The after-effect of reading DARK HIGHWAYS making me getting another book by Megat Ishak. "Not for the squeamish" it says at the back but honestly the squeamish was bearable to me. I love the thrilling disturbing and gory narratives, think the author did well with this collection too. Few stories that caught my attention:
Magic!
Horrific revenge story although you could guess on the twist, still it gave me such horror and nervousness. Remember to always pay up when you hired someone for a service/work. Karma bites horrendously.
Our Dad's Girlfriend
Disturbing, might a bit creepy too. Love that it combined technology and gruesome stuff. Well engaging characters.
T
he Things I Can Do To You With A Crowbar
Uncomfortable and grisly narrative but weirdly appealing. The most squeamish out of all.
Cans
This was slightly playful (?) and creepy at the same time.
U-Turn
Love the idea of dream sequence and parallel dimension. The sudden ending making me wanting it more.
Most twists were expected but perhaps the writer's enthralling way of presenting his stories making it more enjoyable to me. Fast-paced narratives (most of it) also I love the diversity of ideas although some were common, it was still intriguing.