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5 Tales that Will Land You in Hell
These are 5 unique tales of horror. Some content may be considered HIGHLY OFFENSIVE. You’ve been warned.
To enhance the reading experience, the author has graciously provided music, drink, and even frame of mind suggestions that pair well with each of these devilishly demented stories.
PAWN SHOP APOCOLYPSE
This tale is best imagined in grainy detail with bad acting and poor special effects, much like the B horror movies of the 70s and 80s. Power ballads and hair metal are a must here! Drink of choice: Boilermaker with cheap beer and rye whiskey.
LADY AND THE CORPSE
Think bright colors—green manicured lawns, white picket fences, freshly painted homes with beautiful gardens. Treat yourself to a nice scotch or a martini. Put some malt shop oldies on the radio and wonder what’s happening behind the doors of those pretty houses.
THE DEVIL’S STRAWBERRY PEPPER JELLY
Who makes things? Who packages them and inspects them, guaranteeing their safety before selling them to you? Do you really know what is in that jar? Have a strong Bloody Mary with a dash of cayenne. Play some southern blues nice and quiet, with a heavy emphasis on guitar picking.
A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
Set the mood. Light some candles and relax on your bed or sink into the cushions of your couch, thinking of that one lover who touched you just right. Then think of how they betrayed you. Uncork a bottle of pinot noir and play soft, rhythmic music that, almost subconsciously, makes your body move.
IT ALL STARTED WITH AN ASS
Flashback to those young years when your existence consisted of the daily pursuit of pleasure. Drinks, drugs, and sex ruled all. Tejano music played loud under the hot sun or the bright neon lights of a cantina is perfect. Enjoy Mexican beer and tequila. Yes, both.
To enhance the reading experience, the author has graciously provided music, drink, and even frame of mind suggestions that pair well with each of these devilishly demented stories.
PAWN SHOP APOCOLYPSE
This tale is best imagined in grainy detail with bad acting and poor special effects, much like the B horror movies of the 70s and 80s. Power ballads and hair metal are a must here! Drink of choice: Boilermaker with cheap beer and rye whiskey.
LADY AND THE CORPSE
Think bright colors—green manicured lawns, white picket fences, freshly painted homes with beautiful gardens. Treat yourself to a nice scotch or a martini. Put some malt shop oldies on the radio and wonder what’s happening behind the doors of those pretty houses.
THE DEVIL’S STRAWBERRY PEPPER JELLY
Who makes things? Who packages them and inspects them, guaranteeing their safety before selling them to you? Do you really know what is in that jar? Have a strong Bloody Mary with a dash of cayenne. Play some southern blues nice and quiet, with a heavy emphasis on guitar picking.
A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
Set the mood. Light some candles and relax on your bed or sink into the cushions of your couch, thinking of that one lover who touched you just right. Then think of how they betrayed you. Uncork a bottle of pinot noir and play soft, rhythmic music that, almost subconsciously, makes your body move.
IT ALL STARTED WITH AN ASS
Flashback to those young years when your existence consisted of the daily pursuit of pleasure. Drinks, drugs, and sex ruled all. Tejano music played loud under the hot sun or the bright neon lights of a cantina is perfect. Enjoy Mexican beer and tequila. Yes, both.
- GenresHorror
114 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 17, 2018
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About the author
Patrick C. Harrison III
47 books846 followersPatrick C. Harrison III (PC3, if you prefer) is an author of horror, splatterpunk, and all forms of speculative fiction. His current publications include GRANDPAPPY, A SAVAGE BREED, VAMPIRE NUNS BEHIND BARS, 5 TALES THAT WILL LAND YOU IN HELL, among others, and his works can be found in numerous anthologies, including AND HELL FOLLOWED and ROAD KILL: TEXAS HORROR BY TEXAS AUTHORS VOL. 4.
PC3 is the Splatterpunk Award-winning editor (with Jarod Barbee) of AND HELL FOLLOWED, and has edited several other anthologies. He is a freelance editor, having done work for notable authors like Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, Mark Towse, Rebecca Rowland, and many others.
PC3 also has a FREE substack, in which he frequently does movie reviews and updates readers on his fiction. Check out pc3horror.substack.com.
PC3 is the Splatterpunk Award-winning editor (with Jarod Barbee) of AND HELL FOLLOWED, and has edited several other anthologies. He is a freelance editor, having done work for notable authors like Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, Mark Towse, Rebecca Rowland, and many others.
PC3 also has a FREE substack, in which he frequently does movie reviews and updates readers on his fiction. Check out pc3horror.substack.com.
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November 19, 2025
“You fucking motherfucker!”
4.5 ⭐️s
I really love short stories, possibly more than mushrooms.
Two more would have made this collection better, I am always left wanting more.
4.5 ⭐️s
I really love short stories, possibly more than mushrooms.
Two more would have made this collection better, I am always left wanting more.
May 6, 2021
Some very memorable stories in here, full of vivid description and imaginative, horrific scenarios. "The Devil's Strawberry Pepper Jelly" was the best of the bunch, IMO. I always knew consumers of pepper jelly were possessed by something...oh, and this collection has interesting commentary by the author. Looking to get into PCHIII? This is a great book to start with!
August 13, 2022
Five fantastic tales featuring different types of horror that simply keep on giving and giving.
Particularly enjoyed meeting the free-thinking corpse, very good, and the folks found shopping on my apocalyptic visit to the downtown Pawn Shop.
A brief introduction and insight into each story by the author was a master stroke.
Look forward to reading much more from this storyteller of gruesome, yet highly intelligently crafted fun horror adventures, from this extremely talented wordsmith in future.
A short anthology which surely should not be missed.
Rating: 4.6 glowing stars of devilish ‘adult’ amusement.
Particularly enjoyed meeting the free-thinking corpse, very good, and the folks found shopping on my apocalyptic visit to the downtown Pawn Shop.
A brief introduction and insight into each story by the author was a master stroke.
Look forward to reading much more from this storyteller of gruesome, yet highly intelligently crafted fun horror adventures, from this extremely talented wordsmith in future.
A short anthology which surely should not be missed.
Rating: 4.6 glowing stars of devilish ‘adult’ amusement.
July 27, 2022
A great offering of some brutal horror. This is the perfect little collection to read on the beach or if you want some nasty stories. These are graphic, violent and explicit; fans of splatterpunk will love them all.
March 13, 2019
For those seeking a book that will offend ALL groups and subsets with equal opportunity, and a fine collection of bizarre horror fiction, look no further than 5 TALES THAT WILL LAND YOU IN HELL by PC3. Whether it's sex toys with a mind of their own, kinky orgy slayings, really, REALLY bad pepper jelly, a self-aware corpse, or an apocalypse at the pawn shop, you can't go wrong with this brief collection.
PC3 knows how to freak you out, GROSS you out, and make you laugh out loud all at the same time. These brief tales are truly bizarre, perhaps the red pepper jelly story mostly so, and if you like bizzaro fiction, you do yourself a disservice in skipping this one. I've never laughed and gagged quite so much in close proximity while reading, and I definitely want more of this southern fried author's work.
All the stories are good--even very good--but I think Lady and the Corpse is likely my favorite. It's about a rotting dead man who's wife still sleeps with him, feeds him food, and dresses him...and he's not only aware somehow, HE'S the narrator! To me it was the creepiest of all the tales, and also full of pitch black humor. Of course all the stories in here are darkly comedic, and PC3 manages to make it work on all fronts. Your mileage may vary, but that was my pick of the best of this litter, and it wasn't an easy choice because I loved all the stories.
Bizarre? Check. Erotic? Check. Gag-inducing? Check. Hilarious? Check. Frigging awesome? Double check. RUN--don't walk--and get yourself a copy of this delightfully repugnant mashup from an author who's only just getting started. I can't wait for more from PC3.
PC3 knows how to freak you out, GROSS you out, and make you laugh out loud all at the same time. These brief tales are truly bizarre, perhaps the red pepper jelly story mostly so, and if you like bizzaro fiction, you do yourself a disservice in skipping this one. I've never laughed and gagged quite so much in close proximity while reading, and I definitely want more of this southern fried author's work.
All the stories are good--even very good--but I think Lady and the Corpse is likely my favorite. It's about a rotting dead man who's wife still sleeps with him, feeds him food, and dresses him...and he's not only aware somehow, HE'S the narrator! To me it was the creepiest of all the tales, and also full of pitch black humor. Of course all the stories in here are darkly comedic, and PC3 manages to make it work on all fronts. Your mileage may vary, but that was my pick of the best of this litter, and it wasn't an easy choice because I loved all the stories.
Bizarre? Check. Erotic? Check. Gag-inducing? Check. Hilarious? Check. Frigging awesome? Double check. RUN--don't walk--and get yourself a copy of this delightfully repugnant mashup from an author who's only just getting started. I can't wait for more from PC3.
September 13, 2020
This collection is as intelligent as it is brutal. A fun read from start to finish.
September 24, 2020
A great book for fans of extreme horror
I stumbled across this collection of stories that the author kindly was giving away. It’s a great way to give readers a glimpse into your writing, and I must say I was impressed.
This collection includes many fun stories with interesting premises. It was fun to read. Each story was fast-paced, gripping, and contained interesting characters that I could relate to. On a few of them, I would have loved to be able to keep reading. The endings where great, though, particularly in Lady and the Corpse.
My favorite story was Pawn Shop Apocalypse. It was action-packed and full of good descriptions that helped set the scene. The characters felt real. I think this story would make a great novel.
I especially liked how the was an introduction to every story in this book. Each story had a little background about how they came to be. I really recommend this book for fans of extreme horror. You won’t be disappointed. Dip your toes in and test the water, this author knows how to tell a story that you won’t soon forget.
I stumbled across this collection of stories that the author kindly was giving away. It’s a great way to give readers a glimpse into your writing, and I must say I was impressed.
This collection includes many fun stories with interesting premises. It was fun to read. Each story was fast-paced, gripping, and contained interesting characters that I could relate to. On a few of them, I would have loved to be able to keep reading. The endings where great, though, particularly in Lady and the Corpse.
My favorite story was Pawn Shop Apocalypse. It was action-packed and full of good descriptions that helped set the scene. The characters felt real. I think this story would make a great novel.
I especially liked how the was an introduction to every story in this book. Each story had a little background about how they came to be. I really recommend this book for fans of extreme horror. You won’t be disappointed. Dip your toes in and test the water, this author knows how to tell a story that you won’t soon forget.
February 29, 2020
My first read from PC3 didn’t disappoint, that’s for sure. Every tale was awesome. Story #5 was really really really fucking awesome.
All kinds on gnarly, crazy, vulgar shit going on in this collection. I think you should buy it, or borrow it, and read this sweet fat baby ASAP.
5/5 Skulls
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All kinds on gnarly, crazy, vulgar shit going on in this collection. I think you should buy it, or borrow it, and read this sweet fat baby ASAP.
5/5 Skulls
☠️☠️☠️☠️☠️
February 4, 2019
Not a book for the easily offended. A fun book. I quite enjoyed these depraved stories. I can't wait to read more from the author.
April 19, 2023
I've become quite the fan of PC3 over the last year, and this collection just solidified that even more. 'It All Started With An Ass' was easily my favorite, but there's not a bad story in the bunch here. Not as heavy on the extreme side as the more recent stuff, but the storytelling is fantastic.
May 4, 2023
5 fun and varied tales ranging from gross and icky and violent and extreme. Think It all started with an Ass was my favourite.
April 4, 2025
The cover for this book is a piece of art, it’s like an 80’s horror comic novel sold for 30p in the old mag shops or a movie poster for the creature of the black lagoon.
Some stories more interesting than others and some more messed up than others. PC3 knows what he’s doing, be it short stories or novels. It always pertains to gore, horror, erotica and glob ( a word i’ve heard him use in every single book he’s written, really man? No more adjectives you can think of? )
3/5 ⭐️
Some stories more interesting than others and some more messed up than others. PC3 knows what he’s doing, be it short stories or novels. It always pertains to gore, horror, erotica and glob ( a word i’ve heard him use in every single book he’s written, really man? No more adjectives you can think of? )
3/5 ⭐️
July 24, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has a story for any kind of horror reader, from extreme, to monster horror, to erotic horror, to just plain weird. I'd definitely recommend it. And I loved the ending.
February 25, 2024
A Killer Collection!
Harrison's an awesome writer. I enjoyed all these stories, but my favorite was probably "Pawn Shop Apocalypse." I'm looking forward to more from Harrison. Highly recommended!
Harrison's an awesome writer. I enjoyed all these stories, but my favorite was probably "Pawn Shop Apocalypse." I'm looking forward to more from Harrison. Highly recommended!
October 3, 2021
Great short book with five great short stories. They are crazy and bizarre, dealing with erotica and horror. Great book to devour in an hour or so.
October 10, 2024
A wonderful collection of weird and brutal horror, with some surprisingly touching moments.
November 8, 2024
No doubt about it, all the little stories were fantastic, PC3 always delivers with anything he puts out and this was no different. Absolutely fantastic
December 29, 2025
5 weird short horror stories. Not sure how I feel about them. Liked it and shocked me.
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