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Toxic Maternal by C A Baynam
"WARNING: Please do not read this if you are easily shocked, disgusted or offended. This is not for you.
In the heart of a decaying mansion, the bonds between a mother and her adult children are twisted into a horrifying abusive nightmare. "Mother" demands that her children return to the mansion every full moon, if not they face the consequences.
As Sarah and Andrew return, they are thrust straight into their "Mothers" grotesque and violent plans. An unholy pact that would see "Mother" with all the power that she would desire.
"Toxic Maternal" is a tale of absolute depravity and darkness where there are no happy endings."
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United StatesAbsolutely ruthless
It was a short read for me but I couldn’t put it down. The violence and gore was well written and the story line solid. If you’re into extreme horror/splatterpunk short reads I highly recommend. If you’re not it isn’t for you. Hoping for a couple of backstories to come from it in the future to create a series!
A Twisted Lesson In “Mother Knows Best”
A Horror Bookworm Recommendation Toxic Maternal by C.A. Baynam https://horrorbookwormreviews.com/ As adults, brother and sister, Sarah and Andrew still seem to be under their abusive and demanding mother’s control. They are required to visit her home once every year, the abusive control still exists. As the third night of the full moon illuminates the darkness, the siblings encounter something more than just their mother’s torment, they confront evil in its purest form. What a freakin’ wild ride! Tearing flesh, screams of agony and writhing pain, these morbid unholy acts of evil are not only bestowed upon forced participants, but upon the reader as well. Bottom line, Toxic Maternal is unexpected, unpredictable and unfathomable…it’s just plain horrifying. Author C.A. Baynam reaches new heights of revolting vileness, oozing bile and sickening pleasures. Toxic Maternal is comparable to an extreme version of Mommy Dearest. Its highly-charged state of abuse takes the reader to many unforeseen bizarre depictions of manipulation. And damn that cover! The art itself is worth the purchase with an upsell of limitless gore. This explicit short story is a twisted lesson in “mother knows best.” It’s mother’s way or no way at all…unless of course she’s dead. A five star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Horror Bookworm Recommendation.
United KingdomFamily Can Be Messy
I mean suddenly all the horror moms of the past do not look so bad in comparison. This woman is all shades of crazy, so I get why Andrew and Sarah were keen not to return. The detail in this extreme and messed-up story is to the max, so the trigger warnings at the beginning are no joke. Because it starts off like an abusive household situation but gets so much worse. I mean it's not enough that she tortured these two as kids, now she has power over them well into adulthood. If you are looking for a happy ending you won't find it here. The story just seems to get more intense and stomach-turning as it continues. But the psychological components in this story, Damn, they hit hard. Especially if you have mommy issues, this story will open some old wounds even if the abuse you experienced is mainly psychological. C A Baynam is a woman not to be messed with, she knows how to write a truly disturbing story packed with action and horror. There is never a dull moment from start to horrifying finish, beautifully written, intensely passed. This read will have you enticed and too captivated to look away, even with your mind begging you to.
United StatesWow
This one was a WILD one. I was informed there will be a prologue and epilogue added to this story by the author in one of my splatterpunk groups. :D so excited!
United StatesI'd rather have Norman Bates' mom
Baynam does this so brilliant and... nasty. It's a quick read that is sure to stay with you. You are brought into a horrible dynamic that anyone with mommy issues will love/loathe! TOXIC MATERNAL makes Norman Bates mom look like the Sunday school teacher. This is uncomfortably awesome!