Tag Archives: fear

Raven’s Game Part 2 #horror #Halloween #thriller

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Detective Gemma Cook runs her thumb around her badge while staring at the strange woman sitting across from her. It is not the first time she has had to bring the grinning brunette in for an interview. Even so, the … Continue reading →

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Raven’s Game Part 1 #horror #Halloween #thriller

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

(This starts the special horror story that will run all month.  I will mention that I only did a quick read over for editing.  If you haven’t read the first story Raven’s Hold and are curious then feel free to click … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Chipping at the Writer’s Block

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been holding off on this one because newer ideas kept showing up.  Yet I’ve seen a few posts this week about Writer’s Block.  The two words that frighten an author to the very ink in their veins.  By the way, … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m pretty sure this guy runs the show in my head most of the time.  Occasionally, Sadness knocks him out of the way and you can tell what movie my son watches about once a week.  Obviously, ‘Mad Max: … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited- Paranoia in Self-Publishing?

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a big one that went live on February 8th, 2014.  I think I’ve figured some of it out, but don’t hold me to that.  Though re-reading it, I do seem some of my youthful naivete in there at … Continue reading →

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Parenting with The Avengers: Oops. Forgot that Scene

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

So with the kid able to sit through movies and having ‘Goosebumps’ under his belt, we thought it would be a good time to test him on ‘The Avengers’.  We made popcorn and were ready for the scene where Coulson … Continue reading →

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What Do the Heroes Fear?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Asked this question of my heroes: What are you afraid of? Luke Callindor–  Spiders. Timoran Wrath–  Magic. Nyx– Really, you two?  That’s as deep as you’re going to go? Luke–  Well, what about you? Nyx–  Losing my magic, being deadweight, … Continue reading →

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Shrieking Skull of Necrotalis Plains

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

(Actually surprised I never posted this before.  Swear I did, but I can’t find it in the archives.) An open plain Never crossed by man Home to ghosts And every form of ghoul Slavering for flesh One such beast Is … Continue reading →

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Creating the Horror Atmosphere

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I never realized it wasn’t spelled ‘Cemetery’ until now.  All I remember is that this covered always freaked me out and was responsible for me not trusting a neighborhood cat for a week.  It looks creepy even though … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Enjoy the Scare?

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know I tried to write a gory horror novella last year.  Well, I realized a few things when I was done and accepting that I suck at it.  Gore can only get you so far and tension/fear is a … Continue reading →

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