Writer's Parlour

The occult, the eerie, and the stories that haunt us.
Explorations of dark folklore, supernatural themes, and unsettling ideas.
Plus handpicked horror reads and reflections from the shadowed side of fiction.

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Exploring The Dark Secrets of The Poison Garden by Alex Marwood

After a cult’s mass poisoning, a young survivor must learn to live among “The Dead.” The Poison Garden by Alex Marwood is a chilling study of faith, fear, and what survives the end of the world.

Cailynn Brawffe

Jan 95 min read

Frightful Reads Friday A Deep Dive into Helene Tursten's An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good

Meet Maud, Sweden’s most dangerous grandmother. In An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good, Helene Tursten turns cosy crime into a darkly hilarious art form.

Cailynn Brawffe

Dec 19, 20254 min read

Chilling Literary Escapades: Exploring The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley

They came to celebrate the new year. They left with secrets, lies — and a dead body. In The Hunting Party, Lucy Foley delivers wintry suspense at its finest.

Cailynn Brawffe

Dec 5, 20253 min read