Review: Happy Apocalyptic Holidays!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 12, 2012
Seven short stories from the fantastic writing talent called The Eclective, and just in time (as of this review) for the Mayan Apocalypse.  There are androids and asteroids; exes and goddesses; big waves and big bangs; and last but not least - rednecks and butt plugs.Two of the seven tales aren't technically apocalypse-themed, but that's just fine.  The thematic variety is nice and so are the stories' tones - some are spine-chilling, some are heartwarming, one's a cliffhanger, and one's hilarious.  Yeah, guess where the butt plug fits in.  Each author also gives a kewl closing comment about the Apocalypse.Different readers will find different favorites in The Apocalypse Collection.  Mine happened to be stories 02, 03, 04, and 06.  But the other three are worthwhile too.All seven will entertain you.  Each is a compelling tale with an end-of-world or paranormal setting.  Which, when you think about it, is amazing for a short story - you have to build a world, introduce a disaster, develop one or more characters, and garnish with a memorable lesson or message.  All within a dozen pages or so.  Wowza.4 Stars.