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2 B: “When your ex wants you dead, they will take you to the grave with them!” -2 B (Valhalla Books presents Horror Book 1) by [Mark Allan Gunnells, Valhalla Books Publisher]

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2 B: “When your ex wants you dead, they will take you to the grave with them!” -2 B (Valhalla Books presents Horror Book 1) Kindle Edition

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“When your ex wants you dead, they will take you to the grave with them!” -2 B
When two passionate lovers fall out, the results can be deadly.
“Berkley Simmons died … for five minutes.

Berkley woke up to find himself in the hospital. He discovered that his ex is dead after a failed murder/ suicide attempt. With nowhere else to go, Berkley must return to the apartment where it all happened. It doesn’t take long for Berkley to begin to suspect that his ex never left the apartment, and still wants him dead.”

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February 13, 2021
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RWBT9CK
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Valhalla Books; 1st edition (February 13, 2021)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 13, 2021
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 597 KB
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Best Sellers Rank: #727,814 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #353 in LGBTQ+ Horror eBooks
- #2,961 in Ghost Thrillers
- #8,827 in Paranormal Suspense

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Mark Allan Gunnells
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Mark Allan Gunnells loves to tell stories. He has since he was a kid, penning one-page tales that were Twilight Zone knockoffs. He likes to think he has gotten a little better since then. He loves reader feedback, and above all he loves telling stories. He lives in Greer, SC, with his husband Craig A. Metcalf.
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Valhalla Books is a small print publishing house sharing compelling fiction people love reading. We publish on sci-fi, fantasy, horror, mystery, and new pulp. www.valhallabooks.com amazon.com/author/valhallabooks
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Alex Pearson

Haunting and wonderful!

Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2022

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Chills. Full body chills. I experienced something different reading this book from what I usually feel when reading before, especially as it relates to hauntings/ghosts. 2B by Mark Allan Gunnells had me totally invested in our characters and the plot, which made the creepy factor get dialed up a bit. I was trying to read this on my dimly lit Kindle in bed as to not rouse my sleeping husband, but I was getting freaked out in the dark with nothing but the wind howling outside and the heater kicking on and off.

What would you do if you woke up in a hospital and learned your ex was dead after a botched murder/suicide attempt? How does a situation like that even happen? Sounds like a toxic relationship that will literally never end, crossing over into the afterlife. What friends and resources will you have afterwards to help you cope and understand this trauma? Add to that there are strange goings on in your apartment like freshly written suicide notes, writings on the foggy mirror, blankets that try to choke you, Ouija boards flying, lights flickering, and an overall nasty presence lingering.

I can't love this story more than I do - it's great! Aside from all the spooky factors, Gunnells has written some extraordinary and interesting characters. Gunnells is a massive champion for diversity and his characters reflect that. They are diverse and authentic, and I found myself really sympathizing with their plights and frustrations, as well as wishing I could hang out with them or talk to them in real life. All of this makes the ending that much more impactful to me.

Gunnells also tackles emotional and physical abuse on a few levels in a way that's not exploitative or for shock value. There's even exploration into psychosexual behavior that I found quite interesting. This novella just has so many wonderful things all happening and being examined at once... it's incredible how Gunnells brings everything together for such a wonderful, creepy, emotional story.

Wow. What a ride. I will definitely be thinking about this one for a long time.

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Guy S. Medley

A fresh take on a haunting

Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2021

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A ghost story? Yep, you get a ghost story here. But the book is about so much more. It's about a character dealing with death, the loss of the things that make him who he is- his life's direction. It's a book about love- that between friends and lovers and life. It's a well-managed endeavor into pacing and thought and empathy and the human condition, this book. Mark Allen Gunnells has a way with words that never fails to pull- no, to rip at- the heartstrings. His characters are us. While this novel is short in length, it is filling. It is grand. And, without giving anything away, it has some twists and turns that are sure to drop your jaw to the floor.

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Tylor James

A Satisfying Novel of Supernatural Suspense.

Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2021

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I rather enjoyed 2 B --- a short, yet satisfying novel of supernatural suspense. Horror simply does not effect a reader on any meaningful level unless one feels empathy for the characters. If there's one thing Mark Allan Gunnells is especially skilled at, it's making us empathize.

The climax was a bit quiet in comparison to the rest of the book, I felt, but the premise was so unique that I hardly minded.

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M. M.

A well-crafted paranormal tale with a twist

Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2021

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Mark Allan Gunnells has a talent for laying out a gripping story with interesting characters and believable relationships. He employs the use of relatable material that people experience in real life: abusive relationships, trauma, friendships, unrequited love, emotional issues, and death. Woven into these things is a paranormal presence that makes our protagonist's life a living hell. He desperately seeks a solution while enduring its many torments. And all of this leads up to an ending that readers might not anticipate. I certainly didn't. Altogether a very enjoyable read.

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David Greske, author of Harlow

Refreshing and diverse characters

Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2021

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Before I decided to write this review I read the others and while I agreed with what was written, I didn't want to parrot that what was already said, so I thought I'd focus on the characters.
It was refreshing to read about a diverse set of characters that were written as stereotypes. Berkley reacted to the happenings around him is a believable way and not the drama queen that so many gay characters are portrayed in stories. His bff, Sasha, is logical in her believes and scepticism ,but is supportive her best friend even if she doesn't quite understand what's going on. Zane, the bookstore manager, is non-binary, and I admit it did take a little getting used to the pronoun "they" when referring to the character, but the author handled the usage like a pro and did not make the character's pronoun preference a major, in your face kind of deal. Zane is simply Zane. Finally, Berkley neighbor, Ernie, an older gay man with a crush on Berkley, was written as as compassion man who genuinely cares for his neighbor and didn't just want to get in Berkley 's pants.
Good job, Mark, on a story well done and a cast of genuine, realistic characters. As always I anticipate your next book with excitement.

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jay bechtol

SO GOOD!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021

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I enjoy a book that moves along, has characters I enjoy spending time with, adds some solid scares, and finishes in a manner that is satisfying. This story from Mark does all of those things and more. The premise is tight, haunted by a dead ex-lover, and executed perfectly. Read this one!

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Elford Alley

Very Creepy Modern Ghost Story

Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021

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This author understands how to use tropes and then turn them on their head. You have a very creepy ghost story, one with mounting dread from the first page, that all leads to a truly devastating conclusion. I highly recommend picking this one up!

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A well-written and surprising haunting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 21, 2021

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A really interesting take on the hauted house story (or this case, appartment).
While it rides on some of the traditional tropes of a haunting, it does it well, and still managed to do something fresh and interesting with it too.
So What do you do if you're in a violent relationship? You get out. That's what what Berkley does at the first sign of Kevin'd violence. But Kevin's fr more deeply troubled than Berkley ever realised, and by the time he realises it, it's almost too late. Kevin's not going to take no for an answer, but his attempted murder-suicide is thwarted when Berkley's neighbour, Ernie, revives Berkley.
You might consider that a spoiler, but it's actually the starting point for this captivating novella.
Kevin might be dead, but that doesn't mean Berkley's off the hook, because once he gets out of hospital it's clear that something from beyond the grave wants to make that that's where he ends up.
The writing's sharp, often surprising, the characters are strong, and overall I really liked it.

Leeroy Cross James

A New Kind of Ghost Story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2021

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2B is a gripping, dark and fresh take on the ghost story formula.
With each page, the prose makes you eager to keep reading and discover what’s going to happen next. The book is short, and can easily be read in one sitting but leaves no questions unanswered. So although the story is contained, there is no room for filler which makes every chapter significant. Gunnells’ pacing is spot on.
All the characters in the story are fully formed, and intriguing. There’s a relevance to all the characters which makes you care about everything they do. The plant and payoff is unexpected, and you’ll find yourself surprised by the twists in the tale.
2B is one of the most original books I’ve read in a while, and one that I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

K. Harrison

A thrill ride of a haunting that keeps you guessing

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 13, 2021

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This is my first experience with Gunnells' long form fiction, after being a fan of his short stories for some time. It certainly won't be my last. A haunting with a difference (and I dare not say more on that for fear of spoilers), what really makes this book is the wonderfully realised cast of characters and the easy interactions between them. A short, great fun read.

Louise Bélanger

Oh! What a clever story!!!

Reviewed in Canada on April 9, 2021

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A very clever ghost, scary, unpredictable story. Totally enjoyed it.

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