About the Author
“Horror fiction that asks uncomfortable questions about the systems we trust—and what we're willing to sacrifice to belong.”
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Ryan Wentzel
Author
Ryan Wentzel writes corporate horror that asks uncomfortable questions about complicity, ambition, and what we're willing to consume in pursuit of success. When not writing about corporations that eat their employees, he avoids recruitment events, brings lunch from home, and maintains a healthy suspicion of companies that promise too much.
He lives with his family and has never, to his knowledge, eaten anyone.
About The NO Series
8 books • 742,000+ words • Corporate horror at its darkest
The Premise
Ryan Enterprises is the perfect company. Beautiful offices. Incredible benefits. Gourmet cafeteria food. And a simple philosophy: there are no excuses, only results.
But the company has a secret. The employees who fail to perform don't get fired. They get processed. And that exceptional cafeteria food? It's made from the bottom 20%.
The Themes
The NO Series explores capitalism as literal consumption—a metaphor made flesh. It asks: How much of yourself will you sacrifice to survive? And what happens when you discover you've already sacrificed too much?
Six More Series Coming
The NO Series is just the beginning. Six additional horror series are in development, each exploring different systems that shape—and consume—our lives. From algorithm-driven social media nightmares to HOA suburban horror, wellness retreat body horror, and more.
Explore all planned series →Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I start?
Start with The NO Series—it's the first complete series and the foundation of this horror universe. Begin with Book 1: No Excuses, which introduces you to the world through Elias Thorne's eyes.
How many series are planned?
Seven series in total. The NO Series (8 books) is complete. Six more series are in development, each exploring different systems that shape—and consume—our lives: social media, HOAs, wellness retreats, family inheritance, hospitals, and tech companies.
How graphic is the content?
Each series has different content warnings, but all explore dark themes including psychological horror, body horror, and violence. The content is intended for adult readers comfortable with horror fiction. Check individual series pages for specific warnings.
Are the series connected?
Each series is standalone—you don't need to read one to enjoy another. However, they share thematic DNA: systems that consume, choices that trap, and the horror of everyday institutions. Within each series, books are deeply interconnected and best read in order.
Get in Touch
Questions about the series? Want to discuss bulk purchases or media rights?
Contact: publishing@wentzel.ai