🩸 Horror Fiction

Repercussions Run Rampant: Tales of Revenge, Regret and Retribution

✍️ Essel Pratt
Reader Score
4.4
(1 review)
$13.99
In stock — ready to ship Ships in 1–2 business days
📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A collection of horror tales about delayed revenge and supernatural retribution by Essel Pratt.

Essel Pratt’s anthology examines the lingering effects of personal transgressions. The work focuses on the moment when minor inconveniences transform into terrifying events driven by evil intent. Readers encounter characters whose inner darkness dictates their fate, leading to inevitable retribution. The stories highlight the gap between action and consequence, often spanning long periods before the truth surfaces. This approach creates a sense of inescapable doom. Pratt utilizes the supernatural genre to externalize internal guilt and rage. The collection offers a grim look at how pride and soul-marring experiences can escalate into fatal encounters with malevolent forces.

Key Themes
revenge regret retribution
Literary Context

Published in 2018 by an independent press, this work sits within the contemporary horror fiction market. It draws on long-standing gothic traditions of moral reckoning and supernatural justice. The book targets American readers interested in standalone tales of dark consequence rather than serialized narratives.

Difficulty
●● Medium
Recommended For Fans Of
Shirley Jackson · M.R. James · H.P. Lovecraft · Thomas Ligotti
🩸
Horror Fiction
🏛 Independently Published 📅 2018 🌐 English 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781792926143

📝 Description: Repercussions Run Rampant: Tales of Revenge, Regret and Retribution

Essel Pratt presents a collection of horror stories in Repercussions Run Rampant, focusing on the dark consequences of human actions. The narrative explores how delayed retorts can escalate from minor irritations into pure evil, pushing victims toward madness. Pratt guides readers through tales where revenge, regret, and retribution intertwine with supernatural forces. The book draws on gothic and supernatural fiction traditions to examine the darkness within the human will. Each story illustrates a path chosen by inner malice, revealing how actions eventually catch up with their perpetrators. The collection does not shy away from the bruising of pride or the marring of the soul that often precedes deeper horror. This volume suits readers who enjoy psychological dread and supernatural retribution. It appeals to those interested in the slow burn of karmic justice rather than immediate jump scares. Fans of Essel Pratt’s previous work will find a consistent tone here. Those seeking lighthearted tales or clear moral resolutions may find the pervasive darkness unsettling. The stories stand as stark reminders that no one remains safe from the consequences of their deeds.

💎 Our verdict on Repercussions Run Rampant: Tales of Revenge, Regret and Retribution

“
🩸
Horror Reads editorial team
Horror desk
Essel Pratt delivers a cohesive collection that effectively bridges the gap between psychological horror and supernatural retribution. The anthology excels in portraying how delayed retorts can push victims toward madness, illustrating the bruising of pride and marring of the soul. By focusing on the slow burn of karmic justice rather than immediate scares, Pratt creates an atmosphere of inescapable doom that lingers long after reading. This volume is best suited for readers who enjoy dark fantasy and gothic traditions where inner malice dictates fate. It may unsettle those seeking light-hearted tales or clear moral resolutions, but it stands as a powerful reminder of the consequences of human deeds for fans of psychological dread.
✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Readers seeking a grim exploration of karmic justice and the lingering effects of personal transgressions will find this anthology compelling. It appeals to those who prefer psychological dread over jump scares, offering a slow-burn narrative where minor irritations escalate into terrifying events driven by evil intent. Fans of gothic horror and cosmic dread will appreciate how Pratt uses supernatural forces to externalize inner darkness and soul-marring experiences. The collection is ideal for individuals interested in the gap between action and consequence, particularly when that truth surfaces after long periods. It provides a stark reminder of the inevitability of retribution, making it suitable for those who enjoy tales where pride and rage lead to fatal encounters with malevolent forces.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Horror Reads —

Reader rating

4.4
Based on 1 reviews
5
0
4
1
3
0
2
0
1
0
H
Horror Reads editorial team

Essel Pratt delivers a cohesive collection that effectively bridges the gap between psychological horror and supernatural retribution. The anthology excels in portraying how delayed retorts can push victims toward madness, illustrating the bruising of pride and marring of the soul. By focusing on the slow burn of karmic justice rather than immediate scares, Pratt creates an atmosphere of inescapable doom that lingers long after reading. This volume is best suited for readers who enjoy dark fantasy and gothic traditions where inner malice dictates fate. It may unsettle those seeking light-hearted tales or clear moral resolutions, but it stands as a powerful reminder of the consequences of human deeds for fans of psychological dread.

✍️ More books by this author Essel Pratt

Curse of the Killer Toilet Paper
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
Curse of the Killer Toilet Paper
$13.99
78
Read →
Ungodly Undoing
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
Ungodly Undoing
$34.99
81
Read →
Ungodly Undoing: Tales of Ubiquitous Umbrage
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
Ungodly Undoing: Tales of Ubiquitous Umbrage
$12.99
78
Read →
Xperimental Genocide
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
Xperimental Genocide
$11.99
78
Read →
13 Postcards from Hell
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
13 Postcards from Hell
$10.99
78
Read →
Sharkantula
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Essel Pratt
Sharkantula
$37.75
78
Read →

🏛 Books from this publisher Independently Published

The Walking Worm
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Matthew Cowdery
The Walking Worm
$12.99
78
Read →
You'll Do As You're Told
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Craig Wesley Wall
You'll Do As You're Told
$14.99
78
Read →
La Sincronicidad de los Dioses
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Jon Ridan
La Sincronicidad de los Dioses
$11.99
78
Read →
Forever Your Blood: Christabel Kane I
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Syl Emerald
Forever Your Blood: Christabel Kane I
$19.00
81
Read →
John Hopkins: At the heart of England
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Shane Terry
John Hopkins: At the heart of England
$17.32
78
Read →
Skinheads VS. Goth Vampires
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
Nick Razer
Skinheads VS. Goth Vampires
$15.99
78
Read →

You might also like

See more →
Backwoods Bonfire ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.5
1
Essel Pratt
Backwoods Bonfire
$11.99
81
Read →
Sharkantula: Shark. Tarantula. Sharkantula. ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.4
1
Essel Pratt
Sharkantula: Shark. Tarantula. Sharkantula.
$13.99
78
Read →
Terror Incognita: 13 Terrors ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Jeffrey Thomas
Terror Incognita: 13 Terrors
$13.99
86
Read →
Darkness and Devotion: Tales of Horror, Fantasy, and Romance ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Brandon Berntson
Darkness and Devotion: Tales of Horror, Fantasy, and Romance
$13.99
86
Read →
Double ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
R S Broadhead
Double
$13.99
86
Read →
Heart and Mouth Deed and Life ✨ New
★★★★★
★★★★★
4.6
1
Catt Dahman
Heart and Mouth Deed and Life
$13.99
86
Read →

Have a question about this item?

Ask about the edition, condition, delivery or anything else — we reply by email or phone, usually within a day.

Home Genres
Cart
Wishlist