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Storm Lake by [Tobin, Val]

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Storm Lake Kindle Edition

by Val Tobin (Author), Kelly Hartigan (Editor)

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If you go down to the woods tonight — don't.

This gripping horror story is no teddy bears' picnic.

Thirteen-year-old Rachel and her little brother are looking forward to a weekend of canoeing and spending time with their friends up at the family cottage on Storm Lake in Ontario, Canada. But something terrifying has birthed itself from the trees, and the kids find themselves trapped in an isolated marina fighting for their lives....

Length: 43 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
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File Size: 4027 KB
Print Length: 43 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Val Tobin (December 16, 2014)
Publication Date: December 16, 2014
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
Language: English
ASIN: B00R4MKS3G
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Horror Short Story

ByErin Pennon January 10, 2016

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I don't read horror and did not realize that was what I was getting when I picked up this short story while it was free on Kindle.

That being said the story totally sucked me in the whole way. I curled further and further into a ball while reading it as each of the children's protectors failed. I was scared, terrified, and ready to put a metal room on my house by the end of the forty-one pages.

Then the writer in me started analyzing how the story was built. Classic start of normality so you care about the character and the introduction of the sinister without it being sinister - then danger is hinted at, then observed, then shown, then brutally thrust into the characters lives. A moment of slow to capture your breath and reestablish caring for these characters (far deeper than you should for a short story), then it gets worse and worse. They do everything right, but this is a horror story. Each time you think the stakes can't get any higher, they do.

If you want to figure out how to write a good horror story, this would be a wonderful one to study. Well done, Ms. Tobin. Very well done.

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Impeccable timing and restraint make this horror story a resounding success

ByT. Ormiston-smithon December 10, 2016

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This chilling short story moves along and doesn't miss a beat. I particularly liked the impeccable timing of it - after the opening, where a happy, carefree family is shown going on their lakeside holiday, the sinister element is introduced at the perfect moment, and this sense of timing worked throughout the story. It's an element often overlooked in fiction, but timing has a great deal to do with how well a story works, particularly a short story, and Tobin has it down to a T.

Also of note were the admirable restraint shown in the depiction of the monsters and of the terrible violence, a restraint that allows the horror of the story to shine through in all its chilling fullness. Based on this short story, I'd say Tobin is a seasoned writer who knows her craft, and I'll certainly be reading more of her work.

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Short, but worth it!

ByP.D. Kesterson October 5, 2015

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This was a suspenceful short story to clean my pallet between longer reads. I wanted to experience Val Tobin's writing style, so I read this story first and will now read her other books very soon.

I liked the set up of Storm Lake. With the disappearance of so many animals at the resort town, the reader had a clue they needed to buckle up and expect the worst.

Plus, if people are uncomfortable and squeamish about morbid details, Val does a fine job relaying the terror but still lets you sleep at night, so I didn't mind the gore. Her descriptions are forthright, not a respecter of persons, yet filled with the promise of escape. I don't want to give too much more of the story away so I'll stop there.

Though, since the characters and the circumstances were believable, they could easily lead to other sequels or even a longer series. Or a prequel story of origin would be helpful. Once the story built up the momentum, I could not put it down. I'd like to see how the author's imagination takes this story further because it certainly held my interest.

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Why Have All the Sounds of Animals at the Lake Been Silenced?

ByJames N Simpsonon August 30, 2016

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A short story, that gets to the horror element fairly early on. It's basically about a family who goes on a holiday to a lake they've been to before, but as they draw nearer to their destination, things are different then they usually are. A kid is missing, so is a dog and the sounds of numerous animals that can usually be heard just aren't there. What is the cause of this. It won't be long before the family finds out.

It's a fairy good story, the ending is very open ended though, I didn't need the storyline to finish or wrap up but would have liked a bit more for the alive characters than what we have here. The way it is, the short story could easily become a much longer novel down the track if the author chose to turn it into one.

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ByDarthJusticeon April 28, 2017

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Found and downloaded Storm Lake a few nights ago, when a bout of bad weather was heading my way, figuring I'd have something to entertain myself during when my electricity would go out.

While neither the electricity went out that night nor did I get around to reading the story until a day or two later, I don't really have much to say other than I enjoyed the story. Enough I read it in one sitting. The only other thing I'd say is I did think it's a story that was worth fleshing out a little more, both in the story itself and in sequels. Particularly with the way this story ends.

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Fast and suspenseful

ByFiction Author Rhoda D'Ettoreon June 27, 2015

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Nice eerie story to read while the power is out! :) We had a tornado this week and so I caught up on some reading, and boy am I glad I chose this one. The story opens with a family on it's way to visit a cabin by a lake--the typical "Mom, he has stinky feet" of sibling interactions connects the reader with the characters right away. I could here the "are we there yet" type of annoyances all families face in this situation. Upon arriving at their destination, the family is informed a young child went missing while under the supervision of both her parents. Soon other strange occurrences begin, and of course, bad cell phone reception in a wooded area causes issues.

This is a fast paced, suspenseful story that draws you in. I did not notice the "over use of British terms" one reviewer complained about. In no way did it distract from the reading for me, so perhaps that was just one reader's experience. The only thing I could say that I would have liked was for this story to be a bit longer. Such a well written piece could easily become an 80k novel, or perhaps a serial? Will definitely be checking out more from this intriguing author.

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Quick, exciting read

ByKindle Customeron April 3, 2017

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This starts off with a whimper, then goes into major action mode. Family on vacation, arrive at destination. Missing child & dog. Someone remarks, you do not see animals around here anymore, or words to that effect. Read this, to find out why.

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An Interesting Short Story That Will Leave You Wanting More

ByRobert Lalondeon April 24, 2016

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If you like stories about things lurking in the dark or in the shadows, you’re going to like this one.

I have to leave a comment for the reviewer who took away a couple of stars because he didn’t like the use of ‘European’ terms like kilometers. Really? You need to get out a bit. It’s part of the metric system which is in use in almost every country in the world.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

well developed story , interesting theme and charactes

Published 3 hours ago by Que Sera Sera

What a bizarre book, would recommend if you like horror. I couldn't put down. I would have liked the book to be longer. Would recommend.

Published 12 days ago by Kindle Customer

If you are a connoisseur of horror stories, this one is for you.

I received this through a link in a book club. I didn't know what to expect from the story and was pleasantly surprised. There were enough twists that keep me guessing.Read more

Published 19 days ago by dwane779

Story should have a ending! It was good but should have went further! I will not read another book by her!!!!

Published 2 months ago by Patsy Owens

Boy, when it ended it ended !!!!!! Waiting for the next part, you turn the page and 'boom' it's over. Pretty good tho

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer

I really enjoyed the book . It kept me interested but hated the ending . I felt like I had been left in the forest with the creatures .

Published 2 months ago by linda Shockley

Definitely weird and slighty similar to Koontz's style. This could develop into a longer story.

Published 3 months ago by KMP

Was not expecting sci fi. Did not enjoy this book at all. Description was not accurate at all.

This was nonsense and gory. I downloaded it looking for a mystery. Very disappointed!
Had there been an option for zero stars, I would have used it.

Published 3 months ago by Sharon K. Haught

Eerie horror short

Storm Lake has all the elements a good horror story should have. An eerie build-up of tension, a young family alone in a remote cottage and a gradual realisation that all is not...Read more

Published 3 months ago by A Lockwood

Mystery, mayhem and monsters...

I loved this story. The setting is vivid and well thought out, the characters are relatable. The tension and suspense keeps an even pace, whilst there's no skipping of important...Read more

Published 4 months ago by Jennifer Stone

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