Carlton Mellick III s'impose comme une voix majeure de la littérature underground contemporaine, définissant son style unique comme "avant-punk". Ses œuvres présentent des visions surréalistes de la société et des futurs imaginés, abordant les absurdités sociales et la satire avec un mélange distinctif d'esprit vif et d'humour noir. Mellick fusionne magistralement des éléments de science-fiction et d'horreur bas de gamme avec l'art littéraire postmoderne, créant une voix véritablement originale qui défie et divertit.
Set in a gritty urban landscape, this novel by Carlton Mellick III blends elements of bizarro fiction with urban fantasy, promising a unique reading experience. Known for his cult classics like Satan Burger and Adolf in Wonderland, Mellick delivers a story filled with unconventional themes and vivid imagery that challenge traditional narrative forms. Expect an imaginative and surreal journey that pushes the boundaries of genre and storytelling.
"Tick and Polly have never met their parents before. They live in the same house with them, they dream about them every night, they share the same flesh and blood, yet for some reason their parents have never found the time to visit them even once since they were born. Living in a dark corner of their parents' vast crumbling mansion, the children long for the day when they will finally be held in their mother's loving arms for the first time ... But that day seems to never come. They worry their parents have long since forgotten about them. When the machines that provide them with food and water stop functioning, the children are forced to venture out of the nursery to find their parents on their own. But the rest of the house is much larger and stranger than they ever could have imagined. The maze-like hallways are dark and seem to go on forever, deranged creatures lurk in every shadow, and the bodies of long-dead children litter the abandoned storerooms. Every minute out of the nursery is a constant battle for survival. And the deeper into the house they go, the more they must unravel the mysteries surrounding their past and the world they've grown up in, if they ever hope to meet the parents they've always longed to see."--Page 4 of cover
"Set in the same woods as Mellick's splatterpunk satire Apeshit, Clusterfuck follows Trent Chesterton, alpha bro, who has come up with what he thinks is a flawless plan to get laid. He invites three hot chicks and his three best bros on a weekend of extreme cave diving in a remote area known as Turtle Mountain, hoping to impress the ladies with his expert caving skills. But things don't quite go as Trent planned. For starters, only one of the three chicks turns out to be remotely hot and she has no interest in him for some inexplicable reason. Then he ends up looking like a total dumbass when everyone learns he's never actually gone caving in his entire life. And to top it all off, he's the one to get blamed once they find themselves lost and trapped deep underground with no way to turn back and no possible chance of rescue. What's a bro to do? Sure he could win some points if he actually tried to save the ladies from the family of unkillable subterranean cannibal mutants hunting them for their flesh, but fuck that. No slam piece is worth that amount of effort. He'd much rather just use them as bait so that he can save himself"--Page 4 of cover.
This book offers a humorous and surreal twist on the classic film Tron, blending elements of bizarro fiction with a satirical take on digital worlds and technology. Expect a wild ride through absurd scenarios and eccentric characters that challenge the conventions of both the original movie and the genre itself. The narrative promises to entertain readers with its unique blend of comedy and imaginative storytelling.
Oksana Maslovskiy is an award-winning artist, an internationally adored fashion model, and one of the most infamous serial killers this country has ever known. She enjoys murdering pretty young men with a nine-inch blade, cutting them open and admiring their delicate insides. It's the only way she knows how to be intimate with another human being. But one day she meets a victim who cannot be killed. His name is Gabriel--a mysterious immortal being with a deep desire to save Oksana's soul. He makes her a deal: if she promises to never kill another person again, he'll become her eternal murder victim.What at first seems like the perfect relationship for Oksana quickly devolves into a living nightmare when she discovers that Gabriel enjoys being killed by her just a little too much.
Little Benny isn't very good at taking tests. It's not that he's a stupid kid or doesn't pay attention in class. It's just that he's absolutely terrified of failure. It doesn't matter how hard he studies. He gets so nervous that he freezes up and his mind goes blank, rarely even answering a single question before the time is up. This is especially difficult now that he's in Mrs. Gustafson's fifth grade class, where the punishment for failure is to draw a curse from the bad box - a magical device that permanently mutates children into horrific monsters.
Set against a backdrop of a dying world, this novel explores themes of unrequited love and quiet desperation. Carlton Mellick III, a prominent figure in bizarro fiction, crafts a compelling narrative that blends elements of science fiction with emotional depth. Celebrated for his originality, Mellick presents a unique perspective on relationships amidst an apocalyptic landscape, showcasing his distinctive storytelling style that has garnered acclaim from notable figures in the genre.
"Welcome to Grub Town, the most corrupt city in America. A place where gutter punk mermaids swim in sewage-filled canals, fairy prostitutes hang in birdcages on every street corner, and yakuza elves run everything behind the scenes. Eliot is the most beautiful fairy in all of the city with his dazzling emerald green butterfly wings that make everyone who sees them fall instantly in lust with him. But it's more of a curse than a blessing. Forced to hide his wings in public in order to avoid the constant sexual harassment, Eliot only finds solace when visiting his friends at the Snake Pit lamia strip club or getting tattooed by the dark and mysterious half-octopus woman named Oona. Oona is the best tattooist in the city, but she is a frightening woman three times Eliot's size with nine-foot tentacles that could choke a man to death in seconds. But despite this fact, Eliot is desperately in love with her. He's so infatuated with the octomaid that he gets new tattoos from her each and every week just to be closer to her, addicted to having her artwork permanently embedded into his skin. But when Eliot accidentally murders the only heir to the elf yakuza crime family in Oona's tattoo shop, they are forced to go on the run together, hoping to avoid the wrath of the most dangerous man in town. With everyone in the city out to get them, they can only rely on each other if they have any hope for survival"--Cover, page 4
Exploring themes of marriage and parenting, this story takes a darkly humorous turn with the introduction of monstrous vaginas that consume people. The narrative delves into the complexities of relationships and the challenges of raising children, all while blending absurdity with poignant moments. The unique premise serves as a provocative backdrop for examining societal norms and personal struggles.