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Doomscroll Paperback – May 23, 2025
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You weren’t supposed to find the phone.
The algorithm isn't like yours.
It’s cursed.
It’s hungry.
And each video brings you closer to a horrifying truth.
Welcome to the feed.
A horror short story anthology written as if scrolling through social media.
- Print length247 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMay 23, 2025
- Reading age14 - 18 years
- Dimensions5 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- ISBN-13979-8317268411
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- ASIN : B0F4R5T73T
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : May 23, 2025
- Language : English
- Print length : 247 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8317268411
- Item Weight : 8.8 ounces
- Reading age : 14 - 18 years
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #869,189 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author

Chris Regan has written four feature films as well as writing and directing a web series and a number of short films. He loves reading and watching movies but not as much as he loves playing video games, which is his favourite thing to do. He particularly loves scary games like the 1996 PC game, Realms of the Haunting, because he likes exploring creepy, haunted places from the safety of his desk. He lives in Worthing with his wife and two children and their pet cat, Popcorn, who will often helpfully walk across the keyboard and is totally to blame for any mistakes.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseOkay, so I just finished reading Doomscroll, and honestly, I'm still trying to process it. My initial thought was a solid 3.5 stars, but I'm bumping it up to 4 because, well, I've never read anything quite like it. If you're looking for something genuinely different and don't mind feeling a little unsettled, this might be for you.
The format is what really makes this book stand out. It's essentially a collection of "found footage" – transcripts of YouTube videos, online chat logs, and even some seemingly academic essays. It's a brilliant concept, capturing the chaotic, often disorienting experience of endlessly scrolling through online content. The way it builds a narrative through these disparate pieces is genuinely clever.
The initial "videos" grab you immediately, with quick, unsettling, and abrupt endings. This initial stretch had me hooked, curious about a mysterious repeating symbol and the disturbing events it seems to trigger.
However, the pacing does take a hit in the middle with lengthy "essay" videos. While they provide context about a reclusive game developer and the concept of alternate reality games, they can feel tedious, pulling you out of the immersive "found footage" feel.
Character-wise, most "influencers" are caricatures of online personas. The world-building is effective, twisting familiar internet culture into something sinister, with the concept of a "viral" phenomenon becoming literally viral being particularly chilling.
My biggest hang-up is that the meta-commentary towards the end, while clever, can make the horror feel less real. And the ending, while fitting, leaves many questions unanswered.
Overall, Doomscroll is a bold and experimental read. It might not be for everyone, but its originality and unsettling atmosphere make it worth checking out if you're a fan of unique horror and the darker side of internet culture.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDoomscroll is a very unique and original book. Everyone is familiar with scrolling social media content, so the idea of a twisted "Doom" version of that is very clever. I'd describe the story as part dark thriller, part horror and part social commentary. There were moments where things were definitely unsettling. What felt most unique was that the story was built around transcripts of YouTube videos and social media chats. I think for those where this kind of story, and storytelling technique is their cup of tea, they'll absolutely love this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2025Format: KindleDoomscroll by C.G. Regan is a unique and eerie horror read that plays out like scrolling through a cursed social media feed. The format is creative and the stories are unsettling in all the right ways. Some parts hit harder than others, but overall it's a fresh take on modern horror that kept me engaged. Definitely worth checking out if you enjoy short, creepy reads with a digital twist.
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I Adore BooksReviewed in Australia on June 21, 20255.0 out of 5 stars Unusual
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDoomscroll was different from anything I have ever read before, but on reflection, I think this is probably what people felt about James Joyce’s Ulysses when it was written. This is a book for now, which highlights the most disturbing and uncomfortably scary side of the rise of technology. As the world has become ever more voyeuristic and social media gives us access to much of what we would be better not knowing, the author brings out the deeper, darker side of our everyday communications in a mix of modern communication styles. Doomscroll made me too uncomfortable to revisit, but just because I would prefer something more traditional should not be a factor in giving a star rating. For something this different, I must give it five stars.
GB reviewerReviewed in India on January 15, 20265.0 out of 5 stars Scary and creepy read
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseI finished Doomscroll feeling unsettled but impressed. It is not a typical horror book, and that is what makes it stand out. The story is told through video transcripts, chat logs, and online posts, which truly feels scary.
The opening sections are the strongest. The short videos, strange symbols, and sudden endings create a creepy mood that pulls you in fast. I was curious and uneasy at the same time.
The characters feel more like online personalities than real people, which fits the theme.
The idea of something going viral in a dangerous way is especially disturbing. The ending leaves many questions unanswered, but it suits the story’s tone. Overall, Doomscroll is strange, original, and worth reading.
Dr Joe MastersonReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 20255.0 out of 5 stars It's a bold, experimental read that will resonate.
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseDoomscroll is an unsettling and uniquely formatted look into the darker side of our digital lives.
Its "found footage" style, using chat logs, video transcripts, and essays, brilliantly captures the chaotic nature of online content.
While the middle section can drag with lengthy essays, the initial hooks and chilling world-building create a truly disturbing experience. It's a bold, experimental read that will resonate if you've ever felt trapped in the endless scroll.
GRReviewed in the United Kingdom on June 8, 20255.0 out of 5 stars Another page-turner!
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseAnother page-turner from this author. Cleverly written, unsettling, scary, thought-provoking, keeps you guessing, and well worth reading. This book leaves the reader pondering questions it poses around social media and the way we react to it, long after the last page is turned.
