True Fiction (Volume One)

Avtar Simrit presents True Fiction Volume One as a collection of three novellas that function as a single, continuous narrative. The author qualifies his work by labeling it True Fiction, a term he uses to describe stories painted with a surreal brush of terror while remaining based in reality. This volume begins with Dying Fetus, which follows a high school boy who sacrifices his unborn child to Satan after impregnating his girlfriend. The plot shifts into the Territory of the Seed, a surreal landscape ruled by a fire-breathing fetus. The second novella, Cry-oh-Genics, features a young man processing his turbulent relationships through writing. The final section, Surrogate Motherfucker, involves a mystic wizard fleeing an evil dictator who mandates daily sexual activity for subjects. This book suits readers familiar with Lynchian aesthetics who appreciate surrealism and supernatural fiction. It draws on gothic and horror traditions to present a crazy story that ruptures reality. The collection is organized into three distinct parts that build upon one another. Simrit uses the medium of short fiction and novellas to explore dark themes. Readers seeking straightforward linear plots or traditional horror tropes may find the surreal elements disorienting. The text relies on the publisher Apocalyptic Rhymes for its release. It does not offer light entertainment but rather a specific, intense literary experience grounded in the author's unique vision of terror.