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For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed by the eerie and mysterious. From spine-chilling tales to hair-raising investigations,...
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Jen
- Sep 30, 2023
- 4 min
The Power of Silence: Mastering Minimalism in Horror Writing
Using silence, subtlety and suggestion in horror storytelling can be incredibly effective because it engages the reader's imagination,...
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Jen
- Sep 26, 2023
- 2 min
Podcasts! For Your Horror Needs
I listen to a lot of horror and true crime podcasts that offer a diverse range of topics, from real life hauntings and serial killers, to...
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Jen
- Sep 13, 2023
- 3 min
Beyond the Supernatural: Everyday Horrors in Fiction
Horror doesn't have to be supernatural or paranormal to tap into our deepest fears. In fact, often the uncanny elements in horror work as...
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Jen
- Sep 1, 2023
- 2 min
[Short Story] The Flesh Garden | YA Horror | 4,100 Words
I have a short YA horror story called The Flesh Garden out in The Chamber Magazine today! It’s free to read online. Title: The Flesh...
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Jen
- Jul 26, 2023
- 4 min
Analog Horror Videos and ARGs: A Journey into the Unsettling World of Interactive Storytelling
I'm fascinated by media that blurs the lines between reality and fiction, especially if that media leaves me perplexed, intrigued and...
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Jen
- Jul 14, 2023
- 3 min
[Movie] Near Dark (1987) | Timeless Vampire Angst
I first saw Near Dark in my early teens, at the start of an epic vampire obsession that lasted almost a decade. Back then, we had The...
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Jen
- Jul 1, 2023
- 4 min
Horror Fiction as a Metaphor for Real Issues
I recently wrote a story about a vampire - only, the story wasn't really about a vampire at all. Using horror as a metaphor for real...
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Jen
- Jun 16, 2023
- 6 min
Writing Horror: Cliches to Avoid (Maybe. Probably)
Cliches have been an ongoing debate in most fiction genres throughout time, but as somebody who reads, watches and thinks about horror a...
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Jen
- Jun 15, 2023
- 4 min
Tell Us Your Darkest Fear: Writing Horror
Horror is a genre that has captivated audiences for centuries, providing a thrilling and spine-chilling experience. From ancient folklore...
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Jen
- Jun 15, 2023
- 4 min
Unleashing the Chills: Writing Young Adult (YA) Horror Fiction That Haunts
YA literature has a special place in the hearts of readers of all ages, providing an avenue for self-discovery, empowerment and...
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Jen
- Aug 3, 2022
- 1 min
[Short Story] Shuffle | Dark Fantasy | 3300 Words
My short dark fantasy / horror story “Shuffle” was published at the wonderful Kaleidotrope magazine in their summer 2015 issue. It’s a...
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