The Neonate: And Other Anomalies

In the haunting novella The Neonate, Nate Gajac is given a second chance at life.

While serving a prison sentence, a mysterious stranger offers him an impossible bargain: a job, a cure for his sister's illness, and a home in an isolated, idyllic community. The price is simple.

Clean up after the creatures that live there.

For years, Nate has done exactly that, bound by fear and the knowledge that some monsters are better left undisturbed. But now something new has arrived—a predator that doesn't belong. It hunts the town's monstrous inhabitants as prey, and as a brutal war erupts between horrors beyond human understanding, Nate must decide which nightmare deserves to survive.

The Neonate: And Other Anomalies also features a collection of dark tales filled with cosmic dread, Lovecraftian horror, creature horror, and unforgettable nightmares. Perfect for readers who enjoy small-town horror, weird fiction, and horror stories where the unknown is far more terrifying than the monsters themselves.

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Patrick resides in Indiana with his wife and two medically challenged cats. He found work there as a stockman, fry cook, cart monkey, and freelance proofreader. Alas, writing is still the only job that suits him. He can often be found attempting to recreate foreign cuisine, performing the solemn duty of feline waterbed, and having spirited debates with his wife over the failings of Disney villains.Patrick's novel Bestiary is available via Crystal Lake Publishing's Torrid Waters imprint, and his collection Wind Chill was also released by Crystal Lake Publishing. His novella The Last Look was published by Bleeding Edge Books.