Eynhallow Review: A Beautiful & Haunting Frankenstein Retelling
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Eynhallow Review: A Beautiful & Haunting Frankenstein Retelling

Dive into "Eynhallow," Tim McGregor's mesmerizing retelling of the classic "Frankenstein," set against the backdrop of a mysterious Scottish isle. This review explores the poignant tale of Agness Tulloch, entangled in a web of love, loss, and yearning, offering a unique twist on historical and literary horror fiction. Discover how McGregor intertwines real history with gothic storytelling, making "Eynhallow" a must-read for fans of reimagined classics and haunting narratives.

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I Wrote a Horror Novella!
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I Wrote a Horror Novella!

Brace yourself.

This story will be hard to read. Hell, it’s not a pleasant story for me to write. It’s grotesque and abhorrent.

I’m just going to put it all out on front street. I am not a well-adjusted human being. But, then again, who is? What does it even mean to be “well-adjusted”? I suppose we are all fucked up in our own unique way.

I guess I’ll start with when I stuck my hand in the garbage disposal.

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The Babysitter Lives — a review
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The Babysitter Lives — a review

The Babysitter Lives has a touch of social commentary reminiscent of Jordan Peele’s Get Out, the Willbanks’s home–a twisty and ever-changing monster of a thing–evokes Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, and the book’s tone is similar to Neil Gaiman’s Coraline–with a sprinkle of Wes Craven’s A Nightmare on Elm Street for good measure.

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