Horrorstör

Horrorstor was an unexpectedly traditional horror story wrapped in a fun, quirky exterior. Amy, the protagonist, works at a new branch of Orsk, a giant, trendy furniture store that is a spot-on parody of Ikea. Despite the upbeat culture and the vibrant interior, this branch is riddled with problems. Vandalism is occurring during non-store hours, employees are receiving disturbing but untraceable text messages, and corporate is starting to become concerned. Amy's store manager assembles a small team of staff, Amy included, to stay after closing and help investigate. Much hilarity - and terror - ensues.

The book itself is fun, dressed to look like a store catalog. Each chapter heading includes a product description and image of the item. The parody of Ikea is spot on, from the jokes about missing parts and flat packs, to the “bright and shining” path running through the store for customers to follow. The fun, parodic exterior, however, should not lead a reader to believe that the horror is also fun. The story quickly takes a turn with a seance that doesn't go quite as planned, and the team of employees find themselves in a battle for survival as they try to escape.