Across the nation, telepaths are rounded up and sent to the beautiful mountain town of Brightside. They're told it's just like everywhere else, probably even nicer. As long as they follow the rules and don't ever think about leaving. Joe Nolan is one of the accused, a man who spent his life hearing things people left unsaid. And now he's paying for it on his hundredth day in Brightside, fighting to keep hold of his secret in a town where no thought is safe.

Brightside

Literature & Fiction

Tullius, Mark

Literary

Vincere Press

A totalitarian state doesn't just happen overnight. It's a slow, dangerous slide. 25 Perfect Days chronicles the path into a hellish future of food shortages, contaminated water, sweeping incarceration, an ultra-radical religion, and the extreme measures taken to reduce the population. Through twenty-five interlinked stories, each written from a different character's point of view, 25 Perfect Days captures the sacrifice, courage, and love needed to survive and eventually overcome this dystopian nightmare. "Absolutely *loved* this book. One of the better adult dystopian tales I've read in quite a long time...The writing is smooth and precise, a keen edged knife that, at times, cuts right to the heart of a character and gives the reader a visceral shock." - L. Spier"This is a cautionary tale, warning readers of the dangers we face in allowing any government to curtail personal freedoms. Things in 25 PERFECT DAYS fall apart little by little until "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" no longer have any meaning. This is definitely a frightening and disturbing look at what can happen when greed and power run amuck." - Kacunnin "If Jodi Picoult were to become a zombie author who writes dark tales this would be the type of book she'd write-only difference is Tullius is way more graphic and vivid in a good way (btw no zombies in this book)...It worked well because it really did feel like I was reading a twisted soap opera." - Jasmine N. Thompson

25 Perfect Days

Genre Fiction

Vincere Press, LLC

25 Perfect Days, named one of IndieReader's Best Indie Books for 2013, just got better with the addition of 5 More Perfect Days. A totalitarian state doesn't just happen overnight. It's a slow, dangerous slide. 25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More chronicles the path into a hellish future of food shortages, contaminated water, sweeping incarceration, an ultra-radical religion, and the extreme measures taken to reduce the population. Through twenty-five interlinked stories, each written from a different character's point of view, 25 Perfect Days captures the sacrifice, courage, and love needed to survive and eventually overcome this dystopian nightmare.

25 Perfect Days Plus 5 More

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Are You Ready to Try Not to Die? (Teen and Young Adult Horror)Mark Tullius is the author of 25 Perfect Days, one of IndieReader's Best Indie Books for 2013It's Grandma's House - quiet, cozy, nestled on a mountain in West Virginia. What could possibly go wrong? A lot, actually. Horrific accidents, despicable creatures, a vile beast, and detestable grandparents leap off of the pages. So watch your back and choose wisely. One misstep will get you and your little sister killed.˃˃˃ I forgot how much fun a Choose Your Adventure book can be. - jayt˃˃˃ Stayed up all night trying not to die in the story. - C.˃˃˃ Thank you for bringing back CYA (choose your adventure) in a contemporary twisted way. - jthomatoGrab a copy and try not to die today!

Try Not to Die: At Grandma's House: An Interactive Adventure

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Plunge deep into darkness with 28 terrifying tales. Explore heartache, happiness, and horror in this collection of short stories by Mark Tullius, the author of 25 Perfect Days, named one of IndieReader's Best Indie Books for 2013. This collection is composed of all the stories in Each Dawn I Die, Every One's Lethal, and Repackaged Presents, plus two bonus stories. Experience chills as you read these stories and more: • A pornographer's horrific early morning ritual. • A beautiful baby boy who knows what he wants. • An engineer sees life on the other side of the tracks. • A drug run goes awry. • A family's unique Christmas tradition. • An artist whose paintings become reality. • A man who longs to rid himself of an annoying companion. • A child terrified by things that slither and ooze in the night. • Come join a soldier on the run in the jungle. • An old man's quest for the perfect photo. • A woman who sniffs out killers. • A life coach whose own brand of "therapy" goes way beyond cruel and unusual. • A young man who can't let go of the past.

Twisted Reunion: 28 Terrifying Tales

Short story collectionPlunge deep into disturbing darkness with 28 terrifying tales. Explore heartache, fleeting happiness, and horror in this fascinating collection.Experience chills as you read these creepy stories and more: <ul>
<li>A pornographer's horrific early morning ritual 
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<li>A beautiful baby boy who knows what he wants 
</li>
<li>An engineer sees life on the other side of the tracks 
</li>
<li>A drug run goes awry 
</li>
<li>A family's unique Christmas tradition 
</li>
<li>An artist whose paintings become reality 
</li>
<li>A man who longs to rid himself of an annoying companion 
</li>
<li>A child terrified by things that slither and ooze in the night 
</li>
<li>Come join a soldier on the run in the jungle 
</li>
<li>An old man's quest for the perfect photo 
</li>
<li>A woman who sniffs out killers 
</li>
<li>A life coach whose own brand of “therapy” goes way beyond cruel and unusual 
</li>
<li>A young man who can't let go of the past</li>
</ul>
 Twisted Reunion is loved by editorial reviewers: "Time-honored frights with innovation infused throughout." - Kirkus Reviews "Disturbing and weird; unflinchingly grim at every turn, TWISTED REUNION shocks and even charms." - IndieReaderEven though this was way out of my normal reading genre I loved it! This is a fantastic and thought provoking collection of short stories that surprised me at every turn. Mostly dark horror stories, but all of the stories are a vehicle for Mark Tullius to showcase his skill at writing and bringing his imagination to life. - Thomas Anderson, The Hungry Monster Book Review

Twisted Reunion

Tullius, Michael

United States

The cage door clangs shut. The lock slides into place. The voice in my head drowns out everything else. What the hell is wrong with me?
Follow the journey of Mark Tullius, former cage fighter and boxer turned author and stay-at-home dad as he puts his love of fighting and his sociology degree from prestigious Brown University to use. What began as a personal exploration to unlock his reasons for continuing to train and pursue a fight career evolved into an in-depth sociological study of why competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) appeals to fighters. Why do these men and women subject themselves to the endless hours of grueling training required for the full-contact sport? In MMA a fighter's goal is to punch, kick, and choke an opponent into submission, and if there is blood and injury along the way, so be it. What compels these individuals to develop the necessary strength, endurance, discipline, and skill despite the risks involved?
Over the course of 3 years, Tullius traveled to 23 states and visited 100 gyms where he interviewed 340 fighters. Although it wasn't necessary, Tullius trained with the fighters and soon came to realize how valuable that time was, cultivating mental strength by surrounding himself with positive and inspiring individuals. It encouraged him to continue his project when he still had doubts about seeing it to its completion. Finally, Tullius believed that his willingness to get on the mat and demonstrate his trust in the fighters encouraged them to trust him and open up to a stranger about their fears and mistakes, dreams and accomplishments.
MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and the popularity of MMA training facilities is also on the rise. Unlocking the Cage takes readers into the gyms and into the minds of the fighters. It celebrates the unique qualities of each individual while highlighting themes that appear and reappear. It looks past the stigma of violence and embraces the resilience and strength that are the foundation of the fighting culture.
Have you ever considered what it would be like to punch or be punched, to choke or be choked? Or wondered why anyone would enter the cage at all? Get your copy of Unlocking the Cage and prepare to be intrigued by what you find.

Unlocking the Cage: Exploring the Motivations of Mma Fighters

Biographies & Memoirs

Ain't No Messiah

"God has chosen Joshua to bring forth his new kingdom on Earth."
From the day he was born, Joshua has found himself the recipient of death-defying miracles. His earliest memories include his own father proclaiming him the second coming of Christ. However, Joshua has wrestled with serious doubts about the validity of this claim all his life. How could he not, having survived a childhood filled with physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his earthly father. 
Now, one way or another, Joshua is going to show the world who he really is.
"A compelling, if sometimes-lurid, picture of a faith gone wrong." - Kirkus Reviews
"a beautifully-written book about one man's effort to find himself - and maybe even a bit of happiness - in a world bitter enough to greet even a supposed Messiah with abuse and scapegoating." - IndieReader

Ain't No Messiah (Tales of the Blessed and Broken)

Imagine a world where the person next to you-stranger, friend, lover-has the ability to creep into your mind and steal your most intimate thoughts. Now imagine you are the Thought Thief who is so greatly feared that your freedom and your life are threatened. Welcome to Brightside¿you won't be leaving.Brightside takes a unique twist on the psychic phenomena of telepathy. The fearful masses panic and create Brightside, a town that is essentially a prison. Protagonist Joe Nolan is one of the many Thought Thieves who have been rounded up and forced to live in Brightside, with little hope of ever leaving. Suspense builds as Joe finds himself on a mission to break free on his 100th day of captivity.

Brightside: A Novel

Bowker

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