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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 17h

Get this amazing deal of October-themed reads that’ll last you until next year! 93 books by 78 authors for just $69! Less than a dollar a book! itch.io/b/3904/chill...

Graphic for the Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 13h

Helped of course by one of the all time great child acting performances by Danielle Harris, who has to carry so much of this film with a largely mute performance. But thanks to that & the way Michael is portrayed, this is a film that really feels like ANYONE could be his victim

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 13h

It's bonkers, but it really breathes an Autumn atmosphere & Michael is played as if possessed by rage, which makes for some truly tense sequences, whilst Loomis is corrupted by guilt & almost driven to the same madness that seems to fuel Michael, leading him to do anything to free him of his failure

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 13h

Halloween Countdown - Day 9 To Halloween fans all over.. I'm sorry. This is still one of my favourites. I'm not a big Michael Myers fan in general, as I feel he lacks much presence, with 3 exceptions; 2018, the '81 Halloween 2, and this.

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Daniel Lorn🍷🧛🩸 @daniel-lorn.bsky.social · 14h

😱STUFF YOUR KINDLE😱 Unhinged & Unheard of’s "Keep Your Mask On” Stuff Your Kindle event runs THIS weekend, October 9-11. Three of my stories are included in this fantastic lineup! Get involved and spread the word! www.unhingedandunheardof.com/syk

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 15h

Had a look through his videos, and definitely a few I'm interested in. So I think that'll be how I unwind after work tonight! So thanks in advance

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 15h

That was 100% my fear of the Substance when watching it. Especially seeing that even so much an hour makes a difference! I'd be terrified of getting distracted, or over-preparing and doing it too early! 😅 I mean, half the time I don't even remember what day it is!

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K Lykkebo 🖤 Fantasy author @karenlykkebo.com · 08/10/2026

🎃 TBR Thursday 🎃 It's spooktober and what are you reading?? Do you need some spooky, moody, eerie books? May I suggest a few of mine? (keep your eyes peeled for a spooktober sale coming next week 👀 ) 👻 www.karenlykkebo.com/shortstory 📚💙

Promo photo with dead tree in fog in the background.
Four covers lined up. Top left: Now and the Hour of Death, skull with a finger up to silence you. Top right: Drowned Hearts, hands reaching for the surface. Bottom left: Vätter Child, deer skull in dark forest. Bottom right: Dirt You Shall Become, shovel and faded pink peony.

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I'll have to try some of their other videos though out of curiosity! I do love a good deep dive video, particularly as someone who loves film but doesn't have many people to really discuss it with!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Oh that's a shame! Hate it when studios get so overbearing with essay / review videos like that! That syringe prop is really cool though! Just never get tempted to try it 😝

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Corneas Pupilas: The Substance Film Eye Effect

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I am currently in the process of scouring YouTube for videos about it now; that itch to hear people dissect what I've just devoured myself. I'll probably revisit sometime in a number of years, but I'll let my stomach settle first! That's cool - is it a prop of the Substance itself, I'm guessing?

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Halloween Countdown- Day 8 I'd heard so much & yet so little about this. It's very intense, funny & disturbing, often all at once. Gut-wrenching as physically as it is psychologically. Not one I could stomach regular viewings of,but so striking in its vision that it'll live in my thoughts for years

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Anyone looking for something fun but spooky this season? Familiar Territory follows 3 Familiars having to brave a journey like no other, through the enchanted woods of Pendle, in order to rescue their beloved witch! Available in paperback on amazon, & ebook in many places! books2read.com/u/bweNZG

Promo cover for Familiar Territory depicting the book cover (the silhouette of a cat, dog & raven staring up to the moon where the silhouette of a witch zooms by) on a tablet, hovering over a moody enchanted night sky. The accompanying text reads Familiar Territory. When it comes to family, magic is never far behind. Available now

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

There's a real devilish glee to his performance in this one that I do think is almost the perfect middle point between early sinister Fred and the later, more jokey ones

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Halloween Countdown - Day 7 Fond memories of 1st seeing this poster at 13 & being in awe of the idea that the monsters could have their own monsters. I was already fascinated by the terrifying VHS covers for Elm Street, but this made it something I needed to check out & understand how it all worked

Poster for Freddy Vs Jason with the tagline "even a killer has something to fear"

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Worth giving it a try! I certainly liked the themes to it, the film itself just never quite clicked for me

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I feel my Halloween Countdown has been a little negative so far, so will have to focus on fun for a moment to make up for it! But disclaimer: even when an entry disappoints, it helps fuel the festive spirit! I suppose it's just pop culture trick or treat!

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Jack Skellington Rising

Alt: Jack Skellington Rising from green goop

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Halloween Countdown - Day 6 A film I'd heard about for years but had never sat down and watched. For such a big conceptual villain of killer snack foods.. this was strangely vanilla. Neither particularly funny nor scary, it just kind of ..is. Worth seeing, just one to keep expectations in check

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Daniel Lorn🍷🧛🩸 @daniel-lorn.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Halloween Countdown - Day 5 A lot of travel today, so my spooky entry was the latest horror themed episode of the fantastic What Went Wrong podcast, which tackles the behind the scenes troubles in film productions. This week tackling the original Saw, and it's very troubled origins

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Halloween Countdown - Day 4 Had to play it light today with the family, so we've given this a try! Only saw 1 episode as it got too tense for my partner, but very entertaining!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Halloween Countdown - Day 3 An absolute classic that I haven't revisited for a few years. On this watch, it was very clear why Nancy became such a huge inspiration for my own supernatural therapist in A Survivor's Eye. One of the all time great final girls battling such a fantastic monster

The 1984 poster for A Nightmare on Elm Street

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Oooh congrats! Will keep an eye out for this!

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Ell Huang ♠️🩶🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

My ace horror “What Wakwaks Want: Halve Your Child and Eat It Too,” about a manananggal and apothisexuality, will be coming out this October in this anthology! www.goodreads.com/book/show/25...

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Phantasms & Phenomena: An Aspec Paranormal Anthology

Fifteen paranormal stories with asexual and aromantic c…

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Deep Blue Sea is an absolute treat! (Also so much respect for those actors when I saw bts things to see just how often they had practical effects sharks there... And just nope! Not enough money in the world for me to brave that!)

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Couldn't agree more there. They're normally quite reliable to either be genuinely effective or entertaining! Haven't seen the Devil's Mouth though so will have to put it on the list!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sharks and crocs are the creature features I'll always turn up for! Appreciate the recommendation, but Under Paris was another one I found disappointing (although for different reasons than this!). Although I am curious enough to check out the sequel when it comes out!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Halloween Countdown day 2. Unfortunately a big let down with a film that is too B-movie to be Jaws, but also not schlocky enough to be entertaining.

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thank you very much! It was an absolute joy to write, so I certainly hope that's reflected in the final story!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Thanks and good luck with the tour! Familiar Territory is MG fantasy horror that I'd best describe as Homeward Bound with spooky vibes! With 3 Familiars embarking on a quest to find their lost witch. books2read.com/u/4j8ZX2

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Gabino Iglesias @gabino.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It’s #FridayReads time! Let’s share books and boost all signals. Repost this and let us know what to repost for you. I’m in France on tour, so I’m sharing the novel that launched my career here. Oh, and it’s only $1.99 for Hispanic Heritage Month! www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0D8...

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Get this amazing deal of October-themed reads that'll last you until next year! 93 books for just $69! Book sizes range from short stories to longer, full-length novels filled with all the autumn and magical vibes! itch.io/b/3904/chill... [ #booksky ]

Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I had this with James Herbert for my debut! An author I'd completely missed out on until I got compared, so I felt I almost had to seek out some of his work and see for myself! Whether you do or don't, at least it's a hell of a comparison to get though!

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Oli Jacobs - Author @olijbooks.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you pre ordered your copy of Witten Hall yet? My new horror story tells 4 tales of the titular manor and those that live within its walls, both living and… less so. Betrayal, blood, and butterflies all feature for your doomed desire… amzn.eu/d/0iIGXDI8 #booksky #horrorsky #indieauthor

Book cover of Witten Hall, featuring a black and white image of a stately home behind some trees in the centre.

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Each day of October, I try to watch something to countdown the spooky season. Day #1 I kicked it off with some Hammer horror. Great concept, excellent performances both elevate a lame script to being engaging but predictable. Could have been great, but came out just the good side of okay

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Thank you! I've enjoyed my hopeful horror style, but some of my stories came out a little bleak too, so needed their own space too!

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Been AWOL as I've been travelling to take little miss to a big dancing comp. But I certainly got a nice inspiration for a new short horror story, as we turned off-road, arriving at a small, cash only cafe, surrounded by dismantled cars & an outdoor toilet with no light & lock on the outside...

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Courage the Cowardly Dog: I Have a Bad Feeling

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William Beck @thatwilliambeck.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Well thank you, and I'm certainly proud of my contribution, but felt very disingenuous to stealth hype myself when trying to shout-out such a great bunch here! 😅

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Stephanie Ellis @stephellis.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat loved the questions \m/ Still waiting on pub date for Mother's Night so just want share previous books in this universe.

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James Ryan @jamesryan.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#HorrorWritersChat Nothing new, just the Substack for now, but some stuff is coming up there and elsewhere shortly. In the meantime, for everyone (anyone?) curious about the quotes, the songs they were sourced from are in this Spotify playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/4mj...

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HWCQuotes

Songs quoted in the 9-30 #HorrorWritersChat

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Anthony Isaiah @ospiritsarise.com · 30/09/2026

I'm technically a horror-comedy cartoonist, but writing is writing, yeah? Make silly comics about demons, witches, and haunted roadside inns. Hammer Films meet the Sunday funnies. Listen to a lot of James Bernard soundtracks. Oh, and Annie Lennox, David Bowie, Kate Bush... #HorrorWritersChat

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vert ⚡️🪶 MELT: REFRAIN OUT NOW @subvertebra.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

thank you for hosting #HorrorWritersChat this week, fantastic topic! i released a horror novel this week about queer corporate vampires making each other worse at every turn. the disparate music vibes are somewhere around NIN, arctic monkeys, and… fiona apple? take a peek on itch and payhip!

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MELT: refrain by subvertebra

A T4T corporate vampire polycule reinventing what it means to be alive; to live.

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FenrirKin | ᚛ᚈᚆᚓᚔ ᚈᚆᚓᚋ᚜ @fenrirkin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Oathsworn: The Nameless is part 1 of an urban fantasy/folklore horror, where Fae are a distant memory. When all signs point to the Fae returning, can Ainsel and Rowan figure out why... and survive? In-progress, available for just £1 per month! www.patreon.com/collection/1... #HorrorWritersChat

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Oathsworn: The Nameless | Collection from Winters Tales | 28 posts | Patreon

The first book of my in-progress trilogy. NOTE: Oathsworn is a horror/urban fantasy work intended for adults, and as such will contain themes and scenes…

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Anna Horroridge @anna-orridge.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks for the great questions, James. Would be churlish not to show off this visual by our very own @marywyrd.bsky.social PHENGARIS, with the electro fan MC, available here: payhip.com/b/58paC Parch Marks, my newly released novel, here: www.gold.ac.uk/goldsmiths-p... #HorrorWritersChat

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Eco horror - Phengaris
Cli Fi - Parch Marks.

Phengaris has a cover image of a, butterfly made of rusted parts

Parch Marks features markings of ferns on dried earth.

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