Deadly Trabble Tuesdays
100-word fiction with a lethal punch.
In today’s grim tale from Sinéad Persaud, a student under pressure asks for some horrifying homework help.
Today’s gruesome story from Gabrielle Steele is full of blood and pain, but the real torture comes from somewhere else.
In today’s haunting tale from Elford Alley, coming back from the dead is a mistake you can’t take back.
Today’s grisly yarn by Sophie Guillas is about a betrayal that only goes skin deep—but that’s deep enough.
In today’s haunting tale from R.L. Summerling, the horrors of war stay with us long after the fighting has stopped.
In today’s dark fable from Melissa Pleckham, a day among the flowers is brought to a chilling end.
In today’s disturbing yarn from E.S. Huberty, being an exorcist can lead to more than a little heartburn.
In today’s creepy yarn from Cassandra Daucus, some childhood sins linger long after we’re grown.
In today’s disturbing story from J.A.W. McCarthy, transit comes at a high cost, so you’ll want to travel light.
In today’s tragic tale from Angela Sylvaine, more than a ball-drop is required to ring in the new year.
In today’s post-Christmas terror tale by Warren Benedetto, two brothers who spent their childhoods trying to snare St. Nick are now uniquely qualified for another gruesome challenge.
Today’s creepy tale from Rachel Ashcraft is about a family dinner made much more exciting by an unexpected attendee.
Today’s story is a creepy little thought by Andy Gehlsen, in which we might all be hung out to dry.
Today’s tragic tale from Adam Breckinridge is about a dad who loves his daughter to death—literally.
In today’s surprising little story by Ruth Anna Evans, Mabel’s always trying to be considerate—but sometimes you just need some sleep.
What to do when the power goes out on a hot day? In today’s story by Melissa Balick, we strike a deal to beat the heat—but it may not be entirely worth it.
Today’s wicked little story from Alexis DuBon shows how hard it is to let go of the one you love—even when they’re starting to smell.
Today’s story is a darkly hilarious explanation for the little tunes played by modern washing machines, along with a little jab at our relationship with toxic consumerism by Alex Fox.
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We sat down with Wendy to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, her very personal connection to this trope, and the song she listened to on repeat when developing the story’s characters.
We sat with Belicia to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, why kids can be genuinely terrifying, and how to make well-worn tropes unique.
We sat down with Helena to discuss her story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, messing with fairy tales, and trusting her writing instincts.
We sat down with K.A. to discuss her story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, rooting for the bad guy, and what her deal with the devil would be.
We sat down with Patrick to discuss his upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, why people always ignore prophets of doom, and the right way to take coffee.
We sat down with J.V. to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, and horror in Christian mythology.
We sat down with Die to discuss his upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, how to setup a proper twist ending, and most important… is the dog okay?!
We discuss Cormack’s upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, along with the worst library books ever, and what everyone gets wrong about Frankenstein.
We spoke to Madison about her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, the annoying thing about fictional writers, and the closest she ever got to losing her mind while writing.
We sat down with Angela to discuss her story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, who’s the best creepy doll, and what’s different about hers.
We sat down with Danielle to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, how to make a character’s personality shine through their physical attributes, and what happens when “phobia brain” takes over.
We sat down with Erin to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, morally ambiguous characters in horror, and returning werewolves to their roots.
We sat down with Tom to discuss his story for It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, the scary clown phenomena, and the most political thing he’s ever written.
We sat down with Edward to discuss his upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, as well as New England folklore, and a very creepy local legend.
We sat down with Hailey to discuss her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, her favorite hollywood werewolf, and the process of writing a story that’s constantly ending.
We talked with LC about their upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, the problem with most final girls, and the old folk ballad at the heart of their story.
We talked with Lyndon about his upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, how to juggle multiple voices in the same story, and what he wishes zombies had in common with vampires.
We sat down with Taylor to talk about her upcoming story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, the power of tropes, and the fear of the unknown.
We sat down with Nikki to discuss her story in It Was All A Dream: An Anthology of Bad Horror Tropes Done Right, making time loops work, and the best kind of soup.
The inimitable Laird Barron has provided the foreword for It Was All A Dream! I am incredibly excited to have Laird as part of this project, and his foreword is brilliant. Don’t believe me? Check out this excerpt:
After a month and a half of reading submissions and making incredibly difficult decisions, the full TOC for IT WAS ALL A DREAM: AN ANTHOLOGY OF BAD HORROR TROPES DONE RIGHT has been narrowed down to 26 incredible stories.
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