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Stories Told Kindle Edition

by Ashley Greathouse (Author), Beth Freely (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
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A witch so powerful she could destroy the world with just a wave of her hand, secrets so dark that they could really kill a friendship, and a mother too obsessed with social media that it destroyed her family. These three stories will leave you second-guessing decisions you've made in your own life...
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    91 pages
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    English
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  4. Publication date
    July 1, 2021
  5. Grade level
    12 and up
  6. File size
    1637 KB
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Story titles

Can you connect these stories?

Stories Told is a mini anthology, as well as the introduction to the From the Shadows Universe;

which includes other works such as:

  • THE SCHATTEN
  • IT HATCHED ON EASTER
  • LILY
  • PETALS
  • LADYBUG

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098JJMJ5T
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 2nd edition (July 1, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1637 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 91 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Ashley Greathouse

Ashley Greathouse

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Ashley Greathouse is an author and paranormal investigator who resides in Indiana.

Despite her fascination with the paranormal, Ashley maintains a healthy dose of skepticism, fully aware of the mind's capacity to conjure illusions, especially given her diagnosis of schizophrenia.

This self-awareness brings a unique depth to her narratives, as she explores the psychological dimensions of fear and the unknown. Her stories, often categorized under horror, delve more into the psychological nightmares rather than relying on gore, reflecting her personal battles and insecurities.

With a portfolio that includes award-winning titles like "The Schatten", Ashley Greathouse continues to explore the dark corners of the human psyche, inviting readers to confront their own demons alongside her characters. Her work not only entertains but also challenges the reader to question the fine lines we find - and sometimes cross - throughout life.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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18 global ratings

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Dillon
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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This book was quite the ride! Each moment I was reading had me hooked wanting to know more. The book left me feeling that each story was connected and I still want to know more!
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Jared
4.0 out of 5 stars short twisted tales
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2023
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Three short stories all told very well. Ashley has a knack for making unlikable characters in a believable way. All three stories feel like different kinds of horror, but horror still. These three read almost like a private diary, almost as though you’ve found them in some basement or attic of an abandoned house.
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EMW
5.0 out of 5 stars Bite Sized Horror!
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2023
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This three story collection from one of my favorite indie authors is horror at its best! With witches, ghosts, and a wife/mom obsessed with maintaining the status of a perfect life, these creepy tales hooked me in! My favorite was “The Perfect Life” which gave me vibes of Black Mirror meets The Twilight Zone. I had no idea where it was going, but I knew it was going to be shocking! Well done!
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Momadon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great short reads that actually surprise you in their twists.
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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Not too long or short. Fun middle of the day lunch reads slightly dark without being crazy and makes you think instead of knowing what’s going to happen.
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Lynn L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Inside the minds of monsters
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021
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Three horror stories offer a voyeuristic look inside the minds of monsters: a witch rationalizing blood sacrifices, a ghost ready to wreak revenge on the mean girls of her childhood; and a mother obsessed with image and her social media presence. The unfolding of events from the first-person perspective of these somewhat unreliable narrators may not be every horror reader's cup of tea but credit to Greathouse for keeping readers on the edges of their seats.
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RetroArtChick
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022
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Guys, this is a thrill. 10/10
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J.M. Van Horn
4.0 out of 5 stars A trio of stories to bring you into the author's world.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022
The author does a great job of setting the scene and entrances you with the right about of dialogue and detail to keep the pages turning.

Each story has it's own flavor but felt cohesive by the time I was done. My favorite story of the group was The Perfect life. A solid modern rendition of nothing is picture perfect.

If you are looking for short reads to keep you on the edge, don't pass these by. Looking forward to reading more from Ashley Greathouse.
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Sarah
4.0 out of 5 stars Talk about some unique twists!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2022
These three short stories go in directions you don't see coming, and that's what makes them so creative and unique. Major kudos to the author for her creativity. Definitely recommend these stories, particularly The Perfect Life.
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Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars Creepy
Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2021
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Three great stories! Read this in nearly one sitting but had to go to work. (Though I was late but didn’t want to put it down) Haha. These stories will definitely leave you thinking afterwards, reflecting of what you just read! Even two weeks later I still reflect on “perfect life” and it sends shivers through me. Anyone interested in psychological horror novels should definitely purchase this!
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Aurelien Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Three unsettling stories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 2, 2019
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Can a shadow destroy the sun? What does it take to keep appearances on social medias? And how can a camping trip bring back more than chilling memories?

Here are three gruesome and disturbing short stories, all with devilish plots reflecting the worst in human nature. 'The Perfect Life', a surprising and sinister twist on social media's impact, is my favorite.
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J. Agombar
3.0 out of 5 stars Slow burn twisties
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2022
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Stories Told – Ashley Greathouse
Locked Away 3/5
A witch that is all powerful, so powerful as to be included in prophecy is placed in a modern, urban setting where a simple outing with a friend turns into an early, slick twist of a sacrifice. This nice twist is followed up by the appearance of a new character who does a lot of explaining for the MC. For me this is a story that can’t fulfil its potential in some ways due to the bold idea. It would work better as an intro to a longer work as not only does it drastically slow in pace halfway through, but it also has a brief, stunted ending which seems somewhat absolute. The intro has strength, as does the idea of classic light and dark, but other elements such as the aforementioned and the use of certain language by the MC such as ‘awesome’, take away the atmosphere somewhat for me.

Where Memories are Made 2/5
This story of betrayal is told from a perspective of a being who haunts the woodlands. A lot of questions are thrown out by the reader early on as the story reveals slowly. This story is intriguing in some ways as to wonder who the ghost is to the group of people she is observing. The body language and mannerisms of their interaction goes into detail and is somewhat overegged by the analysis of the MC. The involvement of poisoning and kids make this a darker tale but ultimately, the nature of this story drags as 90% is pure observation before the ending where the MC, or spirit, intervenes and takes part. You don’t particularly feel any empathy for the other characters as they are sadistic and cruel, but the ending explains itself well and the link to the MC is sound. This story is an interesting take on perspective and holds merit for being experimental, but personally, I felt the premise for it was weaker and some of the language used by the observing spirit MC conflicts. For instance, lines with powerful, dark echoes like, ‘the slow flames of rage began to burn deep inside me’ can be counteracted later when the same character responds to an opportunity with phrases like ‘bingo!’ which, for me, removes from the fictive dream.

The Perfect Life 3/5
To complete the trio is a story we are all too familiar with in a modern age. I holds a strong message about social media as a woman fabricates her ‘perfect’ life though the lens of a smart phone. However, things take a drastic turn when her family are endangered and she is faced with a lose/lose choice in the name of social media vanity. This story is a slow burn to begin with, and in all honest I nearly gave up half way into it as my interest waned. Strong descriptions of a modern suburban home and family character profiles override any form of foreseen plot, and as good as the writing is, a lack of active story progression becomes prominent. However, around 75% in Ms Greathouse’s brutal twist kicks in rather well. A theme of trust (and trust no-one) returns to question the reader of who they really are and who they really care for. The highlight of the ‘perfect’ or ‘fake-plastic’ lifestyle that lives through many online is a worrying feature we all see, and despite the lack of action and character development here, it serves as a powerful reminder of how much we are missing in life. For the MC it also serves to make her see who she really was to her family and forces her somewhat inevitable outcome of choice in a brief and shocking way.

Overall 3/5
Ashley Greathouse certainly has a style that sways from calm to shocking with a blink of an eye, perhaps too quickly sometimes. Her descriptive flair is strong enough to carry through believable characters and settings with dark undertones somewhere. Themes that present a lack of trust or honour give a certain edge to her stories. Personally, the stories in this collection don’t scare enough, nor do they leave enough creeps for goosebumps that stay with me. Perhaps it could be said that they take a bit too long to rev up and fulfil their purpose. Although the character traits are sound, each is written in first person and, despite the differing situations, the MC in each could be believed to be the same person with their similar phrases and mannerisms that evoke a cold intent. However, what these stories lack in narrative progression they make up for in enjoyable stirring of thought for the reader. And of course, an aspiring creative author’s work given away at a bargain price is always worthwhile.
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