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Podcast: Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast
Episode: Fully Booked EP203: Turning Real-Life Fears Into Fiction
Description: What makes a short story scary? In today's episode of Fully Booked, we sit down with short fiction author Monte Crabbs, whose stories blend horror, mystery, and a touch of dark humor. Drawing from his background as a school librarian and longtime horror fan, Monte shares how everyday anxieties and personal experiences can be transformed into chilling stories that linger with readers. He explains why horror, when done right, connects on a deep psychological level and how, when presented in fiction, it can even offer readers a “safe scare.”
Our discussion explores the craft of writing creepiness into...