What would you do if someone demanded you write the best story of your life, to be judged online? That your life depended on it.
Four well-known authors receive an email telling them they are responsible for a suicide. Their antagonist makes it clear she is out for revenge and they have no option but to comply. Their task is to post the best story they can imagine online and await judgement. Filled with guilt, anxiety, and even a few murderous tendencies, each writer weaves their tale and hopes for the best. It will be the competition of their lives. Who’s story will win? Will anyone survive?
Title: You Only Get One Shot: A Horror Novella
Authors: Kevin J. Kennedy and J.C. Michael Published: July 17, 2017 Genre: Horror My Thoughts
You Only Get One Shot was intriguing and cleverly written, with a collection of four short horror stories woven into a larger, deranged tale, tying them together.
Four authors receive an email from an anonymous source demanding that they write and post a horror story with a hard and fast deadline. Ignoring her email or contacting the police will result in death. The author whom she deems the winner will be allowed to live. So, we get four short horror stories within another horror story. It's a unique setup for four unrelated short horror stories, and well executed. I have a favorite, but I'm not the judge, jury, or executioner. Also nestled in this deranged tale are introductions to each of the four fiction authors. Real authors Kevin J. Kennedy and J.C. Michael used this limited space to create three-dimensional characters, and I felt like I had a handle on who they were. The nod to the Resident Evil franchise by referencing Umbrella in Rezerection gave me a chuckle, and the spelling of the story title hinted at what was to come. Very clever. This is a fast-paced and entertaining read. Read this novella if:
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Rating: ★★★★☆ About Author Kevin J. Kennedy
About Author J.C. Michael
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