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#12304:
December 06, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Beware of the black eyed children
A creepy internet legend
What’s wrong with that kid’s eyes?
#12296:
November 29, 2023
by
Lornda
Sympathy for Monsters
Not all monsters are created equal. Some elicit sympathy but how’s it accomplished?
Have you ever felt sympathy for a monster? Which one(s)?
#12281:
November 22, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Cold Dead Turkey
Eating dead birds
Do you eat dead birds?
#12254:
November 15, 2023
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Nursery Rhymes that Cast a Shadow
The dark origins of some familiar rhymes.
What's your favorite Nursery Rhyme?
#12264:
November 08, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I don't remember anything
Amnesia in horror stories
Who am I?
#12243:
November 01, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
How To Write Horror
This issue takes a look at some horror writing suggestions.
What scary tips and tricks can you share with us?
#11904:
October 25, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Trick Or Treat
Scary on Halloween
What's your Halloween costume?
#12220:
October 18, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Redundancy
Some of the same subjects might have been written too many times about to the point of redundancy.
Can you write a short story related to Friday the 13th? Post here or add the link and I'll reward you with some GPs!
#12212:
October 11, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Hunting for cryptids
Cryptids in horror stories
I saw it with my own eyes!
#12207:
October 04, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Run! Zombies! Or not...
Zombies may not be real but I see a lot of them walking around with their phones attached to their hand.
Do you think smartphones and technology help us or make us more dumb?
#12193:
September 27, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Between The Cracks
Short story about falling between the cracks
What will you do this Halloween?
#12185:
September 20, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Humor me
A mix of genres is always intriguing. Some mesh well, others don't.
What's an experience you considered horrifying at the time but later on you thought it was comical?
#12168:
September 13, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Messages from beyond
Contacting the dead
Can we speak with the departed?
#12160:
September 06, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Ancient Evil
From Gods and devils and all creatures in between, we, ourselves, struggle with good and evil.
Does true evil really exist?
#12147:
August 30, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Horror Needs Emotion
Putting emotion into writing horror
Which is better, to see gruesome horror or to feel it?
#12141:
August 23, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
What are you afraid of?
It is said that we can overcome all our fears. If that were true, that spider in the corner would explain himself!
No, seriously. What are you afraid of?
#12127:
August 16, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Beware the evil eye
The evil eye in horror
Are you looking at me?
#12111:
August 09, 2023
by
Schnujo is in the Falklands
How to Create Fear/Horror in Writing
Tips to boost your scare skills. Plus, writing classes here and off-site.
How do you create fear in your readers? And how do your favorite authors create fear in you?
#12095:
August 02, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Thrill Is Gone
Losing the thrill of writing
Do you still have the passion for writing as when you first started?
#12092:
July 26, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
What Nightmares Are Made Of
The thrilling part of horror is creating the fear within your character as well as reader.
What is - in your humble opinion - the best horror/thriller you've ever written?
#12072:
July 19, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Paralyzed with fear
Sleep paralysis in horror stories
Why can’t I move?
#12060:
July 12, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Hear the Fear
Associating a song with a story can play a big role.
Which lullaby, children’s rhyme, or song give you the creeps?
#12047:
July 05, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
At The Beginning
How to hook a reader
How do you hook your readers?
#12036:
June 28, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Skeletons In The Closet
We all have our secrets. Some bigger than others. Not everything is worthy of keeping it hidden in a closet.
What makes you tick? Makes you mad or upset?
#12025:
June 21, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
I had the strangest dream
Dreams in horror stories
Was that a dream?
#12014:
June 14, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Sixth Sense
Showing rather than telling isn't always enough. The five senses aren't enough. Find your sixth!
Have you ever experienced déjà vu? More as a child or an adult?
#11999:
June 07, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Monster Quote
Quotes from monster movies
Have you ever acted like a monster?
#11964:
May 31, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Writing, reviewing, and books!
At times, even your favorite writer falls short or disappoints.
Who is/are your favorite writer/s and why?
#11979:
May 24, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Tiny vampires
Mosquitoes and other tiny bloodsuckers
What bit me?
#11948:
May 17, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Beware: Children At Play
Adult Horror vs. Children's Scary has big differences. While adults enjoy a good horror story, kids love nothing more.
What's your fondest memory from your childhood?
#11949:
May 10, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Bring Out Your Dead
When the Dead come back.
What happens when you die?
#11925:
May 03, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Fear the simple things in life
Phobias are one thing, but fear comes from something we hardly give a thought to.
What's your life's biggest fear?
#11928:
April 26, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Horror is relative
Families in horror stories
Families can be a nightmare
#11918:
April 19, 2023
by
Gaby ~ Snow Witch
Creating a female villain
A new tale, a new twist. Sometimes all you have to do is look inside to find that story no one has yet tried to write.
Who's your favorite female villain and why?
#11881:
March 29, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Sssssss!
Snakes in horror stories
Why does it have to be snakes?
#11875:
March 22, 2023
by
Writing.Com Support
Breathing New Life into Classic Monsters
Origins, Adaptations, and Writing Tips for Iconic Horror Creatures
What modern twist would you give a classic monster to make them truly terrifying in today's world? #HorrorReimagined
#11859:
March 15, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Have You Ever Seen A Ghost
Haunts & Hauntings
Have you ever seen a ghost?
#11851:
March 08, 2023
by
Writing.Com Support
Techniques for a Truly Scary Story
Do you ever feel like something is watching you, just out of the corner of your eye?
#11835:
March 01, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Horrible weather we are having
Weather in horror stories
Is it raining again?
#11807:
February 15, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Bloody Valentine
Some of the horrific things that happened on Valentine's Day.
Have you ever received a scary Valentine?
#11800:
February 08, 2023
by
~Minja~
The Light Side of Cemetery
Not all cemeteries are haunted and not all ghosts are bad.
Did you ever have a ghost or a spirited encounter at the cemetery?
#11785:
February 01, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Mother Leeds' Thirteenth Child
The Jersey Devil
What has the wings of a bat, the head of a horse, the tail of a lizard, and the body of a deer?
#11770:
January 25, 2023
by
Brooklyn Road - Less Traveled
Isolation Thrillers
Nothing sets the scene for a thriller like a character in an isolated place.
Have you ever written a story where your character is isolated in a remote location?
#11759:
January 18, 2023
by
W.D.Wilcox
Come Back Dead
If we come back, are we dead?
Have you ever temporarily died?
#11740:
January 04, 2023
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Superstition
Superstition in horror
What happens if you break a mirror?
#11712:
December 28, 2022
by
Annette
Common Phobias & Fears
Most things are scary because we imagine them to be so.
Which irrational fears have you used in your stories?
#11711:
December 21, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Fellow Passengers To The Grave
Christmas
What was the best Christmas gift you ever received?
#11692:
December 07, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Ghost in the machine
Cyber horror
Is your computer out to get you?
#11667:
November 23, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Horror That Keeps On Giving
Stories that keep on scaring.
What's your favorite horror story?
#11649:
November 09, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Alone
Isolation in horror stories
Where did everyone go?
#11629:
November 02, 2022
by
Annette
Haunted Mansions
Everybody warns you from going to that house at the end of the road.
Are you going to that haunted house at the end of the road? Why did you say, "Yes?"
#11630:
October 26, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Is It Almost Halloween?
Getting ready for Halloween
How do you prepare for Halloween?
#11611:
October 19, 2022
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
It was just a dream, right?
Tips on writing an effective dream sequence.
Do your story characters dream and do you write them into your story?
#11606:
October 12, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
One cold, dark summer…
A writing challenge between friends
Who can write the best story?
#11590:
October 05, 2022
by
Lornda
Observe Alfred Hitchcock Movies
Watch Alfred Hitchcock movies to improve your horror/scary writing.
What’s your opinion on Alfred Hitchcock’s movies? Did they succeed in scaring you, and do you have a favorite?
#11576:
September 28, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Sound of Gooey & Moist
Words that describe what people hate to hear.
What's your favorite GOOEY-MOIST sound?
#11567:
September 21, 2022
by
eyestar~*
Why Horror?
a brief inquiry into why folks like Horror/Scary.
Why do you like, read or write horror?
#11556:
September 14, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Beware the bloodsuckers!
Vampires and their kin
Is that Count Dracula?
#11530:
August 31, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
What's Scarier Then This?
"Real life" situations that are horribly scary.
What's a real-life situation that you find scary?
#11515:
August 24, 2022
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Scary Hugs!
When a warm embrace makes the blood run cold...
What three things, when purchased together, could be alarming to the cashier? (PS: Mind the post rating, please.)
#11512:
August 17, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Lost!
Lost characters in horror stories
Where are we?
#11486:
August 03, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Dreams
Writing down your dreams
Do you turn your dreams into stories?
#11466:
July 20, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Curses! Foiled Again!
Curses in horror stories
Bad magic!
#11445:
July 06, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Big Bada Boom
It's Independence Day
Do you like to just watch fireworks or blow them up yourself?
#11421:
June 22, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Noisy spirits
Poltergeists in horror stories
Who threw that?
#11396:
June 08, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Scary Quotes
Scary stuff people say
Do you scare easily?
#11375:
May 25, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
What is fear?
Science of fear
What happens when we are afraid?
#11348:
May 11, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Scared To Death
Fear...
What really scares you?
#11332:
April 27, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Acrophobia
Fear of heights
It’s a long way down, isn't it?
#11304:
April 13, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Horror of the Mundane
Making scary situations out of common everyday things.
Are there everyday things in your house that frighten you?
#11285:
March 30, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Buried alive!
Fear of being buried alive
But I’m not dead yet!
#11256:
March 16, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
In The Deathly Throes Of An Argument
Writing argument dialogue
Have you ever written a heated argument dialogue?
#11238:
March 02, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Many legged horror
Creepy crawlies in horror stories
How many legs does that thing have?
#11212:
February 16, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Haunted Houses
Entering and exploring a haunted house
Have you ever experienced a haunting of your own?
#11196:
February 09, 2022
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Female Villains
Tips to help you write a believable female villain.
Do you have a favorite female villain?
#11193:
February 02, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Nothing left but bones
Skeletons in horror stories
Whose bones are these?
#10862:
January 19, 2022
by
W.D.Wilcox
Dust Storms
Mega dust storms
Did you know that huge dust storms can travel across the oceans?
#11160:
January 12, 2022
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Exploring Horror Sub-genres
An genre overview of horror and a few others, too.
Do you have a favorite Horror/Sub-genre combo?
#11156:
January 05, 2022
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Denizens of horror
Creating frightening characters
What makes a character scary?
#11142:
December 29, 2021
by
Annette
Safety in Numbers
Things are less scary when there is a whole group of people coming along.
Letting other people see your writing is the scariest thing of all. What are you going to do about it?
#11129:
December 22, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghosts
Christmas tales abound filled with shudders and screams and a multitude of spirited ghosties.
Have you noticed all the ghosts in Christmas stories?
#11102:
December 15, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Using Symbolism
Symbols - objects, characters, figures, or colors can be used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.
What symbolism, if any, do you tend to incorporate in your stories?
#11111:
December 08, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
By the light of the full moon
Werewolves and other shape shifters
What happens to a werewolf during a lunar eclipse?
#11083:
November 24, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Trying To Be Original
In search of uniqueness.
Are you trying to write something completely original?
#10954:
November 17, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Short and Scary
Thoughts on how to keep it short and scary.
Can you write a scary story in 150 words or less?
#11064:
November 10, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Home town horror
Horror stories set in small towns
Nothing bad happens here, does it?
#11031:
November 03, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Don’t be scared - it’s only NaNo!
Here are some tips to get you through the process.
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#11043:
October 27, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Don't Die There!
Just a few places not to die.
Where's the worst possible place you can think of to die?
#10892:
October 20, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Five Commonalities
All great horror stories have things in common.
What do you think most stories have in common?
#11022:
October 13, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Beware of Stingy Jack
The story of Jack O’Lantern
Why do we carve faces in pumpkins?
#11015:
October 06, 2021
by
Warped Sanity
Finding the Muse Within Self
Using those who have wronged us and/or personal life experience in horror writing
Do you draw from your personal life experience in writing horror?
#10996:
September 29, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Topic of Horror
Writing Horror
What do you like about reading horror?
#10872:
September 22, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
That's Horrifying!
Some scary facts to inspire your next story.
Do you know any horrifying facts that could inspire a story?
#10976:
September 15, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
On a dark desert highway
Horror in the desert
Where are we?
#10957:
September 01, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
So Scary as to Cause Chills and Shudders
Writing something really scary
Have you ever written something while you were scared?
#10831:
August 25, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Writing Psychological Horror
The Horror genre grabs your primordial fears and brings them to the surface.
What is your worst fear?
#10933:
August 18, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
It was only a dream
Dreams in horror stories
It was only a dream. Wasn’t it?
#10905:
August 04, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Fearlessness
Since the beginning fear has kept us alive.
Does fear keep us alive?
#10805:
July 28, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
A Haunting
Some characteristics of a haunted story.
Have you written any stories about haunted places in your area?
#10884:
July 21, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Heated horror
Horrible heat waves
Is it hot in here?
#10878:
July 14, 2021
by
Andy~hating university
What's happened to horror stories?
Horror stories have changed and evolved over the years
Do you prefer slasher films or more psychological stories?
#10863:
July 07, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Dust
Mega dust storms
Did you know that huge dust storms can travel across the oceans?
#10770:
June 30, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
A Horror Story Map
Some tips to help you get from 'once upon a time' to 'happily ever after'.
When it comes to your writing, how much do you plan? Do you create outlines?
#10839:
June 23, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
In your wildest dreams
Nightmares in horror stories
I had the strangest dream
#10817:
June 16, 2021
by
Annette
Urban Legends
They make for delightful frights in summer around the campfire.
What is the scariest urban legend you ever heard? or told?
#10804:
June 09, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Hard Days Night
Writing a novel is hard work
Do you find writing a novel a daunting experience?
#10744:
June 02, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Clichés
There are two ways to become a better writer: read more and write more.
What are your least favorite horror clichés?
#10785:
May 26, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
It happened right here
Horror around the campfire
What happened next?
#10775:
May 19, 2021
by
Warped Sanity
Screams to Laughter
Pairing comedy and horror
What are some of your favorite horror stories that utilize elements of humor?
#10755:
May 12, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Descriptive Words
Clever and original descriptive words
What fresh and original descriptive words have you used???
#10740:
May 05, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Horror Poetry
Here are some thoughts to get you writing scary poems.
What are your thoughts on horror/scary poetry?
#10733:
April 28, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
This old house
Abandoned buildings, ghost towns, and old homesteads
What do you think happened to the people who used to live here?
#10718:
April 21, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
The Fear Factors
Playing on a person’s fear is a good place to start!
What are you afraid of?
#10711:
April 14, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Write Verb
Using strong, descriptive verbs
Do you use new and descriptive verbs?
#10648:
April 07, 2021
by
Jayngle Bells
Horror For Kids: They'll Be Fine.
A brief look at writing horror for a younger audience.
Is it getting harder to scare kids with fiction?
#10692:
March 31, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Gothic horror
A creepy house, a screaming woman, and a place where it is always dark
What is going on in the mysterious house on the hill?
#10674:
March 24, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
Oh, the Horror!
In this issue, we are going to take a closer look at ‘foreshadowing’ and different ways to use this in our writing.
Do you often pick up on the 'red-herrings' that get sprinkled throughout a story?
#10661:
March 17, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Writing About Dreams
Dreams that don't go away
Do you get story ideas from your dreams?
#10652:
March 10, 2021
by
Annette
Nature Monsters
Swamp Things and Yetis make nature more scary than it is.
Which nature monster really exists, according to your beliefs?
#10639:
March 03, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Love and horror don't mix, or do they?
Love and horror
Love and horror don't mix, or do they?
#10565:
February 17, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
Love You To Death
When love becomes obsessive
Have you ever loved someone so much that it made you do something crazy?
#10599:
February 10, 2021
by
Lilli ☕ The Coffee Elf
When It Feels Real
When a horror story has real places sprinkled throughout, it can make the story feel real.
What makes a horror story really get under your skin?
#10595:
February 03, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Inhabitants of a horror story
Secondary horror characters
Are you scared yet?
#10566:
January 20, 2021
by
W.D.Wilcox
In the Real World as in Dreams
When dreams come true
Have you ever had dreams come true???
#10555:
January 13, 2021
by
Andy~hating university
On the origin of Horror
When did the horror genre originate?
What is your favourite horror story and why?
#10547:
January 06, 2021
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
What sorcery is this?
Magic in horror stories
How do we break the spell?
#10521:
December 23, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghost Stories
Some of the scariest ghost stories are set during Christmas time.
We all know it, but have you ever really read, 'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens?
#10520:
December 23, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Christmas Ghost Stories
Some of the scariest ghost stories are set during Christmas time.
We all know it, but have you ever really read, Charles Dickens, 'A Christmas Carol'?
#10507:
December 09, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Blood on your hands
Blood in horror stories
Can you stand the sight of blood?
#10478:
November 25, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Off With Their Heads
All bloody celebrations begin with a sacrifice
Did you sacrifice a turkey to give thanks?
#10459:
November 18, 2020
by
Andy~hating university
Horror doesn't have to be a slasherfest
Can horror be less than 18+
Who is your favourite horror character and why?
#10463:
November 11, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
You look like you’ve seen a ghost
Spirits in horror stories
Do you believe in ghosts?
#10430:
October 28, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
When Death Comes Calling
Trick-or-Treat
When someone unknown knocks on your door, are you hesitant to open it?
#10419:
October 21, 2020
by
Annette
Spookiest Newsfeed of the Year
The Writing.Com Newsfeed has become a great community resource to play fun games together.
Are you making sure to take part in all those fun Halloween newsfeed games?
#10415:
October 14, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Everyone who touches it is cursed
Cursed objects
Would you handle a cursed object?
#10386:
September 30, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Let's Start At The Beginning
Starting a new horror story
What scares you?
#10385:
September 30, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Let's Start At The Beginning
Starting a new horror story
What scares you?
#10383:
September 23, 2020
by
Angus
Why do people like horror?
What do you think?
#10367:
September 16, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Which witch?
Witches in horror stories
Which witch is which?
#10342:
September 02, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Spooky Vocabulary
Scary words at the right time
Do you use spooky words to create horror?
#10334:
August 26, 2020
by
Angus
Some Zombie Mishmash
I working on it!
#10326:
August 19, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Into the woods
Horror in the forest
What's behind that tree?
#10301:
August 05, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Haunting of Hill House
Shirley Jackson scared me
Have you ever read Shirley Jackson's, The Haunting of Hill House?
#10290:
July 29, 2020
by
Angus
Ouija Boards, Spiritualism, & Séances
Ouija boards and Spritualism
Have you ever tried to communicate with the other side?
#10283:
July 22, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Horrible weather we're having
Weather in horror stories
Have you checked the forecast?
#10275:
July 15, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
Mythos of the Unknowable
Lovecraft envisions that which has no mortal relevance or boundaries
Is it possible to have your reader see the unknowable through your eyes, or do you guide them to their own vision?
#10253:
July 08, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
All American Horror
The Horror of a Firework Blowing-Up in your Face
Do you trust the fireworks you buy?
#10252:
July 01, 2020
by
Angus
On Writing
n/a
#10238:
June 24, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
When you see what isn’t really there
Illusions and delusions in horror
What is happening here?
#10229:
June 17, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
The Lyric Voice of Horror
Writing horror through poetry
Do you remember a tale of horror in verse - around a fire, on a summer's night, in the woods, backyard, porch?
#10212:
June 10, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
The True Killer Is Anger
How anger is the root of all evil...
Has anger ever made you say or do something horrible?
#10209:
June 03, 2020
by
~Minja~
Horror of Grief
Capturing grief through horror fiction.
Have you ever experienced something extraordinary while mourning the death of a loved one? Share your story with us.
#10193:
May 27, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Written in blood
Blood in horror stories
Can you stand the sight of blood?
#10186:
May 20, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
Just a Bit of Scary
Sometimes less is more in a tale of terror
Do you have a favorite short tale of terror or horror from childhood that still scares you?
#10164:
May 13, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
The Woods
Strange things happen in the wilderness
Have you ever been scared at night while camping in the woods?
#10152:
May 06, 2020
by
Angus
Poltergeists
Have you experienced any "unexplainable" events?
#10145:
April 29, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Unmasked!
Masked characters in fiction
Who was that masked man?
#10134:
April 22, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
It's Waiting - Out There
Preparing our readers for what may - or may not- be out there
Anticipation or knowledge, which scares you more?
#10117:
April 15, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Creepy Old People
Old folks in horror literature
Have you ever used old people as main characters in your horror story?
#10059:
April 08, 2020
by
Angus
Phobias And Superstitions
Do you have a phobia or superstition?
#10101:
April 01, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Otherworld
The home of the fae
Do you believe in fairies?
#10071:
March 18, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
HORROR TOPICS
Some cool story ideas for writing horror
Stuck for a good horror idea?
#10066:
March 11, 2020
by
Cinn
More on Creating Character Voice
Practice for creating distinct voices for characters-- An exercise.
How would your hero introduce someone to their mother? How would your villain make the same introduction?
#10054:
March 04, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Creatures of the night
They only come out at night
What is out there?
#10047:
February 26, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
It Will Scare You When I'm Done
To make anything scary/horrific
Can you take a plain old non-scary thing and make me fear it?
#10019:
February 19, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
Horror Resolutions
Deciding this is the year to go for it
Are you self-published?
#10010:
February 12, 2020
by
Angus
The Bazaar Of The Bizarre
Who knows?
#10001:
February 05, 2020
by
Arakun the Twisted Raccoon
Silent scream
Nobody can hear you
What if nobody hears me scream?
#9993:
January 29, 2020
by
Kate - Writing & Reading
Horror Incites Terror
Provoke terror through horror
How do you react to horror? How do you react - act, retreat, something else?
#9337:
January 22, 2020
by
W.D.Wilcox
UNHAPPY ENDINGS
The sad ending
Are you happy?
#9957:
January 15, 2020
by
Angus