Uncomfortably Dark Presents a brand-new release from author PJ Verfall! 13 KISSES BY PJ Verfall In a world driven by greed--the filthy rich and powerful can do as they please. They used Katerina, they fed her to a demon from the pits to further their own desires for power. She didn’t die, she became something else, driven to have revenge. They may have it all, but will that be enough to defend themselves from what they created? Who will receive 13 Kisses? PRE-ORDER THE PAPER

Title: THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF AIR Directed by: Shayna Connelly Country: US Run Time: 16 minutes Synopsis: When Lauren witnessed a tragedy, she has to question everything she holds dear. Favorite line: “Desire doesn’t fade with age… or marital status.” Thoughts: This short is so damn well done. Between the vulnerability the FMC portrays to the realization that photos truly only tell one half of a story that is a millisecond in time. The viewer walks away with heavin

Have you read the Stoker-nominated novel MOLTING by Kathryn Tennison? Be sure to check it out! MOLTING by Kathryn Tennison Michelle Callaway falls in love at first sight with the dilapidated A-frame house in the New Hampshire woods. Wanting a fresh start, she pours herself into making this house her perfect home. But someone – or something – already nests in that house. Can Michelle force it to leave before she loses her sanctuary, her sanity, and her sense of self? Praise fo

Our new indie creative spotlight this week introduces Brandon Davis. He is a voice actor, narrator, and actor. Brandon is looking to branch out into other areas in which he can utilize his talents, including audiobooks. He has an impressive range of voices and approaches every project with enthusiasm and professionalism. Check out his interview below, and if you are an author, be sure to add him to your reference list if you need a narrator, actor, or voice actor! If you are

Title: DAGON Directed by: Paolo Gaudio Country: Italy Run Time: 6 mins Synopsis: When a traveler comes home from a tragic situation, he may not have come back alone. Favorite line: “If it bleeds, we can kill it.” Thoughts: DAGON has one of the most oppressive feelings of the festival. What fascinated me the most about this short was the open endedness. Was the boat a warship? Titanic? Was it PTSD? It’s all up to the viewer and with each decision comes a completely d

Title: CRAMPS! A PERIOD PIECE Directed by: Brooke H. Cellars Country: US Run Time: 89 mins Synopsis: A young woman must choose her own path but her uterus makes a few decisions for her. Favorite line: “I don’t drink that hippy swill.” “Put a curse on them.” “I’m a Satanist. Not a witch.” Thoughts: Cellars brings it with CRAMPS! From the commentary of patriarchy to loyalty, self-discovery melding with self-love, the viewer is taken on a journey of womanhood. Can it

Title: DEMONETIZE Directed by: Alexander Watson Country: US Run Time: 96 mins Synopsis: Five influencers are offered the gig of a lifetime, spend some time in a house and get paid. The problem is, a few former tenants aren’t all that keen on the visiting. Favorite line: “What are you, a ghost gobbler or something.” - Cherdleys “Oh, I’m about to Build-A-Bear inside of you.” - Cherdleys Thoughts: Imagine the most annoying YouTubers currently (and I could name a few

Title: THE BLACK HILLS NIGHT HIKE Directed by: Various Country: US Run Time: 78 minutes Synopsis: A young woman goes on a night hike with a rag tag group of strangers, but her life will never be the same after. Favorite line: “Do I look like aluminum foil right now?” (SNALLYGASTER) “No, I’m afraid of bears, raccoons, and weirdos.” (SNALLYGASTER) Thoughts: Six different scary stories for the brave at heart. While the main story (the hike) as well as a few others a

Kerry is back this week to help us celebrate Mary Shelley's Birthday! Happy Birthday, Mary Shelley! Written by Kerry E.B. Black Called “The Mother of Science Fiction” and “The Original Goth Girl,” Mary Shelley was born on 30 August, 1797. Her most famous written work, Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus, was written and published when she was still a teen. However, this wasn’t the sum total of her impressive literary output. To her credit are six novels (Valperga, 1823; Th

Hello Readers and friends! If you follow our Patreon, then you already saw the post last night as part of my weekly update, which, last nights was more of a rant about the week and state of things within the community, but then I went on to share a huge win for a horror creator that I deeply admire that reminded me, once more, of why I do this. Yesterday was a rough day for me, honestly, it's been a rough week, but seeing good things happen to good people, especially people I

Exploring The Labyrinth In this series, I will be reading every Brian Keene fiction book that has been published (and is still available in print) and then producing an essay on it. With the exception of Girl On The Glider, these essays will be based upon a first read of the books concerned. The article will assume you’ve read the book, and you should expect MASSIVE spoilers. I hope you enjoy my voyage of discovery. ALONE Essay 30 Daniel Miller owns a website and hosting comp

M Ennenbach is one of my favorite authors, what many may call an author's author. He is a literary genius in my humble opinion, and I have read thousands of books in my lifetime, across all genres. Ennenbach is an author that you discover once in a lifetime. M ENNENBACH IN FIVE! Describe yourself in 3 words. bipolar nihilist poet My top 5 movies are Event Horizon. Night Breed. Raiders of the Lost Ark. Clash of the Titans (Harryhausen only). Secret of NIHM. My top 5 favorite

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

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

In honor of National Girlfriend’s Day, which was August 1, I hope to embrace the lovely sentiment with all of you! Of course, if you are or identify as a girl, I’d like to wish you the very happiest, most magical day! And if you’re not a girl but have female friends, then much happiness to you, too! Of course, we here at Uncomfortably Dark prefer to keep things - well - Dark, so here are my suggestions for reading about girlfriends to keep your day properly lit. The Rust Maid

Michael R. Collins is back with his long-awaited sequel to VERUM MALUM! VISUS MALUM is coming to Godless on August 21, 2026!! Wide release on September 8, 2026!! VISUS MALUM by Michel R. Collins Jackie and Noah are still reeling from the events of one year ago. Noah is struggling with a life without his husband or his eyesight. Jackie is trying to balance her life between helping Noah, her own healing, and a growing relationship with Zora. Unbeknownst to her is despite Noah's

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

A CURSE THROWN FROM THE HANGING TREE From Rebecca Cuthbert & Blood Moon Poetry by Uncomfortably Dark Horror! A 21-poem collection that weaves together threads of folklore, fairy tales, and mythology. Order from the 'zon: Amazon.com: A Curse Thrown From The Hanging Tree: Poems eBook : Cuthbert, Rebecca, Nola, Candace: Kindle Store Order Direct from the Shop! A Curse Thrown From The Hanging Tree | Uncomfortably Dark ABOUT REBECCA CUTHBERT: Rebecca Cuthbert loves ghost stories,

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

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