The Dread Literary Review
Ideas from the dark side of the mind.

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Apr
Micro Mondays #3: “Bogeyman” by Nathan Perrin

Micro Mondays #3: “Bogeyman” by Nathan Perrin

In the dark, I see the glowing red face peeking out from the closet in the corner. It taunts me
1 min read
07
Apr
Micro Mondays #2: “What Lurks Beneath” by Jack Croxall

Micro Mondays #2: “What Lurks Beneath” by Jack Croxall

Mission Control looks just like it does in the movies. Lines of desks aimed at giant screens, scores of scientists
4 min read
31
Mar
Micro Mondays #1: “Pharmakos” by Ian Patterson

Micro Mondays #1: “Pharmakos” by Ian Patterson

“A seed is a promise, or a wish. Like the hanging potential of a guillotine, its success bisects possible futures.
3 min read
23
Mar
The door has opened…

The door has opened…

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