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Super Fetus
Too tough to be aborted, Super Fetus fights back! He's a fetus growing in the womb of a whiny white trash whore of a mother. His problem: she wants to have him aborted. But what this bitch doesn't know is that she isn't pregnant with some mild-mannered developing human form. Heck no. This is Super Fetus. He has an attitude and he is deter mined to be born, whether she likes it or not. Doing push-ups in the womb day and night, until he becomes amazingly buff, this little fetus is prepared to fight off the onslaught of vacuums, tongs, coat hangers, and scalpels. Once that sonofabitch doctor comes for him... he'll be ready. A horrific and humorous romp with strange characters, stranger sex scenes, and one kick-ass musclebound fetus.
- GenresBizarro FictionHorror
104 pages, Paperback
First published August 31, 2009
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About the author
Adam Pepper
12 books30 followersAt times disturbing and grim, others raunchy and comical, Adam Pepper’s work is known for a unique blend of horror, suspense and speculative fiction. MEMORIA, Adam’s debut novel, reached #1 on the Dark Delicacies Best Seller list and received rave reviews from Cemetery Dance and Chronicle. "Super Fetus," his outrageous bizarro novella was called "In-your-face, allegorical social commentary" by BN.com’s esteemed reviewer, Paul Goat Allen. His quick-hitting short work has appeared in genre magazines including THE BEST OF HORRORFIND, Vol. 2 and SPACE AND TIME. Adam’s non-fiction credits span from NEW WOMAN MAGAZINE to THE JOURNAL NEWS. Learn more about Adam at his website: www.AdamPepper.com.
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April 27, 2022
1.5 ⭐️
That half star is because I did chuckle like two times. Less “Super Fetus” and more a constant diatribe about lifeless and carelessly tossed drama. However, I did appreciate that the author made it clear he’s not anti-abortion… I guess? Bizarro is just not for me, man lmao. However, I will cherish this book forever, because it was a gift from a dear friend.
That half star is because I did chuckle like two times. Less “Super Fetus” and more a constant diatribe about lifeless and carelessly tossed drama. However, I did appreciate that the author made it clear he’s not anti-abortion… I guess? Bizarro is just not for me, man lmao. However, I will cherish this book forever, because it was a gift from a dear friend.
July 30, 2011
It's like the story of the gingerbread man except with a fetus refusing to be aborted.
This fetus can hear what's going on in the world around it and it doesn't like what it hears, mommy is trying to get rid of it. She has too many kids and doesn't want another. So what does the fetus do? What is the solution? To get ripped and thwart any and all attempts to take the fetus out.
I, like a friend of mine, agree that while the story is good there isn't enough of the main character. I would liked to have seen more of the fetus, the fetus and the abortions were great and funny and there was a lot that could have been done there, but it was a bit rushed or short of a novella. There was more of a focus on the mom and her relationships, or lack thereof, that led to each of her children. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt as well. All in all I look forward to more bizarro from Adam Pepper, this was a good introduction to his writing.
This fetus can hear what's going on in the world around it and it doesn't like what it hears, mommy is trying to get rid of it. She has too many kids and doesn't want another. So what does the fetus do? What is the solution? To get ripped and thwart any and all attempts to take the fetus out.
I, like a friend of mine, agree that while the story is good there isn't enough of the main character. I would liked to have seen more of the fetus, the fetus and the abortions were great and funny and there was a lot that could have been done there, but it was a bit rushed or short of a novella. There was more of a focus on the mom and her relationships, or lack thereof, that led to each of her children. I thought the ending was a bit abrupt as well. All in all I look forward to more bizarro from Adam Pepper, this was a good introduction to his writing.
October 7, 2014
A fetus, whose mother is trying desperately to abort, fights for his life.
That's it. No more. That's the story.
But wait!
We also have incest, cross-dressing, a penis tied in a knot, and more.
So much more.
Read this book, and don't be offended by it.
That's it. No more. That's the story.
But wait!
We also have incest, cross-dressing, a penis tied in a knot, and more.
So much more.
Read this book, and don't be offended by it.
March 12, 2014
REVIEWED: Super Fetus
WRITTEN BY: Adam Pepper
PUBLISHED: August, 2009
To say this book is offensive is to say that serial killers may have some personality flaws. Up front, I do not recommend this book to any person with even moderately conservative values or self-expressed ‘taste’ in literature. But for those of you who enjoy a gross-out tale or a redneck battle, ‘Super Fetus’ is for you!
This story is about a (you guessed it) fetus growing inside the uterus of a trashy, burned out woman who’s already a mother of three and cannot fathom raising a fourth brat. She decides to abort it, but the fetus has prematurely developed and is self-aware of his placement. Simply put, he ain’t coming out! Super Fetus fights all manner of abortion proceedings and even causes his mother to throw up any unhealthy foods. “Only salads and healthy foods for me!” He does pushups and punches back at anyone reaching in to pull him out.
It’s a crude and foul-mouthed tale, at times hilarious, at times terribly shocking and sad, but ultimately a fun and quick read, clocking in at only about 87 pages. Though the story could have been a lot more, it’s successful on its face value. I would have loved to read a bit more back story about the mysterious ‘father’ with no face, as to who he was and the potential of Super Fetus. But the ending is perfect for a follow up, so perhaps someday there may be Super Toddler!
Four out of Five stars
WRITTEN BY: Adam Pepper
PUBLISHED: August, 2009
To say this book is offensive is to say that serial killers may have some personality flaws. Up front, I do not recommend this book to any person with even moderately conservative values or self-expressed ‘taste’ in literature. But for those of you who enjoy a gross-out tale or a redneck battle, ‘Super Fetus’ is for you!
This story is about a (you guessed it) fetus growing inside the uterus of a trashy, burned out woman who’s already a mother of three and cannot fathom raising a fourth brat. She decides to abort it, but the fetus has prematurely developed and is self-aware of his placement. Simply put, he ain’t coming out! Super Fetus fights all manner of abortion proceedings and even causes his mother to throw up any unhealthy foods. “Only salads and healthy foods for me!” He does pushups and punches back at anyone reaching in to pull him out.
It’s a crude and foul-mouthed tale, at times hilarious, at times terribly shocking and sad, but ultimately a fun and quick read, clocking in at only about 87 pages. Though the story could have been a lot more, it’s successful on its face value. I would have loved to read a bit more back story about the mysterious ‘father’ with no face, as to who he was and the potential of Super Fetus. But the ending is perfect for a follow up, so perhaps someday there may be Super Toddler!
Four out of Five stars
November 29, 2010
Do NOT try to abort this fetus! He fights back!
You can try to read meaning into it if you want, but it's just a bizarre story about a baby that refuses to be aborted. As well as a real airhead of a mother who gets knocked up by the weirdest quartet of men I've ever read about. Totally off the wall and offensive in so many ways.
There is a lot more story potential here than what's written. I think it goes by too quick, and the whole idea of how a baby fights back against multiple abortion attempts is actually underplayed, while the back story of the men in this woman's life is overplayed. I wish the story were longer to give more focus on the title character, but even so, it's memorable.
You can try to read meaning into it if you want, but it's just a bizarre story about a baby that refuses to be aborted. As well as a real airhead of a mother who gets knocked up by the weirdest quartet of men I've ever read about. Totally off the wall and offensive in so many ways.
There is a lot more story potential here than what's written. I think it goes by too quick, and the whole idea of how a baby fights back against multiple abortion attempts is actually underplayed, while the back story of the men in this woman's life is overplayed. I wish the story were longer to give more focus on the title character, but even so, it's memorable.
August 12, 2014
I can't believe I read this.
August 25, 2013
The dad scene - aggggh! Gross.
This quick read was enjoyable. It's about a fetus that refuses to be aborted. The mum already has 3 young children, 2 of which are handfuls. She cannot face having another child and goes to all lengths to get rid of the one growing inside of her.I thought the mum was going to be someone you would instantly dislike but she turns out to just be a struggling parent. There are a couple of cringy moments in this book... but i like those.
This quick read was enjoyable. It's about a fetus that refuses to be aborted. The mum already has 3 young children, 2 of which are handfuls. She cannot face having another child and goes to all lengths to get rid of the one growing inside of her.I thought the mum was going to be someone you would instantly dislike but she turns out to just be a struggling parent. There are a couple of cringy moments in this book... but i like those.
June 6, 2021
This one is very entertaining to read and the characters are surprisingly good written,especially super fetus, the story goes smooth and it really captures your attention when it finished on its 87 pages, i was very much disappointed because the book was so short and it ended abruptly and baiting a sequel and disclaimer though the book is good i wouldn't recommend to anyone that is super sensitive because there is some fucked up shit in this book but other than that is a solid read.
May 27, 2019
I just wanted more story from this one!
March 28, 2018
Super quick and really funny. I mean you can tell by the title what you're in for.
September 16, 2021
Yup....I read this. Found it for free, looked weird, had to read it.
May 15, 2022
Oh it was so bad. Just awful. And I don’t know what happened to either of them at the end. Also, a white guy has no business putting the N word in his book unless it’s a historical book.
April 3, 2019
This short-ish story is about a sentient fetus who refuses to be aborted. It's mother is Sue Ellen, a ~22 year old with three kids from three fathers, all of whom are quirky, yet trashy. The story alternates between narration from the fetus, general narration about Sue Ellen and this current situation, as well as her attempting to rid herself of the fetus. The descriptions of the three baby daddies are sort of humorous, including one that involves a van and The Supremes.
I honestly don't know how to rate this; if you love trashy stories about trashy people with explicit content, including a father-daughter sex scene, you'll love it. If you're someone who is offended, at the very least, by abortions, you'll probably want to give this one a pass . It's a pretty quick read, and it's long enough for what it is; I couldn't see this being a full length story.
I honestly don't know how to rate this; if you love trashy stories about trashy people with explicit content, including a father-daughter sex scene, you'll love it. If you're someone who is offended, at the very least, by abortions, you'll probably want to give this one a pass . It's a pretty quick read, and it's long enough for what it is; I couldn't see this being a full length story.
May 13, 2022
I finished Super Fetus by Adam Pepper, last night. We have Sue Ellen. She has 3 kids, 5 years and younger, she’s 21…..and wouldn’t you know it? She just found out she is pregnant again. (There’s a story behind that, but you have to read it to find out about that.) Anywho, she knows immediately that she can not have another child. What she doesn’t know is that this kid is determined to be born! Trigger warning for abortion and incest.
May 9, 2022
Weird and wacky, humorous with WTF and jaw dropping moments. Will make you laugh and loud and exclaim what the actual fuck did I just read
July 10, 2023
A short fun read. I haven't read anything by Adam pepper until now but I know from this book I'll be interested in more.
January 31, 2013
"Super Fetus."
"Super Fetus..."
Well... it's a book about a fetus that refuses to be aborted. I can get why Sue Ellen, the mother, would want to terminate the pregnancy. The circumstances were weird. Everything that happened in the doctor's office was disturbing. "It" was possibly the worst pregnancy ever set to paper.
I just think it could have been so much more.
It was like reading an early rough script for a "Kids in the Hall" sketch. It was funny, but in a crude way. It lacked a certain polish.
The characters were inconsistent stereotypes. The mother, in particular, couldn't seem to make up her mind as to whether she was trailer trash or just an impoverished frustrated mother. The (current) boyfriend too, started out as an inconsiderate slob then transitioned into a man that's a little less slovenly. The kids stay the same, but they are sideliners and provide little more than background noise.
But Super Fetus? Now there's a zygote with some chutzpah. Quickly introduced, but doesn't change drastically in one chapter, then changes back. He develops. He reacts to situations. He's like a little amniotic action hero. There's no question what he's going to do. He gives all comers what-for.
When I say the book could have been more, I think it the setting needed to be better presented. Pepper should have spent time building the world a little bit. Instead, each chapter reads like set changes on a variety show.
The characters could have interacted more, had more natural conversations. Instead they come on stage, perform their stick, say their lines, and then exit.
Pepper says in his note that this book was neither a call for or against abortion. It's just supposed to be fun. And it is. There are some good jokes, some of the background characters are strange and intriguing, and overall "Super Fetus" delivers on the basic tenets of Bizarro. Namely, high weirdness and brevity.
The final word? Get it. Read it. Have a laugh. Just don't let this be your first foray into Bizarro fiction, there are far better books out there.
"Super Fetus..."
Well... it's a book about a fetus that refuses to be aborted. I can get why Sue Ellen, the mother, would want to terminate the pregnancy. The circumstances were weird. Everything that happened in the doctor's office was disturbing. "It" was possibly the worst pregnancy ever set to paper.
I just think it could have been so much more.
It was like reading an early rough script for a "Kids in the Hall" sketch. It was funny, but in a crude way. It lacked a certain polish.
The characters were inconsistent stereotypes. The mother, in particular, couldn't seem to make up her mind as to whether she was trailer trash or just an impoverished frustrated mother. The (current) boyfriend too, started out as an inconsiderate slob then transitioned into a man that's a little less slovenly. The kids stay the same, but they are sideliners and provide little more than background noise.
But Super Fetus? Now there's a zygote with some chutzpah. Quickly introduced, but doesn't change drastically in one chapter, then changes back. He develops. He reacts to situations. He's like a little amniotic action hero. There's no question what he's going to do. He gives all comers what-for.
When I say the book could have been more, I think it the setting needed to be better presented. Pepper should have spent time building the world a little bit. Instead, each chapter reads like set changes on a variety show.
The characters could have interacted more, had more natural conversations. Instead they come on stage, perform their stick, say their lines, and then exit.
Pepper says in his note that this book was neither a call for or against abortion. It's just supposed to be fun. And it is. There are some good jokes, some of the background characters are strange and intriguing, and overall "Super Fetus" delivers on the basic tenets of Bizarro. Namely, high weirdness and brevity.
The final word? Get it. Read it. Have a laugh. Just don't let this be your first foray into Bizarro fiction, there are far better books out there.
March 31, 2010
The Super Fetus was funny. There is one particular scene in this book that I could have done without. It was beyond nasty to me. If you've read it you know what I mean. I almost stopped reading because of it. But I slugged through it and loved the rest.
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November 25, 2009free download from Erasurehead pub.
Want to Read
November 25, 2009Thanks to Lori on the free download. The title just forced me into it.
April 3, 2011
good, not great. but an entertaining read.
October 30, 2015
this is without a doubt the strangest short novelette I have ever read.
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July 2, 2018Execution doesn't live up to the concept.
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