Ekleipsis

Great easy read..stories pull you in
Wish this book was longer as would loved to have read more.
If your looking for creepy easy read definently pick this one up.

Thanks the the author the publisher, and NetGalley for an early release of this book.

Everyone has their "other", the part of them that most don't see.....their hidden lives, secret fears, twisted needs. Everyone has their issues that stem from some trauma. A painful childhood, bullying, abuse, addiction, PTSD. Perhaps you have a hatred that you feed for years to feast on when the time is right. Maybe you deal with loneliness by adopting a pet. It could be that you're tortured by the torture you've put others through. You might be drowning your days of glory away in booze, and not knowing who to hate...those who live in glory now or yourself for throwing it all away. Life is gamble, you say, eventually you'll win big and win it all. You bet your life win....would you bet her life too?

These stories about the many sides of human nature were unsettling and disturbing, and they left me wanting more. The characters were multi-dimensional. They were not good or evil, they were human and deeply flawed. Sometimes deeply flawed translates to very dangerous. Well done. #netgalley #Ekleipsis

The horror that I seem to drift towards the most is human-based horror. Don't get me wrong- I dig Lovecraftian horror, enjoy supernatural horror and a good creature feature here and there. But my favorite always seems to be horror that explores the horror of what it means to be humans.

These stories hit that spot in a major way. Each one explores something within human nature that is horrific. There's no need for ghouls or ghosts here, because the things people do are bad enough. It's explored elegantly and in a way that keeps you wanting to read- I really did have a hard time putting this down! I think my only complaint would be a very minor one that a couple of the endings felt a little too abrupt; they ended in a spot that worked, but I was left feeling like the story could have explored a bit further.

Overall, I very much enjoyed this and would recommend it. I'll be keeping an eye out for more work from this author in the future!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

It's a new favorite type of read for me to find short story collections that center on a theme. Ekleipsis is a haunting and horrific collection of stories about individuals who succumb to the worst of who they are.

I found each story weirdly thoughtful and thorough in its exploration of each main character. I really enjoyed the writing and style! I would definitely read more from this author. Not in any of the stories could I predict where it was heading. Each one was so twisted and darkly clever.

This book comes with some heavy content warnings, however: military deployment PTSD, alcoholism, gambling addiction. If you or someone near to you has struggled with these, I would strongly, strongly discourage you from reading this.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Set of short stories that deals with my personal favorite kind of Horror, that of the human capabilities. Each story explores a different take on how humans can delve into that horror. Loved these stories, some more than others, but each was unique and entertaining. Looking forward to more by this author.

Ékleipsis, a collection of five short stories, packs nail biting tension and deliciously disturbing images in a tight 176 pages. Each story leaves the reader salivating for more.

“The Other Son” hooked me with a slow eerie burn. It’s was a brilliant pick to start this collection. The creepy factor rated off the scale as the reader is introduced to a social outcast of a man with a secret. This one will give you goosebumps!

“Closing Cost” delivers a bloody revenge story. A woman and married man have an affair. That’s about all I can say without giving away the thrilling climax.

“When in Doubt” tells the story of a soldier with PTSD and his wife. Paranoia coat the pages of this quick paced story. It asks, how far would you go for the truth? Plenty of disturbing moments in this one.

“The Has-Been” is about a former basketball star who is full of resentment for his young protegee. Mix in an intense anger management problem and alcohol and boom!

“All In” completes this collection with a gambling addict who must play the most dangerous game of his life. The stakes are high and his morals are in question. I literally shouted, “NO!” when this one was over because I wanted more.

I didn’t want this collection to end. Any one of these stories could be developed into an edgy relentless horror novel. I can’t wait to discover more from this author. Readers, get ready! This one will have you staying up late (with the lights on) to finish!

Ekleipsis by Tamel Wino is a book of five short stories that should be read cautiously as the stories center around human trauma. Very unique genre. #Ekleipsis #NetGalley