“The Judge’s House” by Bram Stoker: Science and Superstition
Today, we summarize and analyze “The Judge’s House” by Bram Stoker. Read along to learn more!
“Fall, Leaves, Fall” by Emily Bronte: Analysis
Today, we analyze Emily Bronte’s “Fall, Leaves, Fall” for the autumn season. Read along to learn more!
What is horror? Definition and Examples of Conventions
Today we look at horror as a genre. What makes it tick? Read along to find out more!
“An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce: Analysis
Today we summarize and analyze the short story “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” by Ambrose Bierce. Join us to learn more!
Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope”: Imminent terror and futility
Today we look at Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope.” It scared and unsettled me the first time I read it, so it’s good for the fall!
The continuing horror of ‘More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’
Today, we are reviewing the immortal book. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Join us to learn more!
“I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison, Horror and Dystopia
Today we look at the classic horror, science-fiction, futurist story “I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream” by Harlan Ellison. Join us to learn more about this terrifying tale!
Exploring Writing as a Recursive Process
Understanding writing as a recursive process is important to understand how to successfully revise and repeat parts of the process!
Folkloric Bigfoot: Legends, Origins, and Importance
Bigfoot is a well-known cryptid, and today we explore how “legends” (specifically Bigfoot) are important in storytelling and language.
“Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl: Norms and Murder
I wanted to get around to looking at a Roald Dahl short story, so join me for today’s post as we examine “Lamb to the Slaughter.”
‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’: Disturbing Imagery and Delightful Tales
It wouldn’t be October without Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Let’s take a look!