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Three after
What comes after?
World's Greatest Dad - After Carl Nelson's daughter is murdered, he's given a chance to make things right.
An Affair To Remember - After Jimmy Thomas finds out his wife's been screwing around, he finds someone to nail.
Snuggles - After Elizabeth finds her favorite cat in the trash, she decides to make the best of it.
World's Greatest Dad - After Carl Nelson's daughter is murdered, he's given a chance to make things right.
An Affair To Remember - After Jimmy Thomas finds out his wife's been screwing around, he finds someone to nail.
Snuggles - After Elizabeth finds her favorite cat in the trash, she decides to make the best of it.
80 pages, Unknown Binding
First published March 12, 2012
52 people want to read
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Edward Lorn
63 books2,919 followersEdward Lorn (E. to most) is a reader, writer, and content creator. He's been writing for fun since the age of six, and writing professionally since 2011. He can be found haunting the halls of Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
E. lives in Alabama with his wife and two children. He is currently working on his next novel.
E. lives in Alabama with his wife and two children. He is currently working on his next novel.
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February 22, 2014
I was sufficiently impressed by Lorn's Crawl to want to read more of his work. This for some reason I thought was a novella, but it's actually 3 short stories, first one longer. The first story was sort of a serial killer mystery with slight supernatural undertones, the mystery aspect was very easy to figure out. The rest were demented fun short reads. Overall the book was not quite as good as Crawl, but Lorn continues to impress as a strong capable writer who balances emotional with horrific very nicely. Very quick read, 45 minutes.
May 14, 2013
This is the first Edward Lorn book that I've read, and it wont be the last. There are 3 rather disturbing short stories within this book which I found to be well written and with just the right amount of creepy thrown in.
The first is every parents nightmare, the loss of a child, Edward handles the fear and pain really well with an unexpected ending that I didn't see coming.
The second is concerned with how one man deals with his wife's unfaithfulness, not for the faint hearted this one as it is deliciously vivid.
The last one concerns a small child's relationship with her cat, very cleverly written and I found this one to be a lot of fun, despite the subject matter.
If you're a fan of creepy, vivid tales of the unusual then I recommend this book, perfect coffee break reading - if you're a bit faint hearted don't read at bedtime.
The first is every parents nightmare, the loss of a child, Edward handles the fear and pain really well with an unexpected ending that I didn't see coming.
The second is concerned with how one man deals with his wife's unfaithfulness, not for the faint hearted this one as it is deliciously vivid.
The last one concerns a small child's relationship with her cat, very cleverly written and I found this one to be a lot of fun, despite the subject matter.
If you're a fan of creepy, vivid tales of the unusual then I recommend this book, perfect coffee break reading - if you're a bit faint hearted don't read at bedtime.
June 18, 2012
I have three reviews for you today, all from Three After by Edward Lorn. I am now a huge fan of his writing.
If you like your horror twisted and dripping in blood these three tales will give you that and then some. I will give you fair warning that Edward writes very descriptive, almost visual scenes, and they ain't pretty.
World's Greatest Dad
This is every fathers, hell, everybody's worst nightmare.
Kimmy is gone. While Carl was trick or treating with his daughter, somebody snatched her. He was only distracted or a moment, but that was all it took.
The last time Carl saw Kimmy, she was talking to a fat man sitting in a rocking chair wearing a wolf costume. Now the chair is empty and Kimmy is gone.
They found Kimmy, but it was too late. Her body was discovered in a garbage bin, thrown away like so much trash.
Carl is consumed by guilt and grief. The police investigation is getting nowhere. There is no consolation to be found.
Carl's friend David inadvertently gives him a cup of coffee, the cup made by Kimmy. It read World's Gratest Dad and, yes, that's how she spelled it.
Not able to bear it, Carl asks for a different cup. As he passes it to David the words on the cup change.
Save Her
He was the only one that saw it. Believing this was a message from his daughter, Carl uses the messages that appear on it to try to save "Her" and find his daughters killer.
This is a story of redemption, betrayal and vengeance. What wouldn't you do for your child?
An Affair To Remember
Jimmy has crossed the line. His rage at finding out his wife was having an affair, and with a jerk like Ray, pushed him over the edge.
What happens to Ray is horric, but he has only himself to blame. Should have kept his pants zipped and his mouth shut.
After Jimmy brutally tortures and kills his wife and her lover, things get really bizarre.
Maybe Jimmy should have just walked away from the whole sordid mess.
Snuggles
She seems like such a sweet girl. Elizabeth loves cats and she has three, Cuddles, Snuggles and Bumbles. Her favorite is Snuggles.
One day, her dad lets Snuggles outside. These were indoor cats and were not supposed to be allowed outside because of the road.
Yep, you guessed it. Her mom found Snuggles in the road and told Elizabeth that he was now in Heaven.
Elizabeth was heart broken and what she did to get Snuggles back is beyond belief.
This story goes from shocking to stomach-turning in the blink of an eye.
I do love my horror. I am now reading Bay's End, Edward's debut novel and then I'll be reading his newest release Dastardly Bastard.
If you like your horror twisted and dripping in blood these three tales will give you that and then some. I will give you fair warning that Edward writes very descriptive, almost visual scenes, and they ain't pretty.
World's Greatest Dad
This is every fathers, hell, everybody's worst nightmare.
Kimmy is gone. While Carl was trick or treating with his daughter, somebody snatched her. He was only distracted or a moment, but that was all it took.
The last time Carl saw Kimmy, she was talking to a fat man sitting in a rocking chair wearing a wolf costume. Now the chair is empty and Kimmy is gone.
They found Kimmy, but it was too late. Her body was discovered in a garbage bin, thrown away like so much trash.
Carl is consumed by guilt and grief. The police investigation is getting nowhere. There is no consolation to be found.
Carl's friend David inadvertently gives him a cup of coffee, the cup made by Kimmy. It read World's Gratest Dad and, yes, that's how she spelled it.
Not able to bear it, Carl asks for a different cup. As he passes it to David the words on the cup change.
Save Her
He was the only one that saw it. Believing this was a message from his daughter, Carl uses the messages that appear on it to try to save "Her" and find his daughters killer.
This is a story of redemption, betrayal and vengeance. What wouldn't you do for your child?
An Affair To Remember
Jimmy has crossed the line. His rage at finding out his wife was having an affair, and with a jerk like Ray, pushed him over the edge.
What happens to Ray is horric, but he has only himself to blame. Should have kept his pants zipped and his mouth shut.
After Jimmy brutally tortures and kills his wife and her lover, things get really bizarre.
Maybe Jimmy should have just walked away from the whole sordid mess.
Snuggles
She seems like such a sweet girl. Elizabeth loves cats and she has three, Cuddles, Snuggles and Bumbles. Her favorite is Snuggles.
One day, her dad lets Snuggles outside. These were indoor cats and were not supposed to be allowed outside because of the road.
Yep, you guessed it. Her mom found Snuggles in the road and told Elizabeth that he was now in Heaven.
Elizabeth was heart broken and what she did to get Snuggles back is beyond belief.
This story goes from shocking to stomach-turning in the blink of an eye.
I do love my horror. I am now reading Bay's End, Edward's debut novel and then I'll be reading his newest release Dastardly Bastard.
November 17, 2012
Three After is a trio of stories by Edward Lorn. The title doesn't just refer to the number of stories in the collection, no. These stories depict what happens:
1. After sanity leaves;
2. After morality exits;
3. After trust is broken.
Lorn starts the dark journey with "World's Greatest Dad," a tale that probes every parent's greatest fear. Kimmy is abducted on Halloween, discovered shortly after - dead and violated. Kimmy isn't all the way gone, though, and she uses a mug she painted for her Dad (World's Gratest!) to communicate with him. She leads him to a scene of intense depravity that is exacerbated by a twisted violation of trust. A child's love is everlasting, and so is the hand-made justice Kimmy's dad metes out to the monster that stole his daughter.
The chaser is another twisted ditty, this time with an angry redneck taking violent revenge on his cheating woman. "An Affair to Remember" starts off with a graphic torture scene, and progresses into something stranger. It is another tale of broken trust, but it is also an illustration of love gone bad, love gone evil and possessive. If "World's Greatest Dad" turned a spotlight on pedophilia, "An Affair to Remember" illuminates the base possessiveness of the wife-beating vintage of man. In both stories, the victims of a literally crushing and evil love get their own bloody revenge, and all seems at least balanced in Lorn's dark corner of storyland.
Then we get to the third story, "Snuggles," in which a little girl tries to recreate her lost cat - using pieces of other animals. This is as disturbing as it gets, not only because the protagonist has the exact voice and mannerisms of a six year old, but because Lorn makes you look at acts of sheer insanity through her little girl's eyes. You do not get to blink, glance away, or come to the rescue. You are the monster, and the monster is a child. It's an impressive, creepy tale that will leave you a little sick to your stomach. At the heart of the story, though, is another of Lorn's warnings about the dangers of broken trust. In the words of the child protagonist, "I'm still upset [my parents] told me Snuggles went to Heaven when he didn't. I know it's wrong to lie, but [my parents] did it first!" This then, is how a psychopath is born.
After Three is a quick trip to the darkest recesses of Edward Lorn's frightscape - take the trip, if you dare!
1. After sanity leaves;
2. After morality exits;
3. After trust is broken.
Lorn starts the dark journey with "World's Greatest Dad," a tale that probes every parent's greatest fear. Kimmy is abducted on Halloween, discovered shortly after - dead and violated. Kimmy isn't all the way gone, though, and she uses a mug she painted for her Dad (World's Gratest!) to communicate with him. She leads him to a scene of intense depravity that is exacerbated by a twisted violation of trust. A child's love is everlasting, and so is the hand-made justice Kimmy's dad metes out to the monster that stole his daughter.
The chaser is another twisted ditty, this time with an angry redneck taking violent revenge on his cheating woman. "An Affair to Remember" starts off with a graphic torture scene, and progresses into something stranger. It is another tale of broken trust, but it is also an illustration of love gone bad, love gone evil and possessive. If "World's Greatest Dad" turned a spotlight on pedophilia, "An Affair to Remember" illuminates the base possessiveness of the wife-beating vintage of man. In both stories, the victims of a literally crushing and evil love get their own bloody revenge, and all seems at least balanced in Lorn's dark corner of storyland.
Then we get to the third story, "Snuggles," in which a little girl tries to recreate her lost cat - using pieces of other animals. This is as disturbing as it gets, not only because the protagonist has the exact voice and mannerisms of a six year old, but because Lorn makes you look at acts of sheer insanity through her little girl's eyes. You do not get to blink, glance away, or come to the rescue. You are the monster, and the monster is a child. It's an impressive, creepy tale that will leave you a little sick to your stomach. At the heart of the story, though, is another of Lorn's warnings about the dangers of broken trust. In the words of the child protagonist, "I'm still upset [my parents] told me Snuggles went to Heaven when he didn't. I know it's wrong to lie, but [my parents] did it first!" This then, is how a psychopath is born.
After Three is a quick trip to the darkest recesses of Edward Lorn's frightscape - take the trip, if you dare!
August 21, 2013
This is a great book with six short stories. Here are my short synopses of each story:
World’s Greatest Dad – A tear-jerker, paranormal story about the bonds between a child and her father.
An Affair to Remember – Who doesn’t want to seek revenge on a spouse who screws around on you? Only this ending isn’t what you think will happen.
Snuggles – A demented child who just wants her cat, Snuggles, back. What’s so wrong with trying to fix a dead cat?
We’re Not Quite Done…
The Morning Dew – A rain storm brings in a mist that settles over Hillock, Oklahoma. It brings in the most horrific mist-eating monsters. What can stop them?
Just Short of Paradise – An action-packed adventure on a highway to no return. Hypocrisy and religion at its finest!
Keine Solche Sache (German for No Such Things) - This is a story about a couple of scientists who try to “clone” humans. Only the end result isn’t what either anticipated. My favorite quote, “Johan found himself wondering what terrors awaited between this monster’s legs.” This was by far my favorite story!
I really love Edward Lorn’s work, regardless if it’s short stories like these, or novels. Get your hands on one of his books, and you’ll be hooked like I am!
World’s Greatest Dad – A tear-jerker, paranormal story about the bonds between a child and her father.
An Affair to Remember – Who doesn’t want to seek revenge on a spouse who screws around on you? Only this ending isn’t what you think will happen.
Snuggles – A demented child who just wants her cat, Snuggles, back. What’s so wrong with trying to fix a dead cat?
We’re Not Quite Done…
The Morning Dew – A rain storm brings in a mist that settles over Hillock, Oklahoma. It brings in the most horrific mist-eating monsters. What can stop them?
Just Short of Paradise – An action-packed adventure on a highway to no return. Hypocrisy and religion at its finest!
Keine Solche Sache (German for No Such Things) - This is a story about a couple of scientists who try to “clone” humans. Only the end result isn’t what either anticipated. My favorite quote, “Johan found himself wondering what terrors awaited between this monster’s legs.” This was by far my favorite story!
I really love Edward Lorn’s work, regardless if it’s short stories like these, or novels. Get your hands on one of his books, and you’ll be hooked like I am!
April 23, 2013
Edward Lorn is a new voice in horror who has successfully melded the creepiness of old time horror with the intense insight of modern horror without being just another gore-fest. This is thinking mans horror, but accessable to anyone. Story one is creepy, a tale of rape and murder in a small neighbourhood where secrets run like wolves. Story two is a bitchier, messier tale in the vein of Stephen King's The Ledge (from Night shift). Story three is the closer, again a mix of King's Pet Sematary and Lovecrafts Reanimator. Trust me on this, that kid you called "special" might be more special than you think.
Edward Lorn, a new voice gaining friends and fans every day. Good Read.
Edward Lorn, a new voice gaining friends and fans every day. Good Read.
February 24, 2013
Three great short stories coming from Edward Lorn. I enjoyed reading all three. World's Greatest Dad was the best of the three (and the longest by far). Snuggles was a bit disturbing, but real entertaining. An Affair to Remember was my least favorite, but was still a decent enough short story.
Overall a good read and worth the time. I will look into more of Edward Lorn's stuff.
Overall a good read and worth the time. I will look into more of Edward Lorn's stuff.
September 23, 2012
Excellent horror stories in this collection. Creepy, with suitable twists. Definitely worth reading for any fan of terror and suspense!
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September 23, 2013
I usually don't like books filled with short stories and this was no exception. The stories weren't that good and I'm glad it was a free book.
December 28, 2013
Not my normal type of book but I still enjoyed it. A collection of creepy and sometimes gross short stories.
December 19, 2014
This collection of 3 short stories would've been worth it to me just for the first one. As it were, I enjoyed all three of these stories and would highly recommend this to individuals who like dark and disturbing reads.
The first story, World's Greatest Dad, for being so short, definitely had the descriptions and intensity of a full length novel and I would recommend Three After for that story alone. Warning: This story does involve dark aspects where children are concerned.
An Affair to Remember was very short but very dark. I enjoyed the little twist at the end.
Snuggles actually had me laughing out loud, although that is definitely not the intent of the story. It's not really a funny story but I found it disturbingly fun and enjoyed that it was told through the child's point of view. By having the child be the narrator, it gave it a feel of normalcy that just made the contrast between the child's POV and the actual events, that more chilling. Had a little bit of a Pet Cemetery feel to it
Thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone that enjoys dark fiction and isn't too squeamish.
The first story, World's Greatest Dad, for being so short, definitely had the descriptions and intensity of a full length novel and I would recommend Three After for that story alone. Warning: This story does involve dark aspects where children are concerned.
An Affair to Remember was very short but very dark. I enjoyed the little twist at the end.
Snuggles actually had me laughing out loud, although that is definitely not the intent of the story. It's not really a funny story but I found it disturbingly fun and enjoyed that it was told through the child's point of view. By having the child be the narrator, it gave it a feel of normalcy that just made the contrast between the child's POV and the actual events, that more chilling. Had a little bit of a Pet Cemetery feel to it
Thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend to anyone that enjoys dark fiction and isn't too squeamish.
April 10, 2016
Three excellent short stories. That I thoroughly enjoyed.
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