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The Tormented #1
A quiet, no-drama production assistant, Ryan has unexpectedly been promoted to Host an online children’s cooking show after the original host abruptly quits. Surprisingly, Ryan has a gift for being natural and charming in front of the camera, which prompts the producer—Brad—to research him. He is stunned to find Ryan is the son of the world famous ghost hunters, Brigid and Adam Austerhölle! Then without telling Ryan, he sells a ghost hunting show around him—but without telling Ryan.
When he finally does tell Ryan, he gets a reaction he never expected.
When he finally does tell Ryan, he gets a reaction he never expected.
25 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2024
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Chuck Austen
448 books16 followersChuck Austen (born Chuck Beckum) is an American humor novelist, comic book writer and artist, TV writer and animator. In comics, he is known for his work on X-Men, War Machine, Elektra, and Action Comics, and in television, he is known for co-creating the animated TV series Tripping the Rift.
In his most recent prose novels, Chuck Austen has been going by the name Charles Austen.
In his most recent prose novels, Chuck Austen has been going by the name Charles Austen.
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January 18, 2025
I See Dead People
Ryan, son of a famous ghost hunter, is just trying to get on with his life despite being haunted by his dead brother.
Host of a cooking show that has just been cancelled, Ryan's producer finds out about his now deceased family's past and wants him to star in a new show about the spirit world much to Ryan's dismay.
Ryan, son of a famous ghost hunter, is just trying to get on with his life despite being haunted by his dead brother.
Host of a cooking show that has just been cancelled, Ryan's producer finds out about his now deceased family's past and wants him to star in a new show about the spirit world much to Ryan's dismay.
July 30, 2024
This is off to a great start!
Less than 30 pages long, Chuck Austen entertainingly sets up the primary premise of the story. It's like re-imagining paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a comic-book universe and focusing on their child's journey into the supernatural world, ghost-busters style.
The first issue of "The Tormented" follows Ryan, who loses his TV job for a baking show, only to be surprised by a camera crew at his door, announcing they've got a ghost-hunting show approved with him as its host. Ryan's parents were famous paranormal experts, like the Warrens from "The Conjuring" universe, complete with a creepy basement museum filled with eerie artifacts. But Ryan has no interest in following his parents' footsteps, nor does he want to 'fake it' for the new show, because the ghosts in his life are far too real!
Less than 30 pages long, Chuck Austen entertainingly sets up the primary premise of the story. It's like re-imagining paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren in a comic-book universe and focusing on their child's journey into the supernatural world, ghost-busters style.
The first issue of "The Tormented" follows Ryan, who loses his TV job for a baking show, only to be surprised by a camera crew at his door, announcing they've got a ghost-hunting show approved with him as its host. Ryan's parents were famous paranormal experts, like the Warrens from "The Conjuring" universe, complete with a creepy basement museum filled with eerie artifacts. But Ryan has no interest in following his parents' footsteps, nor does he want to 'fake it' for the new show, because the ghosts in his life are far too real!
November 11, 2025
Ghosts in the house
Nice.
The story starts off with a difficult back story and ghosts.
Son of a legend but not comfortable with the family trait. He can see ghosts.
This volume leaves more questions than answers.
What is the secret in the basement? What is the family history?
Trying to find out in the next issue.
Nice.
The story starts off with a difficult back story and ghosts.
Son of a legend but not comfortable with the family trait. He can see ghosts.
This volume leaves more questions than answers.
What is the secret in the basement? What is the family history?
Trying to find out in the next issue.
October 31, 2024
He can see ghosts
This was just an introduction to the characters and had a twist similar to the movie the Sixth Sense. I like the ghost, the little boy Quinn. The way he was drawn felt like a real little boy.
This was just an introduction to the characters and had a twist similar to the movie the Sixth Sense. I like the ghost, the little boy Quinn. The way he was drawn felt like a real little boy.
February 12, 2025
“The ride has begun in The Tormented, a horror comic series that clearly draws inspiration from The Conjuring universe. With chilling supernatural encounters, eerie atmosphere, and a protagonist hiding dark secrets, this series delivers spine-tingling suspense from the start.”
October 28, 2025
Loves this so much
Would love to see a movie or TV adaptation of this already. Love the premise, the art is very reminiscent of older 90s comic art and I cant wait to see more from the ppl who put this together
Would love to see a movie or TV adaptation of this already. Love the premise, the art is very reminiscent of older 90s comic art and I cant wait to see more from the ppl who put this together
July 15, 2024
A family of ghost hunters, whose son is seeing a ghost therapist. Interesting start.
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August 14, 2024Compelled me
August 20, 2024
This is fun!
A lot of surprises in this one! I do love a story with a surprise ending. No spoilers in this review, but can’t wait for the next one.
A lot of surprises in this one! I do love a story with a surprise ending. No spoilers in this review, but can’t wait for the next one.
June 23, 2025
Well, this is an exciting way to kick off a series!
August 12, 2025
Off to a good start.
A great introduction to the main character with foreshadowing that something terrible is coming. Can’t wait to see where this goes..
A great introduction to the main character with foreshadowing that something terrible is coming. Can’t wait to see where this goes..
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