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  • A haunting woman stands at the end of the hall, like something out of a scary horror story.
    Books

    What is the Scariest Type of Horror Story?

    October 24, 2022 /

    The hunt for the scariest type of horror storymight not be as straightforward as you think.

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    What Is the Purpose of Interactive Storytelling?

    August 9, 2021
    Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022
    Is Fanfiction Literature?

    Why Physical Books are Still Important

    January 29, 2021
  • Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.
    Games

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022 /

    One glance at the promo materials will tell you that they’re on the dark side—but are the Plague Tale games scary, or just grim?

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    N7 armor from the teaser for the next Mass Effect game

    What to Expect from the Next ‘Mass Effect’: A Wishlist

    November 1, 2021
    Gris is a game that uses color to communicate in creative ways.

    Games That Use Color to Communicate in Creative Ways

    November 15, 2021
    Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021
  • A glowing jack o'lantern looks like something straight out of a cozy horror story.
    Books

    The Paradoxical Comfort of Cozy Horror

    October 10, 2022 /

    Cozy horror is a paradoxical yet popular subgenre most of us are familiar with, though we may not readily recognize it.

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    Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022
    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2019

    Mid-Year Updates: 2020 Edition

    July 17, 2020
    Video Games with Strong Female Characters

    Video Games with Strong Female Characters

    March 6, 2021
  • Screenshot of A Plague Tale: Innocence, a scary indie game.
    Games

    5 Scary Indie Horror Games That Taught Me the Meaning of Fear

    October 4, 2022 /

    Tis the season of spooks, and what better way to celebrate than by playing a few good scary indie horror games?

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    Spanish Gold (c) Kim Berkley 2006-2017

    Writing With Migraines: Balancing Pain and Passion

    May 12, 2018
    Dream Destination

    Free Reads: Poetry, “Dream Destination”

    March 7, 2018
    Author's Blog Purpose

    Free Reads: Poetry, “A Writer Writes”

    February 1, 2018
  • Screenshot from Stray, which is sometimes a horror game.
    Games

    Is Stray a Horror Game? A Cat-Lover’s Perspective

    August 15, 2022 /

    If you’re a cat lover like me, you’ve probably been wondering: is Stray actually a horror game?

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    NaNoWriMo 2018 Update

    NaNoWriMo Day 15: A Quick Mid-Nano Update

    November 15, 2018
    Writing About Music: Songs in Other Senses

    Writing About Music: Songs in Other Senses

    June 19, 2019
    Shadow of War is a perfect Lord of the Rings video game for action fans.

    The Best Lord of the Rings Video Games for Every Type of Gamer

    September 20, 2021
  • A scary book sets the scene for a discussion on the nature of horror.
    Books

    Does Horror Have to Be Scary to Be Good?

    October 25, 2021 /

    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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    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    June 19, 2020
    A New Year's Update 2019-2020

    A New Year’s Update: 2019 Review and 2020 Goals

    January 1, 2020
    Looking for a book that will actually scare you this Halloween? These 3 terrifying books just might make you jump right out of your skin.

    Made You Look: 3 Books That Scared Me So Badly I Actually Jumped

    October 15, 2018
  • Silent Hill is one of the most influential horror games of all time.
    Games

    The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)

    October 18, 2021 /

    For this Halloween, it’s time to talk about some of the most influential horror games in the history of the industry.

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    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    June 19, 2020
    Rereading His Dark Materials as an adult has been eye-opening.

    Rereading ‘His Dark Materials’ as an Adult

    March 21, 2022
    N7 armor from the teaser for the next Mass Effect game

    What to Expect from the Next ‘Mass Effect’: A Wishlist

    November 1, 2021
  • Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.
    Books,  Games

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021 /

    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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    Escapement

    Free Reads: Short Fiction, “Escapement”

    November 29, 2017
    The Harbinger's Head

    Learning How to Write Interactive Fiction: Diving in Headfirst With “The Harbinger’s Head”

    August 19, 2018
    Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?

    Do Published Authors Write Fanfiction?

    August 8, 2022
  • How do you make a scary story scarier?
    Writing

    How to Make a Scary Story Scarier

    October 23, 2020 /

    Here are a few creative ideas for how to make a scary story scarier—just in time for Halloween.

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    Woman experiences interactive story in VR

    What Is the Purpose of Interactive Storytelling?

    August 9, 2021
    Writing to Find Your Way Forward

    Writing to Find Your Way Forward

    November 12, 2019
    Author Kim Berkley stands in front of a map background, about to give an update.

    Quarterly Quest Update: Q3-Q4 2022

    September 26, 2022
  • Creepypasta is Not Dead (It's Just Sleeping)
    Books

    Creepypasta is Not Dead (It’s Just Sleeping)

    October 9, 2020 /

    I don’t think creepypasta is dead. Like the eldritch horrors that haunt its darkest corners, it is merely in hibernation, in preparation for the next change.

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    Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed

    Why Keep Writing When You’re Tired and Depressed?

    August 28, 2020
    How do you make a scary story scarier?

    How to Make a Scary Story Scarier

    October 23, 2020
    How to Read Outside Your Comfort Zone (and Enjoy It)

    How to Read Outside Your Comfort Zone (and Enjoy It)

    January 8, 2021
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