The Kept

Melinda has had a difficult life following her parents' death. Forced to live with the grandfather she is terrified of, Melinda lives as a slave to her bible-thumping, snake-worshipping, racist Papaw. When Melinda is awakened by strange chanting emanating from the basement, she discovers that her Papaw has summoned a spirit and is keeping her prisoner to do his bidding. When her Papaw begins to make some stunning physical and emotional changes, Melinda is unprepared for the turn that her life takes.
Reading The Kept was quite an experience. It is not a romance story but a horrific tale of a young girl and her Papaw who practices evil magics. I was enthralled by The Kept from beginning to suspenseful, satisfying end.
Desiree Erotique's The Kept is a tense and gripping horror story. I was especially impressed by the author's ability to put the reader alongside the characters so that we experience the events of the story along with the protagonist. The Kept literally gave me chills and I continued reading it because it was so unnerving in parts. I will reiterate the author’s warning that The Kept contains some disturbing subject matter. If you are strong of mind and heart, I think you will find this is a quality short story that gives genuine chills. Bravo Ms. Erotique!

Reviewed by: Tanya