Terror House Magazine is an independent literary journal based in Budapest, Hungary. Its mission is to publish fiction and articles “too edgy, unusual, or honest to be released elsewhere.” The latest issue features my short story “Two Funerals (And a Wedding).”
Carter Black is a young man with a special gift, one he’s inherited from his mother. She assures Carter that he and others like him represent the next step in human evolution, though he often wishes he could be like everyone else. But when his mother dies, Carter is forced to confront the true significance of that gift, and must also decide whether he will finally marry his patient and long-suffering fiancée.
Like Carter Black, this story is not quite what it appears to be. On the surface, it’s an entertaining science fiction tale. But it’s also a funny/sad satire about a world that’s followed its dogmas to the point of self-delusion, if not insanity. You could call it dystopian, but the aim is to provoke debate. After all, literature can startle and heal at the same time. I hope you enjoy it.
M.C. Tuggle, Writer 
A really intriguing, well written story, Mike!
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Thank you very much!
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Your last paragraph of this review really make me interested.
Dogmas followed to the point of self delusion. How true that could be.
Miriam
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Miriam,
Sad but true. Guess it’s part of being human.
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So fascinating! I certainly want to know more about this universe and these people know as Multis.
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Very captivating Mike!❤️
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For Anonymous: I solved this by using the Chrome browser for WordPress sites. I hope that helps you.
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Thanks, Doug!
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