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Stories That Sing: Havok Season Two
FLASH FICTION POWERED BY SONG. From Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra to The Police and Nirvana, the stories in this collection were inspired by the music of the last seventy years—and beyond.
Meet a man living in a time loop, argue with a darksoul caught in a mirror, outwit a stalker, and catch Cerberus before the three-headed dog ruins Christmas in Central Park. Find out what it’s like to be a skinthief, to hunt a genie—or become one—and track down a missing Megabot. But with all that excitement, don’t forget to pay attention to the clues and try to figure out which song inspired the story! HOW MANY SONGS CAN YOU GUESS?
With forty-five stories written for fans of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, and comedy, Stories That Sing: Havok Season Two is bursting with lyrical beauty and imagination.
Meet a man living in a time loop, argue with a darksoul caught in a mirror, outwit a stalker, and catch Cerberus before the three-headed dog ruins Christmas in Central Park. Find out what it’s like to be a skinthief, to hunt a genie—or become one—and track down a missing Megabot. But with all that excitement, don’t forget to pay attention to the clues and try to figure out which song inspired the story! HOW MANY SONGS CAN YOU GUESS?
With forty-five stories written for fans of mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, and comedy, Stories That Sing: Havok Season Two is bursting with lyrical beauty and imagination.
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207 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2020
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July 21, 2020MY BEST FRIEND HAS A STORY IN HERE AND I CAN GUARANTEE YOU THAT IT IS AMAZING!!!!!
There are many talented writers included in this Anthology, but I have to shout out my bestie, RF GAMMON for getting in here! So proud of you, Luv. <3
There are many talented writers included in this Anthology, but I have to shout out my bestie, RF GAMMON for getting in here! So proud of you, Luv. <3
January 2, 2024
Definitely biased (I have a story in this anthology ;)) but I love it very much.
November 25, 2020
Highlights of this collection: "What Happens in Las Veggies," "Stealer of Secrets," and "A Good Night to Be Alive."
August 3, 2020
Super fun anthology! My favorites were:
The Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford - So beautiful!
Dinner for Two by Katie Robles - Too hilarious!
A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach - Surprise ending!
One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner - What a plot twist!
Rubbed the Wrong Way by Laurie Lucking - Great concept, great execution!
Renaissance by Elizabeth Liberty Lewis - Mind. Blown.
A Good Night to be Alive by Meaghan E. Ward - Spot-on funny and moving!
And of course I'm thrilled that my story Siege of the Dead made it in! All in all a worthy anthology. :)
The Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford - So beautiful!
Dinner for Two by Katie Robles - Too hilarious!
A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach - Surprise ending!
One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner - What a plot twist!
Rubbed the Wrong Way by Laurie Lucking - Great concept, great execution!
Renaissance by Elizabeth Liberty Lewis - Mind. Blown.
A Good Night to be Alive by Meaghan E. Ward - Spot-on funny and moving!
And of course I'm thrilled that my story Siege of the Dead made it in! All in all a worthy anthology. :)
November 29, 2020
This was just as magical and fun as the last anthology by Havok! I loved nearly every single one of these stories, and seeing some familiar faces put a huge smile on my face. :) I loved the format of basing the stories on popular songs, I thought that was really unique and cool. There were a few songs that I'd never heard of, but after reading the story, it made me curious so I gave them a listen.
Overall, this was a wonderful anthology, and I can't wait to see more Havok publications! :D
4/5.
Overall, this was a wonderful anthology, and I can't wait to see more Havok publications! :D
4/5.
January 13, 2021
Stories That Sing literally were taken from popular songs. Some are current hits you might hear on the radio, but others take us back a few decades. See if you can guess what song inspired each author! Answers are given at the end of each section. Here are my favorite stories.
What Happens in Las Veggies by J.L. Ender
This is was one of my top favorites in this collection! Someone stole Frank Cilantro’s fedora and he wants it back. He enlists the help of fellow performer, Elvis Parsley, to solve the mystery. This is a story to tickle your funny bone!
Cheers by Carla Hoch
Secret agents and an old-fashioned mobster with an army of goons go head-to-head. The ending is worthy of a Twilight Zone episode.
Slippers by Abigail Falanga
Helena’s fairy godmother sends her to the ball, but Camden Prince is not exactly charming. This is a delightful retelling of the Cinderella tale – with a twist!
Fairy School of Assassins by Lisa Godfrees
Nyx is a fairy who rebels at her class assignments and takes drastic measures to improve her grade. Ms. Godfrees paints her picture with a touch of the macabre!
Wreaking Havoc by Ronnell Kay Gibson
This story answers the age-old question as to why we all hate Mondays! Take a look at Mondays from a demon’s point of view.
Dinner for Two by Katie Robles
Ms. Robles explores the dangers of dependence on artificial intelligence. Melvin and Sophie had the beginnings of a lovely relationship, until Melvin’s automated system on his phone interfered.
A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach
Ms. Heckenbach examines the life of a high school student, Bryan, and the girl he has a crush on, Suzie. Both have secrets. Delightful bit of humor!
One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner
This is a sweet story of travelling through time and space, and a meeting in the park. Lovely work, Ms. Deppner.
My NUMBER ONE favorite story in this collection is:
Siege of the Dead by Kristina Y. Sfirlea
Ms. Sfirlea tells of the final days in the siege of a fortress which is manned by the survivors of a zombie apocalypse. It could very well be a commentary on our lives today. Look out or the twist at the end will knock the props from under you!
What Happens in Las Veggies by J.L. Ender
This is was one of my top favorites in this collection! Someone stole Frank Cilantro’s fedora and he wants it back. He enlists the help of fellow performer, Elvis Parsley, to solve the mystery. This is a story to tickle your funny bone!
Cheers by Carla Hoch
Secret agents and an old-fashioned mobster with an army of goons go head-to-head. The ending is worthy of a Twilight Zone episode.
Slippers by Abigail Falanga
Helena’s fairy godmother sends her to the ball, but Camden Prince is not exactly charming. This is a delightful retelling of the Cinderella tale – with a twist!
Fairy School of Assassins by Lisa Godfrees
Nyx is a fairy who rebels at her class assignments and takes drastic measures to improve her grade. Ms. Godfrees paints her picture with a touch of the macabre!
Wreaking Havoc by Ronnell Kay Gibson
This story answers the age-old question as to why we all hate Mondays! Take a look at Mondays from a demon’s point of view.
Dinner for Two by Katie Robles
Ms. Robles explores the dangers of dependence on artificial intelligence. Melvin and Sophie had the beginnings of a lovely relationship, until Melvin’s automated system on his phone interfered.
A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach
Ms. Heckenbach examines the life of a high school student, Bryan, and the girl he has a crush on, Suzie. Both have secrets. Delightful bit of humor!
One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner
This is a sweet story of travelling through time and space, and a meeting in the park. Lovely work, Ms. Deppner.
My NUMBER ONE favorite story in this collection is:
Siege of the Dead by Kristina Y. Sfirlea
Ms. Sfirlea tells of the final days in the siege of a fortress which is manned by the survivors of a zombie apocalypse. It could very well be a commentary on our lives today. Look out or the twist at the end will knock the props from under you!
January 2, 2021
Another fun anthology of flash fiction crossing all kinds of wild genres! This time, all the stories are inspired by songs of different decades. Some of my favorite stories were...
Mothership // L.N. Weldon
Stealer of Secrets // Cassandra Hamm
The Devil Tries Again // R.F. Gammon
Taller Than Ever // J.L. Ender
The Balloon Man // Morgan Busse
From the Mind of the Dead // Josiah Dyck (yay, bro!)
Wreaking Havoc // Ronnell Kay Gibson
Siege of the Dead // Kristiana Y. Sfirlea
Careful What You Wish For // Emily Grant
One Day in the Park // Teddi Deppner
Skinthief // Cassandra Hamm
Renaissance // Elizabeth Liberty Lewis
There's a little something for everyone here, and plenty of promising writers to keep an eye on in the future!
Mothership // L.N. Weldon
Stealer of Secrets // Cassandra Hamm
The Devil Tries Again // R.F. Gammon
Taller Than Ever // J.L. Ender
The Balloon Man // Morgan Busse
From the Mind of the Dead // Josiah Dyck (yay, bro!)
Wreaking Havoc // Ronnell Kay Gibson
Siege of the Dead // Kristiana Y. Sfirlea
Careful What You Wish For // Emily Grant
One Day in the Park // Teddi Deppner
Skinthief // Cassandra Hamm
Renaissance // Elizabeth Liberty Lewis
There's a little something for everyone here, and plenty of promising writers to keep an eye on in the future!
May 31, 2020
4.5 Stars
An excellent collection of stories. So many good and varying ones. I might be a bit biased as an editor of the collection (and have a story in it) but it was a fun, enjoyable, and sometimes thought provoking read.
An excellent collection of stories. So many good and varying ones. I might be a bit biased as an editor of the collection (and have a story in it) but it was a fun, enjoyable, and sometimes thought provoking read.
October 4, 2020
The second season of Havok allows talented authors to show off their writing chops in approximately four pages or less. Havok brings variety in spades.
Notable stories include Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford, Rave by Justin Mynheir, A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach, What Happens in Las Veggies by J. L. Ender, Everyone’s a Henry by Charles Frierman, and Wreaking Havoc by Ronnell Kay Gibson. Special mention for Kristiana Sfirlea’s hilarious yet profound Siege of the Dead.
Four really hit the right “note.” The Balloon Man by Morgan L. Busse generates an eerie atmosphere that will stick with me for a long time. Blow Her a Kiss by Rosemary E. Johnson is a creative, wonderful fantasy story set in a fascinating world. A Good Night to be Alive by Meaghan E. Ward had two complex characters, an interesting setting to place them in, and an ending that sticks with you. Lastly, One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner is a touching story that wears its heart prominently on its sleeve.
All of the authors ought to be proud of the stories in this collection but the real winner is the reader who has yet to read these wonderful “compositions.”
Notable stories include Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford, Rave by Justin Mynheir, A Fly on the Wall by Kat Heckenbach, What Happens in Las Veggies by J. L. Ender, Everyone’s a Henry by Charles Frierman, and Wreaking Havoc by Ronnell Kay Gibson. Special mention for Kristiana Sfirlea’s hilarious yet profound Siege of the Dead.
Four really hit the right “note.” The Balloon Man by Morgan L. Busse generates an eerie atmosphere that will stick with me for a long time. Blow Her a Kiss by Rosemary E. Johnson is a creative, wonderful fantasy story set in a fascinating world. A Good Night to be Alive by Meaghan E. Ward had two complex characters, an interesting setting to place them in, and an ending that sticks with you. Lastly, One Day in the Park by Teddi Deppner is a touching story that wears its heart prominently on its sleeve.
All of the authors ought to be proud of the stories in this collection but the real winner is the reader who has yet to read these wonderful “compositions.”
September 29, 2020
Fun book full of great flash fiction.
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As with season one, there are a few that I can't stand. But overall, I enjoyed it.
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One thing I like about it was that they divided the stories by the songs they were based on, and then included the song names at the end of each section.
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Looking forward to reading Season 3!
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As with season one, there are a few that I can't stand. But overall, I enjoyed it.
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One thing I like about it was that they divided the stories by the songs they were based on, and then included the song names at the end of each section.
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Looking forward to reading Season 3!
January 6, 2021
What a fun trip!
This was an enjoyable read with lots of entertaining stories. There's something in this little book for everyone. Romance. Adventure. Intrigue. Mystery. Comedy. And yes, some tragedy, too. Characters rise to the occasion or fall to their own devices. Some stories are wrapped up nicely, while others leave you hanging (and silently screaming).
Stories that Sing feature dozens of talented authors, from the popular well-established to the promising up-and-comers. Definitely worth the read!
A few of my favorites:
Careful What You Hunt For by Emily Grant
What Happens in Las Veggies by J.L Ender
Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford
Slippers by Abigail Falanga
This was an enjoyable read with lots of entertaining stories. There's something in this little book for everyone. Romance. Adventure. Intrigue. Mystery. Comedy. And yes, some tragedy, too. Characters rise to the occasion or fall to their own devices. Some stories are wrapped up nicely, while others leave you hanging (and silently screaming).
Stories that Sing feature dozens of talented authors, from the popular well-established to the promising up-and-comers. Definitely worth the read!
A few of my favorites:
Careful What You Hunt For by Emily Grant
What Happens in Las Veggies by J.L Ender
Weaver of Dreams by Jebraun Clifford
Slippers by Abigail Falanga
July 5, 2020
4.5 stars! Another fun, varied anthology!
November 23, 2020
Very Short Stories
This is a collection of very short stories, some really creepy, some not so creepy. Personally, I like stories to be a little longer. However, most of the stories are well written.
This is a collection of very short stories, some really creepy, some not so creepy. Personally, I like stories to be a little longer. However, most of the stories are well written.
April 14, 2022
A fun collection of small, song-based stories. Some of my favorites were “Dinner for Two” by Katie Robles, “Siege of the Dead” by Kristiana Sfirlea, “Renaissance” by Elizabeth Liberty Lewis, “Careful What You Hunt For” by Emily Grant, and “A Good Night to Be Alive” by Meaghan E. Ward. I’m not a horror person, but Morgan Busse’s “The Balloon Man” was deliciously creepy. Also, Carla Hoch’s “Cheers” made me laugh with the YMCA references packed into a grim situation. I didn’t care for some of the stories, but overall, this was a lovely read.
My stories, “Stealer of Secrets” and “Skinthief,” were published in this anthology.
My stories, “Stealer of Secrets” and “Skinthief,” were published in this anthology.
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December 4, 2020These stories are short — really short — and most of them can be read in under five minutes. Normally, I like stories that are longer, but it was fun to read one or two before bed and try to guess what song inspired each. Overall, this book features some weird and bizarre tales, but there are some odd little gems tucked into the pages as well. Some of my favorites are “Women of Letters,” “Mothership,” “Peanut Butter Paralysis,” “Stealer of Secrets,” “The Devil Tries Again,” and “One Day in the Park”. “A Good Night to Be Alive” also holds a special place in my heart, but I could be biased.
August 17, 2020
Playing Havok on my mind!
I have a story in this book, but I really loved the whole book. Such twisted creativity by everyone involved, makes me especially proud to be a part of it. Definitely check it out if you enjoy short fiction!
I have a story in this book, but I really loved the whole book. Such twisted creativity by everyone involved, makes me especially proud to be a part of it. Definitely check it out if you enjoy short fiction!
May 27, 2023
Musical and Magical
I enjoyed the second Havok anthology. I loved how creatively the stories were interpreted. Some closer to the title or lyrics. Others were a spark to ignite a fantastical tale.
I enjoyed the second Havok anthology. I loved how creatively the stories were interpreted. Some closer to the title or lyrics. Others were a spark to ignite a fantastical tale.
October 10, 2022
4 stars // read October 2022
Well-written and original, but overall felt darker than the first anthology.
Well-written and original, but overall felt darker than the first anthology.
January 4, 2021
Great fodder for the imagination. Fun stories for when I want a quick read.
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