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Celestial/Chthonic
In his usual manner of writing like a frustrated musician, Ben Arzate's new single "Celestial/Chthonic" is an underground metal tape in literary form.
"Angel Lust" is a dreamy, experimental blackgaze exploration of sex, death, and responding to traumatic events. The staccato rhythm pounds along and melds into a hazy and disturbing atmosphere.
"Outhouse Boy" is a disgusting, tongue-in-cheek tale reminiscent of a lofi goregrind track. Originally premiered in a reading at the Killercon Gross Out Contest, this gurgling procession of revolting imagery is now available for mass consumption.
"Angel Lust" is a dreamy, experimental blackgaze exploration of sex, death, and responding to traumatic events. The staccato rhythm pounds along and melds into a hazy and disturbing atmosphere.
"Outhouse Boy" is a disgusting, tongue-in-cheek tale reminiscent of a lofi goregrind track. Originally premiered in a reading at the Killercon Gross Out Contest, this gurgling procession of revolting imagery is now available for mass consumption.
9 pages, ebook
Published October 10, 2021
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Ben Arzate
34 books143 followersBen Arzate writes and lives life. Sometimes he forgets to do the latter.
Contact: benarz13(at)gmail(dot)com
Contact: benarz13(at)gmail(dot)com
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
November 12, 2021
Two short stories that leave the reader with some very strong imagery. Angel Lust is ethereal, disturbing and sad. Outhouse Boy is visceral and straight to the point. The stories are written in opposing styles, making the second story seem vulgar after reading the more delicate and dreamlike first story. The juxtaposition is a bit surprising, but retains its ability to entertain.
November 7, 2021
HIGHLY ENTERTAINING
Two solid stories written in very different styles. I enjoyed them both, thought they were imaginative and original.
Recommend for SURE!
Two solid stories written in very different styles. I enjoyed them both, thought they were imaginative and original.
Recommend for SURE!
October 24, 2021
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November 15, 2021
This is a book on two short tales. The first one, Angel Lust is a twisted little take that blends reality with fiction as the character Sylvia is doused and absorbed in a role. The details are stunning and the perspective is dark and twisted.
The second story, Outhouse Boy, was somewhat of an origins story. It involves shit, Twinkies, and more, blended nicely with a 1980's slasher film-esque cherry on top. You have to read to appreciate Arzate's style.
The second story, Outhouse Boy, was somewhat of an origins story. It involves shit, Twinkies, and more, blended nicely with a 1980's slasher film-esque cherry on top. You have to read to appreciate Arzate's style.
November 28, 2021
A tiny, but unforgettable title from Arzate that turns the imagery up to 11 and dares you not to turn away reviled. Luckily they haven't invented scented books to match stories yet as this would have cause a nausea episode.
Great fearless stuff from Arzate.
Great fearless stuff from Arzate.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews