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Architectures of Fear: Hidden Spaces and Dark Secrets in Victorian Fiction
Explore Victorian fears of hidden spaces in true crime and Gothic fiction, from murders beneath flagstones to haunted corridors, secret tunnels, and…
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Locked Within: Part 2/2
A Horror Story. Consumed by madness and convinced of lurking horrors, the antique dealer faces tragic consequences as his sanity unravels.
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Locked Within: Part 1/2
A Horror Story. An antique dealer discovers a mysterious stone which drives him to obsession.
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The Imminent Arrival of my Gaslamp Horror Collection
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Disappearing Acts: Jack the Ripper, The Flannan Isles, and the Enigma of Vanishing in Gothic and Weird Fiction
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Unveiling the Rise of Occult Detectives in Victorian Literature and Beyond
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Resurrection Through the Ages: From Gothic Literature to Modern Interpretations
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The Thin Man
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Exploring the Haunted House Trope in Gaslamp Horror
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October 2024 Wrap-Up
A summary of my reading, writing and viewing over the last month.
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Beneath the Rain
A haunting tale of loss in rain-drenched Violshire - a mother's grief grief and hidden horrors lurk Beneath the Rain. Dive in.
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Disappearing Acts: Jack the Ripper, The Flannan Isles, and the Enigma of Vanishing in Gothic and Weird Fiction
Explore the eerie theme of vanishing in Gothic and Weird Fiction through Jack the Ripper, the Flannan Isles mystery, Carcosa, and The Invisible Man in…
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My Substack Summer
What I read in Summer 2024
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August & September 2024 Wrap-Up
Here is a 2 two-month wrap-up :)
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Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu: Will His Signature Style Elevate or Drag Down This Classic Reboot?
Exploring Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu reboot: Will his unique, slow-burn style breathe new life into the horror classic, or make it another hard-to-watch…
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The Thin Man
A Horror Story - In the industrial City of Violshire, the enigmatic Carnival of Shadows arrives. Outcast Daisy, seeking acceptance and belonging, weighs…
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Victorian Vignettes
Victorian Vignettes
Discover the eerie charm of Gaslamp Horror and unveil the Victorian era's macabre tales. Delve into forgotten authors, unsettling narratives, & the intriguing interplay of history & horror in this captivating journey through the shadows of the past.
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