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Happy Slappy
99 pages, Paperback
Published March 19, 2026
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About the author
Dan Shrader
33 books97 followersDan Shrader is a horror author hailing from Southern Indiana with a penchant for the macabre. He delves into the realms of Splatterpunk and Extreme, leaving no stone unturned in his twisted tales. His passion for writing ignited when he stumbled upon a treasure trove of VHS tapes at his grandparents. Within the confines of that box, he discovered a diverse collection of horror movie titles, including classics like Texas Chainsaw Massacre, C.H.U.D, Black Christmas, and Night of the Demons.
Since publishing in February of 2024, he has gained a following and received three horror award nominations for his novella “The Devil’s Rite” and debut collection “Those Who Live in Darkness.” Shrader is also known for his popular “Full Nasty” series and bestselling short story “Craven’s Freaks.”
Since publishing in February of 2024, he has gained a following and received three horror award nominations for his novella “The Devil’s Rite” and debut collection “Those Who Live in Darkness.” Shrader is also known for his popular “Full Nasty” series and bestselling short story “Craven’s Freaks.”
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April 28, 2026
Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of clowns. At all. So, when Shrader told me about the story he was writing, I was a bit nervous. But fear not! Whether clowns are your thing or not, I am willing to wager that you will REALLY enjoy this story!
Shrader’s Godless releases tend to be a bit on the unhinged side, which is something I do love. But this story? He did something a bit different, and I am OBSESSED. The writing style definitely stays true to what you’re used to, but it also has a slightly different tone and brings in a few different elements. It’s transgressive, it’s a bit of a psychological mindf*ck, and it’s overall just a really good story that’s told really well.
Then that’s not forget that it says right in the description how HAPPY SLAPPY is part of the FULL NASTY universe, which can only mean a couple of things—and as much as I want to scream what that thing is from the rooftop, I simply cannot ruin the surprise for everyone… but I REALLY want to, lol.
HAPPY SLAPPY gives Clue vibes, which feels really random, but trust me, once you start reading, you will totally know what I mean when I say that. I do want to say a few more things about this one. It is less on the extreme side and more on the transgressive side, which I think will appeal to almost everyone. Yes, it is part of the FULL NASTY universe; however, it can be read as a standalone with zero prior knowledge of what FULL NASTY even is. Lastly is a pretty random compliment, but something I’ve been paying more attention to when reading—the formatting of the interior of books. HAPPY SLAPPY’S interior has so many cool elements and is formatted in a way that you know Shrader really put effort and careful thought into not only how the story was written, but how it looks too—and that’s something I don’t think authors get enough credit for, and that’s something I would like to change.
Shrader’s Godless releases tend to be a bit on the unhinged side, which is something I do love. But this story? He did something a bit different, and I am OBSESSED. The writing style definitely stays true to what you’re used to, but it also has a slightly different tone and brings in a few different elements. It’s transgressive, it’s a bit of a psychological mindf*ck, and it’s overall just a really good story that’s told really well.
Then that’s not forget that it says right in the description how HAPPY SLAPPY is part of the FULL NASTY universe, which can only mean a couple of things—and as much as I want to scream what that thing is from the rooftop, I simply cannot ruin the surprise for everyone… but I REALLY want to, lol.
HAPPY SLAPPY gives Clue vibes, which feels really random, but trust me, once you start reading, you will totally know what I mean when I say that. I do want to say a few more things about this one. It is less on the extreme side and more on the transgressive side, which I think will appeal to almost everyone. Yes, it is part of the FULL NASTY universe; however, it can be read as a standalone with zero prior knowledge of what FULL NASTY even is. Lastly is a pretty random compliment, but something I’ve been paying more attention to when reading—the formatting of the interior of books. HAPPY SLAPPY’S interior has so many cool elements and is formatted in a way that you know Shrader really put effort and careful thought into not only how the story was written, but how it looks too—and that’s something I don’t think authors get enough credit for, and that’s something I would like to change.
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