent of Poe's work in that the creep factor built up and never stopped. It was a very unsettling and creepy read. For me, I like when things are wrapped up or at least explained... or have multiple explanations. Why were there hair clumps? How did he fall into the basement? How did Leah end up there? How did she end up the owner? Maybe I just missed the key points, but this wasn't for me.

I appreciate NetGalley for this ARC and the opportunity to share my own honest opinions.
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While this was definitely creepy and gave me the heebs at times, this didn’t quite hit the mark overall. I can’t quite put my finger on what wasn’t working, honestly maybe the story just needed more time to develop, but as a whole this was a bit of a miss. 😕

Bed & breakfast

This was an ARC read from NetGalley that I got a while ago then totally forgot about until now 🫣

It had such a creepy, eerie feeling through out. I was so intrigued to see what the owner was about! She just gave off those witchy voodoo vibes!

I felt sorry for the MMC, he knew that there wasn’t something quite right about the whole set up but got shut down & made to feel like he was losing his mind.

I did like it, but I felt like there was something missing, it took me a long time to get through and it was only 82 pages 🫣 3🌟

releasing 1st August

This novella may be short, but it packs enough horror and creepiness to fill several volumes. Nolan drags his wife Emma to the bed and breakfast where they were once happy. That was only a year ago, but Emma has lost a baby since and has been in a depression for what seems like forever. The bed and breakfast has changed, but Emma seems to perk up and Nolan is willing to do whatever it takes to see her happy. It is obvious that staying there is not a good idea but the couple notices nothing. The longer they stay, the more things start getting weirder and by the time they realize what’s happening, it is too late. The house is disturbing and with every eerie detail the feeling of claustrophobia and hopelessness grows. It’s like a haunted house story written by HP Lovecraft. I’m usually not a huge fan of weird horror but this one is grounded enough in mystery as to appeal to me. I liked it a lot.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, NetGalley/A. M. Kherbash.

The first couple chapters of Bed and Breakfast held such promise. I was so interested in what would happen. Unfortunately, the wheels seem to fall off afterward, and the novel's end grew disjointed but not in a good way. It was really hard to care what happened after a while.

A nice horror novella with a beautiful cover. I liked the concept of the couples return to a BnB they enjoyed before but no, something has changed. The fungal horror elements are very nice.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the oppurtunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions.

✨REVIEW: 4.5/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
🪞Bed and Breakfast by A.M. Kherbash🪞

🍄‍🟫synopsis: After spending a lovely weekend at a bed and breakfast, Nolan revisits it the following year with his wife, Emma, hoping to relive those happy memories and forget a painful event that had occurred in the interim.

🍄‍🟫my opinion: I requested the book because of the cover (I’m a fan of all things vintage and scary🙂‍↔️💗) and loved the story; it’s great, creepy and original <3

Emma and Nolan go to a bed and breakfast that they already know and have visited before, in hopes that Emma will feel better and the couple will restructure (dealing with grief, trauma and depression). So ok, it all sounds relatively good, right? 🙄 BUT, the innkeper; Leah, has other intentions and you know, they are not good. 💀💀

I feel it had very good psychological horror scenes and also embraces fungal horror themes (AND I LOVE IT🧚🍄). It’s definitely a super weird book and well, I love weirdness.

✨Highly recommended if you✨

🍄Like fungal horror.
🧠Like psychological horror
🍄Like good villains.

I would like to thank @netgalley and @a.m.kherbash for the advanced e-copy. <33

This started off slow but definitely picked up more in the second half. It kept me gripped all the way through and on the edge of my seat for most of it and my hairs on the back of my neck standing up. I liked how it ended and left it up to the reader to decide.

"The longer Nolan stared at the two, the more he felt himself on the verge of a breakdown. Just what did the madwoman promise his wife?"


This novella had few sinister, eerie and creepy moments. Told from POVs of husband and wife , Nolan and Emma. You can feel Nolan's stress and despair as he feels his wife slowly drifting away, her sudden obsession about staying in that place, her fascination with mushrooms and her inexplicable bond with the owner. Some parts were a bit lacking and confusing - some felt trippy and disorienting. Some which I found interesting, I wish could have been explored / delved deeper (like a back story of the mysterious owner/Leah)...The ending was abrupt and ambiguous.

Big thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the arc. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

A quick novella that starts slow and ratchets up the pace to a mind-bending blur that is both bizarre and eerie

A young couple return to a remote bed and breakfast that they visited a year prior in order to rekindle their relationship and reignite happier memories after suffering a series of tragic losses. Management isn't the only thing that's changed at the bed and breakfast and the husband begins to realize that perhaps returning here might not turn out to be the salvation he hoped it would be

This was a touch of a slow start, but what starts out slow rapidly unravels onto tense unreality and creepy unease. The wheels come off in the latter half of this novella and a straight forward grief horror quickly become tangential and fever-dreamy in such a pleasant way.