Aiden E. Messer – författare

"e;The absurd is lucid reason noting its limits"e;-Albert Camus Uh oh. Seems like a killer clown is mutilating people in the peaceful city of Nyon.Surely, this has nothing to do with Zeke, a bullied gay high-school student who loves to dress like a clown.Anyway, his friends, a bunch of social outcasts and weirdos, decide to investigate the murders. What could go wrong?In the midst of bloodshed and budding queer love, Zeke must find the inner strength to face his fears and be his true self.Get ready to join the circus.

How cruel do you have to be to use a human being as a lamp or centerpiece? Douglas is about to overthrow the cruel tyrant with the help of his boyfriend and the rebel army he raised. But just as the goal seems to be at hand, a brutal betrayal destroys his hopes and leaves the rebellion in shambles. Douglas is captured and given to the tyrant's sadistic daughter to be used and humiliated as a warning to any others who might consider rebellion. Trapped without any allies in this castle filled with decorations created out of living human beings contorted in nightmarish positions, where torture is nothing but a dinnertime amusement, Douglas is subjected to torture and degradation that pushes his limits.  But is the Princess just further tormenting his mind, or does she really have her own agenda?  And what would it really mean for him if she does? Can he even endure long enough to find out? This is a queer splatterpunk story. It contains graphic violence and gore, as well as transgender and bisexual characters, both good and bad.

Caliel loves to learn and discover new things, that's why he decides to leave his home world, Thylsnea, and go study among humans. That, and to escape the gaze of other ialtags who, because of his rare power marked by his red eyes, either distrust him or worship him. On earth, he's just another face in the crowd. It's refreshing, but Caliel still feels alone. This feeling only grows stronger when he meets his new roommate, Gabriel, an introverted yet passionate young man. Despite their budding romance, a wall of lies and secrets stands between them,  born of the impossibility for Caliel to tell him who he truly is.Everything changes when Caliel senses the presence of other ialtags on campus. He doesn't understand what they're doing or what they want, but one thing is clear: they're not here to study innocently like he is.Are they here for him? Is he putting Gabriel in danger by befriending him?Being the most powerful member of his species might not be enough to keep himself or Gabriel safe.

If you were dreaming right now, would you realize it? Between surreal creatures, endless nightmares, and violence that may not be what it seems, this anthology blurs the line between reality and fantasy. Featuring stories by Sirius, Nicole Duffeck, Aaron Lebold, Alice Lorentino, P.N. Harrison, Andrew Darlington, Charles Stott, Justin Samuels, Fariel Shafee, Zazie Kanwar-Torge, A.R.I. Hemmings, Wendy Wheeler, Paul Lewthwaite, Jack Feerick, J.G. McGrath, Holly Horror, Nenad Mitrovich, Ivan K. Conway, P.C.M Vandermeer, Drew Moyer, Kay Hanifen, B. C. G. Jones, Boe and Chisto Healy, and Aiden E. Messer