Horror is not necessarily my forte, but I have to say that Do You Dare? by James D. Armstrong is one compilation of horror stories that you do not want to miss. The book is a collection of ten short stories. Each story is satisfying, and there is a ton of variety. I guarantee that you will find something you like here.
The stories ranged from scary to creepy to a bit head-trippy in some cases. Each one was well-crafted and beautifully written. I had to take a break after reading each story because there was a lot to ponder. In “Mind Reader,” what happens when you can hear voices that aren’t yours? In “Dream Webb,” what happens if your dreams are within a dream within a dream—and so on. I loved each one because I never knew what to expect going into each story. Armstrong’s stories are not only in-depth but are long in breadth.
My favorites were “Author” and “Sandman” for a few different reasons. I related a lot to “Author” because not only am I a writer, but I suffer from mental illness. I connected to the main character quite a bit. “Sandman” is very different, and I will have to say that it scared the hell out of me as a mother. It takes the fairy-tale of the Sandman and makes it to a gut-wrenching tale that will creep you out right up until the end.
If you’re looking for a fast-paced read with some serious scares, I would highly recommend Do You Dare? Armstrong has a solid collection of stories that will have any horror lover in heaven—or should I say hell?