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A man with glasses and a beard is sitting in a chair, slightly tilting his head, with a patterned wall in the background. — ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Aaron Echoes August is an independent writer focused on absurdist fiction, edgy philosophy, and cultural commentary. With a background in creative writing, art, and photography, he explores the stranger aspects of human behavior and its influence on the world. His narratives invite readers to question societal norms and delve into the bizarre intersections of reality and imagination, urging us to confront the absurdities of existence while searching for meaning amidst chaos. In his stories, the ordinary becomes extraordinary, revealing layers of complexity in mundane experiences.

The Apocalypse Pipe, Collected Works of Aaron Echoes August, is available now. More info HERE.

I’m excited to announce my book, The Apocalypse Pipe, will be promoted on Smashwords for half price as part of their End of Year Sale 2025 starting on December 8! Find it here: http://smashwords.com/sale

Category: Strange

The Potion Maker

27 Feb 2023

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Creative Writing, Popular, Short Fiction, Short Stories, Strange, Weirdness

She smiled. She had big teeth that sat like aging tombstones losing their footing on the well-wormed ground of a spooky cemetery. Read more
The Tire Shop Space Lord

21 Feb 2023

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Popular, Short Fiction, Short Stories, Society, Space, Strange

“You take care now,” he said, and he moved toward the door and went out of the building and into the remains of a blustery day like a vibrantly psychedelic Saint Winnie-the-Pooh. Read more
Asphalt Whiskers

13 Feb 2023

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Black Comedy, Culture, Favorites, Fiction, Popular, Short Fiction, Society, Strange

He reached toward and took what remained of his hamburger and clutched it in his hand. He threw it at the woman as hard as he could, and it hit her in the face. Read more
Tecumah (2.)

1 Jan 2023

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Art and Music, Fiction, Imagined and Real, Oddball, Strange, Time Machine

“Seems like it was just yesterday I was sitting on your couch in your super hip Nob Hill pad looking up at the wall and admiring this painting while we got baked to oblivion. Those sure were some good times.” Read more
The Lobster Guy (Nine)

19 Dec 2022

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Black Comedy, Dark Humor, Favorites, Fiction, Love Stories, Popular, Strange

“And if you were truly my friend, you wouldn’t force such a thing upon me. I’m not a killer. I’m a lover of lobster. I’m a lover of life!” Read more
The Lobster Guy (Six)

3 Dec 2022

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Black Comedy, Dark Humor, Episodes, Fiction, Love Stories, Serial Fiction, Strange

“We’re going to spend the day together. And despite your crushing heartbreak at the hands and mouth and other unspeakable orifices of that evil woman… We are going to have a good time. A very good time.” Read more
The Lobster Guy (Three)

19 Nov 2022

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Dark Humor, Fiction, Oddball, Short Stories, Strange, Weirdness

Excerpt: The moronic monotony of it all was murder, Truman thought to himself, as he robotically scanned groceries, pushed buttons, and took money. Read more
The Lobster Guy (Two)

18 Nov 2022

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Black Comedy, Comedy, Episodes, Fiction, Oddball, Strange

Excerpt: “I could, and I would if I lived there instead of this shithole. I would eat lobster every damn day, and you know what, if you came to visit me, I wouldn’t let you have any lobster at all. I’d say to you, ‘No lobster roll for you, Mr. Munich,’ and then I’d tell… Read more
The Lobster Guy (One)

17 Nov 2022

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Black Comedy, Dark Humor, Oddball, Strange

Truman stripped off his clothes and dipped his lanky body into the scalding water. It hurt at first, but then his body got used to it. His body always got used to it. His hot lemon-butter bath had become a regular ritual lately and he thought he might be going absolutely nuts.View post to subscribe… Read more