Unwrap the gift of intriguing narratives this December 2023 with our must-read books list. From Tessa Bailey’s romantic rendezvous to Douglas Preston’s thrilling tales of real-life mysteries, these books promise to keep you captivated. Whether you’re looking for family drama, LGBTQ+ romance, or spine-chilling horror, we’ve got you covered. Dive into these enchanting worlds and…
Tag: Horror
Ghosts in Popular Literature: Moaning Myrtle & Hamlet’s Father
Halloween might be over, but the spritely fun around it still lives. Our author, here, looks into two popular ghosts in literature – Moaning Myrtle and Hamlet’s Father – and analyses their popularity and significance in pop culture. Ghosts and spirits have long captivated the human imagination. In all forms of media – literature, magazines,…
5 Must-Read Modern Horror Books That You Simply Can’t Put Down
For lovers of horror literature, the author has penned down a listicle of 5 must-read horror novels that will promise to tap into the fabric of modern-day anxieties. When it comes to modern horror literature, the genre has been adapted to mirror our current fears and concerns. It’s like a literary chameleon, deftly capturing the…
The Best Works of Junji Ito and Why You Should Read Them
If you haven’t explored the chilling body of Japanese horror, here’s a manga artist, Junji Ito, you should look into first. Learn more below. Junji Ito, the renowned Japanese manga artist, has carved his name into the archives of horror as a modern maestro of the macabre. With his extraordinary ability to weave intricate tales…
The Turn of the Screw (1898) Review: The Inspiration Behind Mike Flanagan’s The Haunting of Bly Manor
Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw has inspired several movie adaptations and a popular Netflix TV series by Mike Flanagan. Here, the author dives into the novella that oscillates between the supernatural and the psychical. Who doesn’t love a good old ghost story? Tales filled with macabre and sinister elements that let us project…