Fissure Face

by Patrick C. Harrison III

There are no good guys in this one.
No happy ending either.
Toby receives a parcel in the mail,
containing an item of lust,
cursed with transformative consequences.
It should have stayed a secret,
but the boys find out,
and they have yearnings too.
One thing, as they say, leads to another.

A brutal blend of body horror and splatterpunk, Fissure Face explores obsession, exploitation, and the monstrous consequences of desire.

Genres: Horror

178 pages, Paperback

Published December 31, 2025

About the author

Patrick C. Harrison III (PC3, if you prefer) is an author of horror, splatterpunk, and all forms of speculative fiction. His current publications include GRANDPAPPY, A SAVAGE BREED, VAMPIRE NUNS BEHIND BARS, 5 TALES THAT WILL LAND YOU IN HELL, among others, and his works can be found in numerous anthologies, including AND HELL FOLLOWED and ROAD KILL: TEXAS HORROR BY TEXAS AUTHORS VOL. 4.

PC3 is the Splatterpunk Award-winning editor (with Jarod Barbee) of AND HELL FOLLOWED, and has edited several other anthologies. He is a freelance editor, having done work for notable authors like Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, Mark Towse, Rebecca Rowland, and many others.

PC3 also has a FREE substack, in which he frequently does movie reviews and updates readers on his fiction. Check out pc3horror.substack.com.

Reviews

[Matty]

Fissure Face, Pantaloons Witch, magic panties, and a facial love pocket. One of the most bizarre and grossest stories I have read.

[Risshan Adele]

Fascination gone wrong!

This story is what would happen if Walmart melatonin and a classic what if story had an absurd baby. Haha 10/10 for creativity! A fun read

[Michelle Muhammad]

Wonderfully awful

Disgusting in a good way !! You have to read it to believe it! Well done and highly recommend it

[Danielle Yvonne]

“There, staring back at him from the center of his forehead, like the eye of a cyclops, was a perfectly proportioned vagina. It was upside down, Toby deduced, with the clit situated directly between his eyes. But aside from that minor error, it was flawless.”

Whenever PC3 releases a new book, you can guarantee that I make sure to set things aside and binge-read it the same day it comes out. Yeah, it’s like that. So, when FISSURE FACE was released, you can bet your bottom dollar that I did nothing in life until I started and finished it. And oh my goodness, it was so worth it.

That being said, this book is foul, HA. Like… so foul, lol. If you’ve read anything by PC3 before, you know that the man can tell a hell of a story, no matter how depraved and weird it can get at times. Like some of his others, this one gives that fever dream vibe that I love so much. My only grievance with this book is there’s another damn can of tuna, lol. (IYKYK)

As with all his books, I highly recommend this one. I am keeping my review short on purpose because I really encourage people to go into this one blind. I was REALLY caught off guard once I realized what was happening and I want other readers to experience that feeling too! So yeah, just click the link below, don’t read too much about it, and go in blind. It’s so good. And gross. And depraved. And I need more. Now.

[Lisa Bailey]

(Respectfully) WHAT THE F**K?! 😂😭 That was such a bizarre, hilarious, horrifying, disgusting, and FUN little story. That story went in directions I could have never thought in my wildest imagination. But if you're a fan of PC3, it's right on par!

[Sara Tonin]

As a fan of PC3, I was hype for this new book and didn't even read the synopsis before diving in. What the fuck just happened. 😱 my face the majority of this book.

Go in blind, I fucking dare you.

[Cody Walters]

Wtf was this? PC3? What was this? You alright?

Lol, Patrick C. Harrison III delivers once again (the man never misses) this was one of the most strange and weirdest things I've ever read but I absolutely loved it. Fissure face is hilarious (PC3 always seems to have some comedy in his writing) its gross, gorey and a disgusting Bloodbath of juices. I read this and was excited going into it and it delivered with everything! This is a 5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and had my fucking head spinning the whole time! Pc3 continues to deliver, the man never brings out a bad story!

[Aiden Asport]

This book was a trip! I went in not knowing a thing, just wanting to read another book by the author. I am so glad I did! It was weird in the best ways, enjoyable, quick, and kept my "WTF" facial expressions and sounds, on repeat. I laughed, I gagged, I was stunned, confused, and thrilled. I truly enjoyed the ride.

[Stu Logan]

Absolutely bonkers

Typical depraved insanity ftom the author. A slob buys some panties from his favourite porn star. Upon putting them over his head, he develops women's private parts on his head. What a great original story. Wild and crazy

[grace]

This was a crazy whirlwind of a story. I never really knew what was gonna happen next. The ending had me audibly shouting WTF. Definitely recommend going in without any idea of what this book could be about. Guarantee you it will leave you on the edge of your seat after each chapter.

[Dan]

As far as PCHIII goes, I considered this title tame compared to 100% Match, however, this easily distinguishes itself as one of the most perverse/grotesquely unique that I could never have expected to lay eyes on.

[Jenn Klingberg]

WTF did I just read?

And where can I find more? Haha this book was WILD! Literally had me laughing out loud in some spots, and grimacing in others. Well done sir, well done!

[Sarah]

Splatterpunk isn't my favorite genre, but if I read it, I know I can always count on Patrick C. Harrison III to give me an unforgettable reading experience.

[Christine]

review to come.

[justice]

boring

Started off okay, only got slightly interesting close to the end. Don’t fully understand why we needed the background of the kid or the moms boyfriend.

[Elle]

….how creative. just when i thought it couldn’t get any worse… 🤮

[Craig]

Well this sure was something. I had to stop reading at times towards the end because I kept wanting to vomit.
Great book

[V]

I am lost for words.

[˚⟡˖ ࣪⋆౨ৎ miyuki ⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪]

this gave mindfuck a whole new meaning

[Poppy]

Erm so bizarre 🤣 so fun , and still absolutely brutal looooved it !!

[Sarah Atkinson]

2.5 rounded for a revolting story but still entertaining 😂