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Essel Pratt

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Essel Pratt is a master of horror and fantasy, conjuring tales that haunt souls and inspire imagination. As a student of psychology and teller of tales, Essel writes to share the complex nature of his imaginings with the world. His ever-expanding catalog of short stories spans multiple anthologies and collections, ranging from whimsical fantasy to bizarre horror, including everything in between. Dedicated fans have praised his creations, labeling his talents as prolific in substance.

Hailing from Mishawaka, Indiana, his passion for writing began in the early years as his imagination taunted from within, begging for a release. Dabbling in art at first, he found that the stories that pleaded to be told could not be imprisoned by ink and paint ...more

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	Sharkantula (B-Movie Novels #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 38 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sweet Dreams by Essel Pratt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), J.L. Lane, Kitty Kane 3.65 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2017 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Final Reverie 4.33 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2014 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Harambe and the Very Bad Day (Life Isn't Fair #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kaiju: Lords of the Earth by Essel Pratt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Stephen Blake (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	yeti, yearning 3.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Slothantula (B-Movie Novels #2) 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scratches by Essel Pratt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Roma Gray (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Dona Fox (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2020 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	ABC's of Zombie Friendship (Life Isn't Fair #2) by Essel Pratt (Goodreads Author), Catt Dahman (Goodreads Author) (Illustrations) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	New England: Weird (Weird Fiction Book 1) by Essel Pratt (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Donald Armfield (Goodreads Author), Catfish McDaris 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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B-Movie Novels (4 books)
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Life Isn't Fair (2 books)
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Horrors of the Mind (2 books)
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Making Space (The Time Traveler's Passport)

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Then the Night Got Weird: A Surreal Time-Bending Adventure

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