Opening Letter September started at the edge of the woods. From there, things got a little strange. We followed forests that knew our names, accepted some questionable invitations, found old magic still breathing, and discovered that sometimes the dark feels…
Review of A Sorceress Comes to Call Dark Fantasy | Dark Fairy tale Retelling | Horror “I had a terrible feeling when I saw her. You know how people talk about love at first sight? This was like… fear at…
Darkness is rarely as simple as good people versus monsters. There has always been a love of darker stories, spooky places, and things that go bump in the night running through Growls & Grimm. I wouldn’t call this an origin…
Review of An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson Dark Academia | Gothic Horror | Dark Romance | LGBTQ+ Fantasy Standalone | Set in the world of A Dowry of Blood “After all, what horror wouldn’t I tolerate, if it…
Opening Letter This month’s Growls & Grimm motivation is for the uncertain beginnings, the quiet progress, the boundaries worth keeping, and the reminder that moving slowly is still moving. Where the Dark Begins isn’t about being fearless. Sometimes it’s simply…
Library Dispatch 33: The Incident Beneath the Vehicle Observation: Resident was located beneath the transport structure. Resident appeared displeased with being located. Assessment: The purpose of this relocation remains unknown. Potential explanations include: Incident Report: Staff member attempted a routine…
Library Dispatch #32 The Fog Watcher Observation: Resident was discovered conducting early morning surveillance from the library perimeter. Fog conditions were noted to be unusually dramatic. Resident appeared to be monitoring the situation. Assessment: The investigation remains unclear. It is…
The House After Dark Some stories leave behind an atmosphere you wish you could step back into. There are houses that feel different after dark. The rooms grow quieter, the shadows become familiar, and what might have felt empty begins…
The Enchanted Study Some stories leave behind an atmosphere you wish you could step back into. Once you know the hidden world exists, it’s difficult to stop looking for it. An Enchantment of Ravens is filled with artistry, old magic,…
Things Found Beyond the Threshold Some stories leave behind an atmosphere you wish you could step back into. There are doors we know better than to open and paths we know better than to follow. Sometimes curiosity wins anyway. The…