Few themes are as intriguing as the fight against evil forces. Shoot The Devil: Martyr’s Militia brings this classic struggle to life with a collection of stories that mix horror and adventure. Published by Crucifixion Press and edited by Eric Postma, this anthology takes you on a wild ride filled … Shoot The Devil – Martyr’s MilitiaRead more
BOOK REVIEWS
The Poorly Made And Other Things by Sam Rebelein
The Poorly Made And Other Things is a novel, it’s an anthology, it’s a collection of fever dreams, and it’s psychogeography of a place that doesn’t exist. It’s definitely horror, but that’s one of the few definitive things to be said; after that, you just need to read it yourself. … The Poorly Made And Other Things by Sam RebeleinRead more
Cthulhu Armageddon: A Powerful Vengeance Odyssey
“Vengeance under the shadow of ancient gods: a gripping journey through a desolate world, in Armageddon by C. T. Phipps “ Cthulhu Armageddon by C. T. Phipps A recent viewing of Predator sparked an interesting conversation about masculinity in action films. Even though it had been years since I last watched … Cthulhu Armageddon: A Powerful Vengeance OdysseyRead more
The Unrecovered: A Gothic Tale of War and Haunting
Introduction In The Unrecovered, Richard Strachan weaves a haunting narrative steeped in gothic tradition, skillfully combining the eerie ambiance of a crumbling estate with the profound effects of war and trauma. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Scotland, the story unfurls within the foreboding walls of Gallondean Castle, where … The Unrecovered: A Gothic Tale of War and HauntingRead more
My Split Tongue, Explores Forbidden Human Desires
My Split Tongue/Mi Lengua Dividida by A L Garcia Quill & Crow Publishing House; Available February 21st Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Across the ages, many have tried to answer that fundamental question: What mysteries lurk within the human heart? Innumerable creative minds have attempted to satisfy the inquiry through literature, … My Split Tongue, Explores Forbidden Human DesiresRead more
Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2
Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2 An Exciting Anthology! Now on Kickstarter Join us as we roam through the ages and across the globe. These stories embody ‘what if?’ and demonstrate how tiny changes can make a huge difference, and how major changes can shatter paradigms and forever alter the world. Some stories focus on the … Twisting Turning Timeshifts, HERitage Volume 2Read more
Reap Sow by S.H. Cooper, a Captivating Tale
Reap, Sow is a haunting and thought-provoking read that showcases S.H. Cooper’s remarkable talent for crafting horror that is as emotionally resonant as it is terrifying. Reap Sow invites readers to slowly immerse themselves in a world where every shadow hides a secret and every whisper carries a warning. Fans … Reap Sow by S.H. Cooper, a Captivating TaleRead more
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum: Love and Disease in a Haunting Novella
Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum (Undertow Publications 2022) A Book Review by Jez Conolly In a former life, so to speak, I worked as a subject librarian at a university medical library. To the uninitiated, this might suggest that I needed to possess a fair degree of knowledge of Medicine in order … Helpmeet by Naben Ruthnum: Love and Disease in a Haunting NovellaRead more
The Wages of Belief by Elizabeth Massie: Book Review
The following contains spoils for Elizabeth Massie’s Sineater, but not the upcoming sequel, The Wages of Belief and Other Stories, out February 18th from Crossroad Press Elizabeth Massie scooped a Bram Stoker Award for the novel Sineater. Thirty-three years later, she’s releasing its sequel, The Wages of Belief, a novella … The Wages of Belief by Elizabeth Massie: Book ReviewRead more
Top YA Survival Horror Picks for Teens
Survival Horror Tony’s top YA picks for making it through the night Cinematically, sticking a bunch of dumb, good-looking teens in the middle of nowhere to get picked off by hillbilly cannibals is as old as the hills, but remains incredibly rare as a storyline or trope in a teen … Top YA Survival Horror Picks for TeensRead more
Winter’s Shadows: Hauntings and Hoarfrost
Introduction Winter. The word conjures snowball fights and sledding, Christmas displays and lazy days spent home from school. Yet grim shades lurk beneath those cheery wonderland joys. Winter is the time when daylight dwindles and skies darken with overcast gloom. The earth becomes barren, trees turn skeletal, and even the … Winter’s Shadows: Hauntings and HoarfrostRead more
Into The Deep, A Deeply Flawed Shark Thriller
Introduction Few films can genuinely capture the magic and tension that Jaws unleashed over fifty years ago. Now, with the release of Into the Deep, audiences are treated to a surprising return to form for Richard Dreyfuss, who takes on the role of Seamus, a character that echoes the wisdom … Into The Deep, A Deeply Flawed Shark ThrillerRead more
Palace of Shadows: A Gripping Gothic Thriller Review
Palace of Shadows by Ray Celestin: A Book Review by Carmilla Voiez Palace of Shadows is an exciting page turner that leaves us grappling with truth and subterfuge long after the story is complete. Reflecting the tone of outstanding novels such as “House of Leaves” and “The Elementals”, the Chesterfield … Palace of Shadows: A Gripping Gothic Thriller ReviewRead more
Championing Diverse Voices, Lets Uplift Now
Championing Diverse Voices: A Call to Book Reviewers to Champion Authors from Marginalized Backgrounds The voices we choose to amplify can shape cultural narratives, influence perspectives, and pave the way for a more inclusive world. Yet, the publishing industry has long been characterized by systemic inequities, often sidelining authors from … Championing Diverse Voices, Lets Uplift NowRead more
The Dark Satire of eVil Sublet
Most charming of all is that the film looks great. The lighting is colourful, visually matching the kind of new queer horror appearance showcased best in recent works by Alice Maio Mackay and Jane Schroenbrun. I can definitely see myself rewatching and I’m excited to see what the filmmakers do … The Dark Satire of eVil SubletRead more