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Story: THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH by Edgar Allen Poe
The “Red Death” had long devastated the country. No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous. Blood was its Avatar and its seal—the redness and the horror of blood. There were sharp pains, and sudden dizziness, and then profuse bleeding at the pores, with dissolution.
Poem: 3 A.M. by Christopher Jones
Christopher Jones founded Lost Prophet Press in 1992 and published the literary magazines Thin Coyote and Knuckle Merchant: the Journal of Naked Literary Aggression for many years. His work has been or will be seen in many venues, including Cajun Mutt Press,
The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition by Caroline Taylor Stewart 1923
The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition by Caroline Taylor Stewart 1923 The belief that a human being is capable of assuming an animal’s form, most frequently that of a wolf, is an almost worldwide superstition. Such a transformed person is the Germanic werewolf, or man-wolf; that is, a wolf which is really a human […]
30 Engaging September Writing Prompts
Spark Your Creativity Daily: 30 Engaging September Writing Prompts Unlock your writing potential this autumn with our collection
Poem: The Werewolf by Madison Cawein
Madison Julius Cawein (1865-1914) was an American poet known as the “Keats of Kentucky.” Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Cawein was a prolific writer who published around 36 books of poetry over his lifetime.
Story: When the Moon is Full and Bright by Ty Green
Blanche took the high ground, like Grandma and Grampa had taught her. On the Chaney Junior High School playground, this was the top of the jungle gym, a towering monstrosity of looping
15 Deadly Ways to Kill a Werewolf: From Silver Bullets to Starvation
15 Deadly Ways to Kill a Werewolf: From Silver Bullets to Starvation Werewolves have long captivated our imagination, prowling through
50 Chilling Haunted Doll Writing Prompts
50 Chilling Haunted Doll Writing Prompts: Unleash Terrifying Tales of Possessed Playthings Haunted dolls have long been a staple of horror
Story: Questions For Vampires by Anastasia Gustafson
Marcus didn’t mean to kill Angelina. Not really. But she was dead as a doornail, alright, and white as a sheet. In his candle-lit studio apartment, strewn with white rose petals and piles of books,
Poem: Someday I’ll be dead and as for pizza by Gale Acuff
Gale Acuff has had hundreds of poems published in a dozen countries and has authored three books of poetry. His poems have appeared in Ascent, Reed, Arkansas Review, Poem, Slant, Aethlon, Florida Review
19. Frankenstein Vol 2 Chapter 9
The being finished speaking, and fixed his looks upon me in expectation of a reply. But I was bewildered, perplexed, and unable to arrange my ideas sufficiently to understand the full extent of his proposition. He continued—
Werewolves on Halloween Night Writing Prompts
As the veil between worlds grows thin and the moon hangs full and bright in the sky, Halloween night descends upon the unsuspecting world.
Poem: Spirits of the Dead by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, poet, critic and editor best known for his tales of mystery and horror. He is considered a central figure in the American Romantic movement and was one of the first American practitioners of the short story.
Story: The Many Laments of Dagda Lichfield by Kit Zimmerman
In the shadowy depths of Ashview Manor, Dagda Lichfield’s desperate attempt to resurrect his beloved wife takes a chilling turn. As an angry mob closes in, Dagda’s macabre ritual spirals into a nightmare of identity and horror, leaving readers to question the true price of cheating death.