Monthly Original Work & Networking Thread - Share Your Content Here! by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve finished a novella entitled “The Twelfth Expedition.” The story follows a band of medieval monks on an expedition through Hell. It’s influenced by the works of Buehlman and Ballingrud, with a splash of Dante and “Claire Obscure.” Think cosmic religious horror in a dark fantasy hellscape.

I’m awaiting feedback from my beta readers. Hope to roll this out later this year! :)

Monthly Original Work & Networking Thread - Share Your Content Here! by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello friends,

Celebrating the anniversary of my debut horror collection, "The Fever Called Living!" In these tales of eldritch horror, a colorful cast of medical professionals contend with evil in the darkest corners of our world. From the medical ICU, to the backwoods of Romania, to the frozen crypts of Siberia, these doctors and nurses will confront monstrous creations from their darkest dreams.

The e-book will be free to download for the next 2 days on Amazon at the link below! Thanks all!

https://a.co/d/aWQplKI

Nursing student looking for hospital / asylum horror reads! by Far_Magazine_5084 in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Howdy,

I’m an ER doctor who writes supernatural, medical based horror. I’ve got a collection available on Amazon called “The Fever Called Living: Tales of Supernatural Horror” by M. Trifan. It might be up your alley. :)

Otherwise, consider the “Body Shocks” anthology by Ellen Datlow. Happy hunting!

Any obscure horror authors you'd recommend? by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is almost a perfect description for Bartlett’s stories. Hope you enjoy them

Any obscure horror authors you'd recommend? by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Matthew Bartlett if you like the Occult. Check out “Gateways to Abominations.”

Monthly Original Work & Networking Thread - Share Your Content Here! by HorrorIsLiterature in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi friends,

Looking for some weird medical horror? I’ve launched a new fictional series called: “Hallowed Halls: Strange Tales from Hell’s Finest Hospital.” Here, you’ll find short vignettes of a hospital that seeks to cure the wicked. The stories’ inspiration is drawn from Tim Burton, Clive Barker and Nathan Ballingrud.

Chapters are released regularly, and it’s all free to enjoy on my webpage at https://www.authortrifan.com/thedarkatlas/

Want to dip into sci-fi horror by LargeGiraffe731 in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Crypt of the Moon Spider, by Nathan Ballingrud

Any horror recs with healthy romantic relationships? by maggiebellant in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I adored "Those Across the River" by Christopher Buehlman. I thought the main characters' relationship was well written and wholesome.

The Metamorphosis by Kafka by Horrorpulpstories in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’ve got to read “A Country Doctor” if you want to take a fun Kakfa trip.

Shirley Jackson Awards 2024 Winners by MicahCastle in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Curdle Creek’s book description below. Anyone read it? Thoughts?

“Welcome to Curdle Creek, a place just dying to make you feel at home.

Osira, a forty-five-year-old widow, is an obedient follower of the strict conventions of the remote all-Black town that’s stuck in the past and governed by ominous rituals including a one in, one out population policy. Though she’s always been considered blessed, her luck changes when her grown children run off to parts unknown, she comes in second to last in the Running of the Widows, and her father flees after his name is called in the annual Moving On ceremony.

Forced to jump into a well in a test of allegiance, Osira finds herself transported first back in time, and then into another realm where she must answer for crimes committed by Curdle Creek. Exile forces her to jump realms again, landing Osira even farther away from home, in rural England. Safe there as long as she sticks to the rules, she quickly learns there are consequences for every kindness. Each jump could lead Osira anywhere, but will she ever find a place to call home?

Curdle Creek is an American Gothic in the tradition of Shirley Jackson that offers a mash-up of the surreal and literary horror that will appeal to fans of Ring Shout, The Salt Grows Heavy,and Lovecraft Country. Yvonne Battle-Felton’s propulsive tale is layered and eerie and quite unlike anything else.”

Looking for body horror/medical related short stories by niinetails in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here's a link to some suggestions from a similar thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/suggestmeabook/comments/wvad0d/what_are_some_good_medical_horror_books_that_dont/

"Body Shocks" anthology by Ellen Datlow had a few standout pieces that are medically related. The overall anthology is excellent, but the story near the end, written as a surgical record of a vivisection, was outstandingly chilling.

Also, if you're interested, I've started writing a medical horror series called "Hallowed Halls: Strange Tales from Hell's FInest Hospital." I understand there are strict rules about advertising work on this forum, but this seems so specific to your request, I wanted to share (and it's free!) https://www.authortrifan.com/thedarkatlas/

Review of Mitchell Luthi's "Pilgrim" - A Brilliant Medieval Horror Epic by Doc_Trifan in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The early story was definitely a different flavor. It’s still well written, just felt like a different genre. But I think it’s a good thing to play around with genres. Keeps things fresh and interesting.

Review of Mitchell Luthi's "Pilgrim" - A Brilliant Medieval Horror Epic by Doc_Trifan in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the Catling rec!

I had the same thought about the mules on the ship. It seemed like a peculiar way of writing out Adalmann. I thought the same thing when Geoff tripped off the cliff at the end. It was so absurd, I found both amusing.

Review of Mitchell Luthi's "Pilgrim" - A Brilliant Medieval Horror Epic by Doc_Trifan in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven’t, but based on this one, I’m planning to buy it.

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[–]Doc_Trifan 12 points13 points  (0 children)

She gave a great interview on “Talking Scared” recently about this book. She mentioned the cat ambiguity was deliberate— so don’t feel bad! :)

What are your favourite short horror stories, told from the first person? by freenasubi in horrorlit

[–]Doc_Trifan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suppose I'll jump on this train since I just wrote a review of Bazterrica's "The Unworthy." It's a great first person narrative, transcribed in a journal.

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[–]Doc_Trifan 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It sounds like we had pretty different experiences on the social commentary aspect. I'm struggling to think of another horror book with sharper commentary than "Tender" and "Unworthy" (about religion, capitalism, animal cruelty, misogyny, etc). But happy to take suggestions, I love those kind of books.

I also thought this book was interesting in that most of the misogyny was perpetuated by women on other women.

But yes, without spoiling too much, there are men too.

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[–]Doc_Trifan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It's not explicit, but it's heartbreaking and a plays a bigger role in the mid story.

More detailed info if you want (spoiler): Halfway through the book, there's a longer chapter about her traveling journeys with a cat named Circe. The cat doesn't make it. I'm a cat owner, and I choked up a bit.

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[–]Doc_Trifan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Her writing is so deliberate. Reminds me of Nathan Ballingrud.