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The Beckoning Fair One
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You are not welcome here.
In the midst of writing a book, Paul Oleron, an aspiring novelist, decides to move to a more convenient and spacious lodging. The new place so comforting and relaxing to the point of nearly hampering the progress of his writing to a full stop. Elsie Bengough, his lifelong friend and personal adviser, frightfully worried, as Oleron increasingly distantiates from everything and everyone, retreating into his abode, and into himself.
Ugh. Psychological horror is really not my thing, and especially not overstretched to novella kind.
The gloomy room, the darkening atmosphere, the inexplicable... Next day, same again, darker shade, different hat. Ugh. Drives me crazy. Is it a shadow? Is it a spirit? Is it an apparition? It is my eyes? Am I going insane? Is it the f* ghost of Christmas past? Man IDGAF just pick one already!
Sigh. Truth be told I don't think this is that bad, it's actually a great idea, and I'm positive many (most?) would enjoy this story. It certainly has a lot of value to it. And many great writers dubbed it a masterpiece. It's just really not my thang!
It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1911] [96p] [Horror] [2.5] [Conditional Recommendable]
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No eres bienvenido aquí.
Mientras escribe un libro, Paul Oleron, un aspirante a novelista, decide mudarse a un alojamiento más cómodo y espacioso. El nuevo lugar tan relajante y reconfortante hasta el punto de casi detener por completo el progreso de su escritura. Elsie Bengough, su amiga de toda la vida y consejera personal, terriblemente preocupada, mientras Oleron se distancia cada vez más de todo y de todos, retrayéndose en su morada, y en sí mismo.
Ugh. El terror psicológico realmente no es lo mío, y especialmente no sobreextendido al estilo novela corta.
La habitación lúgubre, la atmósfera que oscurece, lo inexplicable... Al día siguiente, lo mismo otra vez, un tono más oscuro, un sombrero diferente. Agh. Me vuelve loco. ¿Es una sombra? ¿Es un espíritu? ¿Es una aparición? ¿Son mis ojos? ¿Me estoy volviendo loco? ¿Es el condenado fantasma de las Navidades pasadas? ¡Hombre que me parta un rayo si me importa, elige uno de una maldita vez!
*Suspiro*. A decir verdad, no creo que esto sea tan malo, en realidad creo que es una gran idea y estoy seguro que muchos (¿la mayoría?) disfrutarían esta historia. Ciertamente tiene mucho valor. Y muchos grandes escritores la llamaron una obra maestra. ¡Pero realmente no es lo mío!
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1911] [96p] [Horror] [2.5] [Conditional Recomendable]
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In the midst of writing a book, Paul Oleron, an aspiring novelist, decides to move to a more convenient and spacious lodging. The new place so comforting and relaxing to the point of nearly hampering the progress of his writing to a full stop. Elsie Bengough, his lifelong friend and personal adviser, frightfully worried, as Oleron increasingly distantiates from everything and everyone, retreating into his abode, and into himself.
Ugh. Psychological horror is really not my thing, and especially not overstretched to novella kind.
The gloomy room, the darkening atmosphere, the inexplicable... Next day, same again, darker shade, different hat. Ugh. Drives me crazy. Is it a shadow? Is it a spirit? Is it an apparition? It is my eyes? Am I going insane? Is it the f* ghost of Christmas past? Man IDGAF just pick one already!
Sigh. Truth be told I don't think this is that bad, it's actually a great idea, and I'm positive many (most?) would enjoy this story. It certainly has a lot of value to it. And many great writers dubbed it a masterpiece. It's just really not my thang!
It’s public domain. You can find it HERE.
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PERSONAL NOTE :
[1911] [96p] [Horror] [2.5] [Conditional Recommendable]
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No eres bienvenido aquí.
Mientras escribe un libro, Paul Oleron, un aspirante a novelista, decide mudarse a un alojamiento más cómodo y espacioso. El nuevo lugar tan relajante y reconfortante hasta el punto de casi detener por completo el progreso de su escritura. Elsie Bengough, su amiga de toda la vida y consejera personal, terriblemente preocupada, mientras Oleron se distancia cada vez más de todo y de todos, retrayéndose en su morada, y en sí mismo.
Ugh. El terror psicológico realmente no es lo mío, y especialmente no sobreextendido al estilo novela corta.
La habitación lúgubre, la atmósfera que oscurece, lo inexplicable... Al día siguiente, lo mismo otra vez, un tono más oscuro, un sombrero diferente. Agh. Me vuelve loco. ¿Es una sombra? ¿Es un espíritu? ¿Es una aparición? ¿Son mis ojos? ¿Me estoy volviendo loco? ¿Es el condenado fantasma de las Navidades pasadas? ¡Hombre que me parta un rayo si me importa, elige uno de una maldita vez!
*Suspiro*. A decir verdad, no creo que esto sea tan malo, en realidad creo que es una gran idea y estoy seguro que muchos (¿la mayoría?) disfrutarían esta historia. Ciertamente tiene mucho valor. Y muchos grandes escritores la llamaron una obra maestra. ¡Pero realmente no es lo mío!
Es dominio público, lo pueden encontrar ACA.
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NOTA PERSONAL :
[1911] [96p] [Horror] [2.5] [Conditional Recomendable]
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Oct 22, 2025 12:36AM
Mr. Oliver must be peeling onions for not feeling welcome on your bookshelf, Federico. 😄 Shame none of the thrills and chills tickled your scary bone here, but a most entertaining review. ☺️
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Amina wrote: "Mr. Oliver must be peeling onions for not feeling welcome on your bookshelf, Federico. 😄 Shame none of the thrills and chills tickled your scary bone here, but a most entertaining review. ☺️"Poor Onions, I doubt if he ever lived a day in his life without someone mocking his last name lol. I didn't enjoy this one that much but I'm sure many would love it :p. Thank you Amnina!
Oops-I'm so sorry this didn't vibe with you much. Hope your next read is much better! Honest and hilarious review, Federico!! :D <3
Saranya De wrote: "Oops- I'm so sorry this didn't vibe with you much. Hope your next read is much better! Honest and hilarious review, Federico!! :D <3"Meh. I think it's mostly a me issue. I bet you'd like it, as many others would. I'm mostly outlier here I think :p. Thank you so much Saranya <3 !
This cracked me up, Federico - your frustration is so relatable. Psychological horror really does love dragging us through fog and shadows!
Your frustration is valid. Sorry the book was such a letdown, but thanks for sharing this entertaining review!
Taufiq wrote: "This cracked me up, Federico - your frustration is so relatable. Psychological horror really does love dragging us through fog and shadows!"It's a fine and enjoyable genre alright, yet sometimes packing too much fog and shadows lol xD. Thank you Taufiq!
Persephone's Pomegranate wrote: "Your frustration is valid. Sorry the book was such a letdown, but thanks for sharing this entertaining review!"So frustrating, yet many, many people enjoyed it more :p. Thank you Persephone!
Lol! So sorry this short novella was not your thang!! I have a feeling that I might enjoy this nonsense though. 🤣 On to the next one… Great review, Federico!! 🤗
No book or genre is for everyone. Hope your next is more to your taste.
If it's not your kind of book there's nothing you can do Federico. Good reviews though! :)
Not my genre either. But I really appreciated your honest and well-thought-out review. Thank you Federico. ☺️
Hehe... guess it is a bit too long as a novella to sustain the suspense and atmosphere. Great review, Federico! 😁
Rachel wrote: "Lol! So sorry this short novella was not your thang!! I have a feeling that I might enjoy this nonsense though. 🤣 On to the next one… Great review, Federico!! 🤗"I have a feeling almost everyone would like it lol. I think it's mostly a me issue on this one xD. Thank Rachel <3 !
Jayme wrote: "No book or genre is for everyone. Hope your next is more to your taste."It happens. No biggie :p. Thank you Jayme! We'll see xD
Cristina wrote: "If it's not your kind of book there's nothing you can do Federico. Good reviews though! :)"What can we do? Sometimes it's just not meant to be lol :p. Thank you Cristina!
Karen wrote: "Not my genre either. But I really appreciated your honest and well-thought-out review. Thank you Federico. ☺️"I enjoyed some, but rarely. Oh well. At least a shortie doesn't hurt, too much lol. Thank you Karen!
Srivalli wrote: "Hehe... guess it is a bit too long as a novella to sustain the suspense and atmosphere. Great review, Federico! 😁"Occasionally my shorties extend into novella and there's nothing I can do about it, except cry and kick a little about it lol. Thank you Srivalli :D !
Great review, Federico! Onto something more pleasing!!
Terrie wrote: "Great review, Federico! Onto something more pleasing!!"Thank you Terrie! On this was on Oct 2024, water under the bridge by now lol.
Third paragraph cracked me up😂! Onto a better book!! 😊
Marta wrote: "Third paragraph cracked me up😂! Onto a better book!! 😊"Yes, I think I captured succinctly the enervating frustration with the trope lol xD. Thank you Marta!
Excellent review but yeah this story should have worked. It sounds like a great idea and thanks for the link. I will check it out but totally understand how this could frustrate a reader too :)
Luna wrote: "Excellent review but yeah this story should have worked. It sounds like a great idea and thanks for the link. I will check it out but totally understand how this could frustrate a reader too :)"Thank you Luna! I'm outlier here. Hopefully it'll work better for you, and any other who reads it. All the best with it :D !
Sounds like it kept you in unwelcome suspense too long. An insightful review, Federico!
Darla wrote: "Sounds like it kept you in unwelcome suspense too long. An insightful review, Federico!"You can only endure uncertainty for so long :x. Thank you Darla!
I appreciate your honest thoughts Fedo ☺️
Tina wrote: "I appreciate your honest thoughts Fedo ☺️"I do what I can :p. Thank you Tina!
At least outlier island welcomes you with open arms. Shame this wasn't your cup of tea, as it doesn't feel like a bad story. Fair review, Federico.
Thibault wrote: "At least outlier island welcomes you with open arms. Shame this wasn't your cup of tea, as it doesn't feel like a bad story. Fair review, Federico."Ahh the strong smell of outlier island, fresh and ripe like an Onion lol. Thank you Thibault!
Vasilii wrote: "Hope your next read is better!!!🖤💗"Oh this story was ages ago lol. Thank you Vasilii !
Rotten Onions are definitely not welcome here or anywhere! Psych horror can be enticing, but not everyone can write it without making it feel repetitive and frustrating. Too bad this didn't deliver, Feddie. But at least we got an entertaining review for your troubles. 😁 I hope your next book pick goes much better! 🤍
Rosh ~catching up slowly~ wrote: "Rotten Onions are definitely not welcome here or anywhere! Psych horror can be enticing, but not everyone can write it without making it feel repetitive and frustrating. Too bad this didn't deliver..."Only few times in life you can say that this book stinks like an Onion lol. I'm outlier island on this one though Roshie. Many, many enjoyed this more than I could. Thank you :D !
I love your honestly, haha. It seems like you had a “wait, is it a ghost or just me losing it” and you survived to tell us and you did it wonderfully. :) hope you’re reading something better now, Federico!
Debbie Y wrote: "I love your honestly, haha. It seems like you had a “wait, is it a ghost or just me losing it” and you survived to tell us and you did it wonderfully. :) hope you’re reading something better now, F..."Ugh, drove me crazy lol. Onto better things now :p. Thank you so much Debbie!
Rain wrote: "Appreciate your review Federico."Appreciate your comment Rain ;)
It seems that here is not welcome any interested in reading a good book ;)
Alejandro wrote: "It seems that here is not welcome any interested in reading a good book ;)"Or maybe it just wasn't my jam for personal reasons lol, can't deny many people did enjoy it :p. Thank you Alejandro!
It seems like the author fell into the trap of trying to build suspense but dragging it out a bit too long - bummer, I can see why it's not your thing. Fair review, Federico!
A wrote: "It seems like the author fell into the trap of trying to build suspense but dragging it out a bit too long - bummer, I can see why it's not your thing. Fair review, Federico!"Sometimes it's not meant to be, it happens. Thank you Mac!
Yikes! I'll pass. Great review, Federico! I hope you love your next book.
I feel the same way about psychological horror, probably because there is nothing for them to do once they get inside my head.
