Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx – Review by Angela Hayes
Corpse Pixie by Sinister Styx
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
“ Ever since I visited the latest crime scene, I feel my grip on reality slipping. Sometimes, I think I can feel my violet-eyed visitor lurking around me, but there’s never anyone there when I look. And do I truly want her to be? It’s frightening how I lose control of myself in her presence. But the grief is gone when she takes over, and I feel good, even it if is only temporary.
“Where are you, mystery angel? I could use the distraction right now.” Yeah, definitely cracking up if I’m calling for an illusion. ”
Corpse Pixie is another highly original and somewhat quirky short paranormal novella by Sinister Styx. This is a dark, fun, and sinister little tale that although short in length, leaves nothing lacking- with all the intrigue and impact of a much longer novel.
Belladonna has been living as a recluse for quite some time now- setting up home in the forest, alone with nature. Until her peace is disturbed by humans desecrating her sacred space. One of the humans catches her eye, and a bit of an obsession starts. Rene has arrived at yet another grizzly crime scene- the murders are taking their toll on him- body, mind, and spirit. Now he has started hallucinating. But has he really, or is there something else at play here? As strange things begin happening more and more often, Rene finds himself caught in a web that he might not escape. And who is this mysterious woman that flits through his dreams? Who is behind the murders, and why? With danger mounting and secrets revealed, what ensues makes for a fantastic read…
Ms. Styx has once again woven such a cleverly crafted story that had me flipping the pages, reading avidly, to discover what would happen next. The darkish, sinister feel really added to the impact of the story, and I loved the intense atmosphere that Ms. Styx created. This story definitely captured my attention right from the beginning with her unique, mysterious, moody, and slightly spooky vibe that managed to permeate through the entire story. The intriguing mystery and suspense pulled me further and further into the story as I tried to figure out what was going on and how everything would play out in the end.
As I have come to expect from Ms. Styx, her story is crafted in a way that not everything is as it first appears, and as the revelations come, they are definitely unexpected. She left me guessing most of the way through about what would happen in the end. Again, very cleverly done…
Ms. Styx didn’t disappoint, as her storytelling, writing, scene-setting, world-building, and dramatic touches are all very rich, imaginative, and vividly descriptive. She wove a lot into a small package, but expertly choreographs all the elements into quite a unexpectedly fun and engrossing read.
Can’t wait to see what comes next…
Happy Reading…
Thank you, Sinister Styx!
Reviewed by @angelahayes
