Staff writer #001428, Russell Holbrook, writes books, stories, and music exclusively for the glory of Valkos Enterprises' Department of Letters and Distractionary Materials. He has been a faithful and steadfast employee of the division since 1989 when, as a teenager, he was moved from his assignment on the conveyor line at the Valkos computer parts recycling supercenter to the Writers of Distractionary Materials warehouse where he continues to occupy his very own desk with an inspirational cactus, under a small window on the 17th floor. He lives in West Mable Town with his legally registered life partner and their five furry children.
An anthology of twisted tales, woven together with threads of doomed love and debased devotion. Each story plunges the reader into a dark world of obsessive desires and tragic endings. Interspersed with poignant poetry that echoes the same themes of shattered hearts and senseless loyalties, this collection will leave you haunted by its odd and eerily beautful words.
A promising self-publishing school mentor finds himself in hot water with a demanding student whose expectations have not been met. To make matters worse, the student is a demon with a Renaissance fair-like dialect. Will our protagonist be able to help the persistent demon achieve their goals as an indie author or will he face fiery consequences? Read this bizarre story to find out!
Piper and Shelly and The Weird Thing That Happened is a bizarro novella that combines body horror, erotica, and satire. Much more silly than sexy, this strange tale will appeal to fans of Carlton Mellick III, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and Cameron Pierce.
Essentially, Wanda the Bloodtose Intolerant Vampire is a strange, sweet love story. Highly recommended if you enjoy the later works of Carlton Mellick III, Christopher Moore, or enjoy watching Adult Swim.
SOMETIMES IT TAKES A DEVIL TO DO THE LORD'S WORK Mable Town has come under the rule of the oppressive Valkos Enterprises government, forcing their brand on the populous and demanding conformity with every aspect of its citizens' lives. Even so, Mary, Joseph, and their cat, Lucy Furr, are happy with their mundane existence. That is until a malicious group of teenagers attack the beloved feline...
Uncover a powerful story of drugs, addiction, and one man's struggle to become free. Heroin is the Answer combines a dark, gripping personal narrative with thought-provoking poetry, designed to offer a glimpse into the crushing weight of Heroin and the damage that it does to the lives of those who use it. Told with dry humor and imbued with a visceral, lucid detail that jumps from every page...
FOOD! FAMILY! MAYHEM! MURDER! Ah, it must be the holidays! From the splatter to the surreal, The Distended Table is a buffet for the horror fiction connoisseur! You'll feast on the delights of a murderous pilgrim, insane Black Friday violence, fast food terrors, a vengeful vegan, a dark seasonal secret in the depths of Belfast City Centre, and many more frightfully delicious dishes! With horror...