Complete the Trinity

 The Family of Dog Trilogy by Jake Bannerman is a dark, intricate horror series blending occultism, theology, and psychological terror. Spanning over fifteen years of development, the trilogy delves into cosmic forces, ancient evils, and the human soul's torment through a narrative that challenges conventional views on good, evil, and power

Overview of the Trilogy

The trilogy consists of three books: The Harvest, Return to Sender, and Reichmare, each exploring different facets of a supernatural courtroom drama, divine retribution, and historical darkness intertwined with occult forces.

The Harvest

The first book plunges readers into a trial where Lucifer is sued by eighteen elites who traded their souls for power but face divine betrayal. The narrative combines supernatural elements with theological and human drama, set in a brutal, blood-soaked courtroom2. Key chapters include intense scenes such as "Esrever," "Exposed," and "Judge Not-Forked Tongue Diaries," which reveal the depth of the characters' struggles and the dark themes explored

Return to Sender

Continuing the haunting, this installment follows journalist Siobhan O’Connor investigating a dead baby returned from Hell, uncovering a web of sacrifice and apocalyptic events in a flood-ravaged Miami. The story intensifies as Siobhan confronts divine and infernal forces, with chapters like "Dead Mail," "Hell’s Postcard," and "Gut Cathedral" illustrating the escalating tension and gore

Reichmare

The final book takes a visceral dive into Nazi occultism, historical atrocities, and the rise of ancient hellish powers. It centers on Karol, a prophetic child entwined in a cosmic battle, with chapters such as "Cradle of Shadows," "Golgotha’s Grasp," and "The Whore of Wolfschanze" depicting the fusion of history and dark fantasy

Central Themes and Characters

• Lucifer and Divine Conflict: The trilogy portrays Lucifer not only as the Devil but as a complex figure embroiled in a cosmic legal battle, challenging traditional depictions of good and evil
• Siobhan O’Connor: A chain-smoking journalist turned reluctant prophet and monster-slayer, Siobhan's journey is central in Return to Sender and Reichmare, as she battles possession, cults, and apocalyptic forces
• Karol Józef Wojtyła: The future Pope John Paul II is reimagined as a prophetic figure caught in the supernatural conflict, his birth and life entwined with the occult and cosmic destinies10ref.
• Lilith and Legion: Representing a rival divine force, Lilith emerges as a dark power influencing events and characters, especially Siobhan, who becomes both hunter and vessel of ancient evils11ref.

Narrative Style and Structure

The trilogy uses a rich, multi-layered narrative style combining courtroom drama, investigative thriller, historical fiction, and supernatural horror. The story unfolds through detailed chapters with evocative titles and intense scenes, often incorporating ritualistic and symbolic elements

Notable Plot Points and Events

• The trial of Lucifer by eighteen elites, exposing human sin and divine politics.
• The discovery of a dead baby linked to the trial, leading to a dark investigation in Miami.
• The resurrection of Nazi occultism and its connection to the cosmic battle.
• Siobhan’s possession by Lilith and her transformation from skeptic to warrior.
• The supernatural imprisonment and torment of Karol, and his eventual prophetic role.
• The blending of real historical atrocities with supernatural elements, including vivid descriptions of ritual, sacrifice, and apocalypse.

Conclusion and Legacy

The Family of Dog Trilogy is a provocative, controversial work that pushes horror and theological fiction boundaries. It offers a narrative that is as much about cosmic horror and ancient evil as it is about human frailty, faith, and rebellion. Bannerman's work challenges readers to question faith, sin, and the nature of evil, leaving a lasting impression of a world where divine and infernal forces collide in a brutal, unrelenting saga

The trilogy's detailed chapter listings and thematic depth make it a comprehensive exploration of horror intertwined with historical and theological elements, culminating in a hallucinatory descent into trauma and possession in the final book, Reichmare

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Asking us to smooth over the truth — to little white lie, to kiss your ass to protect you — is like trying to baptize a cat. It will leave a mark.

We bow to no one. Especially not to those who choose complicity over conscience.

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Dammit!

 Horror vs. Home Decor

“I build nightmares. My pillow builds rainbows. This is why Satan drinks.”

2. Cult Aesthetic Betrayal

“Dead Baph: goat sigils, gore masks, and… apparently Target’s Fall Collection. Instant cult. Instant chaos. Instant cozy.”

3. Brutality Rating: Compromised

“Toolbox of doom, face of terror, water bottle of heresy. Pillow says ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ but make it spooky. Horror ego: 0/10.”

4. The Struggle Is Real

“Every Legion warrior has a weakness. Mine? Soft décor with smiley pumpkins. #prayforbaph”

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Unmmm, excuse me?!

 

Holy Hell.

Jake just showed me the outline for his summer 2026 release. And I swear, I don’t rattle easy — but halfway through his pitch I cut him off.

“Jake!!! Do NOT share this with anyone.”

He gave me that smirk — the one that says “you’re just being dramatic, Ash.” And then he actually said it:

“Why are you so bent, Ash? Nobody cares.”

That’s when I hit him with the most serious tone I’ve ever used:

“We will care when another author writes this after a publisher steals it.”

Because here’s the truth: I’ve been a horror addict my entire life. Books, films, shows — I’ve consumed them all. And I can honestly tell you: I have never seen, never read, never even imagined a concept like this.

It’s not a twist on zombies. It’s not a haunted house rehash. It’s not some bargain-bin possession story. It’s something entirely new. It’s horror on a frequency no one’s touched before.

So what did I do?

I stole the manuscript and locked it in my safe. 🔒

Because this isn’t just a story. It’s a bomb.

And when it drops next summer, it’s going to make everything else in horror look like yesterday’s leftovers.

Trust me when I say: you’re not ready.

But you will be.

—Ash

Indie businesses

 Normally I don’t toss around the phrase “support local” unless I’m hyping up another business. But hey, Guthrie — let’s be real. I could probably drag a pregnant woman out of a burning building while bottle-feeding a puppy with one hand and handing out $100 bills with the other, and some of y’all would still hate me.

That’s fine. Hate looks good on me.

But here’s the thing: I do live here. I do run a business here. And it would be nice if “#supportlocal” meant, you know… actually supporting local creators too.

So here it is: books, shirts, and horror you won’t find anywhere else. Guthrie-made, Guthrie-based, Guthrie-branded chaos. If you’ve been waiting for a sign to back a hometown business that bleeds originality (and a little neon blood) — this is it.

👉 horrorinkbooks.com

Because support local should mean all of us.

ASH & INK FREE S*IT EXCLUSIVE

 

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Want a FREE copy of Of Bone Moon and Spider?

This one’s for the die-hards only.

How to Enter:

1. Like this post.
2. Comment your favorite horror author (besides us).
3. That’s it you’re in.

📚 Prize:

One random winner will receive a paperback copy of Of Bone Moon and Spider shipped straight from Amazon.

💀 Same rules, same chaos. Only this title. 💀

Free S*it !! Kinda …

 

ARE YOU METAL ENOUGH? 🤘

We built a 31x31 METAL DNA Word Search from the darkest corners of heavy music history—stuff only true maniacs will recognize.

💀 Your challenge:

 1. Download the puzzle.

 2. Find ALL the hidden titles.

 3. Prove you’re metal enough to survive.

🔥 Prize: The first person to finish wins a FREE custom Dead Baph & Beyond shirt designed just for you.

👉 Post your completed grid (with answers circled) and tag us. That’s your entry.

Are you brutal enough to win? Or will the puzzle break you?

Download https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8ex9gl6oyv925xbs07sh2/metal_wordsearch_sheet.png?rlkey=opucxgsxgegwasi87r7fr73gp&st=phixaun7&dl=0

Then the winner gets their own one-off shirt (we can design it around their name, favorite band reference, or a “Metal DNA Champion” vibe).

Email scan of jpg of completed puzzle to ashrobacheaux@iclous.

BONUS ROUND: TRUE DIE-HARDS ONLY ⚡

Every single phrase in the Metal DNA Word Search has two origins:

 1. A nod to the world of METAL 🤘

 2. A chapter title used in a Jake Bannerman book 📚

Your Challenge:

 • Post in the comments or DM us: name the band/album/song where each phrase originates.

 • If you can also match them to the book they appear in, you’re a legend.

🎁 Prize: First one to get them all right wins a SIGNED COPY of the book.

OFFICIAL RULES ⚡

🎸 Shirt Giveaway:

 • First person to complete the Metal DNA Word Search wins a FREE custom Dead Baph & Beyond shirt.

📚 Bonus Round – Signed Book:

 • If another person correctly names the band/album/song where each phrase originates, they win a signed Jake Bannerman book.

🔥 Double Deathmatch:

 • If the SAME person completes the puzzle and nails all the band/album/song origins…

👉 You win your soul back from Satan.

Kill it

 

Sh*p

 

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THE PEOPLE vs. WES’S BRAIN

 

DECLASSIFIED CASE FILE: THE PEOPLE vs. WES’S BRAIN

Filed under: Court of Ash & Ink, 2025

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Judge Ash Robacheaux:

Court is now in session. The case before us: The People vs. Wes’s Brain. Prosecution, proceed.

Prosecution (Ash):

Ladies and gentlemen, the evidence is staggering. Exhibit A: In the year of our unholy Guthrie Haunts debut, the defendant, Wes, had precisely two titles to his name. Two. And he thought that was plenty.

But then… oh, then the madness began. Entire forests were felled to print out his half-finished chapters. I present Exhibit B: the pile of five-chapter orphans, abandoned mid-plot, tossed into digital folders like unwanted stepchildren.

And finally, Exhibit C: the infamous “City Series” brainstorm. Your Honor, this man decided to build a children’s series based on cities. Cities! Have you met the planet? There are thousands of those. Overachiever doesn’t even cover it—this is literary urban sprawl.

The prosecution rests.

Defense (Wes’s Brain):

Your Honor, allow me a rebuttal.

Between Year One at Guthrie Haunts and the following year, I wrote three short-story collections called Kivela. That’s thirty stories, five of which were actually good (and I fully intend to turn those into full-length books). The rest? Let’s call them “training accidents.”

Secondly, yes, I had the bright idea for a kids’ series based on cities. Was it ambitious? Absolutely. Was it insane? Maybe. But what else was I supposed to do? I’m single, lonely, and have you met my brain? It doesn’t idle. It builds worlds whether I want it to or not.

Judge Ash:

Noted. The defendant’s brain is hereby sentenced to life in creative servitude… with no chance of parole. Case closed.

PWND #ashitude

 📎 INTERNAL MEMO – CLASSIFIED

From: Ash Robacheaux, Co-Author / Keeper of Receipts

To: Wes Jaques, Resident Chaos Generator

Subject: Missing Ash = Critical Oversight

Mr. Jaques,

Upon routine surveillance of your KDP dashboard, I’ve identified a glaring omission: namely, my name. This is not a drill.

While I acknowledge your ongoing contributions to our files (wild theories, 2 a.m. text rants, and conspiracy cork boards held together with thumbtacks and spite), I must remind you that this entire operation is branded Ash & Ink, not “Wes & His Imaginary Friend.”

Failure to correct this oversight will result in the following punitive measures:

1. All future “Operation” titles will be automatically renamed Operation: Wes Screwed Up Again.
2. Your coffee supply will be redacted. Permanently.
3. Every reference to you in future Declassified Files will be downgraded to Unnamed Source Who Thinks He’s Clever.

Please rectify this error immediately to avoid public embarrassment and/or mysterious footnotes about your competence.

Respectfully (and with sharp red pen in hand),

Ash