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
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
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
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 by Curtis Jobling: Where Folklore Meets Modern Chills, Review
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
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
Review: Reunion by Alana K Drex’s, Is Evil Born or Made?
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
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
When Horror Meets Mental Health: This Way Lies Madness An Interview with Lee Murray and Dave Jeffery
When Horror Meets Mental Health: This Way Lies Madness An Interview with Lee Murray and Dave Jeffery Horror has long danced with themes of madness, but too often this relationship has relied on stigmatising tropes and cheap thrills at the expense of authentic representation. Enter This Way Lies Madness, a groundbreaking … When Horror Meets Mental Health: This Way Lies Madness An Interview with Lee Murray and Dave JefferyRead more
The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror Terror
The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror Fun Christopher Golden has crafted a tale that is as intelligent as it is terrifying, a folk-soaked, storm-drenched odyssey that crackles with action and brims with dread . It is a novel that acknowledges the darkness in the world while also finding … The Night Birds by Christopher Golden, Pure Witchy Horror TerrorRead more
You do the Math, Phantom Algebra by Dan Rice
Ever wonder who’s behind those spooky stories that keep you up at night? Meet Dan Rice. He’s not some mysterious figure lurking in a candlelit study; he’s a dad who wrestles words onto the page in the quiet, pre-dawn hours before his two sons wake up and turn the house … You do the Math, Phantom Algebra by Dan RiceRead more
A Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Viciously Brilliant Descent into Dark Academia
This is all in service of a gut-punch of a story that marries gore with potent social commentary, using its allegory of institutional violence to deliver an intelligent and impactful critique. The novel is notably more subversive and politically charged than many of its dark academia peers, offering a refreshing … A Review of The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw: A Viciously Brilliant Descent into Dark AcademiaRead more
Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving Fiction
Distinguished Folk Horror author makes an intriguing change of direction There is limited horror on show here and the story is more of a meditation on old age and illness, with guilt a lurking dark passenger in the background. It asks tough questions about dealing with the end of life, … Saltwash by Andrew Michael Hurley: Deeply Moving FictionRead more
Penguin Horror Brings Back Forgotten Scares
For generations, the chill of a well-told ghost story, the creeping dread of Gothic decay, and the profound terror of the uncanny have found a home in the pages of literary horror. Now, Penguin Books invites readers to rediscover the foundations of fear with their new series, PENGUIN HORROR, a celebration … Penguin Horror Brings Back Forgotten ScaresRead more
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror
Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans Horror There’s a particular, piercing quality to horror that feels both deeply personal and universally unsettling. It’s the kind of story that gets under your skin not just with its monsters, but with its painful, poignant truths. Grace … Herculine by Grace Byron is a Raw and Unforgettable Descent into Trans HorrorRead more