Tiny Tales of Terror
Viewing comments for Chapter 78 " Cradlesong"Multi-authored book of flash/micro horror fiction
57 total reviews
Comment from frogbook
Fabulous as always. The one's with kids involved are always the scariest. This is going to be the best book ever. Glad to see another tale.
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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Fabulous as always. The one's with kids involved are always the scariest. This is going to be the best book ever. Glad to see another tale.
Comment Written 29-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 29-Oct-2015
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Thanks for supporting these tiny snippets of terror, JoAnn. Initially when I began writing these stories I wanted them to read like those old spooky radio dramas. You're probably far too young to remember CBS Mystery Theater narrated by E.G. Marshall, but they used to scare the bejeezus outta me as a kid. Some of 'em still do. They can still be heard on Relic Radio.com.
Much obliged. I appreciate you droppin' by!
~Dean ;}
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Sorry, I didn't get around to repjying till now. first and foremost, thanks for saying I'm too young for anything at all! No,I don't remember the actual radio show but have heard about it. I was relating your style to the Crypt keeper from TV and comics, which dates me some anyway-Ha. In any case I love the narrative you provide also. It is a fantastic accompaniment to the stories.
Comment from Bill Schott
Definitely a chiller to be sure. The idea that this was coming my way in the night and that it seems so final makes one's skin crawl.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015
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Definitely a chiller to be sure. The idea that this was coming my way in the night and that it seems so final makes one's skin crawl.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015
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Thanks for taking the time to read & comment, Bill.
~Dean
Comment from Tomes Johnston
This is yet another dark and foreboding tale that the author has created with this piece of work. This is every parent's worst nightmare. Well done yet again.
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015
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This is yet another dark and foreboding tale that the author has created with this piece of work. This is every parent's worst nightmare. Well done yet again.
Comment Written 11-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 11-Oct-2015
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Well, it is one of my greatest personal fears, Tomes
Thanks again for taking time out to read and comment on my work. I'm very grateful for the support.
Always-- with respect,
~Dean
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I don't blame you.
Comment from rod007
Brilliant little story that has a great and effective ending. So it wasn't his wife in the nursery. Well as you say if they are all slaughtered, they will live merrily ever after.
Well done, Dean.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Brilliant little story that has a great and effective ending. So it wasn't his wife in the nursery. Well as you say if they are all slaughtered, they will live merrily ever after.
Well done, Dean.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thanks for checking it out, Rod. I appreciate it.
You do understand that it isn't me who's speaking in the author's notes, right? It that bastard of a muse of mine. God I hate that guy! heh-heh...
~Dean ;)
Comment from Aussie
Should have gone to Spec savers! I get my eyes tested there. I guess the illustration was Chucky and his sister? Great write, I enjoyed the atmosphere and fear created. Loved your author's notes. We can write horror with a laugh attached! Regards, K.
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Should have gone to Spec savers! I get my eyes tested there. I guess the illustration was Chucky and his sister? Great write, I enjoyed the atmosphere and fear created. Loved your author's notes. We can write horror with a laugh attached! Regards, K.
Comment Written 10-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 10-Oct-2015
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Thank you, Aussie, I appreciate you reading and reviewing my Tiny Tale of Terror.
As for the two little...things ...in the basket, I'm not sure what they are. But, whatever they are, I sure wouldn't want them near me!
Thanks so much again...
~Dean ;}
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Once again you've proven that you're a fanstastic author. This one post is a little over the top for me. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Once again you've proven that you're a fanstastic author. This one post is a little over the top for me. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thanks for giving it a shot, Barbara. It's not all that bad, is it? I mean, there's no blood, or guts, or gore involved. Of course I am of the opinion that the majority of your best terror tales do not, much like Rosemary's Baby, The Shining, and the Omen.
I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment.
~Dean
Comment from doggymad
Thanks Dean I'm staying up tonight. Nice creepy feel to it but it is so subtle that it was only the last line that I realised just how weird it was
hugs
Freda
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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Thanks Dean I'm staying up tonight. Nice creepy feel to it but it is so subtle that it was only the last line that I realised just how weird it was
hugs
Freda
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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That's the idea, Freda. Lull the reader into a sense of safety and complacency, then--POW!!!--let 'em have it, right in the kisser, heh-heh. Flash and micro fiction are to prose what haiku and senryu are to poetry. Both must have that tell-tale, "Ah-ha!" moment in the reveal. Otherwise, and if done too early, it won't be effective.
Thanks very much for giving the stories a try. I sincerely appreciate it and hope you will decide to write your own one day.
Best wishes
~Dean :}
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I confess to being tempted. Have read a few and some are really good. And after all Halloween is coming
hugs
Freda
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Yeah, and they're very popular and well received right now too. Five stories so far have been nominated for Story of the Month. You could be next. :}
Comment from DALLAS01
You just scared the s... out of me. Wasn't prepared for the scream. Perfect timing into the poem. I really like these tiny poems. Can't believe how effective such a short piece can be.
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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You just scared the s... out of me. Wasn't prepared for the scream. Perfect timing into the poem. I really like these tiny poems. Can't believe how effective such a short piece can be.
Comment Written 09-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 09-Oct-2015
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A lot of thought has to go into a 200 word story for it to be scary, that's for sure, Dallas. As you say, it has to be timed and worded just right for the story to be effective. When you add the sound FX, it too must be timed properly. That makes it even more difficult. But...it can be done with a little (warped) imagination, lol.
Thanks very much for your review...
~Dean :}
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Oh, yeah. that is prett yobvious. Short does not mean easy.
Comment from BOO ghost
Love the audible animation. OK, that scream really caught me off guard. Did not anticipate that sound. I'm 77 chapters late, lol! Grammar looks tight and has good grip. this is creepy stuff, sends shiver up my spine, chilling words, great lookin' spooky presentation, as well. I see 6 babies rocking in a cradle, unlucky father. boo...
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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Love the audible animation. OK, that scream really caught me off guard. Did not anticipate that sound. I'm 77 chapters late, lol! Grammar looks tight and has good grip. this is creepy stuff, sends shiver up my spine, chilling words, great lookin' spooky presentation, as well. I see 6 babies rocking in a cradle, unlucky father. boo...
Comment Written 08-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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Thanks for taking a peek (a-Boo!) at this nasty little terror tale, Ghost. With a name like you've got, I would'a thought you'd be right at home hearing screams and such. And hey, you are more than welcome to contribute a Tiny Tale of Terror of your own to our book, if you'd like. It's never too late.
It's a multi-authored book designed so that horror aficionados, just like you and me, can unleash the horrors in our depraved minds on an unsuspecting world---namely Fanstory. The only stipulations I have are that are that the story must be in the horror genre, and no more than 500 words in length. That's it. The topic, your artwork--all is fair game.
Thanks again for the outstanding comments, as well as the six star rating. All are very much appreciated.
Pleasant screams, and Happy Haunting!
~Spooky ;}
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Thanks Spooky, keep that in mind... working on a novel synopsis, trying to get it prefect, it is the foundation and basis for the novel i got in mind. if I did post one single story, it would be a gift to you, I need no compensation for adding it, just to have my one story in it would gratify me tremendously, you deserve all of the spoils you can reap, I'm OK, I will get seriosu real soon on this writing. I am really happy for you Spooky, i was proud to have purchased your e book, I will read some chapters in my spare time. Oh, hoipe you having a killer time in sniper world, spooky, kill 'em all
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I'm knockin' 'em dead left and right, Ghost. I just acquired the power of invisibility so I can hide virtually anywhere on any map and not be seen, at least until I take a shot.Then it goes away for thirty seconds and comes back. I haven't been playing too much lately, however. Busy, busy, BUSY!
Thanks again, 'Ghost. I really appreciated it.
~Spooky :}
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hahaha, that sounds great, invisibility. I fthe goons see you shoot, you got time to reloccate to a different spot, in case you were spotted. Talking about a ghost, yep, I'm usy too, got this synopsis i am editing
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Well, editing is definitely not one of my strong suits but it is a necessary evil, I'm afraid.
You have fun with that, LOL... ;)
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Yep, I will send you the ghost story in an e mail, think I got your e mail, for review. Want it to meet your expectations, boo...
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Yes, you have my email address, spooks. I sent you a message just today... ;)
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yep, i will add a 5oo max word count spook story to your book. I got some killer ideas... is Mikey gonna contribute?
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He never has, and the book has been around for quite awhile. Of course, he rarely reviews anything that I write so he may not even be aware the book exists.
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Thought he was you good buddy... i will be spending lot more time when I get my synopsis complete and I start reviewing. Yep, I would like to add a spook story to your novel. I got some reading to do, like to read some of them stories. later spooky
Comment from Muffins
Anyone who's a sucker for lullaby's and the innocence surrounding them will find heaps of gorge and mayhem streaking from this piece. Skilfully, the elements of those things that go bump in the night, the unknown, and horrors unimaginable are group up and splatter all over this tiny tale. I enjoyed reading this with my eyes almost closed!
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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Anyone who's a sucker for lullaby's and the innocence surrounding them will find heaps of gorge and mayhem streaking from this piece. Skilfully, the elements of those things that go bump in the night, the unknown, and horrors unimaginable are group up and splatter all over this tiny tale. I enjoyed reading this with my eyes almost closed!
Comment Written 08-Oct-2015
reply by the author on 08-Oct-2015
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What a compliment--thank you, Muffins! That particular lullaby has always given ne the willies, so that's why I decided to use it.
I appreciate your complimentary comments and review very much.
~Dean
