Strobe Fish
Strobe Fish
Written by: Scott Brents
Page Count: 20 (chapbook)
About the Book:
Death, blinking lights and horror films will never be viewed in the same way after your soul substance is sucked into the macabre world of Strobe Fish.
About the Author:
The twisted mind of Scott Brents, a writer based out of Texas, has produced many short stories in the horror and strange tales genres (some easier to find than others).
Hello Ghouls and Boils,
This evening, for your consideration, we have a strange short titled Strobe Fish written by Scott Brents. Like many of my new fiends, I met Scott through the intertubes. We connected because he liked the Cthulhu in my picture. But let’s face it, a cute and cuddly representation of the Great Old One is pretty irresistible. We got to talking and he told me about this strange story he wrote. I knew I had to read it… and of course share it with you all. I won’t keep you waiting any longer… here are my thoughts on Strobe Fish. Enjoy my fiends!
Strobe Fish follows a young man, from 1980 through 2008, on a strange journey that begins and ends on Halloween. When a tragedy befalls young Scott after watching a B-Horror film, he struggles to find answers. What he discovers make everyone – including himself – question his sanity.
Strobe Fish, like many of the best stories in the strange tales genre, walks the thin line between reality as we know it and the other world that lies just beneath the surface. The frightening possibilities are endless in the right hands. Scott writes with a rare honesty and raw beauty. This is the kind of story that could be true despite it’s fantastical elements, making it all the more powerful. I really only have two complaints about this story. 1) The length is a bit of an issue for me – I would have liked to spend more time in this world. 2) The copy could stand another edit. I noticed a few errors that need fixed and it took me out of the story, if only for a moment. I easily fell back under Mr. Brents’s spell.
Final Thoughts:
Scott Brents is a writer who I plan on following closely. He has a unique and honest perspective that is refreshing. He has a gift for making the horrific somehow both sad and beautiful as well. I would recommend this book to people who like strange tales, horror, and to anyone who has been a fan. I give this book a 3.5 out of 5 (with another copy edit I would give it a 4).
