Mark Tullius

Will You Escape the Cult or Die Trying?Trapped in a secluded compound and surrounded by fanatics who worship mysterious gods, your only chance of survival for you and your brother is to escape-but the path out is riddled with danger, deception, and death.In this pulse-pounding addition to the Try Not to Die series, Angel Van Atta and Mark Tullius team up to deliver a gripping story of faith turned sinister. With every choice you make, you'll uncover dark secrets about the cult and its powerful leaders. But beware-one wrong decision could lead to a gruesome end.Featuring over a dozen shocking deaths and only one way to escape, this interactive thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you navigate a world of magic, manipulation, and betrayal. Will the gods you once worshipped grant you freedom, or will they demand your sacrifice?Choose wisely. Trust no one. And above all, Try Not to Die.Perfect for fans of action-packed horror, psychological thrillers, and interactive fiction. Can you escape the cult alive, or will your story end in tragedy?

Once upon a time, fairy tales had happy endings, but you'll need more than luck to make it through this interactive story in one piece.Your father, King Dorian, is on his deathbed and has given you and your twin brother a quest to determine who will wear his crown. Whoever can defeat five villains in the Wild Woods and return to the castle will become the next ruler of Vallorum.Prince Keaton has spent his life preparing for this moment, training with weapons and developing his athleticism, while you have been content with devouring books in the library. To even things out, you have been gifted a bloodthirsty talking blade and a book of arcane knowledge, but it's up to you to prove that you have a backbone.Once you leave the castle, you'll face monsters, magic, murder, and mayhem. Be careful who you trust and make sure to navigate obstacles wisely. Keaton will do whatever it takes to win the crown and control the kingdom. You cannot allow him that victory.MORE THAN TWO DOZEN WAYS TO DIE.JUST ONE CORRECT PATH.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE?If you grew up reading Goosebumps (R) or Choose Your Own Adventure (R) stories, you'll love this dark fairy tale Find out why fans say, "I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot " Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this exhilarating quest. Rise to the challenge, and earn your spot on the royal throne

You may have managed not to die At Grandma's House, but the odds are stacked against you in this spine-chilling sequel to the interactive adventure.After barely surviving your grandparents' house, you're on the road and not looking back. Freedom and safety lay ahead. That all changes when your brother needs a miracle cure that can only be found in one place, and you must return to the grisly scene. Unleashed horrors roam the mountainside. Armed goons are closing in. And the clock is ticking. What other choice do you have?Are you ready to step back into the heart of the nightmare? Can you navigate the treacherous path or will you become another victim of the madness pouring out of Grandma's house?A DOZEN WAYS TO DIE.JUST ONE CORRECT PATH.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE?If you grew up reading Goosebumps (R) or Choose Your Own Adventure (R) stories, you'll love this fast-paced adventure Find out why fans say, "I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot " Don't wait - Click the BUY button now The survivor edition of this story was previously published as Try Not to Die: Back at Grandma's House in 11 episodes on Kindle Vella.

Welcome to the Wild West, a time of exploration, independence, and countless opportunities...for death. You've been to Placerita Town often to sell your father's ironworks, but never have you experienced a day like this. Jumpin' John and his gang of outlaws are tearing apart the town, and the Sheriff's doing nothing to stop them. You'll have to steer clear of the gang and brave the dangers of the desert if you're going to survive in this interactive novel. Watch your back, choose wisely, and be careful who you trust. It's wits versus might as you try to stay alive in the Wild West MORE THAN TWO DOZEN WAYS TO DIE.JUST ONE CORRECT PATH.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE? If you grew up reading Goosebumps (R) or Choose Your Own Adventure (R) stories, you'll love this western Find out why fans say, "I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot "

Your name is Lucky. Your entire life you have lived at the Inn at the base of the impenetrable Wizard's Tower. But now you're stuck inside the mysterious Tower, mercy to its puzzles, traps, creatures...and magic.The odds aren't in your favor, not much hope for a no-good have-nuthin half-Dwarf. Remember what Ol' Melkin taught you and use what smarts you got. Be careful who you trust and who you hate in this interactive novel because death isn't always the worst case.May your choices be wise, your heart true, and luck on your side to escape alive and victorious.Enter the Wizard's Tower. IF YOU DARE.MORE THAN TWO DOZEN WAYS TO DIE.JUST ONE CORRECT PATH.DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE?If you grew up reading Goosebumps (R) or Choose Your Own Adventure (R) stories, you'll love this horror story Find out why fans say, "I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot "Don't wait - Pick up your copy now

An author with a reckless past set his fiction aside to tackle a critical mission: Help those around him struggling with head trauma and chart a way forward.But a fateful visit to the doctor upended his entire world...Former fighter and Ivy League football player Mark Tullius wanted to support his friends with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). But when presented with a scan of his own grey matter, his life changed forever. After years of lying to himself andinsisting he felt fine, Tullius had to face the fact that his time on the field and in the cage had caused potentially irreparable damage inside his skull.Tired of throwing in the towel when things get difficult, Tullius committed to make his recovery an adventure in health, happiness, and self-discovery. And now he's sharing his journey, research, and joy with you, hoping that you, too, can recover and walk out of the darkness. A powerful balance of scientific fact and personal triumph, this testament to the strength of the human spirit is impossible to put down.If you want a change of pace from heavy medical tomes about TBI and CTE, Tullius' true and incredible saga is a life-changing "must read "

The Exciting Conclusion to the Brightside Saga In a World Where Mind Readers are Feared, Thought Thieves aren't the Only Ones Being Tortured and Killed.Dive into the world where Joe Nolan and a group of mind readers have broken out of the beautiful mountain town of Brightside, the first internment camp for Thought Thieves.Follow the compelling story of Joe Nolan whose actions have made him the number one most wanted man in America. Also high on the list are Joe's father and a savvy and resourceful young Thought Thief named Becky.Accompany Joe and his friends as they attempt to dismantle the system that has infiltrated the lives of every citizen, creating a society where neighbors turn in their neighbors and family members are pitted against each other.Don't let your guard down and trust no one.

If you want off this ship, you'll have to be smart.Dodge the deadly illness killing your family members......and avoid the bad guys with guns lurking around every corner.In this action-packed interactive horror story, you are Dylan, a teenager enjoying a cruise with your family. But fate has other plans as an outbreak of Heliovirus hits, docking your vessel in the San Francisco Bay for the duration. The deadly disease spreads onboard and everyone starts to die...Surrounded by suffering, you discover that deadly stowaways somehow snuck onto the ship, but you're not sure why. What will you do - stay and fight them, or make a break for the dock? Every decision you make can kill you, but only one set of choices can save you and those you love. Do you have what it takes to escape with your life?If you live for Dean Koontz or grew up on Goosebumps (R) and Choose Your Own Adventure (R) stories, this terrifying tale is for you Find out why fans say "Have you ever read a book and felt it was predictable? Well, this one is not it; get ready to die " Don't wait - Pick up your copy now

Brightside: Ein psychologischer ThrillerStellen Sie sich eine Welt vor, in der sich die Person neben Ihnen - ein Fremder, ein Freund oder ein Liebhaber - in Ihren Geist einschleichen und Ihre intimsten Gedanken stehlen kann. Stellen Sie sich nun vor, Sie sind dieser Gedankendieb, der so gro e Angst hat, dass Ihre Freiheit und Ihr Leben bedroht sind. Willkommen in Brightside... Sie werden es nicht verlassen.Brightside von Mark Tullius nimmt eine einzigartige Wendung in Bezug auf die psychischen Ph nomene der Telepathie. Die ngstlichen Massen geraten in Panik und erschaffen Brightside, eine Stadt, die im Wesentlichen ein Gef ngnis ist. Der Protagonist Joe Nolan ist einer der vielen Gedankendiebe, die zusammengetrieben wurden und gezwungen sind, in Brightside zu leben, ohne die geringste Hoffnung zu haben, jemals wieder abreisen zu k nnen. Die Spannung spitzt sich zu, als Joe sich an seinem 100. Tag in Gefangenschaft auf der Mission befindet, sich zu befreien."DAS IST, WARUM SIE UNS ZUSAMMENGEROTTET HABEN, UNS IN DIESER KLEINEN STADT FESTHALTEN. ABER SIE K NNEN UNS NICHT F R IMMER HIER HALTEN. ES IST TAG 100 UND ES WIRD ZU ENDE GEHEN. SO ODER SO, ICH VERSCHWINDE AUS BRIGHTSIDE."Die Rezensionen zeigen, warum Brightside Ihre n chste Lekt re sein sollte: "Eine gut geschriebene und gut ausgef hrte Geschichte des erstmaligen Autors Mark Tullius. Sie liest sich wie ein grobk rniger, postmoderner Roman, der Blade Runner oder A Scanner Darkly hnelt. Sehr interessante Charakterentwicklung und Handlungselemente, zumal der Protagonist es kann." Verstecken Sie nichts. Eine schnelle und schnelle Lekt re, die Sie auf den Seiten festh lt." eNovel Reviews"Brightside ist ein Roman ber ein glaubw rdiges "Jetzt", in dem ein Gro teil der Weltbev lkerung telepathisch veranlagt ist oder "Gedankendiebe" sind, wie sie im Buch genannt werden. Die ngstlichen und unwissenden Massen verursachen Panik und Massenverhaftungen und die Institutionalisierung dieser Personen, die auf eine "Insel im Himmel" namens Brightside geschickt werden, bei der es sich im Grunde um ein Gef ngnis auf einem Berg handelt. Das Buch begleitet Joe und seine Reise durch 100 Tage in Brightside und die Menschen, mit denen er unterwegs interagiert."F gen Sie Brightside noch heute zu Ihrem B cherregal hinzu

Attention thrill-seekers Get ready for an interactive adventure like no other with Try Not to Die: In Brightside. In this suspenseful thriller, you'll step into the shoes of Becky, a telepathic teen trapped in a beautiful prison called Brightside.With every turn of the page, you'll face a new choice - run or lie low, fight or hide, attack or go on the defense. Your decisions will determine whether you live or die as you navigate through a world where you can't trust anyone, not even your own thoughts.If you grew up reading Goosebumps(R) or Choose Your Own Adventure(R) stories, you'll love this incredible thrill ride. Fans rave about the gripping storyline and multiple plot twists, saying "I had a great time with the different decisions, even though I died a lot "Escape from Brightside and uncover the road to safety, but be warned - only one path leads to freedom. Are you ready to take on the challenge?Pick up your copy today and find out if you have what it takes to survive in Brightside.

"God has chosen Joshua to bring forth his new kingdom on Earth."From the day he was born, Joshua has found himself the recipient of death-defying miracles. His earliest memories include his own father proclaiming him the second coming of Christ. However, Joshua has wrestled with serious doubts about the validity of this claim all his life. How could he not, having survived a childhood filled with physical and emotional abuse at the hands of his earthly father. Now, one way or another, Joshua is going to show the world who he really is."A compelling, if sometimes-lurid, picture of a faith gone wrong." - Kirkus Reviews"a beautifully-written book about one man's effort to find himself - and maybe even a bit of happiness - in a world bitter enough to greet even a supposed Messiah with abuse and scapegoating." - IndieReader

Could You Believe You Were the Second Coming of Christ?What if you were a dumb and dirty little pervert?If you were feared, not loved?If you couldn't die no matter how damn much you wish could?That's why I'll always say I ain't no Messiah.What readers have to say about Mark Tullius and his dark, suspenseful, religious thriller: "This is an excellent novel that puts its finger right on the stigmata and proposes a possible not-so-distant future in which the disenchanted masses, eager for divine answers, are more than willing to sacrifice again an appointed man for the sake of their own salvation." ★★★★★"This story was super intense with the main character being abused, manipulated and betrayed at every turn of his life by a horrible father and an indifferent mother that was also in many ways broken by her husband. The story also shows how people as a whole can bring out the worst in themselves when they have blindly followed any type of religion or cause, and we've seen this throughout our history." ★★★★★"It's a very unique emotional journey." ★★★★★"I laughed and cried through out this book. The story feels so real and I felt bad for the bad things happening to Joshua " ★★★★★"This book got my attention from the first page I loved the story and how it makes you think. Very well written and a great ending I didn't expect I can't wait for the next one " ★★★★★"I would recommend this novel for those who want a dark and thought-provoking "coming of age" story. Also, if you enjoy novels about cults, this is the novel for you." ★★★★★"I am not normally into religious type books but once I started, I stayed up all night to read this. Well written and detailed, it shows insight into the mind of man and his belief system." ★★★★★"It's a pretty intense read. Readers do need to be aware that there are sexual situations, violence, and profanity. Abuse is abuse. Whether it's physical, mental, or emotional, it's all nasty." ★★★★★

The cage door clangs shut. The lock slides into place. The voice in my head drowns out everything else. What the hell is wrong with me?Follow the journey of Mark Tullius, former cage fighter and boxer turned author and stay-at-home dad as he puts his love of fighting and his sociology degree from prestigious Brown University to use. What began as a personal exploration to unlock his reasons for continuing to train and pursue a fight career evolved into an in-depth sociological study of why competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) appeals to fighters. Why do these men and women subject themselves to the endless hours of grueling training required for the full-contact sport? In MMA a fighter's goal is to punch, kick, and choke an opponent into submission, and if there is blood and injury along the way, so be it. What compels these individuals to develop the necessary strength, endurance, discipline, and skill despite the risks involved?Over the course of 3 years, Tullius traveled to 23 states and visited 100 gyms where he interviewed 340 fighters. Although it wasn't necessary, Tullius trained with the fighters and soon came to realize how valuable that time was, cultivating mental strength by surrounding himself with positive and inspiring individuals. It encouraged him to continue his project when he still had doubts about seeing it to its completion. Finally, Tullius believed that his willingness to get on the mat and demonstrate his trust in the fighters encouraged them to trust him and open up to a stranger about their fears and mistakes, dreams and accomplishments.MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the country, and the popularity of MMA training facilities is also on the rise. Unlocking the Cage takes readers into the gyms and into the minds of the fighters. It celebrates the unique qualities of each individual while highlighting themes that appear and reappear. It looks past the stigma of violence and embraces the resilience and strength that are the foundation of the fighting culture.Have you ever considered what it would be like to punch or be punched, to choke or be choked? Or wondered why anyone would enter the cage at all? Get your copy of Unlocking the Cage and prepare to be intrigued by what you find.

A Sociological StudyThe cage door clangs shut. The lock slides into place. The voice in my head drowns out everything else. What the hell is wrong with me?Follow the journey of Mark Tullius, former cage fighter and boxer turned author and stay-at-home dad as he puts his love of fighting and his sociology degree to use. What began as a personal exploration to unlock his reasons for continuing to train and pursue a fight career evolved into an in-depth sociological study of why competing in mixed martial arts (MMA) appeals to fighters. Why do these men and women subject themselves to the endless hours of grueling training required for the full-contact sport? In MMA a fighter's goal is to punch, kick, and choke an opponent into submission, and if there is blood and injury along the way, so be it. What compels these individuals to develop the necessary strength, endurance, discipline, and skill despite the risks involved?What's different about Mark's book?Instead of interviewing a handful of elite fighters, Mark traveled to every corner of the country, looking to train at different gyms and find fighters interested in showing the world who they are and why they fight. He finished the project after visiting 100 gyms and interviewing 340 fighters.Although it wasn't necessary, Tullius trained with the fighters and soon came to realize how valuable that time was, cultivating mental strength by surrounding himself with positive and inspiring individuals. It encouraged him to continue his project when he still had doubts about seeing it to its completion. Finally, Tullius believed that his willingness to get on the mat and demonstrate his trust in the fighters encouraged them to trust him and open up to a stranger about their fears and mistakes, dreams and accomplishments.Unlocking the Cage takes readers into the gyms and into the minds of the fighters. It celebrates the unique qualities of each individual while highlighting themes that appear and reappear. It looks past the stigma of violence and embraces the resilience and strength that are the foundation of the fighting culture.Editorial Reviews"Still, it's a work that should be on the reading list of any MMA fan. A sometimes-engaging but scattershot book that's part memoir, part journalism, and part inspirational self-help." -- Kirkus Review"UNLOCKING THE CAGE offers a fast-paced, enjoyable ride through the surprisingly poignant and peaceful word of mixed martial arts and boxing gyms." - IndieReaderThe result is a surprisingly revealing read recommended not just for enthusiasts of boxing, fighting, and MMA in particular, but especially for outsiders who abhor the idea of such a sport without really understanding its players. This audience will find their eyes opened about many things, including evolving values and maturity processes in life, and will discover Unlocking the Cage also unlocks preconceived notions about a little-understood sport. -- Diane Donavan, Editor Donovan's BookshelfHave you ever considered what it would be like to punch or be punched, to choke or be choked? Or wondered why anyone would enter the cage at all? Get your copy of Unlocking the Cage and prepare to be intrigued by what you find.