Available Fiction
Walnut Ridge
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.
The 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 liquefied 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.
At 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.
Stuck Together With You
A weird, erotic horror novella co-written by Dan Scamell & V.D. Mercer available in paperback and Kindle! Purchase from DVSFiction store or from Amazon!
From The Dead Anthology
4 of Dan's stories are featured in this collection of essays, poetry and fiction from Dead Star Press!
That Old House: The Bathroom
A collection of horror centered in the room where we are most vulnerable. Featuring Dan Scamell's story, "Empty Calories," an icky and surreal tale about mankind's greatest enemy: the bathroom scale. Available from Amazon.
Ooze: Little Bursts of Body Horror
This collection features Mommy Won't Wake Up Right, a short piece by Dan Scamell
The Changing Room
Featured in the Charnel River Complex Anthology! Available in Kindle, and paperback from Amazon!
Fish Replicas
Published in Coffin Bell Journal 07/02/2023! appx 5k words. A dark, queer, tense tale of artistic obsession.
Heard
Published in The Molotov Cocktail July 2022. 1,000 words. 7th place in Molotov Cocktail's Flash Feast contest 2022.
Hewn Oak
Published in The Molotov Cocktail October 2020. 1,000 words. 9th place in Molotov Cocktail's Flash Monster contest 2020.