'Twisted contains some of the best examples of horror fiction I’ve read in years. I loved every story. Most story collections or anthologies have a few duds. Twisted is the exception. The stories are all fantastic and hugely enjoyable.' FULL REVIEW HERE
Twisted50 is like an atlas of all things grim and depraved
This is a very good selection of entertaining and spooky stories
A wonderful collection of chilling
A wonderful collection of chilling, gory, contemporary horror fiction.
This is a fantastic book of shorts
A batch of mini Black Mirror episodes - in words
Buy it, read it, find it stops you sleeping...but also that you can't stop reading.
A great collection of short stories
Takes you to some very dark places
Darkness abounds, and you'd better bring a torch!
A fantastic read, with something for everyone
A creative horror writing celebration at its finest
50 gloriously disturbed horror stories.
These are wonderfully diverse stories
A great mix of truly twisted stories to suit all horror tastes
Stomach-churning and terrifying stories in bite-sized pieces
A Top-Quality Collection of Superb Horror Shorts
A mix of modern macabre that, in places...
This short story collection provides a huge mix of themes within the horror genre
Really good collection of short stories
Give it a go - an interesting mix
... down a pitch-black alley when you know it's the stupidest thing you'll ever do By Amazon Customer on October 31, 2016
Some excellent writing -- every story is compact
By SpiderPie on October 24, 2016
Horror of the highest order
By BondJamesBond on October 24,
2016
Bite-sized seasonal horror By London Reader on 15 December 2020
Dark and Funny by Amazon Customer on 18 December 2020
Serves up a delicious slice of festive frights
By Sartori on 15 December 2020
Great for spooky festive breaks
By Suz Hodgsonon 17 December 2020
I was recommended this book by a friend - and I don't usually read complications but I'm so glad I made the purchase. It's great to pick up during the day when I'm on a break and each story is just the right length for me to drink a cuppa and delve in. I like that all the writers have different styles. Although I have to admit I am making excuses to have more breaks than usual! I love the festive feel of it - and as I am reading each story I feel on the edge of my seat waiting for something grim to happen. I haven't finished the whole book yet but it's five stars so far :)
Christmas Doesn't Always Dispel The Dark
By F. F. Ross on 17 December 2020
It's hard to be original with ghost stories these days, but this collection of 40 or so stories by contemporary writers refreshingly blends Christmas cheer with horror undertones. An impressive range of topics set in a holiday theme, varied points of view, and a wide selection of imagined characters and themes soaked in atmosphere, kept me entertained. These are mostly contemporary ghosts, with a couple of classics at the end. Ideal reading for ghost and horror fans, when you have half an hour to spare, to pick up and put down. Fantastic cover, nice presentation and page design and I particularly liked the introductions to each section by the Twisted50 founder. A quality publication.
By M.W. Renshaw on 16 December 2020
I'm a big fan of short stories, especially horror, and this did not disappoint my twisted taste buds. Short and horrifyingly sweet, each Christmas themed tale of terror was a delight to read. My favourites were Power Cut, Isabella and Awake, but I enjoyed them all. Highly recommended.
A Chilling Collection of Creepy Christmas Stories
By The Queen of Darkness on 14 December 2020
Whatever you thought about Christmas... rethink it!
By Michael van Koetsveld on 15 December 2020
Oooh, take a walk on the dark side
By Bex on 14 December 2020
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By Natasha Osborne on 10 December 2018
Really great read.. distant percussion was my favourite! Really recommend
Want visceral horror? Try this.
By 100wordreviewer on 9 December 2018
By Amazon Customer on 1 December 2018
50 tales of terror!By MW on 24 November 2018
By T. Guest on 23 November 2018 This is a great collection if you want short bursts of horror - it's a good selection of scares and gut-churning stuff. Not for the faint of heart!
Varied voices and horror perspectives
By M Thomas on 22 November 2018
By She Who Hangs Out In Cemeteries on 19 November 2018
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By Mr J A Rae on 21 November 2018
Twisted 50 is an aptly titled collection of stories that encompass the darker parts of the human condition. The tales are well written giving the reader a good dose of horror. Read only if you have a strong stomach.
By Anom on 19 November 2018
By MW on 24 November 2018
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"Diverse horror stories, beautifully read..."
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"Perfectly deranged in every way"
Seeing into the minds of 50 brilliant writers
Simon in 'Beyond the Flesh' by Diana Read. He has OCD and counts everything from seconds to heartbeats. What makes him so scary is that he is dull, unadventurous, ordinary. Of course, he is anything but.
Enjoy? My heart raced during the scene when the circular saw cuts through the breastbone. I'm still trying to erase the image from my mind.
Twisted 50 ...beyond your worst imaginings
Each story is a good, bite-sized chunk but, as with Chinese food, you'll keep wanting to come back for more.
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I'm extremely impressed with the wide range and quality of both the narrators and the stories.
I thoroughly enjoyed the invention in these stories. Many are written by unknown authors, and it proves there's a lot of talent out there.
It made me itch with dread, which is exactly as it should have.
Genuine quality. Some stories I preferred to others, but overall the bar is very high. Looking forward to reading more work from this talented group.
Psychotic Tendencies? Deeply deranged? Then you're welcome here.
By Phil on 21 Nov. 2016
Couldn't leave a story unfinished
Sometimes, you need to give Karma a shove
But it is still a great book containing great stories
Chris Jones (Thursday, 22 December 2016 14:28)
Yes @Rachael, the whole of Twisted50 is like a more grown up echo from the days of Hammer House of Horror on Saturday night ITV and the horror double bill on BBC2 at midnight. Love it!
Howard (Thursday, 22 December 2016 12:21)
Seven years old. I woke deep in the night with an impulse to look behind the bedhead.
A whispy, horned face leered back at me. In terror, I buried myself under the blanket.
Next morning I saw the face again: pinned to the kitchen wall, my mother's sketch of a satyr.
How had it materialised in my bedroom? And why did it look so like grandma?
These wonderfully Twisted stories bring back such memories, the fabric of childhood.