Sleepless Nights: 168 Thriller, Horror, Suspense, and Mystery Short Stories by Tobias Wade

Sleepless Nights: 168 Thriller, Horror, Suspense, and Mystery Short Stories Reviews

• 
  Liz

  Super creepy, cringeworthy and oddly satisfying
  
  Ever thought you were kidnapped and raised by a stranger? Thought about buying a sex doll or human head? Considered selling your soul? Or maybe looking into becoming an organ-harvesting serial killer?
  
  Then you'll want to learn all you can from reading these short educational stories!
• 
  Anomaly

  DNF @ 2%
  
  I started reading this anthology in August 2021 and only finished two of the short stories before setting it aside.
  
  The first story is a slightly interesting science fiction story with a mediocre ending - nothing even slightly worthy of being called a thriller, horror, suspense, or mystery story. The second story is a bit too try-hard and seems like a weird mix of Wednesday Addams, Cinderella, and emo-goth kids from the early to mid 2000s. I'll give the story credit for trying to be inclusive by having a character with Asperger's in it, but the handling and the story itself just didn't impress me. My teenage self would've eaten it up happily, though, so there's that.
  
  Now that I've returned to this book, I've made it only a few page turns on the Kindle app and already decided I just don't care. The third story is yet another that tries way too hard to be profound and spooky, and I'm just not interested enough to give it - or the other stories - a chance. Here's an excerpt to illustrate what I mean:
  
  

  I will not waste effort describing the Devil. The impoverished words at my disposal have only been designed for this material world. Even as he stood before me, he was more removed from my understanding than the glorious Sun was to a blind worm. It is suffice to say that he could not be perceived with any one sense, but the pressure of his presence so commanded my consciousness that I was aware of nothing else.

  
  I think maybe I'm just too old for this. Or too grumpy, perhaps. Either way, I can't stand the writing style and I'm cutting my losses.
• 
  JenniferJ

  This short story collection was just the thing I needed after reading some more lengthy type books. I enjoyed most all of the stories. A lot of them were quite funny but a few did send shivers down my spine which is just how I like horror...sometimes comedic and sometimes chilling or a mixture of both which is just what this cool collection was.
• 
  Sue Wallace

  Sleepless nights by Tobias Wade.
  A good read bit slow.
  A big collection of horror stories. I had my favourites. Some I didn't like. Some were slow. 4*.
• 
  Jennifer Winters

  It's happened to me before: I get a collection from an author whose work I really enjoy, and then about halfway through the book, I realize that the stories follow just a few repeated patterns, whether they be in plot, theme, or character. Not so with this collection. The plots and characters are fully developed and vary wildly. There are kinds of horror, both supernatural and the kind that could actually happen. There are also some tales that I would designate as straight dramatic fiction, and a few that I took as humorous nods to the Twilight Zone or Tales from the Darkside. He was even kind enough to give us some hopeful, if not happy, endings. Tobias doesn't limit himself, or his readers.
  
  I feel like Tobias writes with busy people in mind. I can easily read a few stories with my coffee before heading to work. Don't get me wrong: all the stories follow a satisfying arc, and I have yet to feel shortchanged by any individual piece. In fact, there are a couple, such as "An Old Man's Last Secret" that warrant at least a follow-up novella or novel. So write one, please.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
• 
  Fee (Ebook Addicts)

  This was a brilliant collection of short horror, mystery and thriller stories. Some are only 2 or three pages other slightly more, but each one packs a punch that will leave you shuddering. There were tons I loved in this collection, a few I didn't really like and by a few I think maybe three out of 168 stories, which isn't too shabby.
  
  All too often short stories can't convey enough in such a short amount of pages, and its not very often that I get freaked out with short horror ones but this collection managed to not only freak me the heck out, but each story really grabbed my attention and , I did indeed have sleepless nights reading this collection mainly due to the fact that I kept telling myself just one more story.
  
  The Sleeless Nights collection features all Tobias Wade's stories from 51 sleepless nights, 52 sleepless nights, 53 sleepless nights and Brutal bedtime stories. These stories will leave you shuddering, chilled, asking 'what if?' as you delve into the fantastical work that Wade has come with.
  
  5 stars
• 
  Oralee

  This was an awesome read. A great collection of quick short horror and suspense stories from a talented author. This massive collection includes stories which may make you wonder what if? The stories in this collection are well written, they grab your attention and they will keep you flipping pages well into the night if you dare sleep afterward. While some of the stories border on the fantastical or mystical, many of the stories are only a step away from reality. I literally had 2 sleepless nights reading these gems. For anyone looking for some quick reads to make the hair stand up on the back of your neck I highly recommend this collection. I am really impressed usually there are some stories that I don't care for in a collection but honestly these were all amazing and many I will reread!
• 
  Todd Hilton

  I had the pleasure of reading Sleepless Nights, and I would happily recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading short stories of thrills and chills, mystery with a bit of horror thrown into the mix. I like Tobias Wade’s writing style. He makes you connect with the protagonist in every story, and does a great job of painting the environment for you. ThoUgh these stories are all pretty short, you’ll find that there’s a lot to read here. It’s a large collection, and I was entertained with each story. There was very few grammatical errors that I could see, and that always makes reading a book so much more enjoyable. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I did.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
• 
  Erin

  I have not read a SINGLE short story, novella, novel, whatever, by Tobias that I didnt absolutely positively LOVE. Tobias is a rare author that seems to take horror and the freakish to a whole different level. I adore all of his writing. And when he recommends a fellow author that he says is kick ass, he nails it. Tobias Wade is without a doubt my favorite horror guy right now and will probably be for many, many years to come. I look forward to all his words and messages. Thank you Mr. Wade for sharing your twisted stories and ALWAYS freaking me out! ..in A GOOD WAY!
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
• 
  Beverly Laude

  I enjoy reading these types of short stories and this huge anthology has a great mix of creepy, disturbing, mysterious, sometimes funny tales. The stories were well written and engaging and just the right length when you just have a few minutes and want to be a little (or a lot) scared.
  
  As with any grouping of stories, some were great and some were just OK. But, if you enjoy this type of read, give this collection a try. You are sure to find something you like.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
• 
  Jane Williams

  I love these books. To have this amount of short stories in one book and all of them completely different is a rare, wonderful find.
  The stories are cleverly written with twists, turns and surprises, all of them are horrific not necessarily horror in the traditional sense (you will know what I mean when you read them). In my opinion the simplicity of the writing makes this book and what an imagination Mr Wade has.
• 
  Michelle

  51 Sleepless Nights was the first book I read by Tobias Wade that got me hooked on his work and the anthologies he puts together with other authors. If you’re into short horror stories, you’ll love this set of all three of his Sleepless Nights books. It’s a huge collection of samples of works from many different authors and gives a great variety. No matter what your favorite types of horror are, you’re sure to find some in this collection.
• 
  Cobwebby Eldritch Reading Reindeer

  I think that many consecutive nights without sleep would lead to psychosis. Nevertheless, you can enjoy scaring yourself with these tales, which collect 4 of the author's already published collections:
  53 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
  52 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
  51 SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
  BRUTAL BEDTIME STORIES (12 stories).
  Running the gamut of horror, author Tobias Wade provides stories to chill every fan of the genre. Settle in, make sure all the lights in your house are on, and enjoy.
• 
  Laurie C.

  Sleepless Nights 168 Well Worth Reading Crazy Creepy Stories!!
  
  Every story is a great read! I can't believe 168 out of 168 were well written and I wanted too keep reading this book and was thinking the closer I got towards 100%, I need to find something else written from this author asap after I've finished these 168 stories! Some had my mouth just stuck open in a fly catching position! Lol
  *the best horror variety book I've read ever!
• 
  Kelli Mahan

  If I wanted political opinions, I’d read a news magazine.
  
  The first couple stories in this collection weren’t bad. More grammatical errors than I expected, but readable; and more “ugh” than really scary, but good horror is tough to write. But then the author’s political position became blatantly evident. It doesn’t matter who *I* voted for - I read fiction to escape the real world, not have it shoved down my throat. Thanks, but no, thanks.
• 
  shannon Stubbs

  Loved it
  
  I love short stories. I love scary short stories. This book didn't disappoint. Some of the stories start out sounding like some cute or some kind of mundane story. When you get to the end you stop and think wait, what? A lot of them got me like that. Some were funny and some were terrifying. Loved them. I'm glad I went with Amazon's suggestion based on my browsing history.
• 
  Claudia

  By now, I know that a book by the author Tobias Wade is a guaranteed good read, and this one wasn't an exception.
  
  Here we have a wildly different array of short stories: some of them are disquieting, other ones are creepy; some are perturbing and others downright terrifying. But all of them are very well written and engaging.
  
  An excellent collection, worth every minute of your time.
• 
  Pat Eroh

  This is an amazing 168 short stories that kept me reading every single one and on to the next! They are pretty much self-contained stories and each story is odd, strange, engaging, horrifying, mysterious and/or suspenseful! I absolutely loved this book.
  
  I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
• 
  Sharon

  There is something for everyone in this collection of shirt stories! Each story is unique, well thought out and very well written. Loved this book, it is definitely worth the time to read all the different stories. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.