Out now: Mesonoxian by Roland Blackburn

Six years have gone by since Elm woke in the ashes of a burnt-out carnival in Tennessee, his wife Doro missing and his leg mangled. When he finds an impossible flyer for the extinct Mesonoxian Brothers carnival halfway across the country, Elm embarks on a...
Shadows & Ink Blog: Dialogue Part 4 of 4

Shadows & Ink Blog: Dialogue Part 4 of 4

Dialogue will also be examined for its role as a foreshadowing tool. When used effectively, dialogue can plant seeds of anticipation and anxiety, hinting at what horrors are yet to come without robbing scenes of their immediate impact. The next section will explore...

Three Aurealis Award Nominees!

Congrats to all the authors who are nominated for an Aurealis award. We’re of course especially proud of the three Crystal Lake nominations:BEST YOUNG ADULT SHORT STORY:“The Lingering Taste of Your Last Supper” by Matthew R. Davis (posted on the Crystal Lake...