Dr. Chuck Tingle's Complete Guide To The Void

Dr. Chuck Tingle's Complete Guides #3

by Chuck Tingle

Hugo nominated author Dr. Chuck Tingle is well known for his thoughts on love and romance, but there is another side to this revered modern philosopher that is needed now more than ever. Dispensed within this non-fiction volume is everything that you need to know about The Void, a terrifying place outside reality that is constantly overflowing with cosmic horror. Will you know what to do when The Void starts leaking into your timeline? Within Dr. Chuck Tingle’s Guide To The Void you will find multiple strategies for battling The Void, as well as survival techniques that could save your life, should you ever find yourself lost within The Void’s infinite grasp of existential dread. Most creatures of The Void are covered in detail, including Void Crabs, worms, Ted Cobbler, and The Man With No Eyes And Wieners For Hair. Also included within this guidebook is important information on Void related subjects like reverse twins, Truckman, the lake, and the call of the lonesome train. For anyone interested in the darker planes that lie just outside of The Tingleverse, this book is for you. This book includes mind-bending depictions of existential cosmic horror. Read responsibly, and stop immediately if you begin to suffer any symptoms of Void Madness.

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Science Fiction, Lovecraftian, Queer

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 24, 2017

About the author

Chuck Tingle is a mysterious force of energy behind sunglasses and a pink mask. He is also an anonymous author of romance, horror, and fantasy. Chuck was born in Home of Truth, Utah, and now splits time between Billings, Montana and Los Angeles, California. Chuck writes to prove love is real, because love is the most important tool we have when resisting the endless cosmic void. Not everything people say about Chuck is true, but the important parts are.

Management and general inquiry: infotingleverse@gmail.com

Literary agent: DongWon at dongwonsong.com

Reviews

[Marvin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Welcome to the Tingleverse

I must confess I have never read a Chuck Tingle novel. I have certainly heard of him and have chuckled over titles like Space Raptor Butt Invasion, Schrodinger's Butt, and Slammed In The Butt By Domald Tromp's Attempt To Avoid Accusations Of Plagiarism By Removing All Facts Or Concrete Plans From His Republican National Convention Speech. I must admit I am tempted to read one if his writing style is as silly as his titles. Yet I am not really into gay erotic sci-fi satire so I have avoided the temptation...so far

But there appears to be a darker side to Tingle. Threatening his loving and tingly Tingleverse is The Void. It is a dimension that is so totally terrifying just the mention of it can lead one to Void Madness, a condition that does not sound pleasant. Dr. Tingle wrote this brief 69 page work to help us recognize the dangers of The Void and to prevent being consumed by it, a place very few escape from. He tells us of the terrible creatures that come from The Void and gives some specific examples such as an especially vicious form of "Shrieking Mass"...

Throughout history, there has been several Shrieking Masses who greatly affected the course of humanity through their manipulation of humans. In recent history, the most notable Shrieking Mass is United States President Domald Tromp, who attained power despite the fact that the seams in his human suit remained clearly visible during his entire campaign cycle.

So what to make of this "guide"? Despite Tingle's endless admonition to be careful reading this book less you "succumb to the call of The Void", it is consistently humorous. I do not know if this is a companion book for fans of his novels or simply a sidestep into silliness. But it is entertaining and may cause me to take a look at one of his novels, butt pounding or no butt pounding.

[Thibaut Nicodème · Rating 1 out of 5]

Look I already didn't say anything when the guide to romance said people who don't like spaghetti (me) are undeserving of love and that you shouldn't fuck vampires, but I do draw the line at getting kinkshamed for wanting to fuck demons and alternate universe me. That's just too far dr tingle.

[Heather McNamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very scary book which should be read with the utmost caution.

[River Wilde · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short fun read, full of kindness and with an important message, if you care to read between the lines.

[Charlie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A scary book that has a lot to say. I'm a fan of Tingle's Twitter positivity and I wanted to support him, even if I'm not really into the whole dinosaur/bigfoot homosexual erotica thing he's got going on. This book is philosophical and weird--fans of the twitter will likely enjoy it as well.

[Eren. · Rating 3 out of 5]

i mean, you never know when you’ll need it

[Matthew Chapman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very entertaining and surprisingly deep.

[Joe Prosit · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just as Musashi of 1400 Japan instructed young warriors in the Ways of Strategy he called Ichi Ryu Ni To or the One School of Two Swords, Dr. Chuck Tingle instructs young buckaroos in the Way of Proving Love and avoiding the Ways of the Void. With this guide, you'll be able to stand against the Void Crabs, Void Worms, Devils, Scoundrels, (let's not speak of the Man with No Eyes and Penises for Hair) and Shrieking Masses. You'll also be able to differentiate between the Call of the Lonesome Train and the dreaded Call of the Void. I highly recommend this to anyone wishing to become a notary public or a full-scale buckaroo.

[Camerooni · Rating 4 out of 5]

While seeming fairly nonsensical - and definitely nonsensual (lol) at the beginning - there is a really nice underlining message of just being a good person underpinning this entire piece of humour.

I have only read one tingler so far ("Pounded in the Butt By My Own Butt") which had a pretty humorous ending that had a nice little moral to it so I'm hoping all of the ones I got in the Humble Bundle are as fun and interesting as these two 'books' so far.

[Seemo · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Every day, even with the small things, make the right choice. Do what you can to prove love. It might feel like you’re not making a difference sometimes, but you are."

very helpful guide!! i'm hoping to use this as additional material when i get to play the wtnv rpg (especially spurred on by the spells at the end)

[Gretchen Turonek · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was pleasantly surprised at how uplifting this book was. It's quick and weird, as was expected, but unexpectedly wholesome. I liked it a lot.

[dia · Rating 4 out of 5]

things i thought about while reading:
- the bye bye man;
- cosmic horror;
- a wrinkle in time

[Adam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun but unnecessary

[N.E. Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

five stars
highly recommend
proves love is real

Warning: may lead to madness, read with caution.

[Mandogg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A real life saver. Thanks, Dr. Tingle!

[Finlay · Rating 4 out of 5]

If Chuck Tingle is indeed a real person, this is a horrifying, enthralling and enlightening view into his psyche. Slightly creepy to read on the toilet when you're camping, if I'm honest.

[Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Amusing, odd, confusing, typical Chuck Tingle. Learn to recognize The Void and its influences. Learn to cast some spells from the eight categories of magic: Goofs, Decoration, Buckaroo, Food/Snack, Business, Dark Magic, Charming Man, and Hot-to-trot. (I personally plan to practice the Good Time Waves to get parties started well.)