Terror doesn’t stumble and moan—it walks silently among us, cloaked in the guise of the overlooked. Nick, burdened with the rare ability to see these dead predators for what they truly are, faces a nightmare when his girlfriend, Abby, becomes ensnared by their...
Congrats to all the authors who are nominated for an Aurealis award. We’re of course especially proud of the three Crystal Lake nominations:BEST YOUNG ADULT SHORT STORY:“The Lingering Taste of Your Last Supper” by Matthew R. Davis (posted on the Crystal Lake...
An alcoholic teacher and father’s world spirals out of control when a former student is killed and he is left with her dog and the dark presence that follows it. Matt Matheny teaches during the day, drinks at night, and barely hides his functioning alcoholism from his...
Moving on, dialogue also possesses the unique ability to nudge the plot forward. Beyond the revelation of character nuances, it can unravel mysteries, introduce conflicts, or signal impending doom. The challenge lies in balancing the informative nature of dialogue...
