Ghoul!

Dillon Wylder presents Ghoul! through the lens of a supernatural radio host known as The Kool Ghoul. This shock-jock from beyond the grave broadcasts to listeners who dial a number for an abandoned station. The narrative structure relies on a specific conditional rule: if you are the thirteenth caller, you must tell a scary story or face death within seven days. Wylder uses this framework to deliver fourteen distinct tales that blend horror with absurdity. The collection features varied subjects drawn from gothic and supernatural traditions. One story involves a young man discovering his estranged family needs his body to maintain a terrible legacy. Another follows taxidermied dogs terrorizing an elderly neighbor who caused their deaths. A third tale tracks a monster hunter pursuing a truck-driving Frankenstein to a desert bar. These segments demonstrate Wylder’s ability to mix classic horror tropes with bizarre, modern twists. The author qualifies as a creator of weird fiction that refuses to let the strangeness subside. This book suits readers who enjoy twisted narratives and unconventional horror structures. It appeals to those who appreciate the intersection of nightmares and absurdity. Readers seeking traditional linear plots or straightforward scares may find the format disjointed. The collection operates on the premise that broadcasting from beyond the grave offers a unique perspective on fear. Each tale stands as a separate entry in this radio-style anthology, connected only by the host’s macabre commentary.