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Re: I, Zombie
I liked the ending, many say that cliche's are like the worst things to use, but i think they can be effective if used with relativity. The revenge narrative is always a goody to read, and i hope the story continues! Although not simply in a slasher style.
A few things, i know it's been mentioned, but grammar/spelling. Also, sometimes your past/present/future tenses were a bit muddled which was confusing and also a bit annoying; if this was deliberate, it doesn't work.
Also, for me, there was a huge anti-climax concerning something that i realise is a personal aspect of your story, but the name "Chainsaw Freak". The guy has just risen out of his grave, and the first thing he remembers is that his name is Chainsaw Freak. I know it immediately implies huge connotations, but maybe something a little more subtle. I almost made me laugh, which is a very bad sign in this position of a horror narrative. Also, "Kill Machine", it just seemed a bit tacky.
Something else is did really like was the use of the 2nd person here:
"As you look around at the numerous gravestones..." I think horror is a good genre to use some 2nd person voices, and it would have been nice if you incorporated it again somewhere.
Just one more point, near the middle you use "he says/The Freak says" where it really isn't necessary. It drew me away from the story, and also i don't think you should ever have to use the word 'says' to describe dialogue.
Overall i really like the idea, and although i initially felt the situation was very much Freddy Kruger-ish, with a but more development it will stand it's own.
Good work, keep writing.
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