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Complete Woman

A while back, Jennifer Aniston had come out with a  blog post about women who are labelled incomplete if they are not married or have children. At that time my first thought was not about how much I agreed with her post, but why did she find the need to give an explanation. Yesterday, I found out the hard way. Someone I know and value the opinion of, told me that I would never understand certain things because I am not a 'complete' woman. I am not married with kids. This has been a personal decision of mine that was made a long time ago. I don't want to get married, at least for now. I don't feel like I need to be pressurized into thinking that I should marry in order to fit into society. I have dreams and ambitions for myself and I don't think I need to be labeled selfish, cold or naive because I don't think marriage would work for me. When I heard this comment, I had prepared myself to be under harsh scrutiny from people I would have no relationship  with.

2017 Movies and stories that impressed a little.

This time the real horror was not in movies but in real life. 2017 was one hell of a year. So many terrible tragedies, so many unpunished monsters. Dire world events aside, there was this horrific realization that really good stories and art was being tossed aside in lieu of garish spectacles that were passed off as “good movies”. Stories were our escape from the catastrophes and the mundane and daunting realities. Now, it just something that is created so half-heartedly, as if this part of joy is also not something we deserve. Don’t we all want to live a life in stories that enrich us, that helps us escape and sometimes, give us the courage and ideas to deal with our problems? Now, we are burdened with stories that come out in vast amounts and very few of them, are worth the experience. 2017 boasted of some amazing projects, big-budgeted films and our beloved celebrities gracing the big screen with amazing work. Unfortunately, more for the audience than the c

The Wake-- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: A group of friends attend the wake of the boy they accidentally killed only to be attacked by an unknown assailant.  The Wake will make it hard for you to stay awake. It’s a low budget movie, and that’s not the problem; there are plenty of movies out there that are engaging and well-written and well-acted. The Wake struggles, however, because not only is the story ridden with plotholes, but it has trouble identifying itself as a horror movie. It is both intentionally and unintentionally funny. THE WAKE Movie Plot  The movie starts with a really badly acted scene of a woman climbing up the steps of what we are to assume is the cellar. Then she sobs and screams. I almost turned it off when I saw how bad the scene and acting was, nevertheless, I was a little intrigued by the summary and gave it another chance. The next scene shows a group of five friends arriving at a villa. Apparently, we are taken back to the start of the day when the woman from the fir

He thought he was free...

Forest of the Dark: From Chapter Six Ever since Aksh was fifteen, he had wanted to be a doctor. He had a normal childhood and an ideal family. His father was an accountant and his mother a housewife—both doted on their only son. Aksh was a thin boy and his mother would often fret and fuss over him. He didn’t mind his appearance; what he did care about was his popularity which day by day was declining. Puberty had struck him badly,turning his voice croaky and his face spotted with acne. None of the girls showed the slightest interest in him and the boys wouldn’t include him in any of the sports teams because of his lacking physique. Aksh spent most of his teenage years in loneliness, but when he came home, his parents would treat him like the most popular boy in the school and at the end of the day, that was what mattered to him and he slept with a big smile on his face every night. Everything was going in the usual manner, when a few days after his fifteenth birthday,

Flatliners-- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: Five medical students, eager to experience the afterlife, take part in a risky experiment with dangerous side effects.  Having never watched the original, I was a little excited to watch this remake simply for the concept that sounded intriguing. Five medical students attempt a dangerous experiment in which they stop their hearts for a couple of minutes to experience the afterlife. What's not to like about this concept?

Forest of the Dark- Excerpt

Excerpt from Chapter 11 FOREST OF THE DARK  There was a loud creak on the floorboards and he jumped. Turning, he saw the bed empty and the torn stained sheets on the floor. He straightened, his heart pounding in his chest. “ T-Tina?” His voice was hardly a whisper. The room was completely empty. The lantern in his hand went off and he dropped it. It rolled over and hit the legs of the bed where it rocked back and forth. Aksh swallowed, looking at the ajar front door and wondering if Tina had walked out while he had been distracted. In her condition, she probably hadn’t gotten very far. He stepped forward when he saw a hand stick out from under the cot and grab the lantern. Aksh almost screamed. He moved sideways, his hands skimming over the rough wood of the large cupboard. He had to get out, now! Moving slowly, he stuck his back to the wall, and then the cupboard. As long as his back was to a surface, he ran little risk of being attacked from behind. Anothe

Jackals -- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: When a family tries to bring their son back from a cult he joined, they find themselves under siege from the cult members who will do anything to get back one of their own.  Would you save someone's life if it meant risking your own? You'll be asking yourself this question at several points in the movie because over here, it's not about saving some random person, but a family member. That's when the decision-making process becomes complicated. Jackals is a terrifying movie, one that is quite reminiscent of You're next.

Dorothy Mills-- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: A psychiatrist takes in a young girl called Dorothy, as her patient and realizes she may not be suffering from multiple personality disorder, but may be possessed.  Small towns often have big secrets. I suppose that has a lot to do with the small population. Everyone knows everyone. If one person does something terrible, it becomes necessary to protect him mostly because, not only would it bring notoriety to the small town and no one would visit it ever, but because one person less would simply shrink the town. Small towns probably have better friendships and sometimes that means letting a murderer get away with his crime. In this case, a group of sinners.

Amityville: The Awakening-- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: A family moves into the infamous haunted house only to be confronted by evil spirits.  Some decades ago, an incident took place in Amityville that shocked everyone. A man shot and killed his entire family and apparently to date, no one knows for sure why he truly did what he did. Why did he kill his family? Why did he change his story while giving his statement to the police and then again at the trial? Was it really him or something else that prompted the killings? The fact that no one knows for sure what happened that day, is what made this case's popularity grow. In fact, every horror aficionado knows about this case, for the simple reason that there is a paranormal connection to this mystery.

Sinfully Stupid Seven-- Excerpt

When seven high school students fail their finals, it gives three bumbling scientists a chance to try their new experiment on them. All the students have to do is pass the test. All the scientists have to do is, inject them with the right serum. But of course, nothing goes according to plan. Excerpt from Sinfully Stupid Seven  Genio knew he wasn’t even supposed to be here. He didn’t belong with these dimwits although he would never use the term ‘dimwit’ aloud, especially in front of sweet Jane. He turned around to glance at the girl sitting quietly at the back and speaking to her best friend Sharon who was a quiet little mouse of a girl. Behind him, Ricky let out a laugh as he and his girlfriend, Tisha, joked about something stupid. Behind them were another couple—Lucy and Neil. They were both school athletes, competing in almost every sport. Right now, they were training for the marathon. Neil was doing push-ups while Lucy was doing stretches before she began her sq

Superhero Movies

The world is in danger. Who do you call? A hero. Only a hero can save us. Our hero and our savior is already decided for us. Decades ago, Marvel and DC comics created these amazing superheroes that are famous till today. Spiderman, Iron Man... Superman, Batman... Both universes have their own ideas of disasters and both, have these amazing heroes come save all humans. Most of Marvel heroes are people with special abilities- mutants or people who have had fantastical things happen to them. Frozen in time, have access to not only immense wealth but the technology to create armor suits. DC comics, on the other hand, have heroes mostly from the other world. They are Gods but each have weaknesses as well. Marvel has Thor, a demigod.  DC comics has Batman- a wealthy man who has created armor and fights crime at night. Both universes have their differences and similarities. There are times when some stories appear to be ripped off from the other universe. Two superheroes, both good guys have

Why do I write Horror?

Someone once asked me why I wrote horror and why do I prefer watching  horror movies? At that time my answer was 'because it's a challenge scaring people when each of us have different reasons to fear something' Over time, I've come to realize that the reason I enjoy everything horror is not only because I am amazed by the concept of life after death, but also because more often than not, each story consists of at least one character showing the courage to stand up against something that scares them. No matter how dangerous or frightening the entity is, the only way out is through. And that means gathering up the guts to fight off something that threatens to destroy you and your happiness. Even if there are failures, these characters never give up, even if they run the risk of losing their lives. It takes great strength to stand when you've fallen down a million times. So yes, these stories: cheesy, repetitive, clichéd... However they are, to me, they represen

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RYDE-- My take on the movie with spoilers!

PLOT SUMMARY: A serial killer disguises himself as a ride-share service rider to target his victims.  One of the best things about technology is the convenience it provides. A touch of a finger brings the world closer to you. Download an app, and you can learn a new language for free, get reviews of restaurants you just need to try out, download your favorite tunes...the list is endless. Anything and everything is possible nowadays. Even transport. You no longer need to wait by the side of the road, waving your arms and hoping to catch a cabbie’s attention. Now all you need to do is download an app, sign up and press a button to call a cab. The license plate number and the driver’s photo pops up on your screen so that you can feel safe getting into a car with a complete stranger. Everything is checked out for you- especially the driver’s background. No need to pay cash upfront either. Everything is done through an app. With so much convenience and so many benefits included in this serv

When Love becomes Obsession....

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Time for a little Sci-fi

Are you ready for journeys to all sorts of different worlds? Where experimentation runs amok, or invaders run afoul of humans determined to protect their homes? Can a pill or pills give people intelligence? Can a single entity save the galaxy? What happens in between? Does darkness really rein in the universe? Can The Warp save Earth? Darkness has a new name Destinies link in the In-Between Hairy science, hybrid secrets There are tests and then there are tests We are survivors! Six science fiction tales that cover the spectrum from speculation to far off worlds. Eric Ian Steele, Rob McLachlan, Tanya Reimer, Josie Montano, Palvi Sharma, and K.C. Sprayberry bring you stories that will send shivers up and down your spine while entertaining you.  Delve into these stories. Get it on AMAZON KINDLE 

Halloween may be over, but....

That's no reason to stop reading horror stories! Awakening in a strange forest, five friends survive a car accident, but are separated from each other. While trying to make their way to each other, they encounter the creatures that inhabit the forest. What the five friends don't realize is that these creatures are feeding on the guilt and pain they each hoard within themselves. As the night progresses, one of them becomes the key to escape the forest, and the other may just be the reason they are condemned. GET IT NOW There’s never enough of a scare factor with just one horror anthology. That’s why Solstice Shadows presents a second Halloween themed collection of stories by an incredible group of authors for your reading pleasure.   Are you ready to make sure the windows and doors are locked? That you’ve put out all the necessary spook deterrents? Will those be good enough to keep out the ghosts, ghouls, and other creatures that rule this sp

Forest of the Dark--Dhiraj's terrifying challenge

From Chapter 26 With a flick of his hand, Sumit had Dhiraj thrown on the ground and engulfed in a new terror. Sumit’s wispy hands turned into smoky ribbons and swirled around Dhiraj’s ankles. With one hand, his nemesis was dragging him through the long-winding path of the forest, which was clear of trees. His back was scratched as Sumit chose rough terrain to drag him through, but all Dhiraj could do was scream whatever words popped into his head. Struggling was futile, as the demonic ghost possessed surprising strength which Sumit, when he was alive, hadn’t. Suddenly Sumit stopped and Dhiraj screamed even louder. This was it—now would be the time when Sumit would avenge his death. “ Ready to play?” The words were barely out of the ghost’s mouth when the starry night sky above him, parted like clouds and revealed bright blue sky. He was no longer lying on a patch of pebbles and twigs and thorns, but soft fragrant grass. “ Let’s go in.” Sumit was telling him. Dhir

Stephen King's Movie time!

Prolific horror writer, Stephen King had some of his novels turned into movies this year. I watched two of them- Gerald’s Game and IT GERALD’S GAME This was one of the novels, that I was dying to read, got it, read a couple of pages, and for some reason, I can’t remember, never finished it. So when I heard that the movie was coming out, I thought it was better I watch that than getting disappointed watching it after reading the novel. BECAUSE BOOKS ARE BETTER THAN THEIR MOVIES! Gerald’s Game reminded me a lot of MISERY. Especially the ending scene. As for the main story, a couple goes to a remote lake house to spice up their marriage. Of course, it’s a Stephen King story, so even as simple as playing a love game, goes horribly wrong. In this case, the wife is handcuffed to the bed while the husband has a heart attack after consuming a “blue pill”. Also, since it is a Stephen King movie, there has to be one disturbing scene and when it comes, you almost throw up in your mouth. There’s