About
Welcome to the dark corners of your mind, where fear isn’t just a fleeting chill but a lingering presence.
this site is a sanctuary for those who crave the thrill of a blood-curdling scream.
Here we dissect the secrets of horror. From eerie paranormal tales to the tangled roots of urban legends, from the cracked foundations of haunted houses to the sharp edges of slasher films.
For those of you who write horror or simply devour it, we’ll break down the genre, peeling back the layers until you're left with the heart of what makes us scared. You’ll find reviews that don’t just scratch the surface, but tear it open. Books and movies laid bare, where terror lurks between the lines and behind every jump scare.
Oh, and if you think you're safe just reading reviews, think again. I’ve got short stories waiting for you, too. Some you’ll read with the lights on, others you’ll wish you never read at all. I’ve been to the edge and back—more than once—and trust me, not everything that follows you home has a heartbeat.
So come along, if you dare. Just remember: when the night is darkest, I’ll be here… the Final Girl, ready to face whatever horrors you’re brave enough to explore.
Embrace the fear. Survive the darkness.
Who am I?
zoie dawson - Founder
chief snack officer and scare co-ordinator.
published author, freelancer content writer/ copywriter writer and digital marketing maverick.
I love guitar hero, scrabble and have an unhealthy food fetish. I scare myself. a lot.
would still definitely survive a horror movie unless puppies were involved.
submissions
Some stories don’t stay buried
They scratch at the walls and bleed through the cracks in quiet voices, begging to be heard.
I know. I've been there.
I’ve written them.
But the voices in your head telling stories, they just don't stop.. Do they?
If you’ve lived a nightmare, crafted a monster, or stumbled upon a secret you shouldn’t have, I want to read it. better yet, I want to share it.
We’re accepting submissions from all of you who live and breathe horror. though we're open to all forms of ghoulish madness, we're really looking for:
🩸 Short horror fiction — the weirder, the better
👁️ True encounters — let's swap ghost stories
📚 Reviews — haunt me with your recommendations
🧠 Articles — the art and anatomy of horror, dissected
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Whether you’re a veteran or this is your first time stepping into the dark, I’m not here to judge. I’m here To read. And sometimes… to scream.
You don’t need to be perfect. Just powerful.
Send your story.
But be sure to read the submission guidelines first.
messy endings are for the page, not for you.