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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
One year ago, on a rainy night, I made a horrible mistake.
A mistake that would haunt my every waking moment.
I accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback.
Or so I thought.
Now he’s back from the dead.
Nothing will quench his thirst for revenge.
Not until my broken pieces lie scattered by his feet and he’s inhaled my last breath.
The only way out is in a body bag.
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are is a Halloween-themed horror story intended for mature audiences. It's very dark and contains graphic sexual content and violence. Reader discretion is advised. Please see the book preview for complete CW.
A mistake that would haunt my every waking moment.
I accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback.
Or so I thought.
Now he’s back from the dead.
Nothing will quench his thirst for revenge.
Not until my broken pieces lie scattered by his feet and he’s inhaled my last breath.
The only way out is in a body bag.
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are is a Halloween-themed horror story intended for mature audiences. It's very dark and contains graphic sexual content and violence. Reader discretion is advised. Please see the book preview for complete CW.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 4, 2024
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January 9, 2024
I don't even know why or how this book came under my radar 🤷♀️ but one look at the cover, a read of the blurb I kind of #oneclicked on Amazon and dived right in, now I have to decide what to rate this!!
This was so f🙊cked up!! Just when I thought this story was going one way it flipped me on its axles and went a whole new level of wtf was that kind of book. And honestly I don't even know what to rate this, many peeps enjoyed it, maybe it's me, maybe this genre (horror) just isn't my jam.
This is broken up into 3 parts, the 1st part I really enjoyed and liked how it was all unfolding, two best friends cover up a murder, then we're thrown into the 2nd part (halloween night) and I thought ok drugs are making her see things, do things out of character, then I reach part 3 and I'm like f🤷♀️ck me backwards this whole book just went through the twilight zone and flipped me out. And that ending wtf was that!!
Soooo I'm going to give this one 3 stars.
This was so f🙊cked up!! Just when I thought this story was going one way it flipped me on its axles and went a whole new level of wtf was that kind of book. And honestly I don't even know what to rate this, many peeps enjoyed it, maybe it's me, maybe this genre (horror) just isn't my jam.
This is broken up into 3 parts, the 1st part I really enjoyed and liked how it was all unfolding, two best friends cover up a murder, then we're thrown into the 2nd part (halloween night) and I thought ok drugs are making her see things, do things out of character, then I reach part 3 and I'm like f🤷♀️ck me backwards this whole book just went through the twilight zone and flipped me out. And that ending wtf was that!!
Soooo I'm going to give this one 3 stars.
August 20, 2024
This is just my personal preference, but I really struggle with content revolving around high school kids. Just very overdone and uninteresting a strong majority of the time. Gossiping, rumors, who likes who, partying at someone’s house, recreational drugs, etc, it just all really bores me. So, I had some issues staying focused here for that reason and couldn’t connect with any of the characters. But, looking beyond that aspect, the story wasn’t bad, it just wasn’t anything necessarily new. And the content didn’t match the quality of the writing. For instance, “I’m a monster about to feast on your pussy.” Lines like that left me unsure of the proper reaction to have, i.e. laugh vs wince. There was a lot of sex in it, which felt very forced and out of place. Almost like the main story was written first, then someone stuck sex scenes into it randomly. If anything, they actually took away from the premise, instead of aiding it, leaving them feeling very unnecessary, in most cases. One other factor that made this a bit hard to read was the fact that each chapter was a different POV, but then some chapters had several different character’s POVS intermingled. And the shock ending was just ok. Kind of felt like an abrupt and odd conclusion to an uneven experience. Some readers may be much more intrigued by the content than I was, but there were many more misses than hits here.
January 4, 2024
I know I can always count on Harleigh Beck for a thought provoking, twisty-turny read to fracture my brain a bit. Every single book I’ve read of hers has left me bereft of…well, everything as soon as I turn those last pages. Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are is no exception. As I sit to write this review, all I can think of was the shocked blankness I felt after that epilogue.
Harleigh, I salute you.
You’re not getting a synopsis from me, read the blurb. There’s nothing I can say about the plot without ruining everything, so you’ll just have to trust me when I say this story unfolds in a beautifully horrifying way right down to the final words. You want wtf? You’ll get wtf.
Psychological horror is a genre that I will always gravitate towards, because the mind is a scary, yet enthralling place. Beck penned this tale after experiencing a nightmare and I felt that uncertainty and fear seeping through the pages. Why does our psyche love playing tricks on us? What if what we believe to be real is really just a figment of our own shattered minds?
Scary, isn’t it?
And, of course, this wouldn’t be a Back tale if it didn’t involve copious amounts of delicious, filthy smüt, excessive bloodletting and plenty of nail-biting action. You get all of the above in spades. Hearts racing, cores throbbing and hands forever painted red should be her new motto.
What an incredible book to finish off the year with. Whether you’re a seasoned Beck pioneer or you’re looking to get your first taste, you can’t go wrong with Come Out, Come Out Whevever You Are. She promised a mindf*ck, and she delivered. Loved this one to pieces.
Note: This is *not* a romance, so please keep that in mind. And check those warnings, this is a dark one.
Harleigh, I salute you.
You’re not getting a synopsis from me, read the blurb. There’s nothing I can say about the plot without ruining everything, so you’ll just have to trust me when I say this story unfolds in a beautifully horrifying way right down to the final words. You want wtf? You’ll get wtf.
Psychological horror is a genre that I will always gravitate towards, because the mind is a scary, yet enthralling place. Beck penned this tale after experiencing a nightmare and I felt that uncertainty and fear seeping through the pages. Why does our psyche love playing tricks on us? What if what we believe to be real is really just a figment of our own shattered minds?
Scary, isn’t it?
And, of course, this wouldn’t be a Back tale if it didn’t involve copious amounts of delicious, filthy smüt, excessive bloodletting and plenty of nail-biting action. You get all of the above in spades. Hearts racing, cores throbbing and hands forever painted red should be her new motto.
What an incredible book to finish off the year with. Whether you’re a seasoned Beck pioneer or you’re looking to get your first taste, you can’t go wrong with Come Out, Come Out Whevever You Are. She promised a mindf*ck, and she delivered. Loved this one to pieces.
Note: This is *not* a romance, so please keep that in mind. And check those warnings, this is a dark one.
September 8, 2024
3.5 to a 4. Entertaining. I feel mentally ill now.
Would recommend you read it if you love Harleigh Beck but not recommend for romance readers if you are looking for a romance. It’s not.
I don’t feel cheated of a romance because the whole cabin sequence was so well done and that’s when you clue in to certain things.
I thought .
I’ve enjoyed every Harleigh Beck story I’ve read so far. There’s just something about them that I’m in the mood for!
Would recommend you read it if you love Harleigh Beck but not recommend for romance readers if you are looking for a romance. It’s not.
I don’t feel cheated of a romance because the whole cabin sequence was so well done and that’s when you clue in to certain things.
I thought .
I’ve enjoyed every Harleigh Beck story I’ve read so far. There’s just something about them that I’m in the mood for!
April 22, 2024
April 2024
Kindle edition
KU
Huh. That was messed up. Interesting, chaotic and some serious messed up stuff. I thought Nate was a demon or something back from the dead. The truth was a lot more screwed up. Bit rapey, murder, blood and all that stuff. Looks like Halloween came early. Given the ending, it didn't make sense that there was a Nate POV. One of those ones where you get to the end and go, oh.
Kindle edition
KU
Huh. That was messed up. Interesting, chaotic and some serious messed up stuff. I thought Nate was a demon or something back from the dead. The truth was a lot more screwed up. Bit rapey, murder, blood and all that stuff. Looks like Halloween came early. Given the ending, it didn't make sense that there was a Nate POV. One of those ones where you get to the end and go, oh.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 11, 2024
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are did not work for me at all. There are so many little character inconsistencies, the story was not particularly engaging, and the tired use of mental health as a plot device just plain sucks. I do not think I need to waste a lot of words on this one. The best part about it was how glad I felt when it was over.
June 2, 2024
First off...What the actual mind fork? If you're into psychological horror spicy books - then this book will leave you wondering in the darkness of your soul trying to figure out this quick read, twisted, action packed, and reeling story.
One night of drinking and bad mistakes leaves Skylar in a bad way. Harleigh did not disappoint. It's labeled as horror and while there's plenty of graphic horror, it's not the scary edge of your seat, it's more if the white knuckled, page turning, psychological horror.
There was only one aspect that I figured would happen, but the rest of the book has left me in a tailspin of emotions. I didn't expect that ending...Just WOW!!!
Definitely read the trigger and content warnings because there's plenty of disturbing scenes, including the spice. I can't wait to read further books. Definitely a must read if erotic horror is something you enjoy.
One night of drinking and bad mistakes leaves Skylar in a bad way. Harleigh did not disappoint. It's labeled as horror and while there's plenty of graphic horror, it's not the scary edge of your seat, it's more if the white knuckled, page turning, psychological horror.
There was only one aspect that I figured would happen, but the rest of the book has left me in a tailspin of emotions. I didn't expect that ending...Just WOW!!!
Definitely read the trigger and content warnings because there's plenty of disturbing scenes, including the spice. I can't wait to read further books. Definitely a must read if erotic horror is something you enjoy.
December 19, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️½
“I never saw you before. You were a boring and bland wallflower, but now I know what an evil, vile little thing you are. I can’t wait to break you.”
⚠️ Not a romance - you have been warned! Check TW/CW ⚠️
Holy shit, what did I just read?! This was a true mindfuck! My heart was racing, and my head was spinning, and I loved every second of it! There were so many “OMG, what is happening?” moments.
The way Nate said, “Little killer….” Gave me full-body shivers. Why was it so damn hot? The threat of violence, the carnal cravings? I couldn’t get enough.
If you love erotica mixed in with your horror stories, run to grab this twisted tale!
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️½
“I never saw you before. You were a boring and bland wallflower, but now I know what an evil, vile little thing you are. I can’t wait to break you.”
⚠️ Not a romance - you have been warned! Check TW/CW ⚠️
Holy shit, what did I just read?! This was a true mindfuck! My heart was racing, and my head was spinning, and I loved every second of it! There were so many “OMG, what is happening?” moments.
The way Nate said, “Little killer….” Gave me full-body shivers. Why was it so damn hot? The threat of violence, the carnal cravings? I couldn’t get enough.
If you love erotica mixed in with your horror stories, run to grab this twisted tale!
September 20, 2024
Wow! What the actual did I just read!!! Make sure you read your trigger warnings on this one…. It was completely unhinged all the way! I couldn’t put it down. Absolutely devoured it! Towards the end I kind of guessed what was happening but no where near to the extreme it was! What a book! Amazing horror by the author.
I honestly can’t believe how much was packed into this book! It was great from start to finish!
I honestly can’t believe how much was packed into this book! It was great from start to finish!
January 6, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️x100
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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One year ago, on a rainy night, I made a horrible mistake.
A mistake that would haunt my every waking moment.
I accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback.
Or so I thought.
Now he’s back from the dead.
Nothing will quench his thirst for revenge.
Not until my broken pieces lie scattered by his feet
and he’s inhaled my last breath.
The only way out is in a body bag.
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.
.
What in the funky fresh hell did I just read (respectfully).
This book made me question my sanity throughout the whole thing, it's crazy. Just when you think you got the handle on something, the rug is pulled out from under you with no mercy. Harleigh Beck does such a great job at keeping your mind racing throughout the whole book as you try to piece together what is going on.
**THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE BOOK!!!**
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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One year ago, on a rainy night, I made a horrible mistake.
A mistake that would haunt my every waking moment.
I accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback.
Or so I thought.
Now he’s back from the dead.
Nothing will quench his thirst for revenge.
Not until my broken pieces lie scattered by his feet
and he’s inhaled my last breath.
The only way out is in a body bag.
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.
.
What in the funky fresh hell did I just read (respectfully).
This book made me question my sanity throughout the whole thing, it's crazy. Just when you think you got the handle on something, the rug is pulled out from under you with no mercy. Harleigh Beck does such a great job at keeping your mind racing throughout the whole book as you try to piece together what is going on.
**THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE BOOK!!!**
December 24, 2023
If anyone knows how to write a plot twist is Harleigh fcking Beck!! This story was spooky and horror filled with elements I was not expecting. The spice was so hot. Nate is mouthwateringly evil and sinister and I loved his character so much. I loved the storyline and I loved the way Harleigh described every scene. I had fcking goosebumpsssss!! SO FCKING GOOD.
January 13, 2024
I am speechless. My head hurts. Goosebumps. Felt like I also was on drugs because What. The. F@&$. So dark but such good writing. LOVE me some good twists and turns but holy crap (in a good way) 😭🤯
I don’t know how I came across this book/author but she’s gooood!
I don’t know how I came across this book/author but she’s gooood!
March 10, 2024
“My eyes will be the last you ever see.”
“Leave me alone,” I bit out, angry with myself for being this affected by him.
Cupping my chin, his long fingers dug in until I whimpered. “I never saw you before. You were a boring and bland wallflower, but now I know what an evil, vile little thing you are. I can’t wait to break you.”
✨ Overall Rating: 5/5
🔥 Spice Rating: 3/5
📈 Plot: 5/5
🖋️ Writing: 5/5
🗺️ World Building: 5/5
👤 Characters: 5/5
⚖️ Interpersonal Relationships: 5/5
Themes:
🖤 Horror Erotica/Romance
🖤 Stalker
🖤 Payback / Blackmail
🖤 Mental Instability
🖤 Twists and Turns
🖤 New Adult
🖤 Isolated Cabin
🖤 Plot Twist!
Harleigh Beck has done a fantastic job with Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are. Twists and turns will keep you on your toes from the first page to the last.
Are you ready?
The Wolf is coming.
He dug his finger into my forehead, his eyes darkening like an inbound storm on the horizon. “You can’t hide in here forever. I’m hunting you, Skyler, just like the fucking wolf in your own made-up fairytale.”
Please read TW’s before starting this book. Your mental health matters.
“Did you think it was over, little killer? That I would stay buried?”
June 1, 2024
I lobe more horror elements and this did not disappoint at all.
I went in completely blind and was pleasantly surprised, KU recommendations for the win.
This book was so visual I genuinely could
Imagine the entire thing like a movie in my head.
Nate is absolutely insane but that’s okay🤭
The twist and turns had my neck hurting, never let them know your next move should be harleigh becks tagline because wow.
Ate this up but please check tw/cw!
I went in completely blind and was pleasantly surprised, KU recommendations for the win.
This book was so visual I genuinely could
Imagine the entire thing like a movie in my head.
Nate is absolutely insane but that’s okay🤭
The twist and turns had my neck hurting, never let them know your next move should be harleigh becks tagline because wow.
Ate this up but please check tw/cw!
July 26, 2024
I was expecting a dark romance, but damn this story was wild and unexpected. The story is full of sex, gore, and drugs. The ending was good. I'll be reading more of Harleigh's books.
December 24, 2023
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are by Harleigh Beck
(An Erotic Horror Story)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️~Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️~Spice
▪️HOLY S#IT WHAT DID I JUST READ!?! Harleigh you are one CRAZY woman and I’m so f#cking here for it🤣🥂 Now I just want more of this story🥵 Thank you for letting us enjoy your epic brain, I LOVE every word and page that you give us🙌🏻🖤 No spoilers will be given so plz go and enjoy this epic story😘🥂
(An Erotic Horror Story)
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️~Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️~Spice
▪️HOLY S#IT WHAT DID I JUST READ!?! Harleigh you are one CRAZY woman and I’m so f#cking here for it🤣🥂 Now I just want more of this story🥵 Thank you for letting us enjoy your epic brain, I LOVE every word and page that you give us🙌🏻🖤 No spoilers will be given so plz go and enjoy this epic story😘🥂
May 21, 2024
Literally read this in a few hours and OMG!!!!!
This was incredible!! This was sitting at a 4 for the majority of the book and then that ending! Wow it pushed it to a 5!
Is it unhinged? Yes!!! But i couldn’t put it down! I was obsessed!
This was incredible!! This was sitting at a 4 for the majority of the book and then that ending! Wow it pushed it to a 5!
Is it unhinged? Yes!!! But i couldn’t put it down! I was obsessed!
January 7, 2024
confused (but in a good way) 🥰
June 1, 2024
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
As I type this review out, I'm standing here like 🧍🏾♀️ Because this story took me somewhere else entirely and I could not stop reading🙂↔️
As I get into more horror stories, this book grabbed my attention with the gore and horror aspects of this story which made it even more addicting to read! It pushed the boundaries of any other story that I’ve ever read and I truly loved EVERY SECOND of the craziness. Harleigh really knows how to create that environment of suspense and anxiety which is what I felt reading the entire time, & I literally cannot stop thinking about this story & the ending!!😩
I’m on a mission to read her entire back log because I simply need to read the rest of her stories now. This book has made its way to my top reads FOR SURE!
I need mooooorre😈🖤
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
As I type this review out, I'm standing here like 🧍🏾♀️ Because this story took me somewhere else entirely and I could not stop reading🙂↔️
As I get into more horror stories, this book grabbed my attention with the gore and horror aspects of this story which made it even more addicting to read! It pushed the boundaries of any other story that I’ve ever read and I truly loved EVERY SECOND of the craziness. Harleigh really knows how to create that environment of suspense and anxiety which is what I felt reading the entire time, & I literally cannot stop thinking about this story & the ending!!😩
I’m on a mission to read her entire back log because I simply need to read the rest of her stories now. This book has made its way to my top reads FOR SURE!
I need mooooorre😈🖤
February 12, 2024
read Feb 11, 2024 - Feb 11, 2024: 3 stars
August 19, 2024
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ • 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Content Warning: horror erotica (not a romance), slasher elements, revenge, mindfuck.
Favorite Quote: “She made herself my girl when she hit me with her fucking car!”
We’re just going to jump right into it, the way this book fucked me mentally! It left me feeling ill for days. And the scary part about it was the self reflection and revelation I had after I finished the book.
Hands down one of the most fucked up things I’ve ever read, and is now my new favorite book! I can guarantee that reading this book while have this deeply planted feeling of anticipation, fear, and excitement in your stomach in the best way possible!
Absolutely loved the plot, loved the writing, loved the slasher elements, loved the ending! I don’t think there’s even a single complaint I could possibly have towards this book.
So far, this is my favorite read of the year, and I will definitely be reading this again!
This book is not a romance. TRUST ME. As the author has stated, it’s a mindfuck, so for the love of every goddesses above and below please keep that in mind if you decide to take a chance with reading.
As always, please be cautious of the trigger warnings and enjoy!
Content Warning: horror erotica (not a romance), slasher elements, revenge, mindfuck.
Favorite Quote: “She made herself my girl when she hit me with her fucking car!”
We’re just going to jump right into it, the way this book fucked me mentally! It left me feeling ill for days. And the scary part about it was the self reflection and revelation I had after I finished the book.
Hands down one of the most fucked up things I’ve ever read, and is now my new favorite book! I can guarantee that reading this book while have this deeply planted feeling of anticipation, fear, and excitement in your stomach in the best way possible!
Absolutely loved the plot, loved the writing, loved the slasher elements, loved the ending! I don’t think there’s even a single complaint I could possibly have towards this book.
So far, this is my favorite read of the year, and I will definitely be reading this again!
This book is not a romance. TRUST ME. As the author has stated, it’s a mindfuck, so for the love of every goddesses above and below please keep that in mind if you decide to take a chance with reading.
As always, please be cautious of the trigger warnings and enjoy!
October 1, 2024
Honestly had no idea what was going on and loved every second of it
June 25, 2024
Honestly… I’m not even sure what just happened or how I feel about it 🫣
One thing I know is this book was an freakin trip. An absolute mindfuck. 🤯
After a terrible car accident that results in Skyler killing (or so she thought) the star quarterback, she is surprised to see him back from the dead & seeking his revenge in some dirty & depraved ways.
Broken into three parts that only get more crazy & confusing. I didn’t know what was going on by part three but I was hanging on every word. This is no romance. It’s a straight up erotic, psychological horror.
Go in blind & have some fun 😜🔪
One thing I know is this book was an freakin trip. An absolute mindfuck. 🤯
After a terrible car accident that results in Skyler killing (or so she thought) the star quarterback, she is surprised to see him back from the dead & seeking his revenge in some dirty & depraved ways.
Broken into three parts that only get more crazy & confusing. I didn’t know what was going on by part three but I was hanging on every word. This is no romance. It’s a straight up erotic, psychological horror.
Go in blind & have some fun 😜🔪
January 4, 2024
"Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are" was a horror story that will take me a long time to forget!!
Skylar is haunted by a horrible mistake that she made one year ago.
They believe they accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback, but to their surprise, Nate returns from the dead with a thirst for revenge.
This was a fast read for me I couldn’t put it down. Dark, angsty, thrilling, and the spice!!!
The twists throughout kept me guessing which is what I love about Harleigh’s writing. Damn girl you did it again. I freaking loved it.
Skylar is haunted by a horrible mistake that she made one year ago.
They believe they accidentally killed Nate, the star quarterback, but to their surprise, Nate returns from the dead with a thirst for revenge.
This was a fast read for me I couldn’t put it down. Dark, angsty, thrilling, and the spice!!!
The twists throughout kept me guessing which is what I love about Harleigh’s writing. Damn girl you did it again. I freaking loved it.
March 18, 2024
I would rate zero stars if possible. It reads like a wattpad book, except I've read wattpad stories with better writing and more thought-out plots. This will be the first negative book review I've ever left. Congrats, you turned me into a hater.
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Let me preface this by saying I dnf'ed at page 16, so idk how much I'm actually spoiling. This is less of a review and more of a rant. In true wattpad fashion, I'll be listing quotes in chronological order and my complaints. This is mostly to comfort anyone else who made the terrible financial decision of buying this book. (Speaking of which, the author did that bullshit the story starts a year before the real story thing).
"Don’t read this book unless want to turn the last page and think, “What the fuck was that?”"
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Girl, I felt this 10 pages in. Also, why would you write a book like that on purpose? Why???
"Evelyn rolled down the window and flicked her cigarette through the crack, reaching into the backseat for her clutch bag. The car swayed on the road, and I quickly righted it, releasing a startled laugh. I knew I shouldn’t drink and drive, but one beer had turned into more."
--
So all of the bad decisions are being made. Cool, cool, cool
"Evelyn was high. It made more sense for me to drive."
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Idk, high on what cause I'm feeling like she might be better than you rn if it's just mj
(Her dad) "He was always on my case when he wasn’t busy drinking his troubles away."
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Like father like daughter, and this is a lot of shit to drop on the first page
“Dustin likes you. He couldn’t keep his eyes off you at the party tonight.”
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I don't like you. You can't keep your eyes on the road.
"Meanwhile, I was that awkward friend who never strayed from hoodies and boyfriend jeans. My brown hair lived in a high ponytail three-hundred-and-sixty-five days of the year, and my hazel eyes were free of makeup. On days when I felt adventurous, I’d wear sheer lip gloss, but that was the extent of it."
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Pick-me core
"There was one person I had crushed on since I’d first noticed boys, and that was Nate, the school’s popular quarterback."
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There was one person I had feared for since I'd first read this book, and that was Nate, the guy your drunk ass is probably about to hit with your car
"I’d never told her. It was too embarrassing, if not cliché."
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And God forbid we act cliché or... like other girls 🤢🤢🤢
"“We hit something, a man,” she whispered,"
--
I feel like, even high, I would be slightly more alarmed
“If he’s dead, then all of this becomes real. I can’t…”
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If he's dead, then it's pretty real for him already
"On the ground was none other than Nate, the quarterback and town hero."
--
This is so predictable I feel like I'm watching a kids' show.
Do you see the dead football player? Who could it be?
“You were driving under the influence, Skyler. And I have taken drugs tonight. Illegal drugs.”
--
Aren't those the only kind as a minor
“What about your fucking car?”
--
What about the dying human
“I don’t care, Skyler. We don’t have a choice.”
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I feel like you have several choices and this is the worst one
"It took us hours to carry him down the deserted road"
--
And not once did you think
Hey, maybe there's a better answer than dumping the body without checking for a pulse
“Now it looks like a hit-and-run.”
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You mean it is a hit and run
You hit him with a car and are now running away
“I refuse to lose my chance at a scholarship and ruin my future because of an accident.
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It's just one silly mistake. You're just a little girl.
"Life moved on. Nate’s death had initially shaken the community, but as the sun continued to rise each morning, life soon settled back into its predictable routine in our small town of Haverton."
--
I wouldn't recover from that summary of my after death. I will require at least a year-long nationwide mourning period, or I simply will not die.
"Like me, he struggled to sleep. His dark, scraggly hair resembled a bird’s nest atop his head."
--
Damn, he kill someone too?
"Evelyn would come to pick me up for school any minute now."
--
Why are yall still driving
"I should have burned them like I did the rest of the clothing.
Evelyn had messaged me to meet her down by the abandoned train tracks by the river and to bring my clothes from the previous night. Once there, she poured gasoline over the pile, throwing a match and watching it catch alight."
--
I don't like how prepared for this she was
“Don’t you think drinking in a graveyard is a bit taboo?”
--
Don't you think murder is a bit taboo
“I think we’re teenagers who need to relax and do stupid shit before adulthood hits like a wrecking ball and sucks out all of the fun.”
--
One would think killing someone and disposing of their corpse would suck out all of the fun. Forever.
“Just one more week and life will be back to normal,” she said, reaching for my hand and squeezing reassuringly. “Alright?”
--
How, did you make a deal with the devil
🧎♀️➡️👹
'One year from now I shant feel guilt in exchange for this mortal soul'
like, wtf do you mean a year past so no more guilt
"Even so, he was too nice"
--
Lemme guess the pick-me needs a 'bad boy'
An honorable mention but not a valid complaint was the tw at the beginning:
"...confusion..."
--
I actually busted out laughing. How is confusion triggering? Imagine every math class at least 12 ppl go bonkers and start hyperventilating.
Anyway, this has helped lessen the immense rage I felt at choosing this over a cloth bound edition of Frankenstein. Devastating, I know. I used to think too many books too little time, but now I know how watered-down the term "book" has become and I feel less bad. So I guess my takeaway is not to feel bad about slumping. Cause yeah you miss out on good books, but you also miss out on this shit. Please don't write again. Calling yourself a published author is an insult to actual authors.
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Let me preface this by saying I dnf'ed at page 16, so idk how much I'm actually spoiling. This is less of a review and more of a rant. In true wattpad fashion, I'll be listing quotes in chronological order and my complaints. This is mostly to comfort anyone else who made the terrible financial decision of buying this book. (Speaking of which, the author did that bullshit the story starts a year before the real story thing).
"Don’t read this book unless want to turn the last page and think, “What the fuck was that?”"
--
Girl, I felt this 10 pages in. Also, why would you write a book like that on purpose? Why???
"Evelyn rolled down the window and flicked her cigarette through the crack, reaching into the backseat for her clutch bag. The car swayed on the road, and I quickly righted it, releasing a startled laugh. I knew I shouldn’t drink and drive, but one beer had turned into more."
--
So all of the bad decisions are being made. Cool, cool, cool
"Evelyn was high. It made more sense for me to drive."
--
Idk, high on what cause I'm feeling like she might be better than you rn if it's just mj
(Her dad) "He was always on my case when he wasn’t busy drinking his troubles away."
--
Like father like daughter, and this is a lot of shit to drop on the first page
“Dustin likes you. He couldn’t keep his eyes off you at the party tonight.”
--
I don't like you. You can't keep your eyes on the road.
"Meanwhile, I was that awkward friend who never strayed from hoodies and boyfriend jeans. My brown hair lived in a high ponytail three-hundred-and-sixty-five days of the year, and my hazel eyes were free of makeup. On days when I felt adventurous, I’d wear sheer lip gloss, but that was the extent of it."
--
Pick-me core
"There was one person I had crushed on since I’d first noticed boys, and that was Nate, the school’s popular quarterback."
--
There was one person I had feared for since I'd first read this book, and that was Nate, the guy your drunk ass is probably about to hit with your car
"I’d never told her. It was too embarrassing, if not cliché."
--
And God forbid we act cliché or... like other girls 🤢🤢🤢
"“We hit something, a man,” she whispered,"
--
I feel like, even high, I would be slightly more alarmed
“If he’s dead, then all of this becomes real. I can’t…”
--
If he's dead, then it's pretty real for him already
"On the ground was none other than Nate, the quarterback and town hero."
--
This is so predictable I feel like I'm watching a kids' show.
Do you see the dead football player? Who could it be?
“You were driving under the influence, Skyler. And I have taken drugs tonight. Illegal drugs.”
--
Aren't those the only kind as a minor
“What about your fucking car?”
--
What about the dying human
“I don’t care, Skyler. We don’t have a choice.”
--
I feel like you have several choices and this is the worst one
"It took us hours to carry him down the deserted road"
--
And not once did you think
Hey, maybe there's a better answer than dumping the body without checking for a pulse
“Now it looks like a hit-and-run.”
--
You mean it is a hit and run
You hit him with a car and are now running away
“I refuse to lose my chance at a scholarship and ruin my future because of an accident.
--
It's just one silly mistake. You're just a little girl.
"Life moved on. Nate’s death had initially shaken the community, but as the sun continued to rise each morning, life soon settled back into its predictable routine in our small town of Haverton."
--
I wouldn't recover from that summary of my after death. I will require at least a year-long nationwide mourning period, or I simply will not die.
"Like me, he struggled to sleep. His dark, scraggly hair resembled a bird’s nest atop his head."
--
Damn, he kill someone too?
"Evelyn would come to pick me up for school any minute now."
--
Why are yall still driving
"I should have burned them like I did the rest of the clothing.
Evelyn had messaged me to meet her down by the abandoned train tracks by the river and to bring my clothes from the previous night. Once there, she poured gasoline over the pile, throwing a match and watching it catch alight."
--
I don't like how prepared for this she was
“Don’t you think drinking in a graveyard is a bit taboo?”
--
Don't you think murder is a bit taboo
“I think we’re teenagers who need to relax and do stupid shit before adulthood hits like a wrecking ball and sucks out all of the fun.”
--
One would think killing someone and disposing of their corpse would suck out all of the fun. Forever.
“Just one more week and life will be back to normal,” she said, reaching for my hand and squeezing reassuringly. “Alright?”
--
How, did you make a deal with the devil
🧎♀️➡️👹
'One year from now I shant feel guilt in exchange for this mortal soul'
like, wtf do you mean a year past so no more guilt
"Even so, he was too nice"
--
Lemme guess the pick-me needs a 'bad boy'
An honorable mention but not a valid complaint was the tw at the beginning:
"...confusion..."
--
I actually busted out laughing. How is confusion triggering? Imagine every math class at least 12 ppl go bonkers and start hyperventilating.
Anyway, this has helped lessen the immense rage I felt at choosing this over a cloth bound edition of Frankenstein. Devastating, I know. I used to think too many books too little time, but now I know how watered-down the term "book" has become and I feel less bad. So I guess my takeaway is not to feel bad about slumping. Cause yeah you miss out on good books, but you also miss out on this shit. Please don't write again. Calling yourself a published author is an insult to actual authors.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2024
Amazon Review 6/1/2024
When reading a Harleigh Beck novel you expect a particular kind of delightfully twisted storytelling that gets your heart racing… for all the reasons.
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are held me captive in such a way that I was tempering between being in the moment and yet wanting to race ahead, to only then slam on the breaks and gasp in breathy titillation and oftentimes horrified surprise - utterly brilliant mind fvck material!
An erotic psychological horror/thriller, the characters are fleshed out into living, breathing souls that ensnare and capture you in varying degrees of chokehold as the story unfolds. With thought provoking snares and a roller coaster flare when you’re least expecting it, Beck’s style is woven in such a beautifully organic way and ensures that the thrills will chill you bone deep whilst the pitch-perfect dark smut leaves you questioning your level of depravity… some will anyway!
Now rating high up as one of my favourite horror reads for 2024 thus far… This is one of those books that I’ll most definitely come back to time and again; in my head, on the page, in my dreams - it’s consuming.
Be mindful of the ‼️TRIGGER WARNINGS‼️ - as it’s said, your mental health matters, so do your research before proceeding… and once you do, enjoy!
When reading a Harleigh Beck novel you expect a particular kind of delightfully twisted storytelling that gets your heart racing… for all the reasons.
Come Out, Come Out Wherever You Are held me captive in such a way that I was tempering between being in the moment and yet wanting to race ahead, to only then slam on the breaks and gasp in breathy titillation and oftentimes horrified surprise - utterly brilliant mind fvck material!
An erotic psychological horror/thriller, the characters are fleshed out into living, breathing souls that ensnare and capture you in varying degrees of chokehold as the story unfolds. With thought provoking snares and a roller coaster flare when you’re least expecting it, Beck’s style is woven in such a beautifully organic way and ensures that the thrills will chill you bone deep whilst the pitch-perfect dark smut leaves you questioning your level of depravity… some will anyway!
Now rating high up as one of my favourite horror reads for 2024 thus far… This is one of those books that I’ll most definitely come back to time and again; in my head, on the page, in my dreams - it’s consuming.
Be mindful of the ‼️TRIGGER WARNINGS‼️ - as it’s said, your mental health matters, so do your research before proceeding… and once you do, enjoy!
August 21, 2024
“𝙸 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚠 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚋𝚎𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚎. 𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚋𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚏𝚕𝚘𝚠𝚎𝚛, 𝚋𝚞𝚝 𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝙸 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚟𝚒𝚕, 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚊𝚛𝚎. 𝙸 𝚌𝚊𝚗’𝚝 𝚠𝚊𝚒𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞.”
“𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚎.”
“𝚃𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚎,” 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍, 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚞𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚊 𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚛. “𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚗𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘, 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛. 𝙸’𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚘’𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚋𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎.”
🤡 Unhinged MCs
🤡 Slasher Vibes
🤡 Revenge Plot
🤡 Touch Her & 💀
🤡 Stalker
I will recommend going into this novella blind and just.. have fun. 🙃😅 I’m unsure wtf I just read but I also enjoyed every minute of it. Does that mean I need therapy? Fucking probably. 💁🏻♀️
The novella is broken into 3 separate parts and I feel like with each part the story gets more and more confusing, trying to figure out what’s actually happening or if Skyler is just delulu. 😵💫
This is basically a horror novella + smutty scenes honestly and I enjoyed myself. The spicy scenes were GIVING. 🥵😮💨🫠
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“𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍𝚗’𝚝 𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚎.”
“𝚃𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚎,” 𝚑𝚎 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍, 𝚜𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚛𝚞𝚎𝚕 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚘 𝚊 𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚙𝚞𝚛𝚛. “𝙸 𝚊𝚖 𝚗𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚘, 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛. 𝙸’𝚖 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚟𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚠𝚑𝚘’𝚜 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚋𝚢 𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎.”
🤡 Unhinged MCs
🤡 Slasher Vibes
🤡 Revenge Plot
🤡 Touch Her & 💀
🤡 Stalker
I will recommend going into this novella blind and just.. have fun. 🙃😅 I’m unsure wtf I just read but I also enjoyed every minute of it. Does that mean I need therapy? Fucking probably. 💁🏻♀️
The novella is broken into 3 separate parts and I feel like with each part the story gets more and more confusing, trying to figure out what’s actually happening or if Skyler is just delulu. 😵💫
This is basically a horror novella + smutty scenes honestly and I enjoyed myself. The spicy scenes were GIVING. 🥵😮💨🫠
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August 27, 2024
2⭐️ 2🌶️
Harleigh Beck’s Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are is described as an erotic horror story. The FMC and MMC are Skylar and Nate.
Skylar and her best friend are driving under the influence when they accidentally hit Nate, their school’s star quarterback. Skylar and her friend decide to cover up the accident and leave Nate for dead.
Nate seemingly comes back from the dead, pissed and horny as hell. His sole purpose in life becomes terrifying, fucking, and killing Skylar.
For an “erotic horror story” there’s decent plotting and multiple twists throughout. However the characters are shallow and immature which makes sense because surprise, surprise, the characters are children!!!!!
I’m not even kidding, I wish I was. For some inane reason Beck thought it was appropriate to write an “erotic horror story” about teenagers. In high school. Need I explain more? It’s seriously fucked up.
Harleigh Beck’s Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are is described as an erotic horror story. The FMC and MMC are Skylar and Nate.
Skylar and her best friend are driving under the influence when they accidentally hit Nate, their school’s star quarterback. Skylar and her friend decide to cover up the accident and leave Nate for dead.
Nate seemingly comes back from the dead, pissed and horny as hell. His sole purpose in life becomes terrifying, fucking, and killing Skylar.
For an “erotic horror story” there’s decent plotting and multiple twists throughout. However the characters are shallow and immature which makes sense because surprise, surprise, the characters are children!!!!!
I’m not even kidding, I wish I was. For some inane reason Beck thought it was appropriate to write an “erotic horror story” about teenagers. In high school. Need I explain more? It’s seriously fucked up.
December 16, 2023
Well that was a wild ride and I loved every part of it! ♥️ I received the ARC today and had to dive in directly since it was a short read I knew I could finish it in one sitting and I was right.
One of the trigger warnings included: "Don’t read this book unless want to turn the last page and think, “What the fuck was that?”" and it did not disappoint!
As promised this wasn't a romance but pure horror erot!c and it was done so well. Damn, Harleigh, this might be the best one I've read so far from you. The story unfolded so amazing and then the twists and turns? Just *chef's kiss*
There were a few things I just didn't like personally (like a few nicknames that were used that killed the vibe for me) which I will not get into much detail with. I still enjoyed the plot and the twists and the spice 🥵
If you are into very dark, gory, erot!c horror please go check out @author_harleighbeck ! She is an amazing human being and a great author.
Please check the trigger warnings before you read any of her books and be aware that they are not suited for everyone!
One of the trigger warnings included: "Don’t read this book unless want to turn the last page and think, “What the fuck was that?”" and it did not disappoint!
As promised this wasn't a romance but pure horror erot!c and it was done so well. Damn, Harleigh, this might be the best one I've read so far from you. The story unfolded so amazing and then the twists and turns? Just *chef's kiss*
There were a few things I just didn't like personally (like a few nicknames that were used that killed the vibe for me) which I will not get into much detail with. I still enjoyed the plot and the twists and the spice 🥵
If you are into very dark, gory, erot!c horror please go check out @author_harleighbeck ! She is an amazing human being and a great author.
Please check the trigger warnings before you read any of her books and be aware that they are not suited for everyone!
June 1, 2024
did I question my sanity while reading this? absolutely because i loved every single second on this book and you bet your sweet asses i’ll be reading way more harleigh beck after this omg.
this was definitely not a romance story, but it was hot and it was horror and omg. Its a whole different experience, that’s for sure.
THAT ENDING? PART 3??? i was shook. i was gobsmacked. i kept saying every little thing to my boyfriend because i was like “WHAT?”
this was definitely not a romance story, but it was hot and it was horror and omg. Its a whole different experience, that’s for sure.
THAT ENDING? PART 3??? i was shook. i was gobsmacked. i kept saying every little thing to my boyfriend because i was like “WHAT?”
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