Carlton Mellick III Books

"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

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.

"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

Karl Lybeck has been trapped in a never-ending loop, reliving the same day for what feels like a millennium. He has forgotten his life before this cycle, including the faces of his parents and his profession. The only remnant of his identity is his name on an Oregon State driver's license. Just when he believes he is alone in this eternal nightmare, a woman named January appears in his backyard, fleeing from armed pursuers claiming to be police. Unbeknownst to her, she too is ensnared in the same time loop. As they connect, Karl learns that he and January are not alone; most of society is caught in this repetitive cycle. While he isolated himself in his suburban home, the world outside has adapted to this bizarre existence, implementing new laws and a memory-based currency. Together, Karl and January join a therapy group with others struggling to cope, including hospital patients with incurable illnesses and parents unable to watch their children grow. However, the governing authorities seem oblivious to the significance of the "neverday," a time that exists only for those who stay awake all night to escape repetition. With newfound allies, Karl and January venture into the neverday, seeking answers that could unravel the very foundation of their society.

Carlton Mellick III, a prominent figure in bizarro fiction, presents a dark children's fantasy reminiscent of classics like Labyrinth and Where the Wild Things Are. With nearly two decades of experience and recognition as a leading science-fiction writer, Mellick's latest work promises to blend whimsical elements with eerie themes, showcasing his unique storytelling style.

Exploring the surreal aftermath of a giant monster attack, this tribute novel by Carlton Mellick III delves into the bizarre and chaotic consequences faced by the survivors. As the narrative unfolds, it combines elements of dark humor and absurdity, characteristic of Mellick's unique style, while examining themes of destruction and resilience in a world forever altered by a kaiju. Expect a thought-provoking and unconventional journey that challenges perceptions of reality and human experience.

"Mermaids are protected by the government under the Endangered Species Act, which means you aren't able to kill them even in self-defense. This is especially problematic if you happen to live in the isolated fishing village of Siren Cove, where there exists a healthy population of mermaids in the surrounding waters that view you as the main source of protein in their diet. The only thing keeping these ravenous sea women at bay is the equally-dangerous supply of human livestock known as Food People. Normally, these "feeder humans" are enough to keep the mermaid population happy and well-fed. But in Siren Cove, the mermaids are avoiding the human livestock and have returned to hunting the frightened local fishermen. It is up to Doctor Black, an eccentric representative of the Food People Corporation, to investigate the matter and hopefully find a way to correct the mermaids' new eating patterns before the remaining villagers end up as fish food. But the more he digs, the more he discovers there are far stranger and more dangerous things than mermaids hidden in this ancient village by the sea."--Page 4 of cover.

Carlton Mellick III, a prominent figure in bizarro fiction, delivers a splatterpunk satire that immerses readers in the chaotic worlds of Apeshit and Clusterfuck. Celebrated for his originality and creativity, Mellick's work pushes the boundaries of genre fiction, blending elements of horror and dark humor. With over two decades of writing experience, his latest novel promises to be a compelling and bizarre exploration of unconventional themes and narratives.