Bøger af Essel Pratt

When thinking of the weirdest parts of the United States, one does not necessarily think of New England. However, its extensive history is no stranger to oddness. New England is said to be the birthplace of the hamburger, sideburns were named after a former governor, PEZ was invented there, and the first public library was established in New Hampshire. Also, let us not forget, nearly everything is void or prohibited in the tiny state of Rhode Island. Now, adding to the oddness of the North Eastern United States, we present you with New England: Weird. This book has been on a strange journey, in fact, it nearly didn't happen at all. For over a year, the pages that follow have been passed back and forth from one editor to another, swapping hands with publishers along the way, before finally landing where it stands now. What you are about to read is not necessarily horror, bizarro, whimsical writings, or anything in between. What you are about to read is simply a collection of odd tales, each set in New England, written by some of the most talented writers I know, each presenting you with an amazing variety that makes up the whole of New England: Weird Featuring Tales by Catfish McDaris, Cameron Shifflet, Garvan Giltinan, David S. Pointer, Charie D. Lamarr, David Anderson, Anna Haney, Brian Barr, Thomas Olivieri, Donald Armfield, Essel Pratt, Roma Gray

From the twisted minds of: Michael Fisher, Amanda M. Lyons, T.S. Woolard, R.T. Sirk, Essel Pratt, Dona Fox, David Maxson, Ken Goldman, Nick Hatfield, Sharon L. Higa, Deb Hoag, Richard D. Ramsey, William Bove, and Stuart Keane. An Urban Legend takes many shapes and forms. From the peculiar glance of a neighbor's dog, the weird face you see in the food on your dinner plate, or even the shadowy figure on the side of the road, an urban legends plays upon those instances of wonder and mixes them with fear. Within Urban Legends: Emergence of Fear, there are 14 stories, some similar and some very different, each touching a varied aspect of the urban legend theme. Seemingly harmless at first read, their terrors are destined to materialize when least expected, at the sound of a creaking door, while driving down the highway, or when leaving a bar in the dead of night.

Not with an iron fist, but with nuclear words. Upon scripted words of unification, the American President delivers an ultimatum for the citizens of the United States of America. Remain loyal to The Great Experiment that is America or relocate to Texas and Louisiana, former states that President Barry Bigly forced to secede from the Union. The New Sovereign Nation of Texiana begins as a sanctuary for those that predicted President Bigly's tyrannical rule, only to become a desolate wasteland shut off from the rest of the world by a massive border wall. As the Texianans struggle to adjust to their new lifestyles, The American President has other plans to keep their lack of loyalty at bay; raining down deadly chemicals upon the Texianans while preaching propaganda across the airwaves. Unknowingly creating a horde of Victims within the wall's borders.Not willing to stand by as the American President methodically eradicates all that do not believe in his ideals for the next evolution of The United States, three young adults join forces to rise up and restore peace and true unity once again.

Eight Legged Deadly SinA season after Sharkantula devastated Shark World, the park reopens with a new feature attraction's arrival, a feisty sloth. As Peyton and Stephanie help Trey, the newest park staff member, prep the sloth for its release in the forest exhibit alongside the existing female sloth, the genetically modified tarantula that created the Sharkantula pays a visit. While the new sloth gains comfort in its surroundings, the gates open to thousands of visitors anxious to check out the Dolphantula show and get a peek at the majestic animals. However, not everyone is excited as a group of bible-thumping activists have devious plans in mind.As the day progresses, the day's extreme heat casts its toll on the visitors and forces the park's closure, leaving a small number of park staff to close the place down, unaware that the activists have remained behind to kill the Dolphantulas. All are oblivious of the new beast that lurks in the shadows, the SLOTHANTULA!

Tiffany, Mateo, and Sam continue their journey as they work out a plan to reunite Texiana with the United States. Along the way, they hear about Deacon Heights, where they may find a radio tower that they could use to transmit a message back into the United States, to warn the Americans of President Barry Crump's nefarious deeds. However, the city is dangerous and controlled like a mobster's stronghold by Mayor Reese and his sidekick Darius. The Contrarians are determined to find the radio tower and put it to use, despite its location in Mayor Reese's building. While in the city, a group of new friends promise to join the team and work toward a united future, sharing that the gate to America is not far away. The Contrarians choose to visit the gate and see if they can find answers to what might be waiting just on the other side, despite warnings that the the area is populated with ruffians and the path is occupied with Victims.The second book in the Secession series will continue the journey of the Contrarians as they work together and with new friends to prevent the people if Texiana from becoming Victims of the Wall!

Panic stricken at the approaching pandemic, a rush of uncertainty summoned everyone to their local grocery store to stock up on essentials. When old lady Alexandria is accosted by an unreasonable Karen, she takes matters into her own hands and curses the one item that everyone desires; the toilet paper. As the curse ravages across town, three unsuspecting teens rise up to bring an end to the curse of the killer toilet paper.Can Mandy, Sebastian, and Eddie save the day? Or, will they too fall victim to of the Curse of the Killer Toilet Paper?

REJECTED FOR CONTENT 5: SANITARIUM Where do you go after you've been to hell? Quite simple, really. You go insane. If you thought hell was the worst place you would ever find yourself, you're wrong. Dead wrong. Now, all the horror, the sordid sights and scenes, the bloodshed, the depravity, the perversion experienced before are going to culminate in only one thing. Sheer lunacy. Welcome to a place where madness dwells, insanity rules supreme and nothing is ever quite as it seems. With tales of asylums, twisted, disturbed souls who either belong here, or certainly should, heinous deeds and unhinged mental states, Rejected For Content 5: Sanitarium is here to plumb the darkest depths yet. These stories have all been rejected for content and the scribes responsible for them should all be institutionalised. Featuring Toneye Eyenot, David Sgalambro, Evan Romero, Howard Carlyle, Mark Leney, David Owain Hughes, RD Cervo, J.L. Lane, G. Zimmerman, Thomas M. Malafarina, Matthew Weber, Michael Fisher, Amanda M. Lyons, Andrew Bell, Mark Nye, Brent Lorentson, Tamara Fey Turner, James Cavahl, Zachary Smith, C. A. Viruet, Christopher Ridge, Essel Pratt and K. Trap Jones. Warning: Strong violence, explicit sex, coarse language, blood and gore.

The most hard-core, profane, gory, explicit short stories available. Each carries a message and some of those messages are unpleasant and terrifying. RFC is a collection of stories that other presses refused because of their shocking content, but each story is a solid, well written piece that deserves a home. Demons, Evil people, sea monsters, the unknown: there is something here to offend the most hardened reader. Featuring: Essel Scott Pratt, Alex S Johnson, Mathias Jansson, Dr. Reverend Lance Carbuncle, Toneye Eyenot, Lisa Dabrowski, Mark Woods, Jeremy Maddux, Amanda Lyons, Kerry G.S Lipp Matthew Arkham, Jason Hughes, Christopher Ropes, Susan Simone, Michael Fisher, Jim Goforth, Todd Misura, Stuart Keane, Dona Fox, (Editor's Choice) Kevin J MacLeodWarning: Explicit sex, Gore, Violence, Depravity. Over 21 plea

There are dimensions beyond that which is known to man. They are realms as vast as space and older than time itself. In these realms are beings beyond light and shadow, beyond good and evil, and there lie harbingers of the end of the human age. The stars are right. This is the epoch of terror & devastation. It is an age which is...Within Stranger Aeons. Featuring stories and poems by: Michael Fisher, H.P. Lovecraft, Andew Bell, Mord McGhee, Juan J. Gutierrez, Owen Barrass, Kevin Candela, William Henry Tucker, Roy C. Booth, Ashley Dioses, Andrew J. Lucas, Essel Pratt, G. Zimmerman, Brian Barr, Mark Woods, Justin Hunter, Amanda M. Lyons, Dona Fox, Charie D. Lamarr

Racism. Hate. Delusion. Each is an integral ingredient in the recipe of genocide. Each was present during World War II. Imagine if Adolf Hitler were still alive today, hiding out in the one place no one would find him, dead center in the United States. Imagine he, and a small group of dedicated Nazis, discovered a way to resurrect one of the most iconic Jewish symbols of World War II, recreated through a sample of found DNA. Imagine if that person was to be used as a weapon to begin an onslaught against the Jews. Xperimental Genocide delves into the 'what ifs' as Dr. Ackerman is tasked with summoning the hatred within a young girl that was born from the ashes of Hitler's hatred for the Jewish people. Faced with the decision to follow orders or his own ethics, Dr. Ackerman finds himself deep in trenches of Hitler's Xperimental Genocide

As a viral pandemic threatens the world, the residents of Shrume's Trailer Park awake to warning sirens on the day of their annual bonfire. When the inhabitants of the trailer park begin to exhibit symptoms of the virus, nursing student Cathy steps up to the challenge to ease their agony while C.J. the resident meth head unknowingly cooks up a cure during the Trailer Park Quarantine.

Evil lurks from beyond its tombSummoning the souls of the damned to his clutches, feeding from their auras to replenish its strength so he may reclaim his throne. In his absence, a new beast rises to claim the seat of power, threatening pain and destruction upon the world. Fueled by hatred and the lust for power, the fiend known as Atrin lurks in the shadows and slaughters the creatures known as rifters, suckling on their souls to build his own power. Two unlikely heroes, a teenage boy named Franklyn and his wolf brother named Chij, find themselves stuck in the middle of the fight between the two evils. Along the way to save the world, Franklyn and Chij overcome obstacles that would find a lesser pair dismembered and cast deep into the pits of hell. Together, they risk their lives so that the rest of the world may once again live in peace without worry of damnation on Earth. Inexperienced and unprepared, the unlikely duo discovers that the only option is to face the evil entities head on, whether the outcome results in life or death. Join them in their destiny as they embark on their Final Reverie.

Repercussions of one's actions are often not realized for many moons. Usually, such retorts result in minor inconveniences that merely mar the soul and bruise one's pride. However, when repercussions run afoul, evil in its purest form reveals her damning desire to push one over the edge. These are those stories. Repercussions run Rampant, tales of revenge, regret, and retribution. No one is safe as the darkness within guides one's will and chooses the path to follow.

Within the confines of these pages, each horrific tale has been quarantined for the safety of humanity. All readers are warned to continue at their own risk. The tales within are known to inject fear into the minds of all that dare read them, as well as cold sweats, chills, and anxiety within the dark. Those that are brave enough to traverse the pages and emerge on the other side, without a bite mark to show, will be deemed worthy of the Undead Legacy. Undead Legacy, an anthology of undead horror, features 23 poems and stories from some of the best writers in the genre, representing classical and fresh takes on the undead. After all, a Legacy is timeless...

Being a misunderstood youth in today's society can mean many things to many people. For a parent, it can be a confusing time. We often attribute misunderstandings to their use of technology, in lieu of the imagination that we expressed at their ages. For our children, it can be a frustrating experience. They desire relief form the pains they endure each and every day, whether emotionally, physically, or in secret, yet they fear the stigma of a drug induced cure. This book is about the frustrations, fears, facades, and frailties that our youth is faced with each and every day. It is an attempt to express the power of hope and desire for relief. The contributors within have agreed to share their bravery in the form of pictures and words, reveling the reality behind the mask that our youths wear each and every day.

Life Isn't Fair is a series of children's books that skip the 'once upon a time' and happy endings, instead teaching lessons through real life events. In Harambe and the Very Bad Day, children learn not to judge a book by its cover and to think before they react. Or else, something very bad may happen. The story follows Harambe, an innocent victim in a crime of circumstance. His joy is soon taken away as an unfortunate event turns his life upside down.

Bonds of friendship exist eternally within the confines of children's hearts. Neither a move to a new town nor an unthinkable expiry can remove the bond that joins true friends together. Not even when one becomes a zombie. Matt doesn't allow the death and reawakening of his best bud Tate to dissuade him from adventures of youth. In the ABC's of Zombie Friendship the lads remain close and the alphabet expresses their bond one letter at a time.

Poetry comes from the heart. It doesn't matter if that heart is healthy, broken, damaged, or locked away and hidden by mental despair, poetry speaks to an inner truth. Poetry is happy, sad, inspiring, and hopeless. It is a means of bearing one's inner soul in a manner that words would otherwise not allow. It's a cry for help and a proclamation of unbreakable will. Poetry is everything that is ever experienced, summed up the most beautiful package. Poetic Despair is for those that suffer from anxiety, depression, helplessness, and despair. The words in this book may be hard to read. They may bite into your soul. They may summon memories that were once buried deep. The words may also give hope that you can get better and remind you that you are not alone.

Tales of sword and sorcery come to us across the ages, across worlds, and across time. Legends about the warriors and priests, the lost gods and forgotten cities of old, and the things that were done in their time, live within the fires of man. The words of the storyteller who sits there by the flames to speak of it all with great reverence and his own special magic take us to other realms as we seek to understand and to build our own kingdoms of might and magic. The storyteller is the soul of man, the flame and the wick by which he thrives. Here then you will find such storytellers and the worlds they weave with their tales dark and light, humorous and stark, uplifting and bleak. Heroes and monsters so bold they could only be forged in the fire of the spirit, the imagination of man. Kristen Kitchell, Toneye Eyenot, Dona Fox, Roy C. Booth, Brian Woods, Kat Doughty, Edward P. Cardillo, Essel Pratt, Richard D. Ramsey, Charie D. LaMarr, Brian Barr, William Bove, Amanda M. Lyons, Chad Michaels, Justin Hunter, Sam Reese, and Melissa McDannell

Horrific tales of fright told around a bonfire during remote backwoods retreats are common among close friends. As each person tests the others' ability to remain calm and resist the urge to look over a shoulder as the sounds of nature bellow out in the backdrop, only one may claim victory as the most frightening of the group. Backwoods Bonfire inserts the reader into a group of friends that unintentionally create a case study on what horror means to them, attempting to coerce the others to believe that horror is specific, not fluid. However, one of the friends chooses to prove that horror is real as the fire they all gather around the Backwoods Bonfire.

There is an illusion that the holidays are saturated with happiness and joy, forming an unbreakable force field that denies negativity and nefarious instigation from entering our minds. However, despite that well-constructed façade, the global pandemic that is COVID-19 has reminded us that happiness and joy are fragile concepts that we must protect with the greatest of attention. The twelve tales within represent the horrors that seep into our minds as a reminder that happiness and joy are fragile concepts that cannot truly be experienced and enjoyed unless we understand the pain and fears that hide deep within the depths of our existence.

Each of the stories included within this collection were previously published in various anthologies. They cover a wide range of B-movie-esque sorts ranging from ridiculous and funny to disgusting and raunchy. Yet, each captures a piece of what B-movies bring to the big and small screen, only in literary form.Certainly, not everyone will enjoy every story in this collection, and that is okay. It is not meant to be loved by all, but instead provide a sample of how horrors encapsulate the B-Movie genre and plant the seeds for new ideas and nightmares.

Mardi Gras is a time of celebration, an occasion to lose one's inhibitions, and a time for the devious minds to hide among the crowds. As the party rages on, a pair of police officers notice something isn't right as the happy-go-lucky visitors begin to violently attack each other. As the night goes on, violence turns to murder and the officers search out clues to find out what, or who, is behind the violence. The hot and humid night seems to drag on as the officers utilize good old detective work while they walk the streets, searching out the man known as the Bourbon Street Lucifer, the man behind the night's disturbances. What will happen when they find themselves deep in the midst of the Orleans Occult? How will it end when they finally meet the Bourbon Street Lucifer?

From undiscovered realms that linger within the depths of the Earth, Kaiju lie in wait for the moment they are summoned to rise and wreak havoc upon those that dare awaken them from a restful slumber. Although their motivation for destruction is unknown, some believe they are the protectors of the Earth, while others believe they are demons set on total destruction. Regardless of the viewpoints, it can be agreed upon that Kaiju are the Lords of the Earth! Featuring stories by 16 talented authors, Kaiju: Lords of the Earth explores the many incarnations of Kaiju, from those set on hellish destruction, to those seeking out friendship in a world that fears them. Summoned from the minds of John Ledger, Stephen Blake, Michael Noe, Peyton Pratt, Alice J. Black, R.T. Sirk, Essel Pratt, Vyvecca Danae Pratt, Amanda M. Lyons, Brian Barr, Kevin Candela, Dona Fox, E. Doyle-Gillespie, Roy C. Booth, T.S. Woolard, and Michael Thomas-Knight.

Space, the final frontier. A place of mystery and horror. Enter other worlds filled with mystery and terror. Extraterrestrial explores the furthest reaches of your imagination, and holds it hostage. Join us on a trip that will blow your mind and leave you breathless.

Special Delivery...FROM HELL!Someone dies and wakes up in the afterlife...and it isn't the nice place, either...Despite having an exceptionally bad day, that unfortunate someone gets a perk: They can send a message to someone in the land of the living, anyone they want.What is their personal Hell like? What message would they send? Who would they send it to? Well, you don't have use your imagination for this little exercise; instead, you can see what thirteen fiendish, horror authors (along with the two editors) imagined. Cruel devils in their own right, you might just be surprised at what they wrote...

Strange occurrences plague Mishawaka, Indiana's past and present. Local lore whispers accusations of strange and peculiar happenings, prefacing uncertainty if the future is safe. A meeting of youthful inquiry and aged intellect coalesce to unravel the tales behind the secrets and delve deeper into the reality that is hidden in plain site. Truths of the past, long hidden from mortal ears, provide a glimpse into the dangers the small town has overcome. But will the tales summon forth nefarious happenings from the past or open the door for new evils to rise from Earth's underworld?Only the future will reveal if their telling will be Mishawaka's ungodly undoing! Ungodly Undoing: Tales of Ubiquitous Umbrage is a collection of short stories centered on the Northern Indiana Town of Mishawaka.

If you're looking for an array of Horror stories to sink your teeth into, look no further than Memento Mori...pay the Ferryman, and prepare to take the ride of your life.The title, Memento Mori, is Latin and literally means: "Remember you too must die." An ominous-sounding phrase, the saying derived from Puritan settlers who would often display tokens of death as a reminder to the living of the fragility of life...not to mention the eternal punishment awaiting those who wallowed in wickedness.Death has always been a fascination to the living, meaning different things to different groups of people. Edgar Allan Poe nailed it when he said: "The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?"There is a wealth of truly incredible talent within these pages, each storyteller attempting to explore that very question. Her is a healthy book full of decidedly unhealthy stories. With Death being the key element in each one of those stories, you might be expecting a morbid ride, but rest assured, there are quite a few pieces of comedic gold lined inside this skeleton's spine, along with the many that will send a chill down your own.

A renegade is person who lives by their own set of rules. Someone who is not afraid to defy what they, or others may consider normal. With this anthology, we looked for stories that challenged the writers creativity and took risks with the subject matter and/or style. A story that defines the writer as a Renegade of Prose. The Renegades of Prose is a collection of stories from 18 international authors, including Maggie Veness, Jessica Bowden, Catherine A. MacKenzie, DJ Tyrer, Essell Pratt, Lance Hyden, Paul Rhodes, Phil Richardson, Sandi Sonnenfeld, Na'amah Segal, Stephen McQuiggan, Bryn Fortey, Rob Nicholson, Frank Roger, Chris Moylan, Jill Boyles, Mike Sherer, and James Pyne. Each of these writers dared themselves to create a story that allowed them to become a Renegade of Prose. The Renegades have penned stories about a jealous roommate, an exterminator hired to tackle a unique pest, a rapidly spreading skin condition, a corporate bigwig who has been kidnapped, a scribing monk who made too many errors and a memorable night of Trick or Treating. This is a diverse collection of stories full of twists and turns, some may be disturbing and others thought provoking, but the one thing they have in common is they came from the mind of a Renegade.