The Frolicking
Dark Fantasy Horror
by Grant Wamack
Some rabbit holes run deeper than others…
Three college students get together for a girl’s trip to an Easter-themed event known as the Frolicking. Little do they know, they’ve stumbled across an occult ritual hosted by a strange woman suffering from divine madness, and dripping with holiday spirit.
There are five rules:
- Do not cut corners.
- Do not lie. Honesty is the best policy.
- Do not overstay your welcome.
- When in doubt, frolic.
- And last but not least, remember this is all happening for you, not to you.
Mayhem, coming face to face with childhood trauma, gore, pop art, and whimsy are all present in Grant Wamack’s newest frightening yet surreal novel. Equal parts Alice in Wonderland and Midsommar, you’re in for a ride you’ll never forget.
There are those who frolic and those who run? Which one are you?
REVIEW
4 out of 5
This was intense, dark, and had my heart-racing while sending chills down my spine. Overall, I really enjoyed reading this, but a lot of the dialogue felt off, for lack of a better word. The best way I can describe it is, it feels like the author is trying to have the characters speak in a way that doesn’t come naturally to them. The descriptions are vivid, although at times they feel a little too over the top with how they’re added to the story. Almost as though this us a cross between a screenplay with heavy character descriptions, and a book. All that said, Wamack truly did an excellent job creating a story that any B-movie horror fans will adore. It has all the right parts and vibes. Dialogue issues aside, the characters feel real, and are unique. A great spooky read for fall, or whenever you’re craving some chills.
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“Fast, vivid, and intense! THE FROLICKING had me hooked from the beginning with its luminous prose, fascinating characters, and dialogue that rings with authenticity. This is one you do not want to miss!”
— Brian Bowyer, Splatterpunk Award-nominated and Godless Award-winning author of OLD TOO SOON and METRO KINETIC
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Grant Wamack is the author of God’s Leftovers, Melancholy’s Finest, and The Hum of the World & Other Stories. He has had more than 40 short stories published in places such as Dark Moon Digest, the Best of Surreal Grotesque, and The New Flesh. You can find him floating around LA reading tarot cards, and practicing jiu jitsu.
