Youtube Series 

After a viral video catapults the Merry Pranksters to unexpected fame, St. Louis’ most dangerous band is thrust into the spotlight of a cultural explosion. Amidst the chaos, Alfie Schultz, the band’s volatile guitar prodigy, receives a cryptic warning from a prophetic homeless woman about a looming mythical dragon. Now, with the pressure mounting and their Halloween gig quickly approaching, Alfie must harness his extrasensory intuition to decipher the mysterious message before it's too late. 

A deadly string of drug deals.  

A junkie girlfriend and a hot-tempered stalker.  

A sleazy cover band nipping at their heels,  and an Irish drug-lord out for vengeance.  

Narrated through the filter of Schultz’s kaleidoscope eye, this electrifying tale follows the gritty journey of the bad boys from the River City as they grapple with the intoxicating allure of fame amidst a world hungry for their brand of chaos. As Schultz's rock 'n' roll fantasies blur the lines between reality and delusion, and the rest of the Merry Pranksters chase their own elusive dragons, he must harness his unique insight to steer the band through the storm. But as danger lurks ever closer, Schultz must confront the ultimate question: Can he trust his band—or his own mind—to make sense of the danger they appear to be in?

From my mind to your screen

I’m Mike Black, the author behind "The Merry Pranksters." This website is where I’m bringing my novel to life in an entirely new way. Each episode is a piece of the story, released in order, giving you a fresh perspective on the band's wild ride. Get hooked on the story and start watching the series today. 

Experience "The Merry Pranksters"

Welcome to the world of "The Merry Pranksters: Never Trust a Prankster." My novel is being torn open and rebuilt as an AI-animated audiobook series, narrated by me and backed by raw, original visuals. Follow a reckless St. Louis rock band as they stumble into viral fame, bad deals, drug-soaked chaos, and a danger they’re far too messed up to see coming. It’s a raw, character-driven story told as an ongoing series—you can jump in, watch, and follow it like a show.