Horror & Dark Fiction
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Haunting the HunterAn audiobook narrator and artist writing an unhinged dark romance
RuminatoEssays, Political Rants and/or Satire, Humor, and Fiction by Charles Bastille, author of MagicLand, Psalm of Vampires, and Restive Souls
A.M. BlackmereDark fiction at the crossroads of history and horror.
Dr. Jekyll and Mrs. HydeNews letter of novelist Alma Katsu, who writes both horror and spy novels. Insights on writing and what it's like to be an author from a former intelligence analyst
Gregg Dunnett AuthorI write books, such as the Amazon bestsellers 'The Things you find in Rockpools', and 'Little Ghosts'. And now sometimes this. Welcome!
By Luna Asli KolcuFantasy, horror & gothic fiction exploring the spaces between loss and becoming. Where grief becomes myth. Stories with heart for those who walk in shadows.
Tales From a Wilted RoseA space for essays, literary criticism, and gothic tales, engaging with classic literature and writing craft through darkness, sensitivity, and close reading
Triana's HorrorsThe official mailing list of horror author Kristopher Triana.
Secrets of Grimoire ManorA novel of gothic horror and suspense. Also...stuff about science, Dungeons and Dragons, video games and more science.
The New CthulhuWelcome to The New Cthulhu, featuring brand-new stories in the H.P. Lovecraft universe by bestselling, multi-award-winning fiction writer Mark Watson. Author of The Shark in the Park, Milo & Ze and Crybaby.
Lindsey’s SubstackA community about everything - books and writing, beauty, TV, movies, snacks, Taylor Swift clowning, cats, pets in general, emotional support vampires and other cool stuff.
I write to your soul
Wirrowac’s PlaygroundWelcome to the PLAYGROUND. Home of Uncanny Fiction: Horror Tales–inspired cosmic horror, psychological terror, and beautifully unsettling stories for readers who crave the weird.
Monster of the WeekHere there be monsters, the real life one and the ones imagined. This is a place for speculative fiction, the kind where horror meets heart.
Auraist. The best writers on Substack.Trusted by 70K+ readers, we pick the best-written books from US and UK new releases and prize shortlists, and publish articles by world-class authors on prose style and AI writing. Plus the satire The Demon Inside David Lynch.
Nocturnal Narrator | Speculative Fiction and Dark TalesDark fiction from the author of No Such Thing As Normal. Psychological thrillers, nightmare fairytales, and things that make your therapist ask follow-up questions. Definitely not a cult. Not legally, anyway.
Fantastic Adventures by Aaron HodgesJoin the official substack of Aaron Hodges and discover epic worlds, amazing characters and terrifying villains...
Maps of the Lost newsletterYour guide to the lost places and the secret histories. Be cautious, though. If you follow them, you may become lost yourself. For fans of (folk) horror, myth, legend and the eerie.
Colin’s Dark-StoriesDark tales often feature Thailand, but not always.
The Howe and the WhyNotes from a specialist in witchcraft, scrying, ghosts, and piracy
Quiet Between the PagesMotivation, mindfulness, and the occasional dark joke. Gentle thoughts, sharp humor, bookish chaos—come for the calm, stay for the shenanigans.
Stories with HartUSA Today bestseller Jennifer L. Hart serves up mystery, magic, and audio adventures for women who’d rather fight demons and crime than do the laundry.
Emerald City GhostsEmerald City Ghosts is a horror and paranormal fiction magazine inspired by life in the gloomy PNW.
The Morrigan McBride MysteriesA cozy mystery series where the coffee’s warm, the ghosts are talkative, and the banshee always knows when death is near.
Newton’s Tales of the MacabreNewton Webb releases free short stories and audiobooks on a weekly basis, featuring tales of terror, death, madness, and the paranormal.
Gothic Tales and Desert RevelationsI'm a Virginia gal who writes Gothic tales about lovers, killers. curses, and destinies--from Doha, Qatar.
Carol PotenzaAuthor, writer, and recovering scientist. I write mysteries you want to read and that will stay with you long after THE END. Plus, if you love science blended with true stories, dark history, and twisted fiction, dive in. You're in the right place.
Killer ShortsAccepting horror short screenplays and short stories, with top industry judges who love and produce horror content.
I.V. OpheliaI.V. Ophelia is the author of the gothic vampire series The Poisoner (Simon & Schuster Maverick/UK, 2026), Fruit of the Flesh (Montlake, 2026) and other literary transgressions. More at ivophelia.com/links
The DenThis is the personal Sub-Stack of Horror Author Sylvester Barzey, where he talks about horror, apocalyptic things, and zombies. Join for the fun, stay for the dead stuff.
PD's Alternative FictionWeekly serialized fiction stories in the horror, scifi, and psychological thriller genres.
stephanie wrobel’s newsletterFrom sociopaths to cults to failed novels, this is a monthly letter on the beauty—and horror—of storytelling. Sent the last Thursday of every month.
Kelsey’s Clockwork TalesStories of magic, monsters, and machines.⚙️💖📚
Writing For The Hell of ItOfficial Home of Cyan LeBlanc. Online Sapphic dark romance and horror stories.