Tag: From the Editors
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What Horror Means to Me by Elizabeth Nalepa
A brief explanation of my goals for Macabre Magazine When I agreed to take on the job of Editor in Chief in March 2026, I hit the ground running. It seems fitting now to take a moment and catch our collective breath before the next series of sprints. Since my first issue at the helm…
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The Overlooked Pioneer Who Invented Modern Horror by Jimmy Blakemore
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 the psyche itself—we inevitably think of Stephen King. King’s sprawling novels have defined the genre for generations, his name synonymous with contemporary American horror. But…
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Macabre Magazine
Dark Harbor Magazine Becomes Macabre Magazine For nearly a year, Dark Harbor Magazine has been a home for horror. We published stories that lingered, work that carried weight, and voices that shaped the character of the magazine. In that short span, readers returned issue after issue, and writers trusted us with their best work. The result was…
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Twas the Night Before Christmas by Jimmy Blakemore
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…
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Narcissus the Narcissist by Jimmy Blakemore
“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. “Almost, Dear,” Ethan called back. His fingers slid through his hair which he coaxed into perfection. The brush lay forgotten on the counter. His movements…