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This is, to put it mildly, a weird one. And not necessarily in a bad way. But it’s definitely bonkers, bizarre, and befuddling.
A man starts seeing weird goopy sex demons half materialize in his everyday life. A particularly devilish one, dubbed Red Fang, manages to bridge the gap between their worlds and steals his daughter. Now put protagonist must enter a disturbing hellscape to rescue her (and hopefully find his confidence along the way).
There’s not much to the characters or their personalities, but the plot is crazy enough that I stayed on board just to see what would happen. Now, I mentioned sex demons because the majority of them are, well, having all kinds of freaky sex. There’s a lot of supernatural sex. Like, a lot.
But there’s also a ton of incredibly imaginative creature designs and alien landscapes, some really hilarious WTF moments, and some strange and unsettling scenes. It’s a speedy descent into odd delirium and I’m mostly here for it (minus a good bit of the demon sex, but that’s just me).
A man starts seeing weird goopy sex demons half materialize in his everyday life. A particularly devilish one, dubbed Red Fang, manages to bridge the gap between their worlds and steals his daughter. Now put protagonist must enter a disturbing hellscape to rescue her (and hopefully find his confidence along the way).
There’s not much to the characters or their personalities, but the plot is crazy enough that I stayed on board just to see what would happen. Now, I mentioned sex demons because the majority of them are, well, having all kinds of freaky sex. There’s a lot of supernatural sex. Like, a lot.
But there’s also a ton of incredibly imaginative creature designs and alien landscapes, some really hilarious WTF moments, and some strange and unsettling scenes. It’s a speedy descent into odd delirium and I’m mostly here for it (minus a good bit of the demon sex, but that’s just me).
I’m a sucker for cult stories and revenge plots, so a marriage of the two is right up my alley!
Scott J Moses has crafted a novelette brimming with anxious energy and mounting dread. The story sucks you in immediately, making it clear this will be a tale of violence and unholy events. The writing is punchy and electric and full of vivid details. Set in the dark swamps of Louisiana, we find ourselves with a protagonist we want to root for as he seeks vengeance against the cult that perverted his youth.
The pacing moves along smoothly in the beginning, revealing our protagonist’s background and motivation through flashbacks that dovetail perfectly with the present story, before turning outright frenetic in the second half. That’s when things get wild in a way you just need to read for yourself.
Truth be told I’m a little mad at the author for cutting it short. I want more of this character, this story. I want a series of cross-country romps full of escapades and rooting out creepy cults. I love what’s here, but I’m selfishly stewing for more!
Scott J Moses has crafted a novelette brimming with anxious energy and mounting dread. The story sucks you in immediately, making it clear this will be a tale of violence and unholy events. The writing is punchy and electric and full of vivid details. Set in the dark swamps of Louisiana, we find ourselves with a protagonist we want to root for as he seeks vengeance against the cult that perverted his youth.
The pacing moves along smoothly in the beginning, revealing our protagonist’s background and motivation through flashbacks that dovetail perfectly with the present story, before turning outright frenetic in the second half. That’s when things get wild in a way you just need to read for yourself.
Truth be told I’m a little mad at the author for cutting it short. I want more of this character, this story. I want a series of cross-country romps full of escapades and rooting out creepy cults. I love what’s here, but I’m selfishly stewing for more!
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