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The Faraday Room's avatar

A masterclass in pacing and economy. Brutally effective and not a word wasted.

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thanks! I appreciate this and glad you enjoyed the story. I’ve spent this year working on pacing and I’m always happy when it gets noticed! 💛

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Gil Nobodi's avatar

This was a great short story. It absolutely nailed an eery rural family of killer(s) vibe, with the perfect amount of exposition to get the reader invested. I really enjoyed it. The casualness after the fact was also a great humorous break between horror bits, made me smile.

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Andy Edge's avatar

I’m glad you liked it! 😎

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Jet Propelled's avatar

I still wish the girls didn’t need to rely on Larry, though. Maybe they need to get him to teach them how to wield a mattock…?

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Andy Edge's avatar

Oh he definitely should teach them! You're right!

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Jet Propelled's avatar

Really enjoyed the simplicity and brevity of a ‘sweet’ horror story. Practically perfect! Thank you.

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thanks! So glad you liked it 💛

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Naz Pankey's avatar

I had to read this again. Brilliant writing and character development. So good.

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Naz Pankey's avatar

Oooh this is chilling 🥶. Larry’s father raised him to be a killer! Family is cold. I want to read the book. I was never into horror until I started reading your stories.

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Andy Edge's avatar

Nothing like a good revenge story 😎

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Judith Ashcraft's avatar

Oh, this was so good. Sparse and clean and brutal. I loved it.

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! 💛

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Rebecca Watson (ReBe)'s avatar

I’m always looking forward to reading your stories! I always think I know where the story is going but then BAM you switch up and I absolutely love it. Amazing work Andy 💚

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thanks!! You know I love me little twists and turns 😎

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Posy Churchgate's avatar

This was an excellent story- i loved the pacing and the way you balanced sweet family life on a knife edge with the implication of menacing horror- Bravo 👏

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it 💛

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Rea de Miranda's avatar

I didn't see that coming. Well done, Andy!

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thank you!! I’m glad you liked it 💛

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RM Greta's avatar

the whole tone of this was spot on. i loved the dialogue and the swift pacing. chills!

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Andy Edge's avatar

Thanks! So glad you enjoyed 💛

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