Tag: horror
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Gideon the Ninth Review: Lesbian Space Necromancers in a Gothic Escape Room
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In this Gideon the Ninth review, I’m going to break down why Tamsyn Muir’s debut isn’t just a funny tagline—it’s a masterclass in atmosphere, voice, and character dynamics. Despite some pacing hurdles, this has easily become my favorite read of 2025 so far. If you spend any time in sci-fi or fantasy circles, you have…
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Tightening the Screws: Building Tension In Dark Fantasy
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7 secrets to writing terrifyingly tense dark fantasy. Uncover the tools of tension, dread, suspense, and psychological horror. Leave your readers gasping for more…
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Where Shadows Dance: Exploring the Overlap of Horror and Fantasy
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As a fantasy author, I’m sometimes asked about the influences that shape my work. While Tolkien, Jordan and Sanderson certainly hold places of honor on my bookshelf, there’s another, perhaps unexpected, genre that whispers darkly in my ear: horror. Horrifying Fantasy For some, the pairing might seem jarring. Fantasy, with its sweeping epics and heroic…