“Just let us in. This won’t take long.”
Early retirees Maria and Richard Wilcox adore their new home out in the country. The past six months have been sheer bliss as they settled in and prepared for their golden years.
Until the night they answer a knock on their door.
The unexpected visitors are a pair of children. Richard tries to be cordial, but something about the kids is off. Something sinister, something menacing, something inhuman.
And then the children demand to be let in.
What do they want? Is this all a prank? Can Maria and Richard get them to go away, or will their dreams of a peaceful retirement together go up in flames?
I’m a horror fan, but somehow I’ve never come across the urban legend of black-eyed children. After reading this, I can’t believe I missed these creepy evil spawn.
Richard and Maria are at a point in their lives when they’re ready to relax a little – they’ve just bought a farm in the country, and their twin sons are out of the house and away at college. They’re looking forward to enjoying their semi-retirement together. It seems like an idyllic life – until their dreams are shattered after two black-eyed children come knocking at their door one night demanding to be let in.
A lot is packed into this unsettling short read – well-defined characterization, heartfelt moments, and spine-tingling scenes. If you’re brave enough, you might take a peek through your window to see if anyone’s outside in the darkness staring back at you. With this ending, there’s potential for the author to expand on the story, and I’d love to see it continue.
After reading The BEK Curse, you’ll be wanting to double check those doors and windows are locked. If you hear persistent knocking at the door, just make sure to turn on the porch light before answering. And don’t let them in.
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Great review. I really enjoyed this one.
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Thanks, Iseult! I really enjoy Jonny’s dark side, lol.
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Wow. Sounds like a good one, Teri. Thanks.
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You don’t want to mess with those black-eyed children, John.
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Believe me I’ll take that advice to heart.
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Just reading your review creeped me out. Totally gave me Children of the Corn flashbacks with those creepy demon children 😱. Excellent review!
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I’m pretty sure they’re related, Tessa – all these demon spawn children, lol.
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Good review. I read this one and enjoyed it. Can you imagine seeing a BEK at your door? It seems impossible, but people swear it’s happened to them!
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I might just have to pack up and move, Priscilla. I have that same rule if a snake ever gets in the house.
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Wow! Sounds like a hair-raising read! Thanks for sharing, Teri, but I’ll pass. I live alone. I don’t need fear. 🙂
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Yep – if you’re not a horror fan, you might want to skip this one, Jan. Especially if you live alone.
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This sounds very creepy, Teri. I haven’t been reading much horror lately, but I’m sure this is calling to a lot of readers.
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Definitely a creepy one, Mae, and I was thrilled to be a beta reader for it. It was a perfect read to feature during BMR.
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Great review. This has my interest!
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Thanks, Denise! I still can’t belive I haven’t come across black-eyed children before. Sooo creepy.
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Thankfully I haven’t either!
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I read this book a while ago and thought it was very creepy, just like that cover! I thought there might be room for a sequel too. 🙂 Great review, Teri, and congrats to Jonny.
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I sure wouldn’t mind a sequel, Diana. Jonny had another novella, Reaper, that was expanded, so maybe he’ll do the same with this one.
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That is one creepy cover. I’ve heard of the BEK, but never seen someone write about them.
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These are some seriously creepy kids, so how they’ve escaped my attention is a mystery. And that cover is awesome.
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I got a bit spooked just reading your review, Teri! I’m glad you liked it!
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It will seriously make you think twice about answering the door, Wendy!
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I don’t know if this is the same legend, but I’ve heard of one where beggar children ask for food, but if you feed them, then twice as many keep coming back until the victims are surrounded by pleading child beggars.
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I haven’t heard that one, Deby, but it sure would be hard to turn down kids begging for food.
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