Twisty stories with a dark edge. Some previously published, some new, often speculative. Think Tales of the Unexpected meets The Sixth Sense with a hint of Donnie Darko.
I write ghost stories and cosy horror (nothing too gory!). My work has been published in various literary magazines and anthologies, and when I'm not writing or working, I can usually be found walking the dog in the Oxfordshire countryside.
History of horror, magic, theatre, storytelling, and more. Every Thursday I post a new ‘horror moment’ and a range of other articles will pop up on Mondays. Look out for regular quizzes, writing insights, and my audio 'Tales from the Bat Book' series.
A curated space for highly sensitive suspense and thriller readers. If you enjoy "gentle thrillers" or "soft suspense," you've found your reading nook.
Hi! I'm Shawn, a folk-horror author of multiple books. Living in Japan. Come sit down by the fire where I offer original horror stories and talk about scary folklore from around the world.