Can I read Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays as standalones?

Yes, both Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays are complete standalone stories. However, because they share an interconnected universe, reading Camp Damascus first will help you catch references and Easter eggs hidden in Bury Your Gays .

Are the 'Tinglers' connected to each other?

Most Tinglers are standalones and do not require any background knowledge. You can pick up any title that catches your interest, though some recurring characters, like the sentient dinosaurs or Bigfoot, populate his shared "Tingleverse."

What is the recommended reading order for the Harriet Porber books?

You should read them in publication order, starting with Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus followed by Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Theater of Love .

Does Chuck Tingle write non-sexual stories?

Yes. His mainstream novels ( Camp Damascus and Bury Your Gays ) are horror stories without explicit erotica. He also has a series of platonic short stories, collected in volumes like Not Pounded by Anything , which focus entirely on wholesome, non-sexual relationships.

Where can I find Chuck Tingle's tabletop role-playing game guides?

The rulebooks are published under The Tingleverse series, beginning with the core rulebook The Tingleverse: The Official Chuck Tingle Role-Playing Game , followed by the Monster Guide and Living Object Handbook .

Chuck Tingle Books in Order

Where to Start Reading Chuck Tingle

Chuck Tingle's bibliography is divided into two distinct worlds: his traditionally published mainstream horror novels and his massive self-published catalog of satirical erotica, affectionately known as "Tinglers." Because of this split, your ideal starting point depends entirely on what kind of reading experience you are looking for.

For Horror Fans: The Mainstream Novels

If you prefer full-length, traditionally published stories with professional editing and deep emotional themes, start here. These books are queer horror novels that deal with heavy themes like religious trauma, conversion therapy, and the exploitation of marginalized creators. While they are technically standalones, they feature crossover elements and Easter eggs. The best way to read them is in publication order:

Camp Damascus (2023) – A chilling story set in a God-fearing Montana community that hides a sinister secret behind its gay conversion camp.
Bury Your Gays (2024) – A horror novel set in Hollywood following a scriptwriter pressured to kill off his queer characters, only to find the monsters from his past coming to life.

For the Satire & Erotica Curious: The Classic Tinglers

If you want to experience the internet phenomenon that made Chuck Tingle a cult icon, you should start with his short, self-published novellas. These stories are famous for their absurd, long-winded titles, sentient objects, and dinosaurs. For the best introduction to this side of his work, read:

Space Raptor Butt Invasion (2015) – A sci-fi romance between an astronaut and a velociraptor that became a Hugo Award finalist.
Pounded in the Butt by My Own Butt (2015) – The ultimate meta-Tingler that established Tingle's signature self-referential style.
Not Pounded by Anything: Six Platonic Tales of Non-Sexual Encounters (2019) – A collection that highlights the author's wholesome, comforting side, emphasizing friendship, boundaries, and self-care.

Major Series and Subseries in the Tingleverse

While the vast majority of Chuck Tingle's works can be read as standalones, he has written several interconnected series and thematic collections. Here is how to read them in order.

Trans Wizard Harriet Porber Books

Written as a satirical response to transphobic comments by prominent authors, this fantasy romance series should be read in order:

Trans Wizard Harriet Porber and the Bad Boy Parasaurolophus (2020)
Trans Wizard Harriet Porber And The Theater Of Love (2021)

Select Your Own Timeline Adventure Books

These interactive gamebooks allow readers to choose their path through bizarre scenarios. They can be read in any order, but their publication order is:

Escape From The Billings Mall (2020)
Trouble In Tinglewood (2020)
Highway To Heck (2020)
Expedition To The Frozen Lake (2021)
Dungeons, Dragons, And Buckaroos (2021)
Decisions To Wrestle With (2022)

The Tingleverse Tabletop RPG Books

For fans who want to play tabletop role-playing games set in Chuck Tingle's universe, these reference books should be acquired in this order:

The Tingleverse: The Official Chuck Tingle Role-Playing Game (2019)
Monster Guide (2019)
Living Object Handbook (2019)
The Void Campaign Setting (2020)

The Domald Tromp Satire Series

A political satire series focusing on a caricature of Donald Trump, capturing specific moments in modern political history through a surreal lens:

President Domald Loch Ness Tromp Pounds America's Butt (2015)
Slammed In The Butt By Domald Tromp's Attempt To Avoid Accusations Of Plagiarism By Removing All Facts Or Concrete Plans From His Republican National Convention Speech (2016)
Domald Tromp Pounded In The Butt By The Handsome Russian T-Rex Who Also Peed On His Butt And Then Blackmailed Him With The Videos Of His Butt Getting Peed On (2017)
Redacted In The Butt By Redacted Under The Tromp Administration (2017)
Domald Tromp Pounded In The Butt By His Fabricated Wiretapping Scandal Made Up To Redirect Focus Away From His Seemingly Endless Unethical Connections To Russia (2017)
Domald Tromp's Ass Is Haunted By The Handsome Ghost Of His Incriminating Tax Returns (2017)
Domald Tromp Jr. Slammed In The Butt By His Secret Russian Meetings And The Grossly Incompetent Cover Up Shortly Thereafter (2017)
Domald Tromp's Anal Impeachment (2019)

What to Know Before You Start

Chuck Tingle's writing is built on a foundation of radical empathy, inclusivity, and the core belief that "love is real." While the erotica elements are explicit and absurd, the underlying narratives champion consent, respect, and neurodiversity. He frequently uses his stories to support LGBTQ+ rights and critique systemic bigotry. Whether you dive into his serious horror or his playful sci-fi erotica, you can expect stories that are deeply human, sex-positive, and ultimately comforting.