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A brief look at horror fiction in English, old and new.

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On creativity, hope, and living life on your own terms. Plus, free romance/erotica, poetry, and links that make you smile or make you think.

Fiction writing exercises, craft essays, and reading recommendations from Matt Bell, author of APPLESEED and REFUSE TO BE DONE. Publishes monthly.

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