by Cole Salao
Some books make you think. Others grab your brain, flip it inside out, and laugh while you make sense of what just happened. Writers love messing with readers’ heads. It’s part of the fun of writing. Because if their books messed with your mind, then it’s a sign...
by Cole Salao
You’ve finished a book or a show, and things end with a question. You’re confused, maybe even annoyed. That’s it? And days later, you’re still thinking about it. That’s the power of an ambiguous ending. What Is an Ambiguous Ending? An...
by Cole Salao
Have you ever imagined your body being transformed, mutilated, or handled in the most grotesque ways? Your body shivers, and you feel the horror stab deep into your skin. Body horror takes that fear and plays around with it. It forces you to confront the possibility...
by Cole Salao
That creaking floorboard. The cold spot in the hallway. The shadow that shouldn’t be there. Few settings create instant dread like a haunted house. Why? Because your home is supposed to be safe. When it turns dangerous or houses something unknown, you no longer...
by Cole Salao
Writing is often seen as a lonely art. You sit at your desk, stare at the screen, and connect with your inner world. But some days, the words just don’t come. You scroll, snack, or clean the kitchen—anything but write. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone....