Lesser Known Monsters Series by Rory Michaelson

Being the chosen one isn’t always a good thing...Oscar Tundale is not a hero. Anxious, indecisive, and awkward, he can barely get through a normal day. Now he’s about to find out monsters are real. Oscar’s friends: brave, stubborn Zara, and hyperactive, paranoid Marcus, might help discover what hunts him, and unravel the truth about the handsome doctor he pines for. But only heroes can save the world, so maybe the best Oscar can hope for is to not end it by accident... moreBeing the chosen one isn’t always a good thing...Oscar Tundale is not a hero. Anxious, indecisive, and awkward, he can barely get through a normal day. Now he’s about to find out monsters are real. Oscar’s friends: brave, stubborn Zara, and hyperactive, paranoid Marcus, might help discover what hunts him, and unravel the truth about the handsome doctor he pines for. But only heroes can save the world, so maybe the best Oscar can hope for is to not end it by accident.The LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of horror and paranormal romance who seek LGBTQ+ heroes. less

Here to curdle your blood, chill your bones, and maybe even warm your heart, are eight short, queer horror stories set in a world you may already have come to know...a world of LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS.The LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of horror and paranormal romance who seek LGBTQ+ heroes... moreHere to curdle your blood, chill your bones, and maybe even warm your heart, are eight short, queer horror stories set in a world you may already have come to know...a world of LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS.The LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of horror and paranormal romance who seek LGBTQ+ heroes.This book contains no spoilers for the main series, but is recommended to be read before the final instalment: THE TORN EARTH. Praise for the Lesser Known Monsters series “A wonderfully queer, riveting, and heartfelt found family adventure that shows even the most average person can save the world...or end it.”―Jayme Bean, author of Untouched“Michaelson excels at rich and quirky characters, quick darts of humor, and playful, evocative imagination. There is a distinct Bradburian vibe—think Something Wicked This Way Comes—mixed with flavors of Gaiman and Poe. An indisputable five stars...”―Halo Scot, author of Edge of the Breach“The plot is entertaining and action-packed. The mythical and fairytale threads that run throughout are enchanting.”―Shane Staley, IndieMuse less

New beginnings don't mean happy endings... More than a year has passed since Oscar's friends stopped him from ending the world as we know it. Life is settling back to a new normal, and everyone is finally able to take a breath. The group are preparing to embrace the tedium of day jobs and current affairs, but must first deal with a little unfinished family business and some surprise house guests...oh, and a creature born from darkness hell-bent on destroying reality and everyone in it... moreNew beginnings don't mean happy endings... More than a year has passed since Oscar's friends stopped him from ending the world as we know it. Life is settling back to a new normal, and everyone is finally able to take a breath. The group are preparing to embrace the tedium of day jobs and current affairs, but must first deal with a little unfinished family business and some surprise house guests...oh, and a creature born from darkness hell-bent on destroying reality and everyone in it. Well, that didn't last long, did it? Praise for the Lesser Known Monsters series “Sparkling, innovative, and most importantly, fun. Everything you could want in a vast, twisty feat of characters and dark fantasy.”―Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons“Dreamy prose, fully realised characters I couldn’t help but fall in love with, and a storyline that is both thrilling and tender.”―Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun“Good twists, good monsters, and all the heart of a true found family.”―David Slayton, author of White Trash Warlock “A wonderfully queer, riveting, and heartfelt found family adventure that shows even the most average person can save the world...or end it.”―Jayme Bean, author of Untouched less

Nothing is as dangerous as a broken heart.Two years have passed. The events at Stonehenge have left the group, and their hearts, fractured and heavy with sorrow. There's no worse time to learn existence is in peril from an overwhelming power battering down the veil between worlds. To stop it, they must do what they have prevented before, and open a door to Theia-the place some call hell, where the hint of a morning star glimmers on the dark horizon... moreNothing is as dangerous as a broken heart.Two years have passed. The events at Stonehenge have left the group, and their hearts, fractured and heavy with sorrow. There's no worse time to learn existence is in peril from an overwhelming power battering down the veil between worlds. To stop it, they must do what they have prevented before, and open a door to Theia-the place some call hell, where the hint of a morning star glimmers on the dark horizon. That means they must reunite to fight for survival, the future, and love...one last time.The LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS series is a dark queer fantasy featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. Perfect for fans of horror and paranormal romance who seek LGBTQ+ heroes. Praise for the Lesser Known Monsters series “Sparkling, innovative, and most importantly, fun. Everything you could want in a vast, twisty feat of characters and dark fantasy.”―Adam Sass, award-winning author of Surrender Your Sons“Dreamy prose, fully realised characters I couldn’t help but fall in love with, and a storyline that is both thrilling and tender.”―Jonny Garza Villa, author of Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun“Good twists, good monsters, and all the heart of a true found family.”―David Slayton, author of White Trash Warlock “A wonderfully queer, riveting, and heartfelt found family adventure that shows even the most average person can save the world...or end it.”―Jayme Bean, author of Untouched less