The Half-Freaks
A man plans his mother's funeral in a half-real world of cosmic disaster and fetishes.
This novel centers on Harry Meyers, who lacks the skills for funeral planning. Even a goldfish death would baffle him. His mother’s passing forces him into a role he cannot perform well. He moves through morgues and meets morticians in a setting that defies normal logic. The story incorporates fetishes and cosmic disaster as key plot elements. Cushing writes with a tone that is both terrifying and humane. The narrative structure follows Harry’s bungled attempts to manage the dead. It draws on the Weird tradition to create a bleakly funny atmosphere. The text avoids standard horror tropes in favor of transgressive storytelling. It appeals to readers who appreciate strange, non-linear narratives.
Published by Grimscribe Press in 2019, this work sits within the tradition of Weird fiction. It reflects a contemporary American approach to horror that blends transgressive humor with supernatural themes. The book engages with modern sensibilities regarding death and grief through a lens of absurdity.
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Readers who appreciate strange, non-linear narratives and dark humor mixed with supernatural elements will find this engaging. The book appeals to those seeking a transgressive storytelling experience that avoids standard horror tropes. It offers a bleakly funny atmosphere that balances terror with surprising humanity. Those interested in the Weird tradition and cosmic disaster themes will discover a compelling, albeit unconventional, exploration of death and logistics. This work is ideal for audiences who enjoy transgressive fiction and do not shy away from the absurdity inherent in managing the dead.
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Nicole Cushing delivers a transgressive narrative that defies normal logic through the bungled attempts of its protagonist. The text balances terror with surprising humanity, creating a grimly hilarious landscape where reality blends with cosmic disaster. By avoiding standard horror tropes in favor of transgressive storytelling, Cushing showcases an ever-evolving take on the Weird tradition. Readers seeking traditional, straightforward horror may find the tone too unconventional. However, those who enjoy dark humor and supernatural elements will appreciate the unique entry this provides into modern weird fiction. It stands as a distinctive work for fans of non-linear narratives.
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