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Love in the Time of Horror: The Best (and Worst) Romantic Subplots in Horror Fiction
Romance and horror might seem like strange bedfellows at first glance, but these two genres have been entwined in fiction for centuries....
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 31, 20245 min read


Horror for the Holidays: The Best Spooky Stories to Read During Halloween (and Beyond)
For fans of horror, Halloween is more than just a night of costumes, candy, and jump-scares—it’s a season. And what's better than curling...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 30, 20245 min read


Read An Excerpt From My New Novel - NEWCOMERS
My latest novel, Newcomers, is more of a psychological horror story than some of my most recent books have been. It tells the story of...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 29, 20244 min read


The Ultimate List of Revenge Horror: Must-Watch Movies and Must-Read Novels
There’s something deeply satisfying about a good revenge horror story. The concept of someone wronged who seeks brutal, bloody justice...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 29, 20245 min read


So, I Won My Second Book Award: Some Thoughts
Over the weekend, while I was attending a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble in suburban Chicago, I got word I had just won my second...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 28, 20243 min read


The Top Horror Short Stories Every Horror Fiction Fan Should Have Read and Come to Love
Horror stories are like little bursts of terror, each one a quick but intense dive into nightmares and what-ifs. There’s something so...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 28, 20245 min read


Small Town, Big Scares: How Tiny Communities Become the Perfect Setting for Horror
One thing I have come back to again and again in my horror creation is the horror of small town life. I even have my own creepy town...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 25, 20244 min read


The Must-Read Novels of Michael McDowell: The Master of Paperback Horror
I sort of miss the days of the paperback author. There was a time when many authors, especially in the horror and romance genres, wrote...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 24, 20245 min read


Book Review: The Fisherman by John Langan – A Haunting Masterpiece Every Horror Fan Must Read
I love a book that is a slow burn. I know that is not too popular for the youngsters out there, with their constant stream of information...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 23, 20243 min read


Don’t Go in the Basement: Why Horror Fiction is Obsessed with Forbidden Places
Horror fans, we’ve all been there. You’re deep into a spine-tingling story, and the main character approaches a dark, creaky door that...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 22, 20245 min read


Beyond the Grave: How Horror Fiction Explores the Concept of Life After Death
Death is a concept that has haunted humanity for centuries, and horror fiction dives into the mysterious realm beyond the grave like no...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 21, 20245 min read


Forgotten Films: The Weirdness of "Fade to Black"
You ever watch a movie just one time and, for some reason, you never really forget it? I mean, for me, when I love a movie I tend to...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 18, 20243 min read


The Role of Children in Horror: Innocence Lost and the Fear of the Young
What's creepier than kids in horror? My last novel, Feral , is all about creepy things happening to a bunch of children. When it comes to...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 17, 20245 min read


The Urban Nightmare: How Cities Become the Perfect Setting for Horror
When it comes to horror, we often think of creepy forests, fog-covered moors, or abandoned cabins in the woods. But what about the city?...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 16, 20244 min read


Horror Without the Monster: How Authors Create Fear Through Atmosphere and Suspense
When most people think of horror, they imagine grotesque creatures, terrifying monsters, or supernatural entities lurking in the shadows....
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 15, 20244 min read


The Shining: Novel vs. Movie – Two Horror Icons, One Terrifying Legacy
When it comes to horror, few stories loom as large as The Shining. Whether you first encountered the eerie corridors of the Overlook...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 14, 20244 min read


Evil Technology: How Horror Fiction Explores Our Growing Fear of AI and Advanced Tech
In an era where smartphones, AI assistants, and self-driving cars are no longer the stuff of science fiction, it’s no wonder that horror...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 11, 20244 min read


The Horror of the Mind: How Mental Illness is Depicted in Psychological Horror
Psychological horror taps into the deepest fears we hold—those that don’t rely on jump scares, gore, or monsters lurking in the shadows...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 10, 20244 min read


Horror in the Wilderness: Why Nature Can Be as Terrifying as Any Monster
My love of horror started with the sub-genre "nature horror." My first love in horror was Jaws and I have always had a soft spot for the...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Body Horror and the Fear of Transformation: Why Changing Forms Terrifies Us
Body horror is one of the most unsettling subgenres in horror fiction, and for good reason. There’s something universally terrifying...
Bryan Alaspa
Oct 8, 20245 min read
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