Why am I passionate about this?
I've been writing spooky stories for the better half of my life. Reading and writing horror has always been a strangely therapeutic endeavor. It's a way to process the things that keep me up at night and force them into a somewhat manageable form. After all, tangible words on the page are less worrisome than swirling thoughts in the mind. And a surprising number of people seem to agree. As absurd as that may sound, many of us troubled souls find comfort in the horror genre.
Marcus' book list on books that will make you want to sleep with the lights on
Why did Marcus love this book?
"No faces, no eyes. Not if you want to survive."
Riley lives in a lonely world where a single look drives people into frenzied violence. Stay alive by staying away from people. This state of affairs has become routine to her: "It's horrifying. Then it's weird. Then it's just inconvenient."
But she considers risking it all when a new neighbor moves in down the street. Your Shadow Half Remains is a beautifully written meditation on love, isolation, paranoia, and so much more. I couldn't put this one down.
1 author picked Your Shadow Half Remains as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
ONE LOOK CAN KILL.
Riley has not seen a single human face in longer than she can reckon. No faces, no eyes. Not if you want to survive.
But when a new neighbour moves in down the road, Riley's overwhelming need for human contact makes her throw caution to the wind. Somehow, in this world where other people can mean a gruesome, bloody death, Ellis makes her feel safe. As they grow closer, Riley's grip on reality begins to slip and she can no longer fight her deepest desires.
All Riley wants to do is look.