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Mortifier
2024
First Published
4.42
Average Rating
93
Number of Pages

Mort has spent his life dreaming of becoming a clown, just like his famous cousin Arthur. He’s convinced that his destiny is written in his bloodline and the legacy of his late father’s successful traveling circus. However, with his mother now in control, 45-year-old Mort feels his chances and fantasies of possessing his dream career have been thwarted. Her constant disapproval and claim that he’s too intimidating for children stand in his way. During a twilight stroll, Mort finds an injured skunk and names him Bulbous. Nursing the skunk back to health, Mort forms a deep bond, vowing never to be separated. On his birthday, he is devastated when his mother orders him to abandon both his dreams and his beloved pet. This rejection plunges Mort into a psychological spiral, leading him to hear Bulbous’s sinister voice in his head. Join Mort and Bulbous on a darkly comedic journey through madness, self-discovery, and unexpected violence. Are you ready to be Mortified?

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Author

Sarah DeRosa
Sarah DeRosa
Author · 4 books
Sarah DeRosa can be found deep within the Michigan forests, where she was raised. Her fascination with horror was ignited by the chilling tales of the Goosebumps series as well as the forbidden thrill of watching the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise at a very impressionable age. When she is not weaving dark tales or delving into the depraved worlds of other writers, she prefers to get lost wandering the haunting wooded trails with her husky, Big Pollo. She has an affinity for indulging in the sinister delight of poutine and loves playing in the rain.
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