This was a fun horror story about acceptance and what could happen if we let encounters with someone “different” bring out the best in us.

This little story was a pleasant surprise. Our main character gets a surprise on his doorstep -- a baby! We never learn much about him, but he loves and cares for this baby and wants to take care of her, even though she is unusual. While this could be considered horror, it's also really sweet. The twist was a surprise, but we had all the clues. Thanks to NetGallley for letting me read this.

Thank you to NetGalley and Last Waltz Publishing for providing this book, with my honest review below.

Abigail is a wonderful short story that drives home a lesson I didn’t expect in the sci fi genre - about the beauty of acceptance in all forms. This lesson, and other gems, are delivered in a bit of a mystery where you catch yourself at the end being surprised by a twist you shouldn’t, which was doubly excellent because it brought with it a reminder not to make assumptions. Just overall a very entertaining short story that brings with it some great lessons. I’d love to get this in front of some younger adults, though it would be valuable to read for those older as well.

There isn't much to say about this. Is a splatter punk short story and it was interesting I guess. It was a bit to stream of consciousness for it to really stand out to me. It was still good just not the best horror I've ever read.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Last Waltz Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This wasn’t for me. While the characters were interesting, I didn’t mesh with the writing.