Have you ever spent a winter night in a secluded cabin, the howling wind rattling the windows, the dense silence pressing in, and every creak of the wood making your heart race—until you’re not sure if it’s just the cold or something unseen that’s sending chills down your spine ❓❓❓
Name of Book: Stolen Tongues
Author: Felix Blackwell
Publisher: Self Published
Publication Date: 11 March 2024
No. of Pages: 318
Format: Digital
A romantic cabin getaway doesn’t go exactly as planned. High up on the windswept cliffs of Pale Peak, Faye and Felix celebrate their new engagement. But soon, a chorus of ghastly noises erupts from the nearby woods: the screams of animals, the cries of children, and the mad babble of a hundred mournful voices. A dark figure looms near the windows in the dead of night, whispering to Faye. As the weather turns deadly, Felix discovers that his terrified fiancée isn’t just mumbling in her sleep – she’s whispering back.
Felix Blackwell emerged from the bowels of reddit during a botched summoning ritual. He is best known for his popular short horror series colloquially referred to as “Romantic Cabin Getaway,” for which he won the NoSleep writing contest. He writes novels and short stories in the horror, thriller, and fantasy genres.
My Opinion
Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell is a creepy horror story with an eerie vibe. The story is so atmospheric that you can feel the goosebumps while reading. A secluded cabin, mysterious creatures, and horrifying dreams all seem like a plot straight out of a Stephen King novel. The slow build-up of tension, coupled with the unsettling whispers in the dark, creates a chilling experience that lingers long after turning the last page.
The main characters were too good in their portrayal, and I loved how the MMC stuck with his partner till the end, making their bond feel authentic and emotionally gripping. The sense of isolation and paranoia was so well crafted that I found myself completely immersed in their terror. The only thing off was that I needed more explanation about the happenings—it could have given a finality to the story and tied up some lingering questions. Still, the novel’s ambiguity adds to its haunting nature, leaving readers to piece together the horrors themselves. This is the kind of story that seeps into your mind and makes you afraid to fall asleep.
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