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    The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown: A Clown Horror Novelette
    The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown: A Clown Horror Novelette
    The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown: A Clown Horror Novelette
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    The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown: A Clown Horror Novelette

    By A.P. Fuchs

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    After the divorce, all Jackson wanted was to spend the weekend with his father.

    He just didn't count on his dad pushing him to go into the haunted house at the carnival.

    Soon, Jackson is immersed in a colorful world of white paint, floppy shoes, rainbow overalls and . . . blood, all ruled by the psychotic Father Clown.

    And there's no escape. Not from under this big top.

    About the Author: A.P. Fuchs is the author of many novels and short stories. His most recent books are Mech Apocalypse; Axiom-man: Outlaw; Axiom-man: Episode No. 2: Underground Crusade; Getting Down and Digital: How to Self-publish Your Book; Look, Up on the Screen! The Big Book of Superhero Movie Reviews; Canadian Scribbler: Collected Letters of an Underground Writer.

    Also a cartoonist, he is known for his superhero series, The Axiom-man Saga, both in novel and comic book format.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCoscom Entertainment
    Release dateAug 15, 2015
    ISBN9781927339589
    The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown: A Clown Horror Novelette
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    A.P. Fuchs

    A.P. Fuchs is a working writer and illustrator, and the author of more than forty books. He is most widely known for his superhero epic, The Axiom-man Saga, and his shoot 'em up zombie trilogy, Undead World.He's been an independent publisher since 2004 and has played every role in the publishing business, including-but not limited to-editor, book interior and cover designer, publisher, and marketer.His spectrum of work includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, comics, essays, and articles. He also writes a weekly newsletter called The Canister X Transmission, which you can subscribe to here.He can be found on most social networks sharing information.Join his Patreon journey for serial novels, essays, behind-the-scenes stuff, and more at www.patreon.com/apfuchsWriter and illustrator A.P. Fuchs makes his home in Winnipeg, Manitoba, smack dab in the middle of North America.

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      The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown - A.P. Fuchs

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      Published by Coscom Entertainment at Smashwords.com

      This book is also available as a paperback at your favorite online retailer or through your local bookstore.

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      The fiction in this book is just that: fiction. Names, characters, places and events either are products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or persons living or dead, or any freaky killer clowns is purely coincidental.

      ISBN 978-1-927339-58-9

      The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown is Copyright © 2015 by Adam P. Fuchs. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce in whole or in part in any form or medium.

      Published by Coscom Entertainment

      Text set in Garamond; eBook Edition

      Cover Art by C.J. Hutchinson and Jesus Morales/Dark Riddle

      A.P. Fuchs website: www.canisterx.com

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      This thriller under the big top is for Anthony Giangregorio, without whose invitation this story wouldn’t have been written. Thanks for being a pal and inspiration.

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      The Dance of Mervo and Father Clown

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      No way, I won’t go in there! Jackson screamed. Even at nine years old he knew better than to go into a haunted house.

      So, what, you’re going to spend the rest of your life afraid? his father asked. His old man’s piercing blue eyes gazed into his. His dad had a way of looking tough, even when wearing a black Scooby Doo ball cap.

      His dad had disappointment etched on his face, and while Jackson understood his old man wanted him to be strong, he had a hard time believing he could muster the strength to go inside such a scary place.

      From the outside, the haunted house was enormous: big black and wide, against a backdrop of trees. The creepy visage of a goblin with yellow eyes loomed over him, the words haunted house written in an orange, swirly font.

      Look, tell you what, his dad said, getting down on one knee. He put a hand on Jackson’s shoulder just like he used to when Jackson got in trouble with his mother and he was the voice of reason whenever she blew up. The comforting hand on his shoulder reminded him of what things were like before the divorce, before the courts ruled he had to live with his mom and could only see his dad every other weekend. We’ll go in together. None of this solo stuff. That was the plan anyway. Did you really think I’d let you go in there alone?

      Jackson cast his gaze to the ground. Sadly, he did think his dad wanted him to go in all by himself. He nodded and had to bite back the tears.

      I’d never do that. I was going to go with you. Just needed you to be brave, his dad said. Okay?

      I guess.

      "That’s

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