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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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Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: To Find a Killer by Leah Brewer
To Find a Killer by Leah Brewer offers a twist on the traditional detective thriller, serving up a quirky, small-town mystery with a...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Season of the Monster: Winter by AJ Humphreys
AJ Humphreys delivers a chilling and exhilarating follow-up with Season of the Monster: Winter , a gripping continuation of the saga that...
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Uzumaki by Junji Ito (Deluxe Edition)
In the fogbound coastal town of Kurouzu-cho, a curse like no other lurks. This isn't a curse tied to a malevolent spirit or a vengeful...
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: The Hunted (The Boy in the Iron Box, Book 3)
The Hunted , the third installment in The Boy in the Iron Box series by Guillermo del Toro, continues to deliver the spine-chilling...
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Book Review: The Pit and the Box (The Boy in the Iron Box, Book 2)
The Pit and the Box , the second installment in Guillermo del Toro's serialized novel The Boy in the Iron Box , is a masterful...
Sep 12, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Season of the Monster: Fall by A.J. Humphreys
Season of the Monster: Fall , the third installment in A.J. Humphreys' thrilling four-part series, delivers an intense, emotional, and...
Sep 5, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Next Door (A Chloe Fine Mystery, Book 1) by Blake Pierce
Blake Pierce’s Next Door introduces us to Chloe Fine, a 27-year-old FBI Evidence Response Team intern who is pulled back into her...
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Book Review: Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
Cassandra Khaw’s Nothing But Blackened Teeth is a haunting novella that lingers long after you’ve turned the final page. Set in a...
Aug 16, 20242 min read


Book Review: Falling Down (The Boy in the Iron Box Part 1) by Guillermo del Toro
Falling Down , the first installment in Guillermo del Toro's serialized novel The Boy in the Iron Box , is a gripping introduction that...
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Sequel’s Book Nook Review: Season of the Monster II: Summer by AJ Humphreys
AJ Humphreys' Season of the Monster II: Summer is a thrilling continuation of Ghini Freeman's relentless quest to find her abducted...
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Sequel’s Book Nook Review: "Last Days" by Adam Nevill
"Last Days" by Adam Nevill takes readers on a chilling journey with Kyle Freeman, a guerrilla documentary maker hired to create a film...
Jul 26, 20242 min read


Sequel’s Book Nook: Season of the Monster, Part 1: Spring by AJ Humphreys
AJ Humphreys’ Season of the Monster, Part 1: Spring delivers a gripping and innovative twist on the monster genre, keeping readers on the...
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook: Big Bad by Chandler Baker
Chandler Baker's Big Bad is the sixth installment in Amazon's Creature Feature series, and it delivers a chilling tale set in an isolated...
Jun 28, 20242 min read


Sequel’s Book Nook - Book Review: Best of Luck by Jason Mott
"Best of Luck," the fifth installment in Amazon’s "Creature Feature" series by Jason Mott, offers a gripping and chilling tale that...
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook: A Review of In Bloom by Paul Tremblay
"In Bloom" by Paul Tremblay is the fourth installment in Amazon’s Creature Feature Collection. The story follows journalist Heidi Cohen...
Jun 14, 20242 min read


Sequel’s Book Nook: It Waits in the Woods by Josh Malerman A Review
Josh Malerman, renowned for his gripping novel Bird Box, delivers another spine-chilling tale in It Waits in the Woods, the third...
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Book Review: Ankle Snatcher by Grady Hendrix
Grady Hendrix’s Ankle Snatcher is a chilling addition to his renowned catalog of horror stories, standing as the second entry in the...
May 31, 20242 min read


A Deep Dive Into Joe Hill's 'The Pram'
"The Pram" by Joe Hill is a chilling exploration of parenthood's darkest desires. Set against the backdrop of a tranquil Maine farmhouse,...
May 24, 20242 min read


A Disappointing Encounter with the Supernatural: A Review of "When I Look at the Sky All I See Are Stars" by Steve Stred
Steve Stred's novella "When I Look at the Sky All I See Are Stars" promises an intriguing journey into the realms of psychiatry and the...
May 17, 20242 min read


A Dark Symphony of Love and Monsters: Reviewing 'Don't Let the Forest In' by C. G. Drews
"Don't Let the Forest In" by C. G. Drews is a hauntingly beautiful tale that grips you from the very first page and refuses to let go....
May 10, 20242 min read
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