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. 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

This book collection of short horror stories is set in the world of the Lesser Known Monsters series and contains no spoilers for the main books. Lesser Known Monsters is an own voices queer dark fantasy series featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. These stories are perfect for fans of action and paranormal romance seeking LGBTQ+ heroes “There are...beings. Beings that share this world your people call your own... moreThis book collection of short horror stories is set in the world of the Lesser Known Monsters series and contains no spoilers for the main books. Lesser Known Monsters is an own voices queer dark fantasy series featuring diverse characters on a found family adventure. These stories are perfect for fans of action and paranormal romance seeking LGBTQ+ heroes “There are...beings. Beings that share this world your people call your own. Some may have seen the truth over the years, spawning the myths and bedtime stories.”— D.R. Tza Monsters are real, and they are everywhere. They could be the handsome man serving your coffee with a wink in the morning, or the quiet cleaner diligently going about their duties. They may also be the burning-eyed skull-headed fifteen-legged hell beetle feasting on your eyes. They are not all very subtle. These eight short stories are an insight into a world you may have already become familiar with through Oscar Tundale and his friends. You should know that though some of these stories may hold less joy and hope than Oscars, they remain an important glimpse into this world of Lesser Known Monsters. 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?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

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. less