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Into the Trees: Why the Woods Are the Perfect Setting for Horror
There’s something about the woods. Even on a sunny afternoon, when birds are chirping and sunlight filters through the leaves in golden...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 175 min read


Werewolves, Shapeshifters, and the Beast Within
I have always been a werewolf fan. If I had to choose between vampire and werewolf, being able to turn into a wolf wins out for me. But...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 164 min read


Cosmic Horror for the Modern Reader: Why Lovecraft’s Ideas Still Creep Us Out
“It’s not the tentacles. It’s the terror of insignificance.” That’s the heart of cosmic horror —a genre that doesn’t just want to scare...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 134 min read


Why Horror Loves the Apocalypse (And Why We Do Too)
Zombies, Plagues, and the End of Everything—Oh My! Let’s be honest: we love watching the world burn. Not in real life, of course....
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 124 min read


Monsters in the Mirror: Why Doppelgänger Horror Freaks Us Out
There’s a particular kind of horror that doesn’t hide in the dark or crawl out of a crypt. It stares back at us—same face, same voice,...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 114 min read


Stephen King: Why He’s the Undisputed King of Horror—Now and Forever
Stephen King is the best and he always will be. There, I said it. No writer has had a bigger influence on me and my writing. I have not...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 105 min read


Cursed Objects in Horror: From Haunted Dolls to Sinister Mirrors
We’ve all walked past an old porcelain doll or stared too long into an antique mirror and thought— What if that thing is cursed? Horror...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 95 min read


Why the Best Horror Stories Happen in Small Towns: The Power of Isolation and Familiarity
There’s something deeply unsettling about horror stories set in small towns. You know the ones—those places where everyone knows each...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 63 min read


Why Do We Love to Be Scared? The Psychology of Horror Fans (And Why We're the Coolest People You Know)
Let’s be honest—normal people think we’re weird. If you’re the type of person who reads horror for fun , who finds comfort in stories of...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 54 min read


Why Authors Should Be Free to Write Beyond Their Own Experiences
I have no idea what this is - Thanks Wix AI. Thought it was funny though. In a world where representation and authenticity matter more...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 44 min read


The TikTok Effect: How #HorrorTok Is Creating a New Generation of Horror Fans
I am not a TikTok guy. I just...can't. I have tried because I keep hearing how it's so great for authors, but I absolutely hate the app....
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 34 min read


Why Horror Short Stories Are Often the Entry Into Horror Literature
I had fallen in love with horror thanks to Universal classic monsters and Jaws, but I feel DEEPLY in love with it thanks to short...
Bryan Alaspa
Jun 25 min read


Cult Horror - The Given - Is Out!
My very personal cult horror novel The Given is out today! Happy birthday to that. It is my latest from the fine folks at Baynam Press...
Bryan Alaspa
May 301 min read


10 Horror Book Tropes We Secretly (or Not So Secretly) Love
Let’s be honest: horror fiction fans can be a picky bunch. We say we want originality and fresh scares—but deep down, we live for the...
Bryan Alaspa
May 304 min read


5 Must-Read Horror Novels by Emerging Authors
If you're a horror fan craving fresh blood in the genre, 2024 has delivered a chilling array of debut novels that push boundaries and...
Bryan Alaspa
May 292 min read


Why Every Horror Movie Fan Should Be Reading Horror Fiction
If you’re the kind of person who gets a thrill from blood-curdling screams, creeping dread, and jump scares that leave your heart...
Bryan Alaspa
May 284 min read


Why Horror Is Such a Great Genre for Diversity
These days ignorant people seem to think the word "diversity" is a bad word. They think that because they're stupid and don't know what...
Bryan Alaspa
May 274 min read


Vampires in Horror Fiction: Why the Bloodsuckers Still Reign Supreme
From ancient folklore to modern-day cinema, the vampire has sunk its fangs deep into the heart of horror fiction—and it’s not letting go...
Bryan Alaspa
May 264 min read


Why Some of the Best Horror Is Indie Horror
If you're a true fan of horror fiction , you know that some of the most spine-chilling, thought-provoking, and disturbing horror stories...
Bryan Alaspa
May 234 min read


Hollywood's Embrace of Horror: Why 2025 Is the Year of the Scare
If you're a horror fanatic, you've probably felt it already: the air is thicker with tension, trailers are darker, and every streaming...
Bryan Alaspa
May 224 min read
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