Sometimes the most challenging part of writing a short horror story isn’t the ending or the pacing, it’s getting started. That blank page can feel scarier than any monster. Horror story writing prompts are a powerful way to bypass hesitation, spark new ideas, and push your imagination into unexpected places. Read more
Horror is unlike other genres in many ways, including its endings. Romance is known for its happily-ever-afters, science fiction is known for defying the logic and boundaries of our current world, and tragedies are, of course, known for being sad. Horror is best known for, well, horrifying the audience. Even Read more
Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, knowing how to build suspense in a short horror story is essential to crafting the most powerful tales that you can. Suspense is important, but it’s not always easy to create. Some stories come across it more naturally than others; it Read more
From slashers to psychological horror, the genre is truly vast. One popular horror niche is the short horror story. Horror short stories are appealing because they are often a single-sitting venture, and they’re fun! If you love a good, quick, deeply unsettling story, shorts are the way to go. As Read more
From haunted bookshops and witches with snarky cats to stories with more pumpkin spice than spilled blood, a new trend is creeping into the genre: cozy horror. Some people like being terrified. However, some people enjoy spooky themes and aesthetics but don’t appreciate the anxiety or adrenaline that comes with Read more
Let’s be honest, horror fans: we roll our eyes when we see that one character walk into a dark basement alone… but we also keep watching. We might scoff when we hear a child’s laugh echo through a dark room… but a classic horror trope still sends goosebumps crawling across Read more
Whether you love them, hate them, or pretend you’re too cool to flinch, jump scares are a staple of the horror experience. They’re those sharp, sudden jolts, usually paired with a loud sound or a quick visual, that make your heart leap into your throat. Done well, they take you Read more
Slasher movies have fascinated horror-loving audiences for decades with their haunting villains and intricate stories. Picture this: a masked killer stalking a group of unsuspecting teenagers, gory scenes, and relentless suspense. While some might dismiss them as mere entertainment, the distinct characteristics of slasher films reveal deeper layers. Here, we Read more
When it comes to psychological horror, atmosphere is everything. From the creak of a floorboard to the weight of silence, building tension keeps readers and viewers glued to the page or screen, their hearts racing and senses on high alert. If you’re eager to evoke existential dread in your audience but Read more
When you settle in for a chilling psychological horror story, you’re not just bracing for jump scares; you’re strapping in for a mind‑bending ride. Unreliable narrators have become a cornerstone of this subgenre, sneaking doubt into every scene and forcing us to question what’s real. Today, we’ll explore how these deceptive Read more