About Venture Beyond the Veil: An Exclusive First-Look at “A Funhouse of Nightmares”:
“A Funhouse of Nightmares: Twisted Tales For Troubled Grown-ups” is a macabre anthology featuring five surreal tales that blur the lines between reality and the bizarre. In “Static,” a troubled young man follows enigmatic advice from radio static, leading him down a dark path. “Toad” tells the chilling story of a woman possessed by an Inca priest’s spirit seeking vengeance. “The Book of Fallen Angels” explores Beelzebub’s fall and redemption, while “Tears For Topsy” follows a clown who sacrifices his soul for happiness. “Mould” takes readers on a mind-altering journey through a hallucinogenic truffle’s enchanting realm. Expect a captivating blend of supernatural, occult, and absurd elements that challenge perception and entertain.
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Author Bio:
Robert L Appleton is an author known for his supernatural, absurd, and occult stories. His writing weaves intricate worlds with vibrant characters teetering on the precipices of their own tales.
With a background in art and animation, his work combines vivid visuals and rich details, painting moving pictures with words. His stories are like wild fairground rides, disgustingly hilarious and ‘out there,’ yet with a moral compass. Heroes and villains tumble through scenes bursting with his irrepressible imagination. While there is a journey toward the right choices and defeating evil, conventions are subverted, and heroes don’t always receive their reward.
Inspired by authors like Carlos Castaneda, Raymond Chandler, and Evelyn Waugh, Robert’s style is both kinetic and disciplined, creating imaginary moral worlds where goodness doesn’t always triumph. From his culturally vibrant birthplace in London to his diverse training in fine art and animation, Robert’s storytelling style is a unique blend of artistry and technology.