Stavros ThanosThe Haunting Legacy of Friday the 13th: A Day Steeped in Fear and FolkloreEvery year, as the calendar marks Friday the 13th, an air of superstition spreads across much of the world. Whether it’s avoiding black…5d ago5d ago
Stavros ThanosHorror in Alfred Hitchcock’s Movies The Novelties He Brought to the Genre.Alfred Hitchcock, the “Master of Suspense,” is synonymous with thrillers and psychological tension. But beyond just suspense, Hitchcock…Sep 7Sep 7
Stavros ThanosCrafting a Compelling Opening: Mastering the Art of the First Sentence in Horror WritingThe first sentence of a story or book is more than just an introduction; it’s a promise to your reader. In the realm of horror, it’s the…Aug 92Aug 92
Stavros ThanosCrafting the Perfect Short Horror Story: A Simple Guide to Terrifying TalesAre you ready to send shivers down your readers’ spines with a short horror story? Crafting a compelling and chilling tale in just a few…Jun 262Jun 262
Stavros ThanosSunday’s confession: Writing in a Foreign Language Even When You’re Proficient — the struggleIt’s been a wild week!Jun 23Jun 23
Stavros ThanosHorror in Pop Culture (Part 2): How Video Games Shape Our FearsFirst thing to say, I am not a video game person! I admire people who invest time in exploring all the video games and enjoy all the…Jun 22Jun 22
Stavros ThanosHorror in Pop Culture (Part 1): How Movies and TV Shape Our FearsThe allure of horror has fascinated audiences for over a century, with movies and television shows at the forefront of this fascination…Jun 21Jun 21
Stavros Thanos10+1 Haunted Places You Can Visit: A Small Guide to the World’s Spookiest DestinationsIf you’re a thrill-seeker with a taste for the supernatural, the world is full of eerie destinations that promise to give you the chills…Jun 20Jun 20
Stavros ThanosThe Horrific Mastery of Homer: Unveiling Scenes of Horror in the Epic WorksHomer, the legendary ancient Greek poet, is renowned for his monumental epics, “The Iliad” and “The Odyssey.” While these works are often…Jun 19Jun 19