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 
</li>
<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

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

Mark Tullius, a dark fiction author and former fighter, journeys across the country to visit 100 gyms and interview 340 MMA fighters in an attempt to understand why these men and women compete in the sport.

Unlocking the Cage: Exploring the Motivations of MMA Fighters

Biographies & Memoirs

25 Perfect Days: Plus 5 More

Short-but-sweet collection by Mark Tullius, one of the hardest-hitting horror authors around. Included are five somber strolls through what could be any suburban town. Find yourself: <ul>
<li>an overworked father trying to protect his son 
</li>
<li>an injured construction worker questioning reality 
</li>
<li>a sensitive teenage girl watching a mixed martial arts battle to the death 
</li>
<li>an aging DJ granting a sick girl’s glorious last wish 
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</ul>The fifth and final tale is a shocking jaunt through the author’s mind, full of juicy revelations and admissions.These bizarre and bloody tales will leave you begging for more.I went into these pages not having any familiarity with Mr. Tullius. The stories are quick and very involved with the first person narrative of the author acting the part in each offering. I am going to be exploring Mark Tullius further and am looking forward to reading his work in true novel form...the short stories being so intriguing that I have to imagine his "full length " work will be quite the adventure. - Dahne1004
Let the nightmares begin; get your copy today.

Somber Stroll: Five Horror Stories

Vincere

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