6-21-25 - Danielle’s Dark Corners
- Christina Pfeiffer
- Jun 21
- 4 min read
Nympho Shark Fuck Frenzy
By: Christine Morgan and Susan Snyder
“Insane, really. Flat-out bonkers. Not to mention dangerous, if not downright deadly.”
I think the quote I chose sums this book up perfectly. Sitting at over 400 pages there is a lot to unpack here! I saw a review saying this book has a King Kong vibe, and I think that’s the perfect way to put it… just make it a great white shark.
The first half of the book is a lot of story and world building. Morgan and Snyder developed their own universe and their writing came together flawlessly. At about 20% it starts going rogue, and then around 50% is when a ton of WTF’s happened. There’s a reason these two authors are staples in the splatterpunk community, and this story proves why.
No subject was left unturned. It’s taboo. It’s depraved. You’ll chuckle a bit. You’ll squirm and gag. You’ll wince and cringe, and overall have a really fun and interesting reading experience. It’s intense and there’s a lot going on but the authors curated the story in a way that’s easy to follow despite all the chaos. I’m often looking for nice thick books in this genre and these two absolutely nailed it. Highest of recommendations and an infinite number of stars for this gem!
F**k You, Mary Sue - The Extended Edition
By: Elton Skelter
“Now we’re all scared. And fear makes animals of us all.”
Ouff. This book was intense. Just imagine, that one person who seems to have all the luck in life… and has even said some not so great things to you in life. Well now you and some of your outsider friends have the chance to do something about it all… what happens when you take matters into your own hands?!
I loved this story a lot. It was really bleak and the ending was heartbreaking beyond measure. The writing style was a 10/10 for me. The whole thing is just an entire vibe, albeit a rough one. I think there’s relatable factors in a lot of the characters and I love how much representation there is. I’ve been wanting to read something by Elton Skelter for a while now and I’m glad I finally did. I think I just found a new fav author for 2025.
Grab this gem on Godless.
These Things That Walk Behind Me
By: David Surface
What an absolutely incredible book. I’ve been reading a lot of collections this year, and I must say, they’ve all been amazing. And this one is definitely up at the top as well. With 14 short stories, there’s something for everyone.
The overall tone of the book is quite bleak, and really dark. In the best way possible. This was my first time reading David Surface, but certainly won’t be my last. I typically take each story one by one, but 14 could get daunting for the reader of this, lol. So I’ll highlight some of my favorite.
Give Me Back My Name:
“Rage—that was the first thing he felt. A wave of rage surging through his veins. Who was doing this? And why? It was horrible, some kind of cruel, sadistic joke.”
This story was a psychological mind penetration. I mean, this one REALLY messed with my head. The ENTIRE time. I don’t even think I got closure with the ending either, it was amazing. Obsessed with this story.
The Devil Will Be at the Door:
“The stories of ghosts and monsters that I loved were not so different from the stories I heard in church every week—miracles and curses, blood sacrifice, even the dead being raised up.”
When I mentioned above about the book having an overall bleak tone, in a good way. This story highlights that perfectly. It’s unsettling at best. It stunned me at times. With amazing prose, this story should be a hit with everyone.
The Outside Man:
“At least she’s not suffering. That’s what people said about the dead, wasn’t it? How do they know, he wondered.”
Isolation has become a big hit with me. So has grief. Now mix the two and you get this gem. It’s hard to say a lot without ruining this one, but it’s phenomenally done and will leave you staring at the wall in silence wondering wtf you just read.
When the Circus
“…There’s a lot of things you’ve never seen before. And you’re gonna wanna see all of them. But some things you don’t need to see. Maybe later, after you’ve been here a while. And some things… some things you don’t ever need to see.”
This was a huge stand out story for me as well. Very much a “look and die” type situation but damn, the story was curated brilliantly. Truly.
Lost River Boys
“Boys love forbidden places. Put a sign over the gates of Hell that says KEEP OUT and boys will run right into the fire, every time.”
This one had me saying “damn,” at every page turn. I wasn’t sure where this story was going at any given minute, but I wasn’t expecting it to go where it did. Once again, extremely bleak and incredible.
Overall I can’t praise this collection enough. Truly. It’s available on Godless and I implore you to go read and then tell me your favorites from the bunch! Such a great read and definitely a top 2025 book for me.
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