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Derailed: A Short Psychological Horror Story Kindle Edition

by Erica Summers (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
A horrific car accident leaves me broken, partially sightless, and trapped in my childhood home under the questionable supervision of my mentally-ill mother.

THIS is when the real trouble starts.

Derailed is a wild short, horror story about a mother's decent into schizophrenic madness and the vicious toll that it quickly takes on her eldest adult child.

This story is now finally available in print in the Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity paperback!

Published by Rusty Ogre Publishing. www.rustyogrepublishing.com

Warning: Contains depictions of mental illness (heavy), gaslighting, & profanity


PRAISE FOR DERAILED
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"I felt really, really intimidated when I read this story. This author oozes talent. Brilliantly written. Highly recommend it to horror fans. 5 STARS." - Mort Stone, reviewer for The Mort Report and author of All the Sand and Tears a Monkey Can Buy

"This story careens from one horror to another as the tension ratchets up and up. The worst part is that every moment of this story could happen, so it connects emotionally, far beyond comfort. The writing is strong, the imagery is vivid, and the ending is just... wrong. Bravo to Summers for a truly incisive story that won’t leave my brain any time soon." - Ruth Anna Evans, Author and Editor of Ooze: Little Bursts of Body Horror

"I loved it! The ending was perfect!" - J. Boote, author of They Are All Monsters

"This felt real, powerful. The characters are alive and I want more of them. This one stayed with me. There aren't many writers out right now like Erica Summers." - Chisto Healy, author of Two of a Kind and The World Beneath
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CBWTSGDV
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rusty Ogre Publishing (July 14, 2023)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 7.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 45 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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Erica Summers

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Erica Summers is an award-winning independent filmmaker and author, artist, and film industry grip with an unwavering passion for horror. Several of her films have screened worldwide, including Obsidian, Mister White, & Loverboy (available on most streaming services.) Born and raised in Wyoming, Erica spent most of her life in the swampy American South. She now resides in southern Connecticut. In her downtime, the bizarre bisexual is typically slathered in garden dirt, fishing in the Long Island Sound, or devouring movies with her boyfriend and their Jack Russell terror.

Fiction titles include:

Mantis

Bad God's Tower

Vanity Kills

Writhe (w/ H.M. Wohl) - winner of the 2024 Pencraft Award - BEST HORROR

The Rictus Grin and Other Tales of Insanity

The Billionaire's Assistant (as Odessa Alba)

Rumspringa (As Odessa Alba)

Price Slashers (w/ Chisto Healy and Mick Collins)

Ensuring Your Place in Hell II (w/ Otis Bateman & Stephen Cooper)

She has also published a variety of short stories, including Feed the Machine, Derailed, Tines, Two Lip Garden, and In the Blood of the Martyr (All available in The Rictus Grin)

Summers also writes spicy contemporary romance novels under the pen name Odessa Alba and hilarious cozy mysteries as Trixie Fairdale.

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  • Patrick McNulty
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another Home Run!!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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    Ever since BAD GOD TOWER I’ve been a big fan of Erica Summers. Her writing style is smooth and seductive as she leads you through one twist and turn after another. Her latest story is another banger. They say you can’t go home again, Erica explains why you definitely shouldn’t!
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  • R kaz
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing read . couldn't break away!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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    This is a book by one of my most favorite writers! I don't want to give anything away, but the mystery and twists are so awesome. You might need to read with a light on!
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  • Lia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thanks mom... but no
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
    After reading this, one thing is clear: if I ever need to recover from an accident, I'll be going it alone. No thanks!
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  • Brian Bowyer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Horrific!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2023
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    My second read by Summers, and this one's fast, disturbing, and intense. It's also atmospheric and beautifully written. Highly recommended!
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  • Rachal Davis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Something is definitely off course with mother
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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    Wow, this book is mind blowing, sad and terrifying. So many emotions in such a short story. Mom definitely has issues.
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  • Amanda T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Twisted
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023
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    This story was definitely twisted and creepy but I loved it
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  • Alison O
    5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional and frightening!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2024
    Derailed is a very emotional deep and dark story. The book touches on tragedy, fear and mental illness. It’s a very quick read, but very well written and is frightening and sadly meaningful!
    A definite read!!
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  • Lori B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Short Story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2024
    This short story is great! It was full of twists that kept me on the edge of my seat. This was my first book by this author but it definitely won't be my last. I highly recommend if you enjoy a great thriller.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Mother from Hell!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 27, 2023
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    Derailed by Erica Summers is a personal story of tragedy, mental illness and suffering at the hands of those who are supposed to protect you.

    It's a short story but as with her previous work I have read how she describes a scene or the terror which is happening on the page is magnificent.

    Erica really puts us in the shoes of someone who has suffered greatly and the emotional pain and resentment our protagonist feels leaps from the page. I found the afterword by her and the real life experiences that lead to this story effect me deeply. Her willingness to be so open and honest gave the story a whole new perspective.

    It's a violent look at untreated mental illness and how that can lead to the unthinkable happening. Definitely a go to author of mine now and cant wait till her full length novel Vanity Kills is released soon.
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