But a metaphorical supernatural horror story is tough to resolve satisfactorily when all we have to work with is the communicative abilities of a dog. No matter how darling that dog is. Good Boy feels longer than its 72 minutes, and the metaphor at the heart of the story leeches away … Good Boy: A Horror Film That Will Break Your HeartRead more
A lot of my characters are haunted by trauma or guilt, and sometimes it’s not clear whether their circumstances are a result of external forces or their own mind. That guilt isn’t even over the traditional horror mistakes, like causing someone’s death accidentally or otherwise, but usually over more mundane … Matthew R Davis is Singing Songs Songs of Shadow, Words of WoeRead more
Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R Davis Out now through JournalStone is the second full-length horror collection from award-winning Australian author and musician Matthew R. Davis. Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe collects thirteen deliciously dark short stories and novelettes, five of them awards nominees or winners … Songs of Shadow, Words of Woe by Matthew R. DavisRead more
Superstitions, Omens and Rituals Used by Gamblers Gamblers cling to ritual, lucky charms and hidden signs to gain leverage over fate. Behind casino back rooms and silent computer sessions, superstition makes as many decisions as strategy. Enter any casino and a certain electric mood prevails. There is a sound and … Superstitions, Omens and Rituals Used by GamblersRead more
Understanding Kava Legality—Complete & Trusted Insights By Mitra9 Kava has gained attention for its unique qualities and growing popularity, but navigating its legal status can sometimes be confusing. Understanding where and how it is regulated is essential for anyone looking to purchase or use it responsibly. Mitra9 provides complete and … Understanding Kava Legality—Complete & Trusted Insights By Mitra9Read more
Wyrdwood’s compelling core mystery and successful fusion of folklore with modern fears make it a captivating and spine-tingling addition to Curtis Jobling’s bibliography. It’s a fairly quick read that offers a thoughtful, if at times gruesome, exploration of family, fear, and the unknown. Recommended for Teens and young readers who enjoy folk horror, character-driven stories, … Wyrdwood by Curtis Jobling: Where Folklore Meets Modern Chills, ReviewRead more
An Interview with Curtis Jobling: From Bob the Builder to the Wyrdwood You might not immediately connect the cheerful, can-do theme song of Bob the Builder with the bone-chilling terror of a folk horror novel, but for Curtis Jobling, that’s just the breadth of his remarkable creative universe. Best known to millions … An Interview with Curtis Jobling: From Bob the Builder to the WyrdwoodRead more
For the horror crowd, though, it’s all about the spookiness, and here Drex pulls absolutely no punches. Demons, ghosts, spectral birds, shapeshifters, torture, reincarnation, revenge, nightmarish imagery, all get their turn by the book’s astonishingly dark denouement. While the nature-versus-nurture question may never be conclusively answerable in real life, with … Review: Reunion by Alana K Drex’s, Is Evil Born or Made?Read more
Writing the Horror I’m Afraid to Read by Thaise Wolff When I was a child, nights in our house were never quiet. The wood walls seemed to groan and shift, carrying strange echoes through the rooms. Outside, gravel circled the house, and when the wind blew hard enough, it scratched … Writing the Horror I’m Afraid to Read by Thaise WolffRead more
