Scream if You're Having Fun

by Aaron Michael Cook

Come one, come all, the park is now open.

Twenty-three rides await. Some will humor, others will horrify. From a werewolf on the prowl to a vengeful housewife to a man who will do *anything* to help his favorite basketball team win, nothing is off the table in this debut collection of short stories. When you're hungry, grab some of our world-famous cuisine in the dining hall and don't forget to stick around for a performance from a mysterious new singer. Oh, and just ignore that giant rock in the sky,

The ride is about to begin. Please keep your arms and legs inside at all times.

Genres: Horror, Fiction

302 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2023

About the author

Hello and welcome! I'm a 30 year old author from rural Southern Ohio. The foundation of my work is usually based on the culture of my small town upbringing but I grew up with a pretty eclectic appetite for fiction.

I specialize in horror and comedy but I've also written in the sci-fi, thriller, fantasy and weird lit departments. My work often contains references to pop culture and sports, particularly baseball. My book of short fiction "Scream if You're Having Fun" was released in February 2023. I have quite a few ideas for my next project and it's just a matter of selecting one and rolling with it.

I consider myself a bit of a literary underdog. There really isn't a teacher or mentor who shaped me into what I am today. My desire to write is based on my personal enjoyment of the process and appreciation for the creative arts. My style is very middle-brow with a reckless disregard for appealing to ivory towers. I am not ashamed to throw a reference to professional wrestling or an old Nintendo 64 game into my fiction. In a tongue-in-cheek fashion, I have referred to my style as "written for Mountain Dew drinkers by a Mountain Dew drinker."

Reviews

[Joshua Kidd · Rating 5 out of 5]

This collection of short stories is awesome. Funny and smart, Aaron Cook delivers a lot of entertainment in one book. If you are from Appalachia like me, the stories will resonate with you a lot. Excellent work!

[Ransom Coslett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a fan of horror anthologies, and when I stumbled upon "Scream if You're Having Fun", I figured I would give it a shot. Cook did not disappoint. He has figured out the perfect formula by mixing horror, comedy, and sprinkling in some twists. His stories are unique and imaginative and often left me wondering how he came up with the idea in the first place. It's a great debut novel, and I'm already looking forward to his next one.

[Shane Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mr. Cook is a new talent to look out for. His first outing is incredibly funny and keeps you engaged until the last word.

[Laci Guzman · Rating 3 out of 5]

My first DNF. There were a few interesting stories in here, but I just got bored with it.

[Susan The Book Dragon Campton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is “Scream if You’re Having Fun” by first time Dragon Feeder, Aaron Michael Cook. A freakish collection of short stories that caused the armor along my spine to shudder.
I love short stories, I have since the first time I was given Kipling’s “Jungle Books”. These are very different from those. From Mr. Cook’s “I the People” to “Field of Broken Dreams” the carousel ride gets crazier all the time.
Let me tell you about three of the twenty-three tales that fill the covers of this book. ‘The Devil’s Detox’ brings a whole new set of visuals to The Eagles “Hotel California”. Bryce thinks he’s figured out a way to get a new set of chompers, he hasn’t figured on not being the smartest guy in the room.
‘Six Way’ is a triumph for those of us not so crazy about a certain city’s famous dish. Now we understand why.
Lastly, ‘We’, Spring is around the corner, baseball is imminent and Mr. Cook just gave us the ultimate fan.
If you are a horror fan and want to try something a little different, this is for you. If you don’t like novels but would love a weird read where the story is full but it doesn’t take a lot of time, this is for you. I look forward to more from Aaron Michael Cook

[Joan Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This collection of Appalachian stories has something for everyone. Some stories are more scary than others