Crack the Spine - July, 2026 Written by Kerry E.B. Black July is National Picnic Month in the United States. This time-honored tradition sees families fighting ants and mosquitos to soak up some sun and enjoy a meal al fresco. To that end, let’s pack a hamper with our favorite treats, spread a red checkered cloth, and crack a spine or two - of our favorite, thematically appropriate horror books, of course! In Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House, Eleanor and Theodora

There’s a book launch party for Rebecca Cuthbert’s new collection presented by Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror: A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE, and you’re all invited! Come celebrate Rebecca’s new release! The launch party is taking place on Sunday, August 9th, beginning at 2pm. It’s been held at Downtown Brew, 13 Water St., Fredonia, NY. You can find more information about the event using the link below. Book Launch Party: A Curse Thrown from the Hanging

Help me celebrate my birthday all month-long by entering the Birthday Bash Giveaway!! Begins today and ends on my birthday, August 9th! GIVEAWAY HOSTED ON INSTAGRAM BY ireadhorror_ & char.reads.and.reviews

A lot is happening at Uncomfortably Dark—and even more is coming! (all very exciting and amazing) But with updates and social media posts spread out all over the place, it can be a lot to keep up with. So, we pulled everything together in one spot to make it easy. Here’s a quick roundup of where you can find Uncomfortably Dark Horror and everything it has going on! The official website for Uncomfortably Dark Horror (blog and more): Uncomfortably Dark Horror | Official Website

The Sorrowstones by Felix Blackwell The story follows a young man by the name of Cole Graves throughout his life from pre-teen to young adulthood and the many bizarre incidents that seem to follow him, his friends, and his family. It starts innocently enough, an illness that clears up without any explanation, anxiety attacks relieved, both after he receives what seem to be innocent but random trinkets. Elaborately carved animal shapes of stone and wood that are gifted to him