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Title: Harvest Moon
Author: J.E. Taylor
Narrator: Laura E. Richcreek
Format: Unabridged
Length: 23 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-07-16
Publisher: JET-Fueled Fiction
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes
Genres: Fiction, Horror
Publisher's Summary:
His casual invitation interrupted her stride. Alessandra looked up from the sidewalk, hugging her books. Jeremy leaned against the railing with a beer in his hand, smiling down at her, his bright green eyes reminding her of a wild mountain lion, and she suppressed a shiver.
He raised his beer and with a slight tilt of his head said, "Come on Ally, we won't bite."
Members Reviews:
Didn't go far enough
The author had a good initial idea for this story, but fell down on the execution.
It's about a young college student with a secret. A cute frat boy invites her to a party, but betrays her brutally. Each stage of the story is rushed and there are some elements that defy belief (did she really think the punch at the party would be non-alcoholic? and, if it was so important for her not to drink, why is she not able to taste alcohol at all?).
There is extreme brutality in this story and it is as if the author can't decide whether to dwell on it or skim it, giving the story a strange halfway feeling. It's too rushed and sketchy for adult readers and it's too graphic for younger readers.
I like this author's style and enjoyed this 15 minute story.
You can tell how long a story is looking at its description. This one is only 147 KB = short - and it is free. This author has a nice writing style that flows smoothly to the end. The subject matter is somewhat dark and Ally pays for trusting Jeremy, but it is an all too common scenario on campuses and this story gives the victim a chance to learn from this mistake. It also shows the hypocrisy of prejudice.
Typical Frat boy Jeremy invites Ally to a fraternity party that night. She accepts knowing that Jeremy is a "player" but feeling rebellious of the constant control others have over her life. Ally rejects her friend Hunter's invitation to go camping that evening with the rest of the "pack" and chooses to party with people she doesn't know very well and shouldn't trust.
Spoilers:
This short story is a commentary on the lack of humanity one experiences when overcome with prejudice. Although frat boys are known to act like wild animals when grouped together, it is ironic that it is just such a prejudice that makes them act out against Ally ,Â" she is an animal. Ally may have been born a shape shifter, but Jeremy and his friends are natural shape shifters themselves; changing from human beings into animals when overcome by their prejudice. This story also shows the results of not listening to parental advice and incorrectly feeling adequate to negotiate life on one's own - ultimately trusting the wrong people. Revenge/Karma are hinted at.
Would I/Did I buy it? Free Download
Would I read it again? Yes
Would I recommend it to friends? Yes
Disappointing
This story was just getting started when it ended abruptly. There was no indication in the book description that this was a short story, and I do mean short. It only took me five to ten minutes to read it, there was no time at all for much character development. In future I will pass on this writers works unless it has already been reviewed.
Edit: At the time I wrote this review the "short story" prefix was not present, so I downloaded and read this book with no knowledge that it was a short story. After further consideration I will bump my rating up to a three, because despite it's shortness it was a fairly decent read.