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From the Hollow
Welcome to the Cabinet of Curiosities—a collection of gothic history, strange traditions, haunted places, forgotten folklore, dark symbolism, and the stories hidden behind art and books.
Here you’ll find ancient festivals, eerie legends, Victorian oddities, supernatural inspiration, book reviews, collector features, and the beautifully strange details that shape my worlds. From haunted Pittsburgh to poisonous gardens, from ravens and roses to old rituals and whispered ghost stories, this is where mystery, history, and art meet.
If you love gothic atmosphere, dark fiction, and the allure of the unusual, you’re in the right place.
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Book Review: Ring by Koji Suzuki
Having finally picked up Ring , the first novel in Koji Suzuki’s iconic trilogy, I found myself pleasantly surprised. First published in...
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Book Review: An Evil Premise by T. Marie Vandelly
From the author of Theme Music , An Evil Premise offers an intriguing blend of possession, madness, and meta-fiction. The premise hooked...
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Book Review: Jenny Cooper Has A Secret by Joy Fielding
Joy Fielding, known for her skillful blend of suspense and emotional depth, returns with Jenny Cooper Has A Secret —a slow-burning...
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Book Review: Requiem by John Palisano
John Palisano’s Requiem is a fast-paced, atmospheric blend of science fiction and cosmic horror that wastes no time plunging the reader...
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Book Review: Smile for the Cameras by Miranda Smith
I went into Smile for the Cameras expecting a full-blown slasher/horror thrill ride—something bloody, tense, and in line with the...
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Book Review: Another by Paul Tremblay
In Another , Paul Tremblay offers a gripping, unsettling tale that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the supernatural through...
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Book Review: Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks returns triumphantly to the world of Shannara, offering readers a captivating exploration of the origin story behind the...
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door is a disturbing and emotionally charged novel that explores the depths of human cruelty. Loosely based...
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Book Review: Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman’s Open Season is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers everything fans have come to expect from the New...
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Book Review: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho delivers a unique blend of gothic horror and dark comedy, centering on Winifred Notty, a governess...
Feb 16, 20251 min read


Book Review: At the Bottom of the Garden by Camilla Bruce
Camilla Bruce’s At the Bottom of the Garden is a gothic thriller laced with eerie supernatural elements, centering on Clara Woods—a...
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Book Review: We Are the Beasts by Gigi Griffis
Gigi Griffis’ We Are the Beasts offers a chilling look into the dark, oppressive world of 18th-century rural France, blending historical...
Jan 18, 20252 min read


Review of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron's The Artist’s Way is nothing short of transformative. This book has profoundly impacted my creative journey, and its...
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Book Review: The Wee Ones: Part One by Darryl Hughes
Darryl Hughes' The Wee Ones: Part One is a chilling foray into supernatural horror, steeped in the rich folklore and haunting myths of...
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Book Review: Closer Than You Know by Debra Webb
Debra Webb delivers a gripping, high-stakes mystery in Closer Than You Know , the second installment in the Vera Boyett series. While I...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: In Too Deep (A Jack Reacher Novel) by Lee Child and Andrew Child
In Too Deep plunges readers straight into Jack Reacher's latest predicament: he wakes up in a dark, unfamiliar place, handcuffed to a...
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: The Rising: More Selected Scenes From the End of the World by Brian Keene
Brian Keene's return to the world of The Rising with More Selected Scenes From the End of the World is a triumph for both long-time...
Nov 14, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Encounter: The Boy in the Iron Box, Book 6 by Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro delivers a gripping and satisfying conclusion to The Boy in the Iron Box series with Encounter , a chilling finale...
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Siege - The Boy In The Iron Box, Book 5 by Guillermo del Toro
Siege: The Boy in the Iron Box continues to deliver high-stakes tension in its latest installment, Siege, penned by Guillermo del...
Oct 31, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Risen – The Boy in the Iron Box , Book 4 by Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro continues to captivate with the haunting atmosphere and rising tension in Risen , the fourth chapter of The Boy in the...
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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