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31 Short Horror Stories in 31 Days. Top Story - June 2022.
I haven't written anything of any real consequence in four years. In the summer of 2018, I was on the top of my game, cranking out 5, maybe 6 short stories a week. And I was in the middle of writing - but really it was just plotting -my epic novel masterpiece of super epic proportions. Did I mention it was going to be epic? It better be epic, I told myself, I'd spent the last 10 years outlining and plotting and characterizing and getting it ready to finally be written. My magnum opus. The Work I was meant to share with the world. My legacy.
By Michele Hardy4 years ago in Horror
7 Surprising Benefits of Watching Horror Movies
Horror fans are a loyal yet sometimes misunderstood bunch. Some people struggle with wondering why anyone would be a fan of such dark and sometimes gory entertainment. In fact, it’s no secret that most film critics snub horror movies and the genre often works overtime to gain any kind of mainstream acclaim. This prejudgment can bleed over from the genre to its fans.
By Kris Hill4 years ago in Horror
Free Website to Download Free Movies - 8xFilms
Director Andrei Konchalovsky, best known for writing Tarkovsky's Ivan's Childhood screen plays with Andrei Rublev, is once again gaining his cinematic power and directing his best-selling film since 1985 Runaway Train. His latest work of art, Dear Companions! presents itself as a heartbreaking drama that reveals the horrors of the Soviet communist era of Stalin, as it mimics the Novocherkassk Massacre in 1962, in the eyes of Lyuda, a communist activist (Julia Vysotskaya), who has a strong view of Stalin. and a party. 8xFilms is a free website to download all types of movies and seasons in almost 5 different languages. His daughter, Svetka (Yulia Burova), disagrees with her mother's views and participates in a show in Novocherkassk without knowing that KGB officials had been sent to shoot protesters. When Svetka does not return home, Lyuda's views on sectarianism and communism begin to change when she realizes that the USSR is trying to cover up the killings by swearing at many workers in secret and pretending that the event did not take place.
By Yash Raj4 years ago in Horror
Why Does A Dying Person Stare At The Ceiling?
You might see sadness, terror, relief, or anger. But what you might not see is how they stare at the ceiling. Even in the face of death, many people stare at the ceiling in an attempt to avoid looking down. This is because the fear of looking below makes it hard for them to overcome their sadness and pain.
By Rosie H4 years ago in Horror
What Makes a Gothic Novel: Common Tropes and How to Write One
What makes a gothic novel? Unfortunately, there is no one clear answer; however, several familiar tropes exist in gothic fiction. In this article, I will discuss these tropes and how to use them in your writing. I will also provide examples of well-known gothic stories that exhibit these tropes.
By Talia Meadows4 years ago in Horror
The Forever Curse: Suffering from a curse that you can't break
Suffering from a curse that you can't break is a very real and terrifying experience. When you are cursed, it feels like there is nothing you can do to make it go away. The curse may have been placed on you by another person, or it may have been sent to you by a vengeful spirit. No matter how it was bestowed upon you, the result is the same: a sense of helplessness and isolation.
By Alain Saamego4 years ago in Horror
Five Jobs for Vampires on Indeed
Eternal life is fun and all, but sometimes it's nice to contribute to the economy instead of being a drain on society. Here are some jobs for an aspiring or bored vampire.
By Billy G. James 4 years ago in Horror
My Journey as a Horror Writer: The Road so Far.. Top Story - February 2022.
Schooling Years Creative writing for me has always been an outlet for things I could not say in words to anyone, whether it was my family or the one friend I had, I never felt like I could open up to them. I was a shy awkward child who preferred to live life through the pages of books and hide away from any type of social interaction possible.
By Elise L. Blake4 years ago in Horror
Most Terrifying Horror Stories That Haunt My Dreams
1. Horror Stories That Haunt My Dreams The horror tales that hang-out my desires are those with the maximum movement: • Things that make you go “WTF?”
By Feel Good4 years ago in Horror
Join The Vocal Horror Community Today!!
As a longtime writer here on Vocal.Media I've come to realise that my personal favourite genre is relatively unsung on the main website. I'm specifically talking about the one and only Horror genre. I've been into things that go bump in the night since before I could read and it's a dark subject I am deadly passionate about. Having just made it through the Halloween season I know for a fact that I'm not the only one here and frankly that's a relief.
By Matt Loftus4 years ago in Horror
How to Create Horror
Horror, romance, and comedy - three of the most underrated genres, in my opinion. Of course, genre fiction as a whole is still sneered at by many literary critics (and some authors of literature). While I could rant about that for a while, I won't - I'll simply say that I feel this disdain is unwarranted. Horror, comedy, and romance are some of the most difficult forms of writing to get right - fear, humour, and intimacy are so subjective that there is no formula for authors to follow.
By S. A. Crawford4 years ago in Horror
Horror Writing…Or…How to Scare Your Readers To "Death". Top Story - October 2021.
Edgar Allan Poe. Stephen King. Anne Rice. H.P. Lovecraft. Bram Stoker. Mary Shelley. These are all names that most of us know from the spooky and scary stories they write. They are the masters of the horror fiction genre, thrilling their fans with stories of the unnatural, the gruesome and grotesque, and the shocking. They have helped create one of the most enduring genres in the world, basing it on ancient folklore and tales about witches, evil spirits, and the supernatural.
By Beth Freely4 years ago in Horror