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

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

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 
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<li>An engineer sees life on the other side of the tracks 
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<li>A drug run goes awry 
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<li>A family's unique Christmas tradition 
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<li>An artist whose paintings become reality 
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<li>A man who longs to rid himself of an annoying companion 
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<li>A child terrified by things that slither and ooze in the night 
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<li>Come join a soldier on the run in the jungle 
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<li>An old man's quest for the perfect photo 
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<li>A woman who sniffs out killers 
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<li>A life coach whose own brand of “therapy” goes way beyond cruel and unusual 
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<li>A young man who can't let go of the past</li>
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 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

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, 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

Genre Fiction

24 Tales of Madmen, Monsters, and Misery.A tantalizing blend of horror, suspense, and crime stories; each unique but all dark, disturbing, and violent.Between the covers lurk: <ul> <li>A tarot card reader who makes house calls.</li> <li>A disabled man in a miserable marriage who is regaining the use of his arms.</li> <li>An ex-con who can't resist carrying out one last home invasion.</li> <li>Bickering business partners that resort to unconventional mediation to solve their problems.</li> <li>An alcoholic pedophile forced to spend time in the desert.</li> <li>A troubled university student who goes on a bloody rampage.</li> <li>An alert detective who makes an unorthodox decision when he finds himself in the middle of an armed robbery.</li> <li>And many more.</li> </ul>

Untold Mayhem: An Assortment of Violence

More than two dozen ways to die.
Just one correct path.
Do you have what it takes to survive? 
Brightside is a beautiful mountain town blanketed by snow. Towering fences create a stark contrast to the serenity that appears on the surface. Your only crime is telepathy, yet your stay here is permanent. Your fate has been determined by society's fears. 
The outlook is bleak unless you manage to become part of the escape that's about to go down.
Watch your back, choose wisely, and be careful who you trust.
Good luck getting out of Brightside in this interactive novel.

Try Not to Die: In Brightside: an Interactive Adventure

Gonzales, Dawna

Welcome Aboard the Cruise Ship Aria. Prepare for the Ride of Your Life in this Suspenseful Interactive Adventure!As the Heliovirus ravages the guests and crew of the cruise ship Aria, teenagers Dylan and Amy face a quarantine while their loved ones fall ill. Docked indefinitely in San Francisco Bay, the teens and those aboard face another grave threat as a seeded terrorist group uses the situation to their advantage. With every choice possibly being their last, will Amy and Dylan have what it takes to survive?In the latest entry in the Try Not to Die series, authors Mark Tullius and John Palisano have collaborated to bring forth a lightning-paced, hair-raising, adrenaline-fueled thriller. In this book, readers can make choices at the end of each chapter. Some will allow them to continue the adventure, while others lead to creative, gruesome deaths.Will you be able to do whatever it takes to save your life? You will certainly find that out because after all, the choices are yours to make!

Try Not to Die: In the Pandemic: An Interactive Adventure

Palisano, John

Your name is Lucky. Your entire life you have lived at the Inn at the base of the impenetrable Wizard's Tower. But now you're stuck inside the mysterious Tower, mercy to its puzzles, traps, creatures...and magic.The odds aren't in your favor, not much hope for a no-good have-nuthin half-Dwarf. Remember what Ol' Melkin taught you and use what smarts you got. Be careful who you trust and who you hate in this interactive novel because death isn't always the worst case.May your choices be wise, your heart true, and luck on your side to escape alive and victorious.Enter the Wizard's Tower. IF YOU DARE.

Try Not to Die: In the Wizard's Tower

Ricci, Michael Sage

Review\n"It provides a road map of experience that is unparalleled in health literature, offering both thought-provoking assessments and hope to all ages who either participate in sports or are recovering from head injury. It should be in any health collection, as well as in libraries strong in memoirs containing deep psychological self-assessments." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review\n"A gut-wrenchingly honest look at the ultimate nightmare— the betrayal of one's own body. Mark's confrontations with the repercussions of a combat and contact-sport-driven youth lead to an optimistic and information-laden investigation into the emerging treatments for CTE and TBI and related injuries." Sam Sheridan, author of A Fighter's Heart, The Fighter's Mind and The Disaster Diaries\n"Mark has made an extremely thorough analysis of causes, manifestations, and treatment of TBI. His passionate approach has inspired me to reexamine my own knowledge base on this topic, both as a mixed martial arts physician and as a combat veteran. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks to understand TBI and CTE on a deeper level" - Mike Simpson, M.D., Major, US Army (Retired) author of Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40\nAn author with a reckless past set his fiction aside to tackle a critical mission: Help those around him struggling with head trauma and chart a way forward. But a fateful visit to the doctor upended his entire world... 
Former fighter and Ivy League football player Mark Tullius wanted to support his friends with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). But when presented with a scan of his own grey matter, his life changed forever. After years of lying to himself and insisting he felt fine, Mark had to face the fact that his time on the field and in the cage had caused potentially irreparable damage inside his skull. 
Tired of throwing in the towel when things get difficult, Mark committed to make his recovery an adventure in health, happiness, and self-discovery. And now he's sharing his journey, research, and joy with you, hoping that you, too, can recover and walk out of the darkness. A powerful balance of scientific fact and personal triumph, this testament to the strength of the human spirit is impossible to put down. 
If you want a change of pace from heavy medical tomes about TBI and CTE, Mark's true and incredible saga is a life-changing "must read!" 
"It provides a road map of experience that is unparalleled in health literature, offering both thought-provoking assessments and hope to all ages who either participate in sports or are recovering from head injury. It should be in any health collection, as well as in libraries strong in memoirs containing deep psychological self-assessments." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review 
"A gut-wrenchingly honest look at the ultimate nightmare— the betrayal of one's own body. Mark's confrontations with the repercussions of a combat and contact-sport-driven youth lead to an optimistic and information-laden investigation into the emerging treatments for CTE and TBI and related injuries." Sam Sheridan, author of A Fighter's Heart, The Fighter's Mind and The Disaster Diaries 
"Mark has made an extremely thorough analysis of causes, manifestations, and treatment of TBI. His passionate approach has inspired me to reexamine my own knowledge base on this topic, both as a mixed martial arts physician and as a combat veteran. This book is a must read for anyone who seeks to understand TBI and CTE on a deeper level" - Mike Simpson, M.D., Major, US Army (Retired) author of Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40 
Don't wait - Click the BUY button now!\nFrom the Author\nIt's amazing to think I dind't want to write this book, that I thought I didn't need to. I thought I was fine and was reassured by loved ones that I didn't have any brain issues. Fortunately, I had friends who steered me in the righ direction and sho

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