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#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: A lack of control. They all want power over their own fates, and usually the fate of others.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 1d
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!

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What scares your male characters the most - and what does that reveal about the masks they wear?
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: If I don't do all of these things, I would have completely failed at creating a decently diverse cast.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 1d
Q3. I'm doing what I can to answer everyone, and repost, so bear with me. So I don't keep you waiting, I'll throw out 3. Interpret this one how you like. I know many queer folks like me do not align masculinity with man shaped. And with horror, we love to subvert our tales.

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When you write men in horror, do you lean into masculinity, subvert it, or weaponise it? Share one moment where you made it matter.
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: The Father is so easy to corrupt it almost seems like cheating.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 1d
Well then, #HorrorWritersChat. What's an archetype anyway? I jest. We're all writers here... after alllllllll....
What’s your favourite male archetype to corrupt in horror - and how do you twist it until it becomes something monstrous or tragic?
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 1: Victor K. Sanders and I write stories based on old horror movies. And I can't think of much the men have in common except maybe a sense of urgency.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 1d
Here we go, #HorrorWritersChat!

Q1 has arrived. It's international men's day today, and I thought actually that's a good topic. Not the easiest one to build questions around, either. So if I do not hit the mark I am sure you will forgive me.
As usual, no links, no pitches, not till the end.
Tell us who you are, what you write, and the one quality that defines the men in your stories - whether it saves them or damns them.
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: "So much information about the evolution of aquatic mammals, destroyed with that fossil."
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 15d
I knew you all were fine additions to our Collegiate. Here – an ancient scroll, on which a sentence has been carved, and you must finish it: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then, did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Continue it as you see fit, my friends.

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Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! Question 4: I’ve been impressed by your answers tonight. Look at this scroll and utterance: “My chisel cracks the seal open. Only then did I understand the folly of my curiosity.” Finish it as you see fit. Create a new seal for us. No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: The human brain was never meant to advance this far. We're a bunch of monkeys who figured out how to split the atom. Unless we can fundamentally change our nature, we're probably doomed.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 15d
A moment; let me note this. The Primrose Collegiate appreciates your honesty and insight. Hm, an explosion? Yes, a seal is being pried open tonight. Now, listen carefully; what IS a Terrible Truth to you? What must be hidden from Humanity, lest it destroys us?

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Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. A moment, please, while I note this. Calm down; the explosions you hear are normal. We are prying seals open tonight. But back to you; what is, to you, a Terrible Truth? And why must it be hidden from Humanity? No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: To me, the most terrible truth is the horror everyone knows, but know one speaks of. The truth of Omelas, if you will.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 15d
Tonight’s attendance is most fortuitous, wouldn’t you agree? Mind the arcane energies coruscating in the laboratory; our work is, as always, dangerous. Now then, tell me; how would you describe an ideal seal containing a Terrible Truth? Where is it located?
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Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. Careful! The arcane energies whipping about our artifacts are most deadly. Now then, tell me; how, to you, does an ideal seal of Terrible Truths look like? And where is it located? No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWritersChat
November 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 1: I write horror inspired by old movies. And terrible truths don't need to be hidden, humans just deny them anyway.
greethewriter.bsky.social Gree_ @greethewriter.bsky.social · 15d
Ah, good evening, friend. Dr. Bedlam, at your service. Our esoteric laboratory has just opened. Come in, we are doing vital work on studying the cosmic unknown. Tell us, what do you write, and what seal do you own that contains a Terrible Truth hidden from Humanity?

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Concept art for the video-game Thief, titled ‘Dr. Troy’s Main Floor’. It’s an alchemical and medical shop of a Victorian and Gothic fashion, darkened by shadow, but the silvery glow of the moon cuts through the curtains. The floor is full to bursting with shelves of vials, containers, and phylacteries of cold, eerie colours and disturbing sizes. A Human-sized skeleton is at the back end of the room. At the foreground, we see a very disturbing, glass container of two, miniature skeletons embracing and kissing. A heavy, metallic cash machine sits at the wooden counter. No-one is in this room. Question 1: Good evening, friend – Dr. Bedlam, at your service. Our esoteric laboratory has just opened. Tell us, what do you write, and what seal containing a Terrible Truth do you possess? No links, covers, or self-promo! Leave that for the end! Quote the post & include the hashtag! #HorrorWriterschat
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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horrorscriptorium.bsky.social
Ready to explore the world of cryptids?

youtu.be/fHK-NXe1Ijk
How to Write Cryptids
YouTube video by The Horror Scriptorium
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October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: How about fear of peasant revolts? Not nearly enough of that around anymore.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 22d
Q4, and this is the last one for tonight. Hang around for the pimp your book part of the night in 10 minutes. Please do repost others. Please do go and repost one of Matt's books as well.
Thanks thanks.
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if we could resurrect one forgotten fear or myth: which one are you choosing?
October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: Obviously I keep the old in my stories. But, if anyone knew our next great fear, it would already be our current great fear.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 22d
So what does it say about us, as the folklore evolves, and we fear new things, in the dark...

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we used to fear the dark, and the woods: now we fear the screens and the systems. What next? What does it tell us about us? Or do you keep the old in your stories?
October 29, 2025 at 7:53 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: I think a good ghost story is universal. We all die with regrets.
October 29, 2025 at 7:51 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 1: Penname Victor K Sanders. I write horror inspired by old movies. And my childhood fear was Hell.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · 22d
Hola, Horror Writers. I'm going to post and eat as I've pretty much just walked in. But, we're all about it today, so close to Halloween!
Tell me tell me. What scared you as a child?

No links, no hawking books please, till the end. Thanks Thanks.

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Welcome home, horror writers! Introduce yourselves. What do you write and .... what was your childhood fear....
October 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Happy 4th Birthday to Star Trek: Prodigy!

Back in April, we paid tribute to its best episodes in a special called JUST THE MARRYs, and featuring @jessiegender.bsky.social @steveshives.bsky.social @ohtheprofanity.com & @drakkorex.bsky.social

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Promotional poster for Star Trek: Prodigy, featuring the animated cast and USS Protostar and Voyager-A behind them
October 28, 2025 at 5:25 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
Oh, the horror! Perhaps my next scary story will be about a man who calls a cousin his Aunt! True terror ripped from the headlines!
billcorbett.bsky.social Bill Corbett @billcorbett.bsky.social · 23d
My kids grew up calling a dear friend of mine “Uncle Phil,” now I know they were just little liars / likely terrorists
October 28, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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mikemcmahan.bsky.social
I simply can not believe we’ve gotten to “crashed infected monkey truck” in this ludicrous timeline.
October 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
He's back!
TRUE Scary Stories - Episode 32 - The Secret Room
YouTube video by Unwanted Houseguest
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October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
“For free.”
A tweet from Adam Kinzinger says: “He def works for free unless you count the meme coin, the watches, the Qatar jet that he keeps, his sons’ business ventures that conveniently follow Donald’s intl travel, the many crypto scams…” It’s replying to Brenden Dilley’s tweet that claims: “President Trump works for free. He donates his salary. President Trump is updating and renovating the White House with his own money and or donations…”
October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: Probably Noll, because while my WiP is an ensemble piece, he's the only character who is both likeable, and actively drives the plot forward.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 29d
QUESTION FOUR

There’s a knock at the door.

Before you can answer it, the door opens and reveals…your favourite character. They are your creation.

Who is visiting you?
Why are they your favourite?
And why are they here, now?

- - -

Linger a little longer for the outro & promo #HorrorWritersChat
Question four - From your work, who is your favourite character? Antagonist? Protagonist? Who are they? Why are they your favourite? And why are they visiting you? #HorrorWritersChat - background composite image of a series of abandoned interior rooms. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls.
October 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: The 1931 Dracula, the 1931 Frankenstein, the 1896 House of the Devil, and 1936's Dracula's Daughter.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 29d
QUESTION THREE

The room includes the media that inspires your writing.
Books. Films. Music. Art.

Share four that inspired your last published horror work or your latest horror WIP.

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Question three - Share four pieces of media that inspired your latest published horror work or your current horror WIP (work in progress) #HorrorWritersChat - background composite image of a series of abandoned interior rooms. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls.
October 22, 2025 at 7:26 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: Google Docs (or any cloud service), so I can write from anywhere. Google, or any other good search engine for research. And Discord so I can chat with other writers for advice.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 29d
QUESTION TWO

We stand before your writing area #HorrorWritersChat

Which three tools (apps? Items? objects?) do you find useful when writing?

Are there any you’d recommend to other writers?

The stranger the better...
Question Two - Which three tools, apps or items do you find useful when writing? Which would you recommend to other writers? Quote Post your answers with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments #HorrorWritersChat - background composite image of a series of abandoned interior rooms. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls.
October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question One: Pen name is Victor K. Sanders. I write stories inspired by classic horror movies. My perfect writing room is one with a functional keyboard.
marywyrd.bsky.social Mary Wyrd (she/her) @marywyrd.bsky.social · 29d
QUESTION ONE - #HorrorWritersChat

Behind this door is your ideal writing room. 🚪

If money were no object and dreams were reality, this is where you’d write, relax, and conceive of your next great work.

Introduce yourself along with your horror niche, then open the door and describe your space.
Question one - Introduce yourself! Your name, your corner of the horror genre and describe your dream writing room. Quote Post your answers with the hashtag. Don’t forget to like/share other answers and chat in the comments #HorrorWritersChat - background composite image of a series of abandoned interior rooms. On either side of the opening to the next room, a pair of shadowy hands presses against the walls.
October 22, 2025 at 7:21 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 4: They're complimentary.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · Oct 15
Q4.
Do hang around for the outro, in around 10 minutes.

Which is the easier route? Or the more satisfying?

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Q4 In your stories: is desperation scarier than the supernatural?
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 3: I hope everyone, but probably the poor more.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · Oct 15
#HorrorWritersChat Q3.

Who do you scare? As a writer, it's our chance to bite back, perhaps.
Q3 Do you write horror that scares the poor, the wealthy or everyone equally?
October 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
dracuniversal.bsky.social
#HorrorWritersChat Question 2: My stories tend to deal with small scales, but some people have the power to deny others the things that they need.
erynmccee.bsky.social Eryn McCee @erynmccee.bsky.social · Oct 15
Q2. So many of you are diving in courageously. I salute you. Don't worry, now we go more abstract.
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Q2 How does scarcity or deprivation shape the worlds you build in your stories?
October 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM