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Welcome Hey there, welcome to my little slice of the internet. My name is Ashley or Ash for short and well, I like to write stuff. If you like anything to do with horror, fantasy or just straight up weird, you've found the right place. 
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How To Write Good Horror: A Very Basic Guide

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What makes up a good horror story? Writing good horror can be very tricky, mainly because fear can be very subjective. Different things scare different people. While some might get a thrill out of a good monster or slasher film, some might prefer something more psychological that can really make their skin crawl.  Though, whether your story scares anyone or not, there are a few basic building blocks that make up not only horror, but good storytelling in general. Setting and Atmosphere: Every great horror story needs a good setting. The environment is more than just a setting, it’s the backdrop of the fear itself. Think of the creepy mansion on the hill that’s been empty for ages or the abandoned amusement park where no one goes. But things don’t always have to be so obvious, you can even try a setting where things are usually safe. Like the sleepy town where nothing ever happens or a seemingly normal looking apartment building. Whichever route you choose, make sure you flesh out y...
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Daisy De Melker - A detailed look into South Africa’s first female serial killer

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A Killer legacy  Daisy De Melker is often cited as one of South Africa’s most infamous female serial killers. It seems Daisy’s murderous legacy is as sensational today as it was all those years ago. Even in the modern day, her name is still well known among South Africans, often used a boogeyman and local legend. Many South African’s also claim to either be directly related to her in some way, or to have known or even been family of her victims. Yet, where did this all start? How did she go from a seemingly caring nurse and mother to murdering her own son and almost all of her former husbands? Daisy De Melker after her arrest Image Courtesy of Wikipedia. Early Life on the Frontier  Daisy was born as Daisy Louisa Hancorn-Smith on June 1st, 1886, in Seven Fountains in the former Cape Colonies of South Africa . She was the daughter of William and Fanny Hancorn-Smith and one of 11 children and a further 2 half siblings. (No wonder so many people claim to be related to her.) Even ...
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