The Merry Spinster: Tales of everyday horror by Daniel M. Lavery

The Merry Spinster: Tales of everyday horror

Daniel M. Lavery

fiction fantasy horror short stories dark mysterious medium-paced

208 pages | first published 2018

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A collection of darkly mischievous stories based on classic fairy tales. Sinister and inviting, familiar and alien all at the same time, The Merry Spinster updates traditional children's stories and fairy tales with elements of psychological horro...
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Moods

dark 95%
funny 45%
mysterious 43%
adventurous 18%
challenging 16%
reflective 14%
emotional 12%
tense 10%
lighthearted 8%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 42%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 35% | N/A: 14% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 8% | No: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 11% | N/A: 8%

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