Fluffs is
an odd short story of around 50 pages long, and is about a drug abuser named Shaun who
thinks that multi-coloured things he
calls ‘fluffs’ are trying to kill him. The doctors are convinced it’s his
drug-muddled mind that is causing hallucinations of the cuddly creatures, but
as the carnage escalates Shaun is arrested on suspicion of murder - can he
convince the officials that the ‘fluffs’ exist and are the culprits behind the
violence before it’s too late?
Admittedly the premise sounds a little silly - live
fluffy things of all colours of the rainbow with piranha style teeth trying to
eat people (and animals) - but it’s executed very well, is beautifully written
and succeeds in being quite scary, as well as having an element of dark humour.
It reminds me a little of some of Stephen King’s earlier short stories, and
this writer certainly shows promise in his writing style and imagination. The
interesting and unusual premise is carried out in such a way that it makes for
an intriguing and quirky read rather than a weird and stupid one, which could
easily have happened considering the author's peculiar choice of villain.
Although Fluffs is
an odd mélange of silliness and horror, the gore factor should be considered by
the squeamish or those who are unaccustomed to the horror genre, particularly
by animal lovers. The level of bloodshed means that this short story will not
be for everyone, but its brilliant writing, unusual premise, extremely quick
pace and good level of horror means that I highly recommended it for those who
can endure a bit of blood.
Rating: 8/10
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