(PART 5 of INSIDE THE (SIC)NESS) Sallie Knight wakes up in Purgatory with no recollection where she is or how she got here. And it seems that she is not alone. She is reunited with not only others trapped in this nightmarish underworld, but she is also greeted by the Leader, a familiar man she recognized and felt a strange adoration towards. But he is cruel, and just as complex as this situation. She experiences terror and punishment with no understanding, and when she is reunited with other Lost Souls, they build a plan to escape this Hell-Hole. However, everyone finds Sallie terrifying when she arrives in Purgatory with an infamous mask that injects fear in everyone, including the Leader and The Nine... (Influenced by an ancient, discontinued SlipKnoT fanfiction 'Nightmare in Iowa'.)

[PART 3] This is it! Slipknot are going on their first, ever world tour! And as the band prepares for their tour, Sallie Knight struggles to keep it together. It seems as though IOWA has returned, and he's far more formidable than ever before. Not only that, but a few old rivals make a return all while Corey is out of the country. With TORQUE and Simon by her side, can Sallie tolerate these rivals as well as battling with herself? Thankfully, some old family-friends makes an appearance...

[PART 2- COMPLETED] After Slipknot making it big with their Self-Titled Album, the production of Iowa is on the move. But, of course, this was no easy course. Sallie Knight is determined to help Corey get his life back together, before his depression and addiction cause himself, his brothers and the band to perish. And despite all the struggles and battles against Corey's other personality, IOWA, she soon meets another personality of his, one that is far more likable compared to the dangerous, sadistic IOWA. Meet the Subliminal One. He's going to have a lot of fun regarding Sallie, teaching her things and exploring the depths of the seductive mentality he possesses. Sallie is going to have the shock of her life...but she isn't complaining! The bedroom is suddenly busier...

Corey's still stuck between his love, Caroline and reality. Although Caroline died a couple months back, Corey likes to pretend she's not dead. But alive.. Through other people.

As the day is coming to an end, Anna Gray's shift is coming to an end. She serves her final customer who turns out to be someone her brother knew, will they get along or will it be another one of her mistakes.

There's things in life you can't go without. Food and water for examples. But, when Corey moved again to another state, Iowa, he once again felt alienated by the side-stares and odd looks. It took only days to start the bullying for him. And, since it was kindergarten, no one cared about it. He was convinced that no one cared about him in that school, until Liz stepped up. From that point on, he knew he couldn't live without her.

This is a smut/fluff Corey Taylor x reader.

Olivia Jenkins cannot fucking stand Corey Taylor. He's everything she hates, cocky, hot-tempered, full of himself but godamn sexy. Hating him is easier than admit she likes him. « I know it's a shame but I gotta stay because I like it here. » And when their paths crossed again, they got tangled up into something they never expected. Maybe Corey cares alot about Olivia way to much for his own good. » PLAYLIST « • Finale, Slipknot • The Love You Want, Sleep Token • Lost, Korn • Closer, Nine Inch Nails • Sugar, Sleep Token • Stompin, Kiraw x Phonkha

When the Midnight Preachers are asked to open shows for Slipknot, Georgia cannot believe her eyes she is going on tour alongside her favorite band. This is an opportunity she cannot miss. «I would feed you all my pleasures just to drown in all of yours. Have you heard of me? Are you hurting me? » But the heartbreaker she is fall hopelessly in love with a man she thinks she can never have. A man named Corey Taylor. » PLAYLIST « • Yen, Slipknot • Something I Can Never Have, Nine Inch Nails • Birth Of The Cruel, Slipknot • Bored 'Til Death, Murderdolls • Lose Your Head, Nova Twins • Set Yourself On Fire, Ultra Sunn • Feed, Sevendust • This Love, Pantera

Losing her father was hard, but it gave her the strength to end an abusive relationship. When you deeply love someone who hates you, it leaves scars, and it shapes you for the rest of your life. Arzu found the courage to say goodbye to her mother and start anew. « All you have to do is close your eye. » If two souls are destined to be together, when they meet, they know. And when Corey Tayler met her, he knew. Arzu was everything he desired. » PLAYLIST « • If Rain Is What You Want, Slipknot • Closer, Nine Inch Nails • Yen, Slipknot • Something I Can Never Have, Nine Inch Nails • Wicked Game, London Grammar • Make Me Bad, Korn