Artist Edd Lai is on a mission to bring some light into our lives and he's creating dark comics to do so. Mixing the real with the surreal, the 29-year-old from Taiwan is creating horror stories that are quite short yet totally immersive. And it's not just the Internet who's in love with Edd's dark drawings.

"I have always enjoyed reading," Edd told Bored Panda. "And I like all kinds of books, including graphic novels. But it wasn’t until I was 19 that I started writing creepy stories. I was lucky to have my novels published by several publishers that were searching for young writers. Since then, I’ve made writing my living, constantly pursuing this profession. I was also commissioned to write several screenplays for movies."

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"My greatest passion lies in graphic arts — I enjoy telling scary stories not only through words, but through pictures as well," the artist said. According to Edd, adding visuals allows him to portray his feelings and plot twists way better."

"[Currently], I'm working on my new experimental series, titled Edd Lai's Stories."

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    To someone who isn't familiar with his horror comics, Edd would describe it as 'horrifying' but in a 'bright and delightful' way. "[Through my comics], I try to explore the different facades of humanity, highlighting our perception of the world." Both the good and evil. The hero and the villain. "We tend to label everything we know, but there's often a difference between the way a thing looks, and the way it is underneath its appearance."

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    Daria Z
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...and I cannot imagine a better revenge than a huge medical bill :)

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    D. Pitbull
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I call this one a happy ending story! :D

    Brett Bydairk
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never heard of a dentist giving a pill or shot in the arm to put a patient out.

    Deku
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do it in the mouth and you don’t fall asleep your mouth just goes numb

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    Rebekah
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And... I'm ok with this one.

    Wottermehlon Doge
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hahaha. that was nice. he deserves it for having that gross mustache

    wisdom evee
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i don get it. someone plz explain

    Lauren Christie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The patient in the chair bullied kids in school. One of those kids grew up to become that dentist.

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    Cats vs zombies
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s Smith the red haired dentist!

    Tim Huvane
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remember ME!!! TOMMY the kid you picked on!

    marge 4
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it was at that moment that he knew…

    Shinomi Chan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well s**t. Better think twice before bullying someone

    Lauren Christie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was a news story a while back, a dentist treated her patient...who was her ex bf who had cheated on her. WHY he thought going to her for treatment was the best option is beyond me. Anyway, she knocked him out and removed every single one of his teeth.

    Tina Hugh
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    5 years ago

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    Kris
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Revenge is best served cold.

    Tim Huvane
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is awesome!!! Revenge is a dish best served cold, or in this case drilling the c**p out of your mouth while unconscious

    Diana Crawford
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Big dope revenge I like it. Which is why I never do to others that I will never want to be done to me-

    Curious Cat
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well at least he'll win the $2MM lawsuit.

    Diane Diggs
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure that, professionally, the doctor will not physically harm him (or his teeth!), but the fear Mr. Bully is feeling must be VERY satisfying.

    Ana Miranda @ Lisbon, Portugal
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like my ancient dentist... I trust surgeons. At least I don't have time to ear any story.

    Kjorn
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good script for a movie.

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    Edd thinks it's the tone of his stories that make them stand out from the rest. "My stories might appear to be dark, but they can be delightful or even cute. The pieces I've written for Edd Lai's Stories are short, [but they have] a sudden twist at the end, which makes them super dramatic." The artist said he wants the readers to participate in his stories, filling in the gaps. "I love when my readers ask me a lot of questions about my stories. Also, since the stories are so sharp, they're good candidates for movie and other kinds of adaptations."


    And even though the artist admitted he has a dark place in his heart, he doesn't let it control his personal life. "The most important thing is that we can always choose to light up the night."


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    Lyop
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what you choose to share?!!

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    Luis Milian
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    who else read this without turning their head...just incase

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    Daria Z
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It does give you the self-confidence issues :(

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    La Petite Morte
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor succubi.... you didn't sign up for THAT Hell.

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    La Petite Morte
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heh. When your honey is a misguided mortician...

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    Ponty Maningas
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    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If Zeus wasn't immortal, he could've died many times

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