I imagine this will be one of the more difficult ones for you simply due to my lack of information. This was a childhood book of mine that had to have been published in the late 80’s-early 90’s. It was a series of 10-12 short stories accompanied by cartoon-ish illustrations focused around a punk kid getting into all sorts of spooky and weird situations. Unfortunately, at the time I couldn’t read, so all I have are memories of the illustrations and some themes of one or two of the stories. The illustration of the kid was the early 90’s typical baggy jeans, backwards ball cap, long (I think) blonde hair. The cover of the book was of this kid spray painting some graffiti on a brick wall. I think whatever he was spray painting was the title of the book.
A few of the memories I have of the stories include one where the kid gets sucked down a drain and another where the kid has no bones. I’m pretty sure there were a few stories where he encounters monsters as well.
Thanks for your help! My brother and I have spent years trying to find this book!
I do remember this book and I know exactly what you’re talking about. I just wish I could recall the name. I feel like it’s something blank blank sidewalk. I remember a part of the book where there’s a story about a drippy booger green monster under the bed, but I don’t remember the name of any it’s like a fever dream. But the cover description is spot on.
It’s called “Scary Poems for Rotten Kids”. My partner after telling him your description and mine, was able to search the internet way better than I and found it. Hope this helps.