A Fleeting of Memories — A look in the mirror. A locket, cold and distant, like the memories it holds. A woman’s face, etched with stories she can’t tell. Eyes filled with longing, searching for something forever lost. You wake up greeted by pale yellow wallpaper, worn and stained with the passage of time. A…

Remembering the Unforgettable Voice and Advocacy of Sinéad O’Connor Today, the music world mourns the loss of a unique voice, Sinéad O’Connor. Known for her hauntingly beautiful song ‘Nothing Compares 2 U,’ Sinéad was a beacon of raw emotion and unfiltered expression. Her struggles with mental health were well-documented…

The cult classic horror-comedy is set to return with a fresh new reboot — In a world where the undead have long been a source of spine-chilling entertainment, one film stands out as a cult classic — Return of the Living Dead. Released in 1985, this horror-comedy has etched itself into the annals of horror cinema, garnering a dedicated fan base and spawning four…

A Chilling Tale of Love “You always had to find the North Star. You said it was a testament to our love, constant and unwavering.” — Mark Mark has grown used to his routine-filled days taking care of me. I am not sure if it was an accident or sickness…

A Deep Dive into Zombies, Self-awareness, and Personhood — Our popular understanding of zombies paints them as beings driven by a singular, primal instinct to feed. Introduction The Mind, Body, and the (Un)dead. This article explores the philosophical concepts of self-awareness, mind-body duality, and personhood through the lens of zombies. Zombies are often depicted as beings driven by a primal…

Unveiling Fear and Familiarity in Indie Horror — Bethany, come quickly! I need to speak to you. You’re not in trouble. I promise! — “I Heard It Too” Introduction In the realm of indie horror films, a spine-chilling tour de force emerges, carving its niche. This short horror film, a seven-minute spectacle helmed by Matt Sears and Tim Knight…

How to Identify and Eliminate Unnecessary Elements for a More Powerful Narrative — “Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.” — Stephen King Introduction “Killing your darlings.” It’s a haunting phrase, isn’t it? You might associate it with the likes of William Faulkner or Oscar Wilde, but its roots actually lie in the…

Welcome to the submission guidelines for Nocturnal Narrative. We appreciate your interest in contributing to our literary magazine. Before you submit your work, please read the following guidelines carefully. 1. Our Mission Nocturnal Narrative is an online literary journal dedicated to showcasing diverse voices within the horror genre. We believe…