Turning of the Bones – A lost spirit in Madagascar seeks to guide his descendants to his body so he can finally be free.

The First and Last Drink of Ilona Odd – A recovering alcoholic waits at a tavern in order to pay off a hit man. But there are more spirits around than just those behind the bar.

You Might Get It – A drunk and grieving widower has his wish fulfilled when his recently deceased wife knocks on the front door.

Tuesdays with Moran’d’arth – Sandy Kavanaugh is a world-renowned horror author with millions of dollars and a loving family. So why is he so miserable? Is it the ageless demon in his barn?

Peta Babkama Luruba – A Babylonian slave recounts the events that led to her emancipation – over 4,000 years ago.

Goodreads Synopsis

Overall Rating

4/5

Spooky Rating

2/5

Quick Take

Enantiodromia: Collected Stories by Mike X. Welch is an eclectic collection of horror that spans space and time, reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. Each story brought something new to the table, and I am still dwelling on the dark themes in each of the stories. If you are looking for a quick and thoughtful horror read, you can’t go wrong with this one!

Tell Me More

Horror short story collections are one of my favorite forms of horror. There is something truly magnificent about a well-done horror short story, and Enantiodromia: Collected Stories by Mike X. Welch features some excellent examples of impactful horror short stories. With intense, dark themes, each story in Welch’s collection is reminiscent of a The Twilight Zone episode. I was mesmerized by how different each story was from the next, which makes this collection perfect for fans of all different forms of horror.

My favorite short story from the collection was You Might Get It – a story about a man’s deceased wife who comes back home. The story was extremely haunting, and I am still thinking about it. It is vastly different from the other stories in the collection, and I appreciated how eclectic each story was.

Welch’s writing is simple and not over the top, which allows for the reader to use their imagination to fill in the gaps of each story. Allowing the reader to use their emotions and imagination allows them to become a part of the story, and I thoroughly admired this technique that Welch used.

Horror fans looking for a quick and varied collection of short stories are sure to find enjoyment in Enantiodromia: Collected Stories by Mike X. Welch. It is a quick read, but in no way does that mean that it is not impactful. Each story will make you question your reality in the best way possible.