Books by Riley Odell
Science fiction & fantasy stories about neurodivergence, plus books about horror, comedy and the bizarro.
Divergent Realms
Science Fiction and Fantasy Stories About Neurodivergence
Question your typical perception.
See beyond the normal you know.
Step into divergent realms.
Let this anthology of new and original short stories show you the fantastic and futuristic through a new lens.
A struggling father discovers why his autistic daughter becomes consumed with a virtual reality simulator in the wake of her mother’s death.
An android who can’t stop ruminating about her consciousness being trapped inside a machine for all eternity confronts her worst fear to stop a sentient AI.
Authorities deny a man with a distractible mind a position navigating a chaotic place outside space and time that provides access to other universes, only to realize he’s their only hope to recover their lost agents.
Divergent Realms showcases the wide spectrum of neurodiversity through the open worlds of speculative fiction. Written and edited by the neurodiverse themselves, these stories express a new side of ADHD, Autism, OCD, and more.
Experience an atypical reality and deepen your understanding of the world around you today!
My Weird Nightmare Baby
When Neil Pierson was young, his father was killed by a tsunami of newborn infants.
As an adult, Neil carries a deep-seated fear of children. Unfortunately, his society has no tolerance for “baby haters.”
Declared a criminal, he’s sentenced to look after an infant for a year.
This is no normal infant, however.
It’s a demonic imitation, with an insatiable bloodlust and the ability to act on it.
Neil wants nothing more than to be rid of the strange nightmare child, but if he wants to survive in a world of madness, murder, and meat, he’ll have to do the unthinkable–learn how to be a father.
“This is what bizarro is supposed to be. It’s over-the-top weird, gross, and funny–yet thought-provoking at the same time. Absolutely loved it.” – Kevin Stadt, author of Warped Brood
“My Weird Nightmare Baby is vivid, absurd, hilarious, and bizarre in all the best ways. If you’re a fan of Bizarro, this is a must read.” – John Chambers, author of Cold War
“…unhinged, enjoyable and funny as balls.” – Margaret Hamnett
Shit, love, and burgers
Melroy Gallowich has Ass Burgers Syndrome, a disorder that causes him to shit fully-cooked hamburger patties. It also affects his social skills, which is why he can’t get a girlfriend and has no friends other than his kooky cousin/roommate Bob, who’s always finding a way to get on Melroy’s nerves.
But when Melroy loses his job over his inability to defeat a video game boss, it’s his knowledge of Ass Burgers Syndrome that lands him new employment at Burger Lord, whose eponymous CEO thinks burgers taste better if they’ve come from a person’s anus.
Working at Burger Lord is no cakewalk-the kitchen’s a hellhole and the Burger Lord himself is a sadist, but at least he’s better than Melroy’s inadvertently acquired enemies, all of whom will stop at nothing to see him dead. As Melroy battles the chaos that has become his life, however, silver linings emerge. There are new friends to be made, and he might even be on the verge of finding love for the first time in his life—if he can survive long enough.
Odd Ordeals: Bizarre Dark Comedy
BEHOLD A TWISTED TROVE OF ODDITIES
A woman is tormented by evil bananas.
A man investigates the mystery of his disappearing genitals.
A husband and wife fight to save their children from the Easter Bunny.
In these wild tales of humor and horror, you’ll discover bloody mishaps, anatomical absurdities, and more weird sex than you can shake a dick at.
Do you dare explore these odd ordeals?
Vile Visions: Horror Stories
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LET THESE NIGHTMARES TAKE YOU.
A man takes a gamble with drugs and gets more than he bargained for.
A woman’s pregnancy goes terribly wrong.
Two police officers battle a malevolent magician.
Forbidden loves, crummy jobs, talking cigarettes, and more await in this strange and disturbing bouquet of horror stories.
Are you brave enough to handle these vile visions?
Praise for Vile Visions:
“Loaded with variety and drenched in absurdity, Vile Visions is a collection that’s perfect for fans of freaky, fast-paced stories.”
—Brandon McNulty, author of Bad Parts and Entry Wounds
“To Odell, rib cages pose no obstacle. Raw horror literature is delivered straight from the heart, every time.”
—Moaner T. Lawrence, Author of The Great American Nightmare
Vile Visions: Horror Stories VOLUME 2
CLOSE YOUR EYES AND LET THESE NIGHTMARES TAKE YOU.
An altercation in a coffee shop leads a man to conflict with a centuries-old sorcerer.
Two young sisters find a hidden safe with magical properties—but the magic may not always work in their favor.
A woman’s life spirals out of control as she tries to cope with her fear of death.
These are but a glimpse of the horrors to be found in Vile Visions: Volume 2, a collection of thirteen new stories to keep you up at night. Have you the courage to explore more vile visions?