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Incel
Wayne is living in a world where nothing is just and only the attractive succeed. He's peered beyond the curtain, knows he will never have what it takes to be confident. His friends are not much better, and have a taste for taking revenge on those that wrong them.
When a kooky waitress shows interest, Wayne is sure it's too good to be true. He's all too aware of his unconventional looks and beliefs, but decides to proceed with caution. Meanwhile, his friends introduce him to a world he never thought possible. A place of power. A place of violence. Wayne finds himself struggling to live two lives, all too aware that something has to give. Things will end in bloodshed.
Incel provides a terrifying look into the extreme side of a growing community from the perspective of a fragile mind.
Previously published under the pen name Matt Duchossoy in 2022.
When a kooky waitress shows interest, Wayne is sure it's too good to be true. He's all too aware of his unconventional looks and beliefs, but decides to proceed with caution. Meanwhile, his friends introduce him to a world he never thought possible. A place of power. A place of violence. Wayne finds himself struggling to live two lives, all too aware that something has to give. Things will end in bloodshed.
Incel provides a terrifying look into the extreme side of a growing community from the perspective of a fragile mind.
Previously published under the pen name Matt Duchossoy in 2022.
- GenresHorror
159 pages, Paperback
Published September 15, 2024
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August 24, 2025
Three Incels Flew Over...
the Cuckoo's Nest
INCEL
by Matthew A. Clarke
4 stars. Incel (Involuntary Celibate) Wayne Cabel used to think life would work itself out once he reached puberty...
He would magically become attractive, popular, and successful. Like a phoenix rising from ashes...
But life just wasn't fair. It all came down to who he was on a cellular level...
Making matters worse...
He was still a virgin. An Incel...
It was hard to become a Chad (alpha male) and attract his share of Staceys (beautiful woman attracted to Chads)...
Women were trouble, and they always found a way to hurt you...
Wayne and his incel friends Drake and Lorna decided to start a YouTube channel documenting their Stacey pick-up attempts...
Drake approached a gang of emo skateboard girls and asked each girl for her phone number...
Ensuing was...
A melee that left Wayne and Drake hospitalized, and Lorna in the ICU...
And so began the trio's career making extreme videos for streaming live on VidDump for profit...
They flew over the cuckoo's nest when they attached razor blades to a slide in the local water park...
Severely injuring a Stacey...
Overall, I would rate this book 4 stars, even though I went into the story blind and had never heard of an incel.
I didn't even know these people existed, and I felt like I'd learned a new language after I finished reading this story. It was an eye-opener, to be sure, and I never would have picked a book like this for myself.
Nevertheless, the story had me turning the pages to the very end.
Warning to some readers: This is extreme horror. I'll not elaborate because of spoilers, but consider yourself warned.
the Cuckoo's Nest
INCEL
by Matthew A. Clarke
4 stars. Incel (Involuntary Celibate) Wayne Cabel used to think life would work itself out once he reached puberty...
He would magically become attractive, popular, and successful. Like a phoenix rising from ashes...
But life just wasn't fair. It all came down to who he was on a cellular level...
Making matters worse...
He was still a virgin. An Incel...
It was hard to become a Chad (alpha male) and attract his share of Staceys (beautiful woman attracted to Chads)...
Women were trouble, and they always found a way to hurt you...
Wayne and his incel friends Drake and Lorna decided to start a YouTube channel documenting their Stacey pick-up attempts...
Drake approached a gang of emo skateboard girls and asked each girl for her phone number...
Ensuing was...
A melee that left Wayne and Drake hospitalized, and Lorna in the ICU...
And so began the trio's career making extreme videos for streaming live on VidDump for profit...
They flew over the cuckoo's nest when they attached razor blades to a slide in the local water park...
Severely injuring a Stacey...
Overall, I would rate this book 4 stars, even though I went into the story blind and had never heard of an incel.
I didn't even know these people existed, and I felt like I'd learned a new language after I finished reading this story. It was an eye-opener, to be sure, and I never would have picked a book like this for myself.
Nevertheless, the story had me turning the pages to the very end.
Warning to some readers: This is extreme horror. I'll not elaborate because of spoilers, but consider yourself warned.
April 29, 2025
Incel (involuntary celibate) - a member of an online community of young men who consider themselves unable to attract women sexually, typically associated with views that are hostile towards women and men who are sexually active.
Boy, this was a tough read. It would have been easier if this was all completely fictional. But unfortunately, we do live in a world where incels exist and blame women for their inability to get laid. These men get together on forums and online groups, where they spew hate and wish violence on women who have rejected them, and just women in general. Like women don't have enough to worry about. And while most of these "men" (I use the term very loosely) are all talk on these forums, there are some that will act on those violent urges. And that's what this book is about. A group of friends who act out violently towards women, being egged on by their idiot fans.
The author did a great job of getting into the mind of an incel, and making the reader angry at the absolute drivel that goes through their heads.
Some of the torture scenes were tough to read, but this is splatterpunk so I expected no less.
Definitely read the trigger warnings for this one.
Boy, this was a tough read. It would have been easier if this was all completely fictional. But unfortunately, we do live in a world where incels exist and blame women for their inability to get laid. These men get together on forums and online groups, where they spew hate and wish violence on women who have rejected them, and just women in general. Like women don't have enough to worry about. And while most of these "men" (I use the term very loosely) are all talk on these forums, there are some that will act on those violent urges. And that's what this book is about. A group of friends who act out violently towards women, being egged on by their idiot fans.
The author did a great job of getting into the mind of an incel, and making the reader angry at the absolute drivel that goes through their heads.
Some of the torture scenes were tough to read, but this is splatterpunk so I expected no less.
Definitely read the trigger warnings for this one.
February 28, 2025
A creepy morality tale for the society of today! Well-written, fully researched, extremely stressing to read. A whole culture awaits the reader, a disgusting mess of young people, involuntary celibates (incels), mostly with one thing in mind, full of bitterness and resentment. The author has chosen to narrate his story from the first point of view of Wayne, a rather peaceful incel, who progressively loses his cool and gets involved in the devious schemes of twin incel siblings who love making rather nasty videos. The perception of women in this culture is revolting, and Duchossoy gives an accurate picture of the situation, to the point that it's not entirely clear if we're supposed to empathize with Wayne or reject him as a barbaric monster. His meeting with Rainbow could have gone so differently- - could it, though? The ending shows that, well, probably not.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 3, 2025
3.75 stars
The author did a great job pissing me off while reading the first 50% of this book and I questioned whether I should DNF it. I told myself I’d keep going bc I had hope that the MC would get what’s coming. He definitely did, but it was still not enough wah. The torture scenes were hard to read but overall it was a good insight into how these men (and women, I guess) think to the point where it leads to violence.
The author did a great job pissing me off while reading the first 50% of this book and I questioned whether I should DNF it. I told myself I’d keep going bc I had hope that the MC would get what’s coming. He definitely did, but it was still not enough wah. The torture scenes were hard to read but overall it was a good insight into how these men (and women, I guess) think to the point where it leads to violence.
September 28, 2025
This is a dark, uncomfortable read, but still very hard to put down. Matt Clarke doesn't hold back on showing the mindset of someone who feels completely rejected by the world and how quickly that loneliness can twist into full-blown anger and dangerous thoughts.
The story follows Wayne, a young man who believes he'll never succeed in a society where only the attractive can get ahead. His few friends share the same convictions, feeding on each other's resentment and looking for revenge whenever they can. When a quirky waitress shows Wayne a bit of interest, he can't believe it's real, but he cautiously lets himself hope. At the same time, his friends pull him into a series of dark games based on power and violence. Will Wayne allow himself to connect with the girl he likes or will he let a lifetime of rage and frustration erupt?
I can easily empathise with people who feel judged or rejected for how they look - I remember how that felt growing up. But what this story shows so clearly is how pain can be twisted into hate, how resentment can turn into theories about 'foids' and 'the pretty people', and how that leaves no room for real friendship, spontaneous connection or the possibility of love.
Incel is incredibly disturbing but also thought-provoking. It's worth reading if you're interested in stories that explore the darker corners of society.
The story follows Wayne, a young man who believes he'll never succeed in a society where only the attractive can get ahead. His few friends share the same convictions, feeding on each other's resentment and looking for revenge whenever they can. When a quirky waitress shows Wayne a bit of interest, he can't believe it's real, but he cautiously lets himself hope. At the same time, his friends pull him into a series of dark games based on power and violence. Will Wayne allow himself to connect with the girl he likes or will he let a lifetime of rage and frustration erupt?
I can easily empathise with people who feel judged or rejected for how they look - I remember how that felt growing up. But what this story shows so clearly is how pain can be twisted into hate, how resentment can turn into theories about 'foids' and 'the pretty people', and how that leaves no room for real friendship, spontaneous connection or the possibility of love.
Incel is incredibly disturbing but also thought-provoking. It's worth reading if you're interested in stories that explore the darker corners of society.
April 20, 2025
Incel by Matthew Clarke is a disturbing and thought provoking novella that explores the dark reality of online incel communities. Through the eyes of Wayne, a socially isolated young man, we witness a gradual descent into misogyny and violence, fueled by toxic online forums and equally troubled "friends".
I think the most unsettling part of the book is how plausible it is, the scariest horror stories are the ones that do actually happen in real life. There has been a clear commitment to research and authenticity, making the story all the more impactful, I can't imagine the mental fortitude it would take to spend time on these kinds of forums. It's a tough but important read that exposes a troubling subculture with devastating results.
*I received a free ebook from the author*
I think the most unsettling part of the book is how plausible it is, the scariest horror stories are the ones that do actually happen in real life. There has been a clear commitment to research and authenticity, making the story all the more impactful, I can't imagine the mental fortitude it would take to spend time on these kinds of forums. It's a tough but important read that exposes a troubling subculture with devastating results.
*I received a free ebook from the author*
June 11, 2025
One of the most difficult books I've read. But at the same time, one of the best. I couldn't put this one down.
April 30, 2025
If you don’t know what’s an Incel, involuntary celibate, it’s someone that thinks that they’re unable to attract women therefore they hate them and sometimes they’re violent…. Which is quite scary.
This book is a hell of a ride and it all starts with Wayne and his two best friends. All of them identify themselves as an incel, of course.
They decide to start vlogging, and it doesn’t take long for them to take a wrong turn and choose violence knowing that this will get them a lot of praise (and money) on the internet forums dedicated to these sort of people.
But Wayne meets someone…. He’s falling in love… and that’s when shit hits the fan!
On one hand you will be rooting for Wayne and on the other you’ll find him vile and a waste of oxygen.
Incel is not only an extremely gruesome and shocking book, it also triggers several conflicting emotions. In just 140 pages!
Definitely a 5-star read for me and it’s available on Kindle Unlimited.
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This book is a hell of a ride and it all starts with Wayne and his two best friends. All of them identify themselves as an incel, of course.
They decide to start vlogging, and it doesn’t take long for them to take a wrong turn and choose violence knowing that this will get them a lot of praise (and money) on the internet forums dedicated to these sort of people.
But Wayne meets someone…. He’s falling in love… and that’s when shit hits the fan!
On one hand you will be rooting for Wayne and on the other you’ll find him vile and a waste of oxygen.
Incel is not only an extremely gruesome and shocking book, it also triggers several conflicting emotions. In just 140 pages!
Definitely a 5-star read for me and it’s available on Kindle Unlimited.
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November 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Incel by Mattew A. Clarke
Wayne considers himself an Incel - involuntarily celibate. He would like nothing more to have a girlfriend and lose his virginity, but he knows that his appearance and social awkwardness make that impossible for him in a world of "Chad" and "Stacey" Alphas.
He and his friends, twins Drake and Lorna" make videos of themselves teaching their bullies a lesson they won't soon forget, if they survive it at all.
When Wayne meets Rainbow, he believes he has found who he was looking for. A beautiful, kind, and accepting girl. Will Waybe be willing to win her love? Or will Rainbow end up another victim for the cruelty of her peers?
Incel by Mattew A. Clarke
Wayne considers himself an Incel - involuntarily celibate. He would like nothing more to have a girlfriend and lose his virginity, but he knows that his appearance and social awkwardness make that impossible for him in a world of "Chad" and "Stacey" Alphas.
He and his friends, twins Drake and Lorna" make videos of themselves teaching their bullies a lesson they won't soon forget, if they survive it at all.
When Wayne meets Rainbow, he believes he has found who he was looking for. A beautiful, kind, and accepting girl. Will Waybe be willing to win her love? Or will Rainbow end up another victim for the cruelty of her peers?
May 8, 2025
Wow, what a ride. This book is unsettling and seriously fckd up. When the author says "this book was hard to write," he was not kidding—it’s a tough one.
Incel is a brutal dive into alienation and identity. Wayne, the main character, is torn between his isolation and the seductive pull of power. The book offers sharp, uncomfortable commentary, and the story gradually gets more sinister the deeper you go. It’s not easy reading, but it’s undeniably thought-provoking. Gritty, haunting, and disturbingly relevant.
Incel is a brutal dive into alienation and identity. Wayne, the main character, is torn between his isolation and the seductive pull of power. The book offers sharp, uncomfortable commentary, and the story gradually gets more sinister the deeper you go. It’s not easy reading, but it’s undeniably thought-provoking. Gritty, haunting, and disturbingly relevant.
June 8, 2025
Wayne and his incel friends, Lorna and Drake, know they're destined to be the "bottom of the barrel" in life. What starts off as just fun Incel pranks on their YouTube channel - instigating anger from attractive women - escalates to a big final show.
This book was scary in the sense that it can very much be a reality as many "black pills" feel that attractive persons (because girls can be femcels) owe them things.
It was very well written. The author out so much work into researching black pill websites and stuff which I thought was cool.
This book was scary in the sense that it can very much be a reality as many "black pills" feel that attractive persons (because girls can be femcels) owe them things.
It was very well written. The author out so much work into researching black pill websites and stuff which I thought was cool.
January 31, 2025
The topic of Incels really interests me, and the fact there is an entire community of people who view life the way they do fascinates me as much as it scares me! You can tell the author has spent time researching and immersing himself somewhat into their thought process. Overall this book kept me engaged, and was an interesting read!
April 29, 2025
Wow, what a fantastically disturbing book. Rarely have I ever read a novel where the character portrayals are so vivid and lifelike that it feels like you could almost be reading a true horror story. This feeling of reality gives the whole book an extra depth of darkness that makes it truly terrifying. An easy five stars.
December 17, 2025
It’s bleak, uncomfortable, and about as subtle as a brick to the face—but that’s kind of the point. Clark doesn’t ask you to like what you see, just to acknowledge it, and you’ll finish the book grateful it’s over but still thinking about it.
Joking aside…It’s incredibly written and incisive, capturing how rejection breeds resentment that can and has escalated to extreme violence against women.
Joking aside…It’s incredibly written and incisive, capturing how rejection breeds resentment that can and has escalated to extreme violence against women.
March 11, 2025
This was really hard to read, because it's not even that far fetched from stuff that happens daily. Very well-written and waiting for the other shoe to drop for the MC was equal parts horrifying and satisfying.
April 17, 2025
I can normally empathize with a character, especially when it’s done in first person, but I couldn’t get myself to like Wayne. Very well written, shows how the Incels really manifest their own destiny.
May 3, 2025
Not my usual read at all- this was a dark one. While only being a shorter story (150 ish pages) there were parts I found just sickening/creepy. It kept you interested throughout, just sometimes I felt I needed a break from it!
June 10, 2025
strikingly non fiction for a fictional horror piece. its really added horror because there are men out here like this had to distance myself from real people like this that I called friends for years. good read that is spine chilling and accurate in times.
December 13, 2025
Read with caution please.
Interesting and insightful into these types of people but genuinely awful; turned my stomach a few times.
Interesting and insightful into these types of people but genuinely awful; turned my stomach a few times.
February 7, 2025
This was FANTASTIC. I haven’t seen a book written from the perspective of an incel and this story grabs you from the very first paragraph. I wish there was a 2nd book!
It takes you down the rabbit hole of the MC’s descent into hatred and it’s done so causally, yet so strong.
It takes you down the rabbit hole of the MC’s descent into hatred and it’s done so causally, yet so strong.
April 8, 2025
best I’ve read in a long time!
This has got to be one of the best stories I’ve read in a long time. Incredibly written..It’s hard hitting because it’s not as far fetched as you’d like to think.
It’s so sad but this is what happens in this world. Honestly I could not tear myself away from this, amazingly done
5⭐️
This has got to be one of the best stories I’ve read in a long time. Incredibly written..It’s hard hitting because it’s not as far fetched as you’d like to think.
It’s so sad but this is what happens in this world. Honestly I could not tear myself away from this, amazingly done
5⭐️
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