Hungry Bug
Hungry Bug by Carlton Mellick III, published by Eraserhead Press in 2014, is a gritty urban fantasy that explores the dark side of magic addiction. This edition spans 300 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in a world where spell-casting has devastating consequences, leading to the disappearance of those who overindulge. These individuals are transported to Hell’s Bottom, a harsh realm filled with perilous encounters, including porcelain dolls that roam the streets and sinister arcane scientists conducting experiments.
Readers will find a series of interconnected stories that delve into the struggles of life in this fantastical yet grim environment. The book presents a unique blend of urban and dark fantasy elements, highlighting the societal issues that arise within a world steeped in magic. With its vivid imagery and intricate storytelling, Hungry Bug captures the essence of a contemporary fairy tale, inviting readers to navigate the complexities of survival in a realm where danger lurks at every corner.
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From master of bizarro fiction Carlton Mellick III, author of the international cult hits Satan Burger and Adolf in Wonderland, comes a gritty urban fantasy unlike anything you’ve read before.
In a world where magic exists, spell-casting has become a serious addiction. It ruins lives, tears families apart, and eats away at the fabric of society. Those who cast too much are taken from our world, never to be heard from again. They are sent to a realm known as Hell’s Bottom — a sorcerer ghetto where everyday life is a harsh struggle for survival. Porcelain dolls crawl through the alleys like rats, arcane scientists abduct people from the streets to use in their ungodly experiments, and everyone lives in fear of the aristocratic race of spider people who prey on citizens like vampires.
Told in a series of interconnected stories reminiscent of Frank Miller’s Sin City and David Lapham’s Stray Bullets, Carlton Mellick III’s Hungry Bug is an urban fairy tale that focuses on the real life problems that arise within a fantastic world of magic.
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