When someone asks, “Was it good?” when discussing a horror story, the go-to response is often, “Well, it was/wasn’t scary.” But does horror have to be scary to be worthwhile?
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7 More Scary Fairy Tale Creatures from Celtic Folklore
While the sidhe may be fair or foul depending on their mood, there are some scary fairy tale creatures in Celtic folklore you should never cross paths with.
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13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark
These text-based horror games are the perfect nightmare fuel for avid readers and gamers alike looking for top-quality spooks this season.
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The Best Fantasy Books About Witches, for Witches
These fantasy books about witches portray practitioners as actual human beings with multiple dimensions, rather than flat stereotypes.
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Inspirational Stories About Finding Yourself: Recommended Reads
Inspirational stories about finding yourself are important because they not only remind us that we are not alone in our lostness, but that others have found their way back—and we can, too. No one can give you a clear blueprint to follow, of course; every journey is different. But reading about how someone else’s story plays out can help you figure out how to rewrite your own and find your own path forward.
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What Is the Purpose of Interactive Storytelling?
Why do authors toil over interactive stories, and why do audiences crave them so much?
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Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile’s Guide
Falling in love with a fictional character is never easy. But if you find yourself inexplicably drawn to your favorite character from a movie, novel, or game, just know—you’re not alone.
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Who is the Best Fantasy Author of All Time?
If you ask any well-read fantasy fan—or search engine—the question “Who is the best fantasy author of all time?” you’ll get different answers from one person, or one source, to the next.
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Is Fanfiction Literature?
I’ve talked before about whether writing fanfiction is good or bad. But is fanfiction literature?
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Fantasy Books Without War: Recommended Reads
Here are at least a few good fantasy books without war in them, for those days when you’d like a somewhat quieter magical escape from reality.
