It’s that time of year again – Halloween. It really is one of the great holidays, and not just because it gives people a
Issue 15 : Scary Stories
We’re doing something a little different this year for the spookiest season, we’re going deep on scary stories. We’re asking the big questions, like what makes a story scary in the first place? What can games do to give you that glorious feeling of dread, and how do you take what makes you afraid and write it so that somebody else shares your terror?
Story Time : Security Blanket
In this Story Time, we walk the line between imagination and something being terrifyingly real.
Prose Dive: Four Haunted Houses
As you may have noticed, we’re talking scary stories this month. We’re equal opportunity frighteners here; sometimes we talk about stories that scare children,
The Takedown : Paranormal Activity
This time on the Takedown we drag Paranormal Activity out of bed and break down why it’s not the new face of horror – but actually just horrible.
Introducing Kids to Horror Fiction
Horror as a part of pop culture is experiencing a renaissance of sorts, but for most of us, getting scared is just a part
Story Time : A Fire in the Dark
As part of our Scary Stories issue we get to share some of our favorite spooky and weird stories that we’ve written. Enjoy!
The Recipe for Fear : Writing Horror Stories
Who doesn’t love a good scary story? The kind of tale woven to send chills up your spine and make you feel an overwhelming
Letter From the Editor : Scary Stories
It’s that time of year again. That sweet time when the air begins to turn crisp, and pumpkins start appearing all over place and