A look at one of the most celebrated anthologies of horror for children

From “The Exorcist” to “The Amityville Horror” to “The Shining,” kids can be downright demonic. What is it about the idea of evil youngsters that scares us? After all, they’re “only children,” right?

You got the guts to write horror literature? Or are they lying on the floor in a big, sloppy mess next to you? Delve into the nightmare landscape that is your own soul. Choose your poison, and show us what you’re made of. Not for the faint of heart.

Clive Barker´s short story "Dread," originally published as part of his popular "Books of Blood" series, serves as a close examination of the collective fascination with being scared and indicts each of us in our own twisted and perverse pleasure of another’s misery.

A discussion on Stephen King´s epic character Randall Flagg, and a look at how he has made the world (of horror) a better place. Part of the Legendary Horror Villain Series.

What is horror literature, anyway? Is a universal definition of horror literature even possible? Individual fear, past and traumatic experiences, phobias, personal perception, and environment are all factors we must consider when discussing horror literature.

The Curse of the Campfire Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales, published by Tor Books, is the third and latest installment in David Lubar’s popular Campfire Weenies series geared towards children.

In Joe Hill´s "Heart-Shaped Box," we find a satisfying and original ghost story mixed with themes of love, sadness, anger, betrayal and rock. Lots and lots of rock.

A cornerstone of the horror literature movement, “evil” has existed in numerous forms throughout horror’s history. Yet defining what "evil" actually is becomes tricky, if not altogether elusive.

Have a burning desire to write horror or are you simply wanting to analyze it to death? Here are a few ideas to get you started!