The Horror Zine is now closed to submissions of FICTION and POETRY for this quarter, but is still open for ART. Go HERE

In this issue:

First:

Best-selling vampire author Alistair Cross explains the difference between "telling" and "showing" a story! All writers need to know this, so go HERE for great advice.

Next:

Best-selling author Joe R. Lansdale's work has been made into films, animation, comics, and he has won ten Bram Stoker Awards. Read an outstanding story from him told in his famous "folksy" style HERE

And:

Did you know that if a headstone has wheat on it, it means the person died old? A broken branch means the person died young. On this month's Morbidly Fascinating Page, we show you photos of many headstone symbols and explain their meanings HERE

And:

On this month's News Page: London took down its Christmas mural due to complaints about AI, the new trailer for Return to Silent Hill, and the top ten unconventional Christmas horror movies from Screen Rant. Go HERE

Still More:

In Fiction:

The Horror Zine is proud to present fantastic fiction by Joe R. Lansdale, Shawn P. Madison, Christopher Beck and Christopher Ryan.

In Poetry:

The Horror Zine publishes the dark delights of S.C. Virtes, Dawn Colclasure, Timothy K. Ready and Daniel Appleby.

In Art:

The Horror Zine displays the stunning selections of Dan Keohane.

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