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A collection of short stories, flash fiction, and micro works. Slush includes previously published stories "Skull of Snakes", "Jackie Boy", and "Sweet 16" alongside a fresh batch of terrifying stories to help you sleep at night.
This is Glenn Rolfe's first collection.
Slush, by Glenn Rolfe- Amazon Sales Rank: #111142 in Audible
- Published on: 2015-06-16
- Format: Unabridged
- Original language: English
- Running time: 207 minutes
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. One of Slush’s greatest feats is it has mastered a proper table of ... By Max Glenn Rolfe’s short story collection, Slush, is a small volume of horror in what I am sure is a library of twisted nightmares conjured by the author. One of Slush’s greatest feats is it has mastered a proper table of contents order, which most collections fail to achieve. Rolfe has done an excellent job assembling these stories and wisely sticking them in the right places. The order they fall in make sense and casually carry the horrific atmosphere built up like a fine spider web. I wasn’t impressed with every story, to be perfectly honest, but there were enough strong strands in this web to keep the insects paralyzed.We begin with “Skull of Snakes”, opening up with a nostalgic memory of childhood, reminding the reader of countless Stephen King tales. You realize quite quickly that the narrator isn’t very much nostalgic, though. “Skull of Snakes” doesn’t offer a lot, but it does open up the imagination, which is what a good opening story to a collection should do. It suggests an intriguing mythology, but it doesn’t really examine it as well as it could, instead sacrificing logic with action and death, which was, admittedly, a bit frustrating.Next we have “Sweet 16”, which is sweet and short. It offers another familiar trope in horror fiction that I’m kind of tired of: man/woman talking directly to the person he/she has already murdered. One of those “let’s reflect on our crimes” stories that kill all sense of suspense. Like they’re writing a letter to the person’s corpse. But with that said, some of the details Rolfe brings to the table here are genuinely creepy.Then, there’s “Jackie Boy”.Look, any story that begins with a little boy murdering rats and drinking their blood is going to be a screwed up story. Is it weird this one made me kinda hungry? Yeah. It’s definitely weird. But still. Wow.Hey, speaking of screwed up and disgusting, let’s talk about “Henry”. Have you ever wanted to cut your zits off with a razor? Of course you haven’t! You aren’t a crazy maniac. At least you probably aren’t. Okay, shut up. The point is, “Henry” is pretty gross. Rolfe gets all the descriptions right on this one.Later, we have “Something Lost”, a short and refreshing story. It’s sad, but I guarantee you’ll be smiling and thinking about the story after you’ve finished it.Also, I would kill myself for forgetting to mention “Ballad of the Best-Selling Author”, which made me laugh a whole lot because it’s basically one long rant about how the zombie genre is overpopulated and that most of the novels are complete trash, which is an opinion I 100% agree with.*REVIEW ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON BOOKSTHATDONTSUCK.COM*
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "I blow out the flame and watch it's ghosts swirl up into the air, set to return tomorrow night." By ZDubbz @ The Eyes Of Madness Podcast *Via Kindle Unlimited"We were different after. I gained an edge reminiscent of Arnie Cunningham in that Stephen King movie. You looked... wounded, like an angel with corroded wings" Slush: noun*Partially melted snow or ice.*Excessive sentiment. (Informal)*A pile of unread manuscripts sitting on an editors desk awaiting acceptance or rejection. Probably consisting of writers who are not yet household names. Have you met Glenn, made your acquaintance with his work? No? Well, then you should rectify that. He may not be a household name just yet, but join me for a moment and we can rectify that together. Because I have a feeling that before long he will be an author who's name will have a larger type font than the title of the book he is publishing. This is Glenn Rolfe's slush pile, a collection of twelve dark and seductive dances. But don't mistake this for a collection of held over, dismissed, not ready for prime time cast aways. Within these pages you will be bludgeoned by twelve heavy hitters. Twelve pins jammed into the hide of a voodoo doll. Loss of youth and erosion of innocence are the common threads being spun throughout the spindle of these tales. With cursed items, cursed people, first loves, dark appetites, revenge, the unknown and the beyond being the blood that flows from the pinprick. Mr. Rolfe chaperones you through his dark landscapes by candlelight, but tread lightly. The trail isn't always smooth and never is it straight, and Mr. Rolfe isn't guaranteed to match your pace. Just ask Parker Stephens.. "My Family- slumbering in their beds. The characters- in a violating sea of incredible peril. The candle- a doorway between the two" If "Slush" is not a one sitting read (because, let's be honest, as much as you'd like you can't shrug everything off to read) then definitely it is a one day read. You will be itching like a fiend to get back into these twisted and delicious yarns, because once you pick up "Slush" you'll be holding 126 pages of why you became a fan of Horror in the first place. This is Glenn's second release (not counting anthologies) and it contains plenty of what I thought to be the only thing lacking from his first (the wonderful "Haunted Halls"), the emotional connection. The genuine concern for the well being of some of the characters we are introduced to. "Slush" has that in spades. Hell, nearly two weeks after reading and I'm still upset that a certain killer wasn't stopped one victim sooner. But there are no guarantees in Glenn Rolfe's universe, nobody is safe. Least of all you, the reader. Keep an eye out for Glenn Rolfe, he's primed for a stellar career in Horror fiction, and "Slush" is a perfect companion to these increasingly dark, cold and autumn nights. My only disappointment here is that I've reached the end. Of this portion of the journey, anyway. I have a feeling that I'll revisit next Halloween. And I won't have to wait long for my next fix of Glenn Rolfe Horror. A jaunt across "Abram's Bridge" is not to far away and "Boom Town" drops shortly after, with plenty of other scares on the horizon, just waiting for the moon to rise.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. 'Not so much slush as lush, a fictional, twisted trip down memory lane. Essential.' By Stuart Keane I received an ARC copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. And what a pleasure it was.As a reader, there are a variety of factors that make a story resonate with me. Diverse characters, interesting plots, unusual twists, originality. However, one thing I love the most is when a story speaks to me on a personal level. You know the stories; the ones that remind you of certain, important moments in your life and take you back to a near-forgotten time when life was not all that great or, on the flip side, when life was amazing for a brief moment. Every person has that one place that we dare not revisit for risk of ruining the cherished memory...for me, it's my wasted youth...which is probably why Slush spoke to me on so many levels.Slush - or slush, no capital S - is a collection of short stories, varying in size, that encapsulate many different themes. Some are poignant and some are dark and depressing, but all of them are excellent in their own right. The general theme is childhood, or the teen years; which is always ripe material for a horror author. Now, when Glenn Rolfe offered me an ARC for this book, I was slowly working my way through his novel, The Haunted Halls. I jumped on the chance because Rolfe has a writing style that I find very comfortable. It's easy to become immersed in his familiar worlds, sit down, and take the realistic characters at face value. In slush, this is the core of the writing, binding the shorts together in one tight, creative little bundle. It's on this canvas that Rolfe sketches his special blend of horror...and doesn't disappoint.I know several of the characters contained within, and you will too. The bullying Physical Education teacher, the acne-ridden geek who wants nothing more than to have a clean, smooth complexion, and the popular girls who rally against anyone who opposes them. The characters are real and flawed, as teenagers should be. The adults don't fare much better, normally providing antagonistic foil in which to drive the stories along on a moral compass that sometimes wobbles from its natural course. In fact, as you work your way through the stories - all of which are original, heartfelt, emotional and, in some cases, outright shocking - you will feel a smile caress your lips and on several occasions, you will be thinking: Been there, done that, got the memory t-shirt. The stories are effortless engrained in many a childhood and Rolfe uses each different tale to chip away at those memory banks and provide a phenomenal reading experience.One story gave me goosebumps. Not because it was scary as such - it was more familiar than terrifying for me - but because it helped me recall a stark moment in my teen years. As a youth, I had a terrible complexion and hated my reflection, to the degree it gave me a complex. I was willing to do anything to change this. One story nailed this on the head and it's as if Rolfe crawled into my brain and borrowed the memory, twisting it into a macabre short story. I couldn't help but smile, realising the author was touching a nerve that many teenagers will hesitantly remember. This writing style has made me an instant fan and I will continue to read this author going forward.5* - A fantastic read. Teenage dilemmas are woven into simplistic, but genuine, horror tales. A guys first shave. The oppressive bully, both parental and educational. Acne. Ignorance and neglect. Jealousy. Familiar themes that every angst ridden teenager would have experienced at some point in their lives. Several stories stand out, but as a whole, this collection is essential reading for any horror fan. Rolfe crafts a mesmerising and realistic set of tales that will haunt, scare, buoy you with joy, and take you back to a simpler time when life was yet to kick you in the balls. Not so much slush as lush, a fictional, twisted trip down memory lane. Essential.
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