We don’t always delve into the horror genre. It’s a tough nut to crack at the best of times and can draw even the most discerning author into accidental cliche and things that go *groan* in the night. Fortunately, that […]
Cross your heart Hope to die. My Best Friend By Sophie Macdonald For the Horrors & Heidegger Award “Will you always love me the most?” “Cross my heart and hope to die.” This was how we made promises back […]
Open Your Mouth and Close Your Eyes By Ian Harrison For the Horrors and Heidegger Award “You’re a defector,” she hissed, emphasising the first two syllables. “And you can go to hell, Agent Black.” She stared him square in the […]
Careful what you find in the old pages of basement books. And The Word Became Flesh C.R. Gardner The Horrors & Heidegger Award ‘How come we get the spooky basement?’ complained Stacey, glancing into the cobwebs and shadows only […]
Conjugate or eviscerate? Spelling Bee Athalia Altmann For The Horrors And Heidegger Award The four kids had lit a campfire in the garden to get into the mood for scary stories. Alan’s parents were away, and the eleven year old […]
Based on a true story. My Litany By Sophie Macdonald For the Horrors & Heidegger Award “I always see the little people on your ceiling,” Lizzie was lying on our bed when she said it, chubby cheeks flushed and […]
Students search for a #Phexit (philosophical exit) in ghost hunters 101. The Best Thesis Defence Lydia Trethewey For the HORRORS & HEIDEGGER Award “It’s creepy in here,” says Genevieve, hugging her shoulders. The other two look around at the […]
A poet runs from an impossible task Swallowed Whole John Falconer For The Horrors and Heidegger Award It’s time to go out. The poem will never be finished, I understand that now, for when it’s finished, it will swallow me […]
A horror short story contest due 26 June 2016.