The full moon illuminates the tiny abandoned house. Today is the third full moon of the year, the time of the Ancient Rite of Blood. She dances joyfully, throwing her legs high, jumping, and waving her arms. A wide smile is frozen on her lips. She wants to laugh carefreely, and she laughs. She laughs […]
It’s easy for horror fans to get caught up in all the hype surrounding the release of a highly anticipated new horror movie, whether it’s an indie production or a big budget studio picture. We fall for it every time because deep down we want the movie to be everything it has been built up
I sit on a park bench in the shade of a gum tree and watch my 15-month-old daughter hunt for lawn beetles. She learned to walk a few months back. Now, arms out for balance, she totters around happily. She lacks the dexterity to harm the insects. When she finds them, she squats down and
