Ah Christmas, a time for peace on earth and goodwill for all men. Well, unless you are unfortune enough to find yourself trapped in a cursed hotel like the gingerbread men. The Gingerbread Men by Joanna Corrance is a horror novel set in a hotel all but hidden in the Scottish Highlands. A grand place, yet... Continue Reading →
I think I have found a new favourite horror author. My copy of The Haunting of Hill House has been sitting on my shelf for so long that I forgot I even owned it until I unearthed it during my semi-annual library maintenance. Yes, I am aware of how sad that is. However, I have been on... Continue Reading →
This book is bloody good! Alright, I am sorry for that godawful pun. I had to get it out of my system somehow. A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson is a queer gothic retelling of Dracula, written from the perspective of his first wife, Constanta. The story starts on that fateful night when he "saved"... Continue Reading →
Halloween, the best night of the year, is finally upon us! I am so excited, my friends and I are going to play an extra spooky session of D&D to celebrate, plus I have plenty of pumpkin snacks at hand. Halloween isn't just a holiday, at least not for me. It's a state of mind.... Continue Reading →
Sounds gay and scary, I'm in. My love of horror is pretty well documented at this point. I've discussed Lovecraftian horror and gothic horror in Halloweens' past. Now let me share some queer horror to terrify you this Halloween. Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield I am somewhat cheating with this one, as... Continue Reading →
With the release of the newest Hellraiser film, I figured it was finally time to read the novella that started it all, The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker. Frank is bored. He has done everything in the name of chasing that elusive ultimate pleasure. But every drug and sexual escapade only sustained him for a short window of time... Continue Reading →
Only a couple of days until October! I can't wait! My room may or may not be covered in pumpkins of various types and sizes, and my coffee may or may not be loaded with pumpkin spice syrup. I might have dug out all my favourite autumn sweaters from the back of my wardrobe and... Continue Reading →
Before The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby, we had The Case Against Satan. In this horror classic by Ray Russell, a young woman is starting to have violent fits that worry those around her. To the point that the local bishop and another priest step in to help her. Things prove to be in dire straights as they work to... Continue Reading →
Only around 20 days to go until it's autumn! The cosy vibes, spooky season and pumpkin everything! I may or may not have already started decorating with pumpkins all over my room and crocheting new comfy scarfs for my growing collection. That would be silly! ... Moving on. It goes without saying but this time... Continue Reading →
I am still recovering from Season 4 of Stranger Things. That ending, ouch. I might be a bit late since it stopped airing a while ago but I needed time to heal. Yeah, still not 100% there, but the show must go on. My goto curse for a broken heart? Reading to fill the void. So,... Continue Reading →
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