Mystery

“Tayler never fails to make me audibly gasp out loud! The way she sucks you in and makes you feel bonded to her characters, even in short stories, is so skillful that I almost want to hate her for it. But alas, she remains once again one of my favourite authors! This is one you definitely don't want to miss.”

“This novella is about a group of friends and their dynamics and about being in the wrong place at the wrong time. I found the beginning to be a bit slow but it was all character development that was needed to set up the “event”. The characters were interesting and their relationships were wild. It was nerve-wracking reading the beginning, just knowing something awful was about to happen and it amped up my anxiety and kept me on edge throughout the book. I really enjoyed the main character Brooke and felt like I could relate to her. The ending left me with unanswered questions though and I felt like it needed more explanation. Overall I enjoyed this book and it was an entertaining and exciting read that I would recommend to others!”

“ This was a fun, spooky little read from a new‑to‑me author. Charlene Mattson drops you straight into a haunting with a clever twist — a trickster spirit, a stolen doll, and the ripple effect it unleashes in Prince Rupert. For such a short story, it builds tension quickly and keeps you turning the pages. I enjoyed it, and I’ll definitely be reading more by her.”

““Lovers” by Tayler Vaughn is a great addition to the In The Cards short story collection. It’s a quick, intense, and twisty read that really delivers. The story follows Roslyn, who is determined to take justice into her own hands after the man convicted of her best friend’s murder has his sentence overturned fifteen years later. As her path collides with his search for the truth, secrets begin to unravel and nothing is as it seems. Vaughn packs a lot into a short space, blending tension, emotion, and sharp twists that keep you hooked. Just when you think you have it figured out, it shifts in a way that’s both unsettling and satisfying.”

“Kindred and Phoenix carry their trauma like a second skin, and Tiffany uses that tension beautifully. The atmosphere is claustrophobic in the best way—quiet rules and unspoken fears. I thought it was a good story overall. It’s tight, eerie, and emotional, delivering a surprising amount of depth for such a short read. It leaves you with that lingering, uneasy silence the title promises. ”

“Wow, this short story was so good. It keeps you wondering what’s going to happen next”