Tag: Fear

Meet Janet

Featured by kathleenlynnauthor

Do you crave youth and beauty? Prince Charming and the castle of your dreams?

Run! This story is not for you.

kisspng-clip-art-divider-5abbf487bf82b3.5106570315222672717844-1.pngDo strong women, horrific discoveries, and spine chilling mysteries spark your interest? Pull up a camp chair for a cup of Columbian. You’ve found your niche. 

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Janet Hardy is the main character in Tiny Home Terror. This wildlife biologist is convinced she has found the perfect retirement investment – a ramshackle tiny home in Northern Michigan. Her perils begin when she realizes a serial killer has been using her back yard as a burial ground. 

A new kind of hero; she could be you.  

A wife, mother, and grandmother.

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There’s fun, friendship and adventure. 

There’s fantasy and reality.

There’s passion, there are hangovers, there’s music.  

There’s fear, horror, and sadness.

There’s an irreplaceable chocolate lab.

If you’re up for the ride, place “TINY HOME TERROR” on your reading list. 

You’ll be glad you did.

Top 3 Reasons Suspense is Irresistible

by kathleenlynnauthor

 

1. It Triggers our Fear Response

There’s excitement in feeling fear.   It triggers the Flight or Fight (FFR) response.  Adrenaline and cortisol race through our bodies and blood pressure spikes. The combination achieves a sought after high. Although constant fear has a negative effect, an occasional experience helps keep our FFR in shape in the event of a real crisis. 

2. It Stimulates our Natural Curiosity

As the plot thickens, we worry.  We anticipate. We predict. The suspense builds, taking us on a roller coaster ride of close calls and hit and miss events.  The merry-go-round keeps spinning until the conflict has been resolved and our curiosity is satisfied. We read another book and the cycle repeats.  

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3. It Satisfies our Need for the Macabre.

Shocking, appalling, atrocious, and gruesome events fascinate humans.  It is within our nature and there are positive reasons for their irresistibility.  We need to empathize by placing ourselves in another’s shoes. Experiencing the lure of injury or death makes us appreciate our own survival.  It’s one of the reasons food and drink are consumed in quantity following disasters. Replenishment nourishes our body and spirit, keeping us alive.