Title: Abigail: Strange Things come in Small PackagesAuthor: Daemon Manx
Series: Abigail #1
First Published: October 29, 2021
Publisher: Self-Published
Pages: 51
Genre: Horror, LGBTQ, Short Stories
Format: Ebook
Source: Kindle Unlimited
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Synopsis:
On what should be the happiest night of Adrian's life, his world is turned upside down by a strange package left on his doorstep.
“Please take care of my daughter. Her name is Abigail.”
But there is something strange about baby Abigail ... something very wrong.
A wash of emotion overcomes Adrian, and he is compelled to take care of her. His life is turned upside down and he can't help but notice that it all centers around Abigail, who appears to have a mysterious effect on anyone who comes in contact with her. How can Adrian care for such a strange creature, where could the child have come from, and what exactly is she?
But for every answer, there are even more questions about the child with violet eyes, reptilian skin, and horns. The unimaginable ending will offer the reader a glimpse into their own demons and the evil that resides within us all.
Buy the Book: AmazonReview
This book was not at all what I was expecting, but it was absolutely delightful! After a wonderful first date, Adrian thinks he’s found the man of his dreams, but upon returning home he finds a basket on his doorstep with a strange baby inside. This story is best experienced as blindly as possible and I’m glad that I didn’t read much about it before diving in. The story was emotionally impactful and tenderly written. The skillful delivery of the unexpected ending turned this story from good to great.
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“So, this is what Love feels like.”
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About Daemon Manx
Daemon Manx is an Amazon Bestselling author of horror, suspense, supernatural, and speculative fiction.
In 2021 he was nominated for a Splatterpunk award and receive the HAG award for his short story The Dead Girl.
Daemon is a member of the Horror Writer’s Association and has been featured in magazines in both the U.S. and the U.K.
He has survived both addiction and incarceration and now has over ten and a half years clean and sober. He continues to share his experiences so that it might help others who find themselves on a similar path. His stories and fiction are reflective of his life and the path he has led. It is the blending of real life and fictional horror that has helped to craft his original style of emotional and psychological horror.
After spending almost a decade in the prison system, Daemon Manx writes with the authenticity of someone who has witnessed the darkness firsthand. This may be the reason he has been called, Horror with a Heart, as Daemon’s ability to tap in and draw upon myriad emotions makes his work stand out. His most recent collection, Manx-iety is reflective of the struggles he has faced and several of the stories are based on real-life experiences.
Daemon lives with his sister, author Danielle Manx and their narcoleptic cat, Sydney where the patiently prepare for the apocalypse. There is a good chance they will runout of coffee far too soon.
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