The Overlooked Pioneer Who Invented Modern Horror
When we think of modern horror—the kind that unfolds in suburban living rooms, that transforms everyday objects into instruments of terror, that locates dread not in ancient castles but in…
Author: Jimmy Blakemore
Jimmy Blakemore is an author of horror, suspense, and gothic fiction. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Currently, he is a doctoral student in the PhD in English program at Liberty University. He is the founder and publisher of Dark Harbor Press, the parent company of Macabre Magazine.
Twas the Night Before Christmas
Jake Norton was tired of hearing everyone’s talk about Santa Claus. At twelve, he was pretty sure he’d outgrown the chimney stories—or so he told his parents. But deep down, a flicker of hope refused to disappear. Maybe the jolly old guy was real. Maybe he’d really show up on Christmas Eve, sliding down the chimney and sneaking cookies like some friendly burglar in the night. And Jake wanted proof—one way or the other.
Narcissus the Narcissist
“Ethan, are you ready yet?” Jessica’s voice drifted down the hall, sharp, like the clack-clack-clack of her heels against the hardwood floor. “We’re going to be late.” Impatient, as usual.…
Reekers
So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. And when…