Larry Oz

Born in Santa Monica, California, Larry Oz is a genre-defying storyteller blending the sharp edge of sci-fi, horror, and fantasy into immersive, cinematic experiences. His fast-paced, emotionally charged writing style invites readers to question reality and confront the extraordinary.

Novels

Larry's latest project is a near-future sci-fi AI novel, adapted from his grand prize-winning screenplay—an intense, thought-provoking story in the spirit of Black Mirror and Westworld. It follows Everette Mandel's search for the truth about his mother, the mastermind behind a government-created AI world.

Also in the works is a darkly funny, first-person zombie thriller, where national zombie killers are hired by corporations and the government. With biting wit and a fresh spin on apocalypse tropes, this novel brings wild, inventive energy to the horror-comedy genre.

Larry's novels transport readers into twisted, beautiful, and dangerous worlds—and challenge them to decide what choices they'd make when reality fractures.

Short Stories, Film, and Screenwriting

Alongside his novels, Larry crafts sci-fi, horror, and fantasy short stories reminiscent of The Twilight Zone and Philip K. Dick. His debut AI horror short film, Gathering of the Dead, is currently in development, with more projects on the way.

A Grand Prize winner at Screenplay Search and a finalist at Fade-In, Writer's Network, and Page International, Larry continues to pitch his award-winning screenplays while adapting selected works into novels and AI short films.

Inspiration

Larry's writing is fueled by a lifetime of "what if" questions, a love of surreal art, and a fascination with the unseen—the hidden fears, the broken beauties, and the strange realities lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life.

Audience

Larry Oz writes for adults and older teens who crave bold, brainy fiction—readers who enjoy edgy sci-fi, horror, and fantasy layered with dark wit and emotional depth. Fans of Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Stephen King's darker works, and Black Mirror will find themselves right at home.

Welcome to my universe. It only gets stranger from here.