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The Feast: And other Horrifying Tales Kindle Edition

by David Vorhees (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
a collection of short stories that take place on different holidays over the course of the year. The collection opens with “A New Year, a New Day, a New Life.” Grant Curtis is arrested on New Year’s Day and charged with the murder of his wife Carla. In “Easter: The Resurrection,” a resurrected Kyle Gardner seeks vengeance on Pastor Brian. “The Vengeance of Cassidy Clay” is a narrative poem that takes place on Halloween. The poem tells the story of a slave-hunter who haunts the woods long after his death and many more spine chilling tales.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07VG8S17R
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 31, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 209 pages
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  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 12 and up
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Hi i am a veteran of the States Navy, husband, father of 5 and grandfather of 5. I have always been interested in the occult and the scarier side of life. I love history and the supernatural and truly believe there is nothing better than a good story.

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic first book with superb writing style. They appreciate the pacing, with one customer noting the well-thought-out characters and scenes. The stories receive positive feedback for their twists, with one customer highlighting themed horror stories for each holiday.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a fantastic first book and a great read, with one customer noting its eerily relatable content.

"...The characters and scenes are well thought out and eerily relatable, which allows yourself to become immersed in the story...." Read more

"...They have a Stephen King type vibe, and I truly enjoyed each and every one of them. I highly recommend this book. I wish there were more stories!!..." Read more

"...horror normally since it is not my particular genre, but this was a great read. I especially recommend it if one is on vacation...." Read more

"What an enjoyable read! Every story in this book was uniquely crafted. Mr.Vorhees has a talent for macabre yet thrilling writing...." Read more

4 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one noting the well-thought-out characters and scenes, while another mentions the macabre style and Stephen King vibe.

"...The characters and scenes are well thought out and eerily relatable, which allows yourself to become immersed in the story...." Read more

"...They have a Stephen King type vibe, and I truly enjoyed each and every one of them. I highly recommend this book. I wish there were more stories!!..." Read more

"...This was a hard read, because the author’s cannibals seem so nice, but they are not your friend...." Read more

"...Every story in this book was uniquely crafted. Mr.Vorhees has a talent for macabre yet thrilling writing...." Read more

4 customers mention "Twists"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the twists in these horror stories, with one mentioning themed tales for each holiday and another noting how they hook readers from the start.

"...The themed horror stories for each separate holiday was a new concept for me, making each story that much more riveting...." Read more

"...I came to this decision because I thought each story was unique; I like the author’s writing style...." Read more

"...the writing style is superb and it pulls you in and never quite lets go" Read more

"Sooo good. Stories have twists, keeps you guessing. Very twisted. Author has set out a fantastic first book, cant wait for more" Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one noting it's perfect for reading in segments.

"...decision because I thought each story was unique; I like the author’s writing style...." Read more

"...It was the perfect style for reading in segments when I could while I was out of town..." Read more

"...Mr.Vorhees has a talent for macabre yet thrilling writing. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves the horror genre." Read more

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  • Lynn Savage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mind-bending and wildly entertaining!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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    I was hooked after the first story, and it just got better after that. The themed horror stories for each separate holiday was a new concept for me, making each story that much more riveting. The characters and scenes are well thought out and eerily relatable, which allows yourself to become immersed in the story. This collection of stories is a definite must read!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very good.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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    If you like twisted and creepy, these stories are for you. They have a Stephen King type vibe, and I truly enjoyed each and every one of them. I highly recommend this book. I wish there were more stories!! -Erika Palczewski.
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  • Sarah Duck-Mayr (DedDuckie)
    5.0 out of 5 stars Your holidays can't be as bad as these.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2020
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    The Feast and Other Horrifying Tales gives us the major USA holidays full of ghoulish fare. What I really appreciated about this collection; there was no last minute happy endings created out of glitter and sunshine. If the story was on track to end stark and violent, guess what? These situations do not lend themselves to a hug at the end, queue the theme song. The author held true to the way the story was unfolding, he didn’t shirk away from his duty to give the dark endings. This was dark fiction done right in my opinion.

    I rated this 5 stars.
    I came to this decision because I thought each story was unique; I like the author’s writing style. I would recommend this to readers of dark fiction, if you like a little gore with your horror, and a realism that makes it stick with you after your done. I could see giving this as a gift.

    New Year’s Day : A New Year, A New Day, A New Life – The Tell Tale Heart for the modern man. I feel that anytime someone thinks, “I can kill without getting caught,” they’re going get caught. You can plan for every thing, but what how do you plan for human emotion? I liked this story.

    Valentine’s Day : Necrophilia- A Love Story – So with the title, you have to know this has a little illicit, illegal, and gross lovin’ going on, no spoilers required. I know that there are people who exist in their own type of reality, but seeing it written out so smoothly gave me a sense of disconnect. It makes you wonder how many times you have made eye contact with a person, and gone on to have a whole strange life, lived out with them. The difference being, here, there is necrophilia.

    Easter : The Resurrection – So this one I could see being a Law & Order: SVU episode. Ice-T would
    look very concerned as he said something like, “He was on an Easter egg hunt with his best prizes, but worst delivery. People ain’t like IKEA furniture.” This was a tense, fast paced story. I really enjoyed it.

    Fourth of July : American Hero? - This one was probably the hardest to read in terms of making me uncomfortable. I think everyone who is old enough has a “where were you” story for the towers. Mine, I was packing what clothes I could into a trash bag while my mom watched the news of the attacks. I can only imagine the feelings of guilt surviving the towers attack if you were supposed to be there that day. This is written in such a way, I could see it happening. That makes it an especially chilling read.

    Halloween : The Vengeance of Cassidy Clay – Told in the form of a poem, this relays the evil nature of Cassidy Clay and how it led to his death. And if you feel brave, much like those that call on Bloody Mary, on Halloween night one can call on him for a badge in bravery. But I would beware, some spirits are more restless than you would like.

    Thanksgiving : The Feast – I think this one was my favorite in the collection, because it is a trope that can be done so many different ways, to different reactions from the reader. This one made me think of the French film, Frontier(s); both have people in trouble kinda out in the middle of the rural land, and they seem to get help from a nice family. I am convinced that if I am ever out in the country somewhere, and I encounter a too friendly family, they will be cannibals. My mom and I lost my dad outside of an art shop in Dripping Springs, Texas for almost thirty minutes; happened over a decade ago. It was off in the boonies, surrounded by trees and drop offs. We had talked ourselves into a giggling fit over how the inbred, Texan cannibals had taken the strongest in our group, so we were screwed. He was sitting somewhere behind the building, a rest area for husbands. But still, for a bit, we were sure that was the end of us. This was a hard read, because the author’s cannibals seem so nice, but they are not your friend. It was dark, no punches pulled ending that I loved.

    Christmas : Dear Santa – They say confession is good for the soul. Counterpoint: I am not so sure that all souls are looking for absolution. I don’t remember for sure, but since I did believe in Santa as a kid I would assume I wrote him letters. I would not have written a letter like the man in this short story. I’m pretty sure no presents would have been left under the tree for me. I was torn between thinking the guy was a product of his environment; thus deserving my pity, and thinking he gleefully jumped off the sadist diving board; making my disdain and hate okay. Another example in this collection where the author did not shy away from the starkness of reality. Sometimes there is no happy ending.
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  • Lauren Proffitt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully written!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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    I am not a huge fan of horror normally since it is not my particular genre, but this was a great read.
    I especially recommend it if one is on vacation. It was the perfect style for reading in segments when I could while I was out of town
    the writing style is superb and it pulls you in and never quite lets go
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  • BudgieM
    5.0 out of 5 stars You'll never look at plastic easter eggs the same way!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020
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    What an enjoyable read! Every story in this book was uniquely crafted. Mr.Vorhees has a talent for macabre yet thrilling writing. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves the horror genre.
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  • Hall Ways
    4.0 out of 5 stars Be Warned: You won't be able to unsee these stories
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020
    AUDIO BOOK REVIEW. In The Feast: And Other Horrifying Tales, author David Vorhees takes readers through seven short stories themed around the year’s major holidays, telling stories of the most macabre nature. The word “horrifying” in the title is apropos; these stories go for the shock factor with some prompting an “oh-no-he-didn’t-go-there” response from this reader.

    Most of the tales are deeply disturbing and be warned: you won’t be able to unsee them. This is a nod to the effectiveness of the author’s storytelling ability and gift for description. Mercifully, Vorhees chose to tell, not show readers what was happening, and I thank him for that. My imagination fleshed-out (pun intended) the rest. Narrator Victor Warren’s performance perfectly complements each story, making them more memorable – even when you want to forget.

    Going through the calendar year of stories loosely centered around major holidays gives structure to the collection, the stories varying in length from as short as eight minutes to as long as nearly an hour and a half. The variety in story lengths is a plus because it keeps the listening from being monotonous. And since the whole book comes in at just under four and half hours, I listened straight through and was never close to being bored.
    Three of the stories are top notch. “A New Year, A New Day, A New Life” (about 20 minutes) brings to mind Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart. The main character’s transition from control to madness is palpable. Halloween’s “The Vengeance of Cassidy Clay,” the shortest story at only 8 minutes, is told in verse, and is probably my favorite (and least graphic). It’s reminiscent of Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and it would lend itself nicely to being told around a campfire. “Thanksgiving” (around an hour long) could have come straight out of a Tales from the Crypt episode, with the dread and tension masterfully building to the big, horrifying reveal. Yeah, we know what’s coming, but we can’t stop it. A fourth story, “Easter: The Resurrection,” the longest story in the collection, also deserves mention for the intricacies of the plot and how the need for revenge can motivate and twist the brain.

    Two of the stories crossed the line for me, and several of the stories included sickening details that felt gratuitous. Overall, the stories in the collection seem frighteningly realistic in this often-perverse world we live in. Readers who enjoy horror and have strong stomachs for gore and violence will find lots to like in The Feast: And Other Horrifying Tales. For those who are nitpicky (like me) about cleanly edited books, I recommend this one for reading with your ears instead of your eyes as the print version needs a heavy proofreading.

    ABOUT THE NARRATOR & AUDIO PRODUCTION: As mentioned, narrator Victor Warren’s performances of the many characters in The Feast are well-done and the perfect complement to Vorhees’s writing. He tackled a wide range of emotions, accents, and convincingly voiced the females. His pace was a bit slow for me, so about an hour in, I bumped the speed to 1.25x, and that was perfect. I would absolutely seek out other titles he narrates. Production wise, the audio book is mostly clean and professionally recorded, though there was a big glitch in “Fourth of July” where an entire chapter was repeated.
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  • Holly Mulinder
    5.0 out of 5 stars Disturbingly Brilliant!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2020
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    I really enjoyed this book. If you like books that write about sick, deranged killers then this is the book for you. Even better you get to read about 6 of them. The format is different and the stories are gripping. I especially enjoyed the Thanksgiving and Christmas ones. I highly recommend it.
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