A Dyslexic Writer with ADHD And An Unhealthy Interest in Horror and the Macabre My name is Jen, and I live in Hobart, the capital of the island state of Tasmania, Australia, which is famous for its natural beauty, convict history, and unique wildlife. Hobart is a pretty little city…

What if Medium writers were fantastical mythical creatures? — Medium is a world of great wonder, yearning curiosity, and yet also a certain strangeness. Curious beings are hidden amongst the digital pages, which exhibit specific, fascinating, and odd behaviors. Today we will discuss some of the different fantasy creatures you may encounter during your travels in the wilds of…

Exploring Urban Legends: Black dogs feature prominently in British folklore and can either appear as an omen of death, a protective friend, or a fearsome foe in the form of a hell-hound — The urban legend is a modern folklore genre, which often consists of fictional stories associated with supernatural, disturbing, and macabre elements. Urban legends are often rooted in both local mythology and history.

Contemporary personality psychologists believe there are five distinct dimensions to a person’s personality — Countless personality tests online claim to be able to determine an individual’s nature after they answer a few simple questions. Often you will be asked to select something such as a color or animal which is used to determine some aspect of your personality. These tests are often designed by…

Most guides promising how to gain 1000 followers talk about hard work and quality writing, but who has time for all that? Why not just make a deal with the devil instead? — Hello Medium readers/writers, you have clicked on a How to Gain 1,000 followers article. I bet that means you want to get famous fast! Without all the hard work bullshit associated with slowly building up an audience. Does original creative writing, dedicated research, and making connections within the Medium writing…

All the latest and creepiest horror content coming out in July, including movies, television shows, and video games Welcome to the first official Horror Hounds Guide. As someone always on the lookout for my latest scares, I thought I would provide you with a monthly list of the best horror…

Exploring Urban Legends — The urban legend is a modern folklore genre, which often consists of fictional stories associated with disturbing, supernatural, and macabre elements. Urban legends are often rooted in local history and popular culture. As a gamer who, in the 90s, spent a good chunk of my childhood at the local arcade…

Horrifying History — My father was the harbor master in the coastal city Geraldton, in Western Australia. Geraldton is about 424 kilometers (263 miles) from the state capital of Perth. In 2015 I was visiting my parents and brother interstate from Tasmania, Australia. My dad, as well as being a sailor, was also…

Exploring Urban Legends — The urban legend is a modern folklore genre, which often consists of fictional stories associated with macabre or supernatural elements. Urban legends are often rooted in local history and popular culture. For example, Disney has attracted several urban legends, as people love a sinister story that taints the family-friendly image…