Despite what the title might suggest, this anthology has nothing to do with that notorious forest in Japan. 13 Views of the Suicide Woods is a collection of creepy short stories, each of them ranging from dark and suspenseful to bleak and depressing, many having some interesting twists along the way. The author, Bracken MacLeod, manages to paint a vivid and intense image in only a few paragraphs, and while each story is no more than a few pages, they're all satisfying and a great way to get in the mood for the approaching Halloween season.
Some examples of what's inside:
Pure Blood and Evergreen- A young prisoner in a concentration camp ponders over his imprisonment and why he and his people have been called "monsters," only to uncover a sinister truth.
The Blood and the Body- A young woman gets dragged against her will to a party she doesn't want to attend, becomes seduced by another woman at the party, and realizes too late everyone in the room has ulterior motives, especially the girl she can't keep her eyes off of.
The Texas Chainsaw Breakfast Club or I Don't Like Mondays- Three high school students find themselves chained up in a basement with very little time left, and the fact that they all hate each other isn't helping.
Reminisce- A homeless vet receives a free meal from a good Samaritan who claims he looks like his deceased son. But when he makes the mistake of accepting another act of charity from the man, things take a very fucked up turn.
This book is available in paperback or ebook format and well worth the read. So go check it out!
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