I am going to die here. My name is Mindy Mason; I’m a student from the University. I volunteered for one experiment; it was to be for one day only. I want to go home now. I know Wendy has a knife, and she will kill again. How can I stop her?
Every time I read a story by Dona Fox, I am totally blown away! Just when you think you have it all figured out, here comes a zinger out of left field.
This story is no exception. When you realize that it is set in an insane asylum, you know you are in for a wild ride. A young college student volunteers for a day long experiment in order to earn some quick cash. Instead, she is drawn into a psychological nightmare. What is the truth? After a while, she isn’t even sure who she is anymore.
I think I could read this story a hundred times and still not know the truth. Plenty of creepy feels, tension, horror and madness. Just what I need when I’m in the mood for a quick horror read. The narrator was perfect for this story and added a lot to my enjoyment. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version by the author/narrator/publisher and chose to review it.
Author
joannevanleerdam
3 years ago
‘A Perfect Memory’ is a psychological horror short story that twists reality, layering distortion upon disorientation, and making the reader question their perceptions just as the characters do.
The setting really is the star of this story: Chandler House reminded me of pictures of abandoned hospitals and institutions, with grunge and tarnish on the surfaces, and coldness beneath them. The contrast between the intimidation exerted by certain characters and the vulnerability of others was powerful, emphasising the imbalance between them heightening the impact of the sense of unease that grows within the reader until it evolves into discomfort that is almost unbearable.
‘A Perfect Memory’ certainly provides a confronting reading experience that has a profound effect on the reader and delivers exactly what those who enjoy reading psychological thrillers and horror will be looking for.
Author
sherryk29
3 years ago
It drove me crazy that I couldn’t figure out what was going on! Dona Fox is the master of short horror thrillers. I never feel like anything was missing despite the short story. This one really had me going. Poor Mindy is having a really bad day and can’t nor could I figure out who the killer was. Great listen that will take you back to One flew over the Cuckoos nest. Narrator did a great job bring the story life and keep the thriller feeling thick in the room
Author
bette
3 years ago
Mind Blowing! 4.5 Chilling & Thrilling Stars!
A Perfect Memory
A Short Horror Story
By: Dona Fox
Narrated by: Susan Marlowe
You better watch what you are volunteering for. This is one bizarre psychological thriller, it is well written and well told and grabs your attention right from the start. Just when you think you have a clue you soon learn that you don’t. Dana Fox masterfully takes you into what seems like a mad house and a mad person’s mind, she takes you for a ride, a terrifyingly haunted ride. And then gives an ending that will blow your mind. This is an amazing short story, moves you to the edge of your seat and has your heart racing. Well done Dana Fox, very well done! Thank you for this great read.
I listened to the Audible edition, Susan Marlowe does a wonderful job narrating the story, setting the perfect tone. She performs the voices for all the characters, bring them to life from the pages to your ears.
Every time I read a story by Dona Fox, I am totally blown away! Just when you think you have it all figured out, here comes a zinger out of left field.
This story is no exception. When you realize that it is set in an insane asylum, you know you are in for a wild ride. A young college student volunteers for a day long experiment in order to earn some quick cash. Instead, she is drawn into a psychological nightmare. What is the truth? After a while, she isn’t even sure who she is anymore.
I think I could read this story a hundred times and still not know the truth. Plenty of creepy feels, tension, horror and madness. Just what I need when I’m in the mood for a quick horror read. The narrator was perfect for this story and added a lot to my enjoyment. I was given the chance to listen to the audiobook version by the author/narrator/publisher and chose to review it.
‘A Perfect Memory’ is a psychological horror short story that twists reality, layering distortion upon disorientation, and making the reader question their perceptions just as the characters do.
The setting really is the star of this story: Chandler House reminded me of pictures of abandoned hospitals and institutions, with grunge and tarnish on the surfaces, and coldness beneath them. The contrast between the intimidation exerted by certain characters and the vulnerability of others was powerful, emphasising the imbalance between them heightening the impact of the sense of unease that grows within the reader until it evolves into discomfort that is almost unbearable.
‘A Perfect Memory’ certainly provides a confronting reading experience that has a profound effect on the reader and delivers exactly what those who enjoy reading psychological thrillers and horror will be looking for.
It drove me crazy that I couldn’t figure out what was going on! Dona Fox is the master of short horror thrillers. I never feel like anything was missing despite the short story. This one really had me going. Poor Mindy is having a really bad day and can’t nor could I figure out who the killer was. Great listen that will take you back to One flew over the Cuckoos nest. Narrator did a great job bring the story life and keep the thriller feeling thick in the room
Mind Blowing! 4.5 Chilling & Thrilling Stars!
A Perfect Memory
A Short Horror Story
By: Dona Fox
Narrated by: Susan Marlowe
You better watch what you are volunteering for. This is one bizarre psychological thriller, it is well written and well told and grabs your attention right from the start. Just when you think you have a clue you soon learn that you don’t. Dana Fox masterfully takes you into what seems like a mad house and a mad person’s mind, she takes you for a ride, a terrifyingly haunted ride. And then gives an ending that will blow your mind. This is an amazing short story, moves you to the edge of your seat and has your heart racing. Well done Dana Fox, very well done! Thank you for this great read.
I listened to the Audible edition, Susan Marlowe does a wonderful job narrating the story, setting the perfect tone. She performs the voices for all the characters, bring them to life from the pages to your ears.