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The Ghastling Magazine – Book Twenty
The Ghastling Magazine – Book Twenty: welcome to the eerie, unsettling world of The Ghastling, a magazine dedicated to exploring the darkest corners of literary horror. Founded in 2014 by editor Rebecca Parfitt, The Ghastling has established itself as a must-read for fans of psychological horror, folk horror, ghost stories, and tales that delve into the macabre. Styled as a modern-day Penny Dreadful, each biannual issue is a carefully curated collection of eerie short stories, haunting illustrations, and darkly compelling poetry from emerging and established writers and artists across the globe.
Rebecca Parfitt, who has a deep-rooted love for quiet horror and ghostly tales, founded The Ghastling out of a desire to offer readers stories that don’t just shock but unsettle, stories that make readers question reality. As commissioning editor for Honno, the UK’s longest-running women’s press, Parfitt brings years of publishing expertise and a keen editorial eye to each issue. Alongside a small but dedicated team, including printmaker and graphic designer Andrew Robinson, editorial assistant Tracey Rees, and social media manager Jen Smith-Furmage, The Ghastling has built a community of horror lovers who revel in the strange, the disturbing, and the inexplicable.
Each edition is filled with unsettling narratives and haunting illustrations, and the magazine frequently opens its doors to submissions, encouraging writers from all backgrounds to submit their most spine-chilling tales. For those who want a steady dose of dark fiction, The Ghastling also offers subscriptions and Patreon support, giving loyal readers year-round submission opportunities, feedback, and other perks.
Whether you’re a casual reader of ghost stories or a hardcore horror fan, The Ghastling is designed to leave you haunted, captivated, and eager for the next dose of darkness. Immerse yourself in tales that linger well after the last page is turned.
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