About A Funhouse of Nightmares
Step into a twisted realm where the lines between reality and the bizarre blur, and prepare to be captivated by “A Funhouse of Nightmares: Twisted Tales For Troubled Grown-ups.”
In this macabre anthology, five tales transport you to surreal landscapes of the mind, where the strange, supernatural, and occult intertwine with a touch of humor and absurdity.
In “Static,” a troubled young man discovers that the static on his radio holds prescient advice, leading him on a dark and unpredictable path. “Toad” introduces us to a lovely young woman possessed by the spirit of an Inca priest, as she plots to destroy her unfaithful spouse in a spine-chilling quest for vengeance.
Witness the fall and redemption of Beelzebub in “The Book of Fallen Angels,” a haunting exploration of divine rebellion and the pursuit of redemption. Prepare for a poignant tale in “Tears For Topsy,” where a circus clown makes a fateful exchange, sacrificing his soul for happiness in a world consumed by darkness.
Finally, embark on a mind-altering journey with “Mould,” as a hallucinogenic truffle transports a young woman into a mesmerizing realm inhabited by anthropomorphized woodland creatures.
These stories weave together elements of the supernatural, occult, and the absurd, delivering a captivating experience that oscillates between unease and laughter. Described as modern Kafkaesque, “A Funhouse of Nightmares” promises to entertain, thrill, and leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the bizarre and delightful, where nothing is quite as it seems, nor should it be…
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Robert L Appleton is an author known for his captivating stories in the supernatural, absurd, and occult genres. His writing immerses readers in intricate worlds with extreme characters, blending elements of cartoons, violence, comedy, mystery, and gothic themes. Appleton describes his writing as “painting moving pictures with words,” creating scenes filled with wild details and an irrepressible imagination. After a failed screenwriting course, he embraced writing as his true passion, rejecting compromises to his creative vision. With a background in art and animation, his work is visually vibrant, transitioning between cute and fey to shadowy and horrifying. Appleton’s storytelling style combines the visual and textual, and his stories are moral journeys with wild and unpredictable outcomes, subverting conventions. His favorite authors include Carlos Castaneda, Raymond Chandler, and Evelyn Waugh.