Andersen Prunty è uno scrittore di prosa le cui opere si concentrano spesso su profondi ritratti psicologici dei personaggi e sulla complessità delle relazioni umane. Il suo stile è caratterizzato da una penetrante intuizione dell'animo umano e da un'atmosfera ipnotica che trascina il lettore in un vortice di emozioni e pensieri. Il lavoro di questo autore esplora gli aspetti più oscuri della natura umana, mentre cerca barlumi di speranza in circostanze spesso desolanti. È uno scrittore che non teme di porre domande scomode e che spinge i lettori alla riflessione.
Boy meets girl. They fall in love. They move in together and start a new life. They're beautiful and they have new things, expensive things, the best of everything, whatever they want. But that's only the surface. Beneath the surface is something much different. Something much darker. Theirs is a love like no other and only one of them will survive it.
When three friends receive a startlingly incoherent invitation to a “Reeyoonyun” they seize upon it to break up the monotony of their middle-aged lives. The host, one of their old friends, seems battered and out of it. The maid acts like a weird robot. The host confesses the house might not actually be his. Over the course of a tense, bizarre evening, the friends soon realize the invitation was to something much more sinister than a the past. Twenty-five years ago, in 1993, the group experienced something on a summer night in the woods. They’ve done their best to forget about it but the repercussions of it have sent shockwaves through each of their lives. Now they must decide if they want to leave the past buried or dig it up and confront it and all of its mind-bending, life-altering horror.
The story follows David Glum, who, haunted by his grandfather's mysterious abduction by elephants, returns home after years of failed writing endeavors. As he focuses on growing a beard, bizarre events unfold, including his mother's uncertain fate and his father's questionable identity. Convinced of a family curse linked to an eternal flame and a mythical group called the Nefarions, David and a man named Gary Wrench embark on a surreal journey across an altered America, encountering absurdities that challenge their perceptions of reality and destiny.
Set in Twin Springs, Ohio, this collection of horror stories features a diverse array of supernatural beings, including zombies, werewolves, vampires, and mummies, alongside themes of satanic cults and cosmic horror. Andersen Prunty crafts a chilling atmosphere, inviting readers to explore the eerie and unsettling tales that unfold in this small town, where the ordinary meets the grotesque.
The papers call it "The Suicide Virus." The teenagers of Gethsemane, Ohio, are killing themselves at an alarming rate. Steven Wrigley is trying to survive his senior year of high school, still reeling from the death of his mother and adjusting to life with his father. Along the way, he meets a girl who becomes another kind of obsession: Elise Devon. Elise's secrets keep her distanced from everyone. She has a special place she calls the Obscura. She goes there when she is depressed or angry. The Obscura makes her feel like nothing she's ever felt before. When she loses herself to the Obscura, she fears she also gives herself to something much darker, something much more powerful. Something calling itself the Sorrow King. Who is the Sorrow King? He is carved from wood and bone. He smells like wax, dead leaves, and memories. He travels by moonlight and drinks the sorrow of others. Can love exact vengeance on a monster made from madness, depression, and misery? Or will the Sorrow King bleed the town dry before satiating himself and moving on?
A retired man loses his wife to cancer and his daughter to a mysterious accident. He mostly lives alone, occasionally taking care of his grandson. When he sees a black van drive over a young woman before disappearing into the dark of night, he loses what little faith he has in humanity and discovers a sense of vengeful purpose. Now he's in danger of losing himself to long-repressed demons and a terrifyingly bizarre world that has always surrounded him, a world he's spent his entire life keeping at a distance.
Libbie Milligan's life is a cycle of monotony and unresolved trauma, marked by her dead-end job and the weight of her sister's unsolved murder. Her routine is disrupted when a mysterious new employee at the motel befriends her, challenging Libbie to confront her past and embrace change. As their friendship develops, unexpected revelations begin to surface, suggesting that answers to long-buried questions may emerge from the most unlikely sources.
The story follows Andy Boring, a misguided and eccentric character who embarks on a ludicrous mission to fill the Grand Canyon in pursuit of immortality. Using social networks, he aims to rally support for his absurd cause, highlighting the often ridiculous nature of online movements. Through Andy's antics, the narrative explores themes of ambition, folly, and the power of social media, blending humor with social commentary on the lengths people will go for their beliefs, no matter how irrational.
This collection showcases a range of horror stories that delve into unsettling themes and vivid imagery. Notable pieces include "The Library of Trespass" and "Music from the Slaughterhouse," each exploring dark and thought-provoking narratives. The novella "Bury the Children in the Yard" adds depth to the anthology, promising to engage readers with its chilling tales. Andersen Prunty's distinctive style is evident throughout, making this volume a compelling addition for horror enthusiasts.
Barton King, a wealthy and reckless young man, is determined to host the ultimate party themed "Mexico Frat Funland," featuring classic elements like cargo shorts and a piñata. However, as guests begin to cancel and chaos ensues, the event risks spiraling into a disaster. With unexpected challenges and bizarre occurrences, including "space birds" wreaking havoc, the summer's most anticipated social gathering teeters on the edge of becoming a violent nightmare.