Eight Legged Deadly Sin A season after Sharkantula devastated Shark World, the park reopens with a new feature attraction's arrival, a feisty sloth. As Peyton and Stephanie help Trey, the newest park staff member, prep the sloth for its release in the forest exhibit alongside the existing female sloth, the genetically modified tarantula that created the Sharkantula pays a visit. While the new sloth gains comfort in its surroundings, the gates open to thousands of visitors anxious to check out the Dolphantula show and get a peek at the majestic animals. However, not everyone is excited as a group of bible-thumping activists have devious plans in mind. As the day progresses, the day's extreme heat casts its toll on the visitors and forces the park's closure, leaving a small number of park staff to close the place down, unaware that the activists have remained behind to kill the Dolphantulas. All are oblivious of the new beast that lurks in the shadows, the SLOTHANTULA!
Essel Pratt is a master of horror and fantasy, conjuring tales that haunt souls and inspire imagination. As a student of psychology and teller of tales, Essel writes to share the complex nature of his imaginings with the world. His ever-expanding catalog of short stories spans multiple anthologies and collections, ranging from whimsical fantasy to bizarre horror, including everything in between. Dedicated fans have praised his creations, labeling his talents as prolific in substance.
Hailing from Mishawaka, Indiana, his passion for writing began in the early years as his imagination taunted from within, begging for a release. Dabbling in art at first, he found that the stories that pleaded to be told could not be imprisoned by ink and paint alone. His most notable and prevalent accomplishments include Final Reverie, Sharkantula, and the multiple short stories that have garnered a following of their own, such as the adventures of Detective Mansfield.
Inspired by C.S. Lewis, Clive Barker, Stephen King, Harper Lee, William Golding, and many more, Essel doesn't restrain his writings to straight horror. His first Novel, Final Reverie is more Fantasy/Adventure, but does include elements of Horror. His first zombie book, The ABC's of Zombie Friendship, attacks the zombie genre from an alternate perspective. Future books, that are in progress and yet to be imagined, will explore the blurred boundaries of horror within its competing genres, mixing the elements into a literary stew.