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Erica Robyn Reads

a horror book review blog

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Indie Bookstore Day 2025 | Book Event

A tablet lies on dry grass and surrounded by dandelions in a natural outdoor setting. The screen displays the cover of the book Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon. The cover features a colorful, fantastical illustration of a female figure with glowing eyes and curved horns, holding something mysterious in her hands. Stars and swirling cosmic elements fill the background, giving the cover a magical and otherworldly feel. The title text is in bold, colorful letters across the top and middle, with the author's name at the bottom.

Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon | Book Review

Spider to the Fly by J.H. Markert | Book Review

[Short Story Review] Wild Minds by Aiden Merchant

July 27, 2020      Erica Robyn      5 Comments

Wild Minds by Aiden Merchant book photo by Erica Robyn Reads

Wild Minds by Aiden Merchant is a chilling tale about a man that isolates himself at a cabin to write. But at that cabin, there is something in the woods watching him…

Full disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. This did not affect my rating in any way. 

Trigger Warning: A brave dog goes to the farm upstate and as a reader, we see the aftermath.

Let’s dive in!

My Thoughts on Wild Minds by Aiden Merchant

My goodness. I just love tales centered around someone isolating themselves in a cabin! Take that, and add in both a snow storm that has blocked the roads AND a terrifying monster?! A perfect recipe for me!

This short story had amazing atmosphere! I love that we very quickly went from seeing the monster as a writing muse to being horrified by it.

I found myself feeling like I was getting a bit angsty the further into the story I got. When I finally hit the ending, it was with quite the pair of mixed feelings; both shock and relief that I could come up to breathe again. What a tale!!

I highly recommend this story to those that enjoy getting themselves lost in the darkness of a horror tale!

Thanks for reading!
What was the last short story you read?

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  • Indie Bookstore Day 2025 | Book Event
  • Everybody Is in the Place by Emma J. Gibbon | Book Review
  • Spider to the Fly by J.H. Markert | Book Review

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Hello! I’m Erica, a Mainer living in New Hampshire who runs on hot tea, good books, and loud music. Join me as I seek out amazing horror tales and help support the indie horror community!
 

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