Category: horror

Why I Keep Coming Back to Horror – A Personal Essay on Horror and What Draws Me to Unsettling Stories

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Horror is a genre I cannot seem to leave behind. I might stray into other territories—comedy, science fiction, even the odd experimental piece—but horror always remains the gravitational centre of my writing. It pulls me back, again and again, in a way that feels almost inevitable, as though some invisible force constantly tugs at my … Continue reading Why I Keep Coming Back to Horror – A Personal Essay on Horror and What Draws Me to Unsettling Stories

A Gory, Gripping, Stomach-Churning Ride That’s Not For the Faint-Hearted

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ So, The Troop by Nick Cutter. Where do I even start? I’ve had this book on my TBR shelf for a while, knowing vaguely that it was about a group of scouts stuck on an island with something... unnatural. However, I definitely underestimated just how visceral and intense this story would be. Let me … Continue reading A Gory, Gripping, Stomach-Churning Ride That’s Not For the Faint-Hearted

Crow Country – A Spooky Little Gem That Deserves Your Attention (Review)

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Released on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows in May 2024, with PS4 and Nintendo Switch versions following in October, Crow Country is a love letter to survival horror’s golden era. Developed by SFB Games, it captures the eerie essence of classic horror titles while smoothing over the rough edges that often come with the … Continue reading Crow Country – A Spooky Little Gem That Deserves Your Attention (Review)

Dive Deep into the Mystery with Dredge (Review)

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Dredge, released in March 2023, is available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. It's also a part of the June PlayStation Plus games that are available now. This indie gem combines the serene activity of fishing with a captivating mystery lurking beneath the waters. It's one of those games that sneaks … Continue reading Dive Deep into the Mystery with Dredge (Review)