Spit and Die
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The original ending of this book was... different. During the dinner scene, Micah was going to drink the saliva, then he was actually going to transform into a taller, stronger human. Christopher and Nina were still going to escape, but they wouldn't end up at the trailer. Instead, Nina would end up sneaking back into the house to grab Dylan's keys and fight Esther while Christopher would fight the transformed Micah in the fields. The pair would eventually escape the Wakefield house in Dylan's truck, but, on the main road, they would be chased down by Micah, who runs faster than a speeding car in his transformed state. This would lead to a car accident where Christopher dies. Then, Nina would have been taken back to the Wakefield house. I didn't use this ending because I thought it was too outlandish. It felt like a different book at this point. It's interesting, though, isn't it?
Oh, and, yeah, the book was also inspired by The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. It's one of my favorite movies of all time, so you should just assume most of my books are inspired by that movie.
This is the part where I beg for reviews. So, if you enjoyed this book, please leave a review on Amazon.com. Your reviews are incredibly helpful. They help me improve on my writing, they help me gauge interest in certain types of stories, and they help other readers find my books. In turn, I'm able to write more books—better books. So, please leave a review.
Your review can be short or long, bad or good, and it will still be helpful. If you need a starting point, try answering some of these questions. Did you like the story? Was the book scary? Was this book too violent, was it not violent enough for an extreme horror novel, or was it just right? Do you like my slashers or do you prefer my serious horror novels, like Rotten Apples or The Abuse of Ashley Collins? Do you want to read a sequel? Answering questions like these will help me understand you, the reader. Your words have the power to influence my writing—please use them wisely.
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As far as my financial situation goes, I'm still broke. I mean, I'm not going on any exotic vacations, I'm not driving fancy cars. It's not a bad life, though. I have shelter, internet, and television. I'm grateful, you know? And, your support has really been helping me over the past 18 months. I can eat a little more now thanks to you.
Finally, if you're a horror fan, feel free to visit my Amazon's Author page. I've published eighteen horror novels, a few sci-fi/fantasy books, and some anthologies. Looking for a disturbing horror novel? Check out Rotten Apples. Want to read a brutal horror novel about revenge? Check out next month's book, Ms. Vengeance. If you've read my older books, you're not going to want to miss that one. I release a new book every month, so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime, you should feel free to check out my older novels if you haven't already. Some people think they're really good! Once again, thank you for reading. Your readership keeps me going through the darkest times!
Until our next venture into the dark and disturbing,
Jon Athan
P.S. If you have questions (or insults), you can contact me via Twitter @Jonny_Athan, or my Facebook page, or through my business email: info@jon-athan.com. If you're an aspiring author, I'm always happy to offer a helping hand. Even if you only have a simple question, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks again!