Hello all,
I have read a lot of stories on this site and have realized that many of them are recycled ideas. Not all of them are, if they it would be a rather boring site to be on. But because of this I decided to put a few of the most original stories I've read so far. Please put some of the best that you've read as well.
1) Dogscape, although this story may not be one of my favorites on this site, it is by far unlike anything I've ever read. Which, is why it is number one on this list.
2) The Number of Darkness, this story is, IMO, a much better story than Dogscape. It is not as unusual as the latter, but it works in its favor. The people are spot on and have their own personalities.
3) Mr. Widemouth, this story, although very well known, is original. The monster is great, looking like a toy more than something Hollywood would put out to scare you, which works wonderfully. It is also written in a way that doesn't give anything away until the end. There may have been some copycats of this story, and I'm sure there are, but this was the first which make it original.
Please let me know if you agree with the my top three. I'm sure there are more out there which may or may not top the stories I've chosen. If you feel like there are please let me know and I will love to read them.
Until later
JN