The Town That Feared Dusk by Calvin Demmer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Short Sharp Shocks! Book 17
DEMMER!!!
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I don’t know how he does it. The ability to elicit such an ominous atmosphere with so few words, it’s a true talent.
This short-story follows intrepid reporter, Sylvia Bernstein, as she travels to a small town to investigate their abnormally high suicide rate. All the alleged suicides seem to take place at dusk on a certain bridge in the town.
Sylvia decides to visit the bridge on her own, scope it out a bit. Once there, she has a bit of a supernatural experience and comes to some heavy realizations. Now she knows there is way more at play here than just a bunch of suicides.
I just adore Demmer’s style of writing. It’s like every word is carefully selected to pack the most punch. There are always moments in his stories that hit you like an adrenaline jolt. Moments of quick and genuine fear that are so enjoyable!
Thank you to the author, Calvin, for providing me with a copy of this to read and review. I loved it and cannot wait for more!!