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Radar DeBoard

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A nerdy analyst by day, writer of spooky stories by night. I love me all things horror!

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 29d

If you enjoy Yellowjackets, then preording this book is a must!

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The Violet Glow of the Daytens — TRUBORN PRESS

Preorder Now! Release Date: October 21st, 2025 While cleaning out the house of a deceased family member, Jenelle finds the diary of her great-great-grandmother and discovers how the elderly woman w...

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 3h

I recently sat down with the fantastic @frommausoleum.bsky.social to talk about my book coming out on Tuesday!

#horror #booksky

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Horror Author Interview | The Violet Glow of the Daytens by Radar DeBoard

YouTube video by Voices From the Mausoleum

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 12h

Spooktober Day 15: Jack-O

It's bad. Just like the algorithms for Bluesky, the acting in this one is nonexistent.

It gets 1 rotten pumpkin out of 5

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 16h

He always felt he had more in common with insects than people

This led to nearly continous bullying in his younger days, but that never derailed his feelings

Years of obsession morphed him mentally and physically until he was more #beetle than human with a desire for revenge
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

I don't want to do book marketing today, but there's only a week until release day, so here I am

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The Violet Glow of the Daytens

The Violet Glow of the Daytens - Kindle edition by DeBoard, Radar, Reynolds, Tasha. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Violet Glow of the Daytens.

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

Spooktober Day 14: Heretic

Good acting and a solid twist towards the end. See, you don't need much to make a good horror movie.

It gets 4 uncomfortable discussions about religion out of 5

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

I might have just found a new pen name!

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

My work here is done lol

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, they were unnaturally horny lol

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

I did really like the ending! I think my rating of the movie will probably go up with a rewatch.

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 1d

He was a man who enjoyed everything in excess

So of course he ordered off the #deluxe menu when visiting Flow's Diner

It took 20 minutes after finishing the quadruple stack burger for his stomach to hurt

Bit it would be several days of pain before the larvae reached his brain
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 2d

Spooktober Day 13: Frontieres

Extremely bloody with grotesque torture scenes. So, your typical French horror from the 2000s. I really enjoyed it, but I completely understand how it's not everyone's cup of tea.

It gets 4 head shaving scenes out of 5

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 2d

While everyone danced, the music contained a sinister #undertone

As the party continued, the aggression among the guests mounted

It all culminated in a full on blood bath while the DJ quietly slipped away
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 3d

Spooktober Day 12: House of the Long Shadows

Three horror legends delivering some absolutely fantastic performances?! Sign me up! The ending sucks. But other than that, it's pretty good.

It gets 4 very long shadows out of 5

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 3d

On their own, a piranha is not deadly

Falling in the water with one doesn't send them into a killing frenzy

It's the blood that is key

That's why I always make a little cut before tossing these tourists in

The world is better without them
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 4d

Only 10 days until The Violet Glow of the Daytens arrives! Still plenty of time to preorder a copy!

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The Violet Glow of the Daytens — TRUBORN PRESS

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 4d

Spooktober Day 11: Killer Body Count

The teens are hot and horny in this slasher, which doesn't do much to cover up the fact they can't act. But it's still a fun time.

It gets 3 horny and doomed teens out of 5

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 4d

The shapeshifter could have been anything and they knew it

Each room they entered, their gaze scanned every item with suspicion

By the time they reached the entryway they had lowered their guard enough to not use caution around the lone #raincoat

That was a fatal mistake
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 5d

Spooktober Day 10: Frailty

Billy Paxton being an absolute madman?! Sign me up!

Besides him, the rest of the film is solid, but it doesn't do anything to elevate itself to the next level.

It gets 3 voices of God out 5

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 5d

My ARC readers have really been showing up for me!

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 5d

There was always a #verve to her movements when she sculpted

Her fingers danced over the material that was only malleable to her

It had always been that way

Since she was little, she had the ability to shape human flesh to her will and create some truly horrific things
#vss365 #vsshorror

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 6d

Just over 2 weeks until I'm signing copies of my book at the cutest and spookiest bookstore around!

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 6d

That GIF is the perfect response lol

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 6d

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Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 6d

Why, thank you!

Radar DeBoard @radardeboard.bsky.social · 6d

Spooktober Day 9: Mr. Crocket

People being killed by sentient furniture and critics on grief and how it affects a parents ability to properly raise a child? Sign me up!

It gets 4 deranged TV hosts out of 5