In Austin Mooney’s debut short story collection, Midnight Mattress, horror and humor combine in 25 exciting tales that echo influences from Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, Junji Ito, H.P. Lovecraft, and 80s horror movies.
A stressed-out young woman buys a container of “stress relief” slime that has some peculiar properties.
Austin Mooney is a writer and editor based in Chicago. Initially interested in comedy, horror soon became his focus, and the two forces mix throughout his work. His stories have been featured in the Black Hare Press annual horror anthology, Horror Tree’s “Trembling With Fear," Allegory magazine, and the horror podcast “What If It's True.”
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Austin writes “fun horror” that tickles the senses. Blurring the line between real and imaginary, he loves to explore worlds where anything can happen and characters laugh in the face of terror.
“This story is awesome, and I’m not just saying that because I’m your girlfriend.”
“Cool story, and I’m not just saying that because I’m your friend.”
“I liked your story. I’m not just saying that because I’m your mom, either.”
“I got the book with your story in it. I haven’t read it yet, but it looks cool. Probably wouldn’t have got it if you weren’t my brother tbh, lol.”
