November 2025, YA and Middle Grade Round Up We have nine books this month and I’m going to start at the top: the return of Cliff McNish. Cliff has long since been one of my favourite authors and featured in my own YA Horror 400 almanac, so it was fantastic … November 2025 YA & Middle Grade Horror Roundup: Ghosts, Monsters & MysteriesRead more
Month: November 2025
Keeper Review: Osgood Perkins’ Hypnotic Blend of Relationship Drama and Horror
Following his 2024 hit Longlegs, director Osgood Perkins continues to hone his unique brand of atmospheric horror with Keeper. Like its predecessor, which was praised for its slow-burning dread and hypnotically creepy aesthetic, Keeper trades jump scares for a deep-seated sense of paranoia. The film sees Perkins returning to the familiar ground of a … Keeper Review: Osgood Perkins’ Hypnotic Blend of Relationship Drama and HorrorRead more
All Quiet on the Terraces Review: A Poignant Ghost Story
At a scant 54 pages, All Quiet on the Terraces is easily finished in a single sitting, yet has the complete, satisfying feel of a much longer work, which only shows how masterful the author has become at crafting his phantom yarns. Those seeking jump scares in The Shining vein … All Quiet on the Terraces Review: A Poignant Ghost StoryRead more
A Walking Shadow Review: Frankenstein’s Monster is the Hardboiled PI We Needed
Forget the lumbering brute. Seriously. In a stroke of genius that feels long overdue, author Teel James Glenn resurrects Mary Shelley’s classic creature not as a monster, but as the most compelling hardboiled detective of the 1930s. A Walking Shadow, the second Shamus Award-nominated entry in the Paradise Investigations series, plants … A Walking Shadow Review: Frankenstein’s Monster is the Hardboiled PI We NeededRead more
Can You Escape? The Slasher – A Trick-Taking Horror Game Review
The Slasher, A throat-cutting trick-taking came A palpable buzz has been gathering around The Slasher, the latest small-box title from Jelly Jelly Games. The critical consensus emerging from board game forums and early reviews points to a uniquely tense experience, one that masterfully blends the constrained mechanics of trick-taking with the … Can You Escape? The Slasher – A Trick-Taking Horror Game ReviewRead more
4 classic horror movies everyone should see once
4 classic horror movies everyone should see once Some film fans long for romance or futuristic adventures, but others crave stories that tap into the darker edges of human nature. While modern hits such as Pearl and The Substance have brought new life to the genre, there are certain classics … 4 classic horror movies everyone should see onceRead more
Streaming Without Borders: How to Watch Hulu in Any Country
Streaming Without Borders: How to Watch Hulu in Any Country You know what’s really annoying about streaming? When everyone online is freaking out about the new season of The Handmaid’s Tale, and you’re sitting there like, “Yeah, I’d love to watch it too, but Hulu just told me I don’t … Streaming Without Borders: How to Watch Hulu in Any CountryRead more
Free Fire Vs Free Fire Max – What is the difference?
Free Fire Vs Free Fire Max – What is the difference? If you like battle royale games, you’ve probably heard of Garena Free Fire, one of the most popular mobile games in the world. But when you search in the app store, you’ll see two versions: Free Fire and Free … Free Fire Vs Free Fire Max – What is the difference?Read more
How Soundboards Can Reduce Repetitive Chatting in Discord Servers
How Soundboards Can Reduce Repetitive Chatting in Discord Servers If you manage a Discord server, you know the feeling. It’s the tenth time today you’ve typed “Welcome, please read the rules in #general.” This constant, low-level repetition isn’t just tiring; it’s a significant drain on your focus and moderation resources. … How Soundboards Can Reduce Repetitive Chatting in Discord ServersRead more
Breaking barriers of digital play after forty with simple steps and trusted platforms
Breaking barriers of digital play after forty with simple steps and trusted platforms First Steps into Online Play After Forty Aussies have always had a soft spot for a punt, but the boom in online play tells its own yarn. Gaming platforms report sign-ups climbing by the day, yet around … Breaking barriers of digital play after forty with simple steps and trusted platformsRead more
Psychopomp & Circumstance Review: Eden Royce’s Haunting Novel
It’s also a beautiful exploration of grief, not as something to be feared, but as a process that connects us to the past and helps us navigate the future. It’s about the choices we make, and how our freedom is often found not in isolation, but in the communities we … Psychopomp & Circumstance Review: Eden Royce’s Haunting NovelRead more
What We Left Behind Review: A Chilling Descent into Psychological Horror
What We Left Behind is a story about the past literally refusing to stay buried. It’s about the things we leave behind, not just in places, but in ourselves, and the terrifying journey of facing them. If you’re a fan of horror that gets under your skin by messing with your … What We Left Behind Review: A Chilling Descent into Psychological HorrorRead more
Inside the Mind of Kody Boye: Autism, Horror, and “What We Left Behind”
Embarking on a new story is a journey into the unknown, both for the characters and the author behind them. For Kody Boye, the acclaimed author known for tales of young people confronting unimaginable circumstances, that journey is deeply personal. In this candid interview, Boye pulls back the curtain on his … Inside the Mind of Kody Boye: Autism, Horror, and “What We Left Behind”Read more
Black Flame Review: A Corrosive Descent That May Leave You Cold
I was reading the words, watching the atrocities unfold, but I was just… observing. It was a very well-rendered screensaver of hell. And you’re left there, ears ringing, with the distinct and lonely feeling that you’ve just witnessed a spectacular, beautiful, and ultimately exhausting private performance that you weren’t really … Black Flame Review: A Corrosive Descent That May Leave You ColdRead more
Mind Game Challenge by Lselie Blckbird Review: A Puzzler’s Dream or Nightmare?
Overall, I found the book to be one that deserves a place on my shelf with all my other puzzle books. Even if I can’t get the answers right now, I will always come back to the book and try again. This isn’t a puzzle book to finish in a … Mind Game Challenge by Lselie Blckbird Review: A Puzzler’s Dream or Nightmare?Read more





