You Should Not Be

You Should Not Be is a collection of short horror stories written by C.R. Langille. The stories span from the genres of science fiction all the way to westerns, weaving tales of terror that will send a chill down your spine.There is an abundance of imagination on display in You Should Not Be. The situations that each new character finds themselves in tap into a primal sense of fear that is deep within everyone. The stories are written with a simple and effective prose that morphs to take on the qualities of the characters that are portrayed and this is effective in pulling the reader into the story being weaved. The stories don't outstay their welcome and feel like complete narratives of their own right, not falling into the trap of writing part of a larger whole.It’s not without its faults. A couple of the stories fell flat, and some stories relied a little too heavily on the punchy twists to bring the horror home. Even still, there were enough stories that left me with a lingering sense of dread that felt as though it would continue for the characters long after words ceased to be on the page.For fans of horror that crosses multiple other genres, You Should Not Be is a safe bet.I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.