Beta Sciences saved the world, but two years after Darkest Day killed a third of the population, the rest of humanity contends with an increasing infertility rate. Chris, a beleaguered, ennui-plagued office worker, struggles with his inability to give his wife a child. Though hesitant about having children, he would do just about anything to make Cecilia happy, but this isn't his only problem. Chris still hates his job and would rather die than have to talk to Tom, his unrelentingly aggravating brother-in-law/neighbor with enormous, insulting cartoon teeth. However, what concerns him most is that he isn't nearly as concerned as he should be about any of it.\nWhen a unique opportunity to give his wife a child arises, his compassion for her outweighs his misgivings about being a father. While Chris was never sure he wanted a baby, he is positive he never wanted this. After a technological nightmare destroys his fragile reality, he'll wish he could go back to acting like he isn’t happy instead of being forced to pretend he is.\nWith the socially conscious heart of The Twilight Zone and the comedic sensibility of the film, Office Space, Darkest Day delves into the dangers of technological and religious idolatry. It is steeped in humor but offers a sharp look at how our choices and compassion define us as human beings.\n“Our darkest days, behind us. Our brightest, ahead.”

Darkest Day

Literature & Fiction

Newcomer, Joseph D.

Humor & Satire

DEAD STAR PRESS

In the darkest recesses of the mind, where reality begins to fade and the bizarre and extraordinary begin to feel natural—this is where you'll find tales that can only come From the Dead. 
DEAD STAR PRESS presents an anthology of weird from the peculiar minds of: Dan Scamell, Bret Thomas, Cyril M. Serenissima, J. Edward Young, Michael Mayes, Charles Passman, Edwin Canfield, Chelsea Harrington, Howard Gershkowitz, and Joseph D. Newcomer.

From the Dead

Mayes, Michael

Scamell, Dan

Thomas, Bret

Serenissima, Cyril M.

Young, J. Edward

Passman, Charles

Canfield, Edwin

Harrington, Chelsea

Gershkowitz, Howard

Ari and The Armpit Mouse

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

A book about camping, friends, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Life is a little sweeter when everyone contributes their own unique ingredient.

Let's Make S'mores

Aliens in garish angelic form chose humankind as one of the races worthy of sharing an otherworldly paradise with them. Most people have already been "decanted." Leo Salmon has not, but he watched as billions around him were transformed into blue gelatinous fluid in preparation for the long trip to Caldo. Leo and the remaining few un-decanted who have been unable to truly receive the "Angel's Promise," a requirement to initiate the transformation, are housed in Walnut Ridge, a pre-decantation facility, awaiting their fates.\nThe alien ships are leaving in a matter of days. If Leo and the other stragglers are unable to genuinely accept the alien offering in that time, while most of liquified humanity is transported to paradise, Leo and the rest of the abandoned will be left to build a new life on Earth. At least, that's the plan right after they get some Taco Bell.\nAt face value, Walnut Ridge is an extraordinary account of our inability to transcend the mental trappings of our mortal frailty. However, beneath the stunning imagery and absurd humor of this distinctively unconventional story, you will find a unique allegory for the harrowing trials of mental illness, addiction, and recovery.

Walnut Ridge

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