fiction horror short stories dark mysterious tense medium-paced

162 pages | first published 2019

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“Taaqtumi” is an Inuktitut word that means “in the dark”—and these spine-tingling horror stories by Northern writers show just how dangerous darkness can be. A family clinging to survival out on the tundra after a vicious zombie virus. A door that...
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Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
mysterious 77%
tense 76%
adventurous 23%
emotional 22%
sad 16%
reflective 14%
challenging 12%
informative 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 38%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 30% | N/A: 13% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 32% | No: 20% | Yes: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 17% | Yes: 17% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 22% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.75

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