About this site

Hello, Wanderer, and welcome to a place where the shadow of your imagination and the substance of your reality meet. A place where ancient myths seem to live alongside your modern dreams. This is a place where the voice of the unknown beckons you deeper into the darkness untrod by men. This is Darker Myths, a magazine dedicated to serial fiction that will creep under your skin, and whisper secret things that leave you wondering deep into the night.

My Invitation

Have you, dear reader, ever felt an inexplicable pull towards the uncharted darkness? The curiosity of what lurks just beyond the edge of the visible? There are stories hidden in the winds. These stories conceal themselves in the whisper of Darkness, in scraps of Matter, and at the core of every Myth. Explore the known and the unknown with me. Join me and together we will explore that murky area between fear and fascination.

I don't want this "magazine" to just be a repository for stories. I want it to be a living, breathing entity, crafted and influenced by a community of passionate storytellers who are content to dwell together somewhere in the between of our reality. While this place will serve you a variety of dark stories, you are encouraged to interact with them and help shape their plot and course!

Why Serialize?

I find that there is a particular magic to stories when they are told in installments. Serial Fiction is a long held art form that allows narratives to breathe, grow, and change in unexpected ways. Each new installment of a story is a gateway to new mysteries and twists. Our beloved characters are beset with new challenges and trials. And at the end of it, we readers are left with that familiar thrill of anticipation! What secrets will be unveiled? Will that next whisper from the dark change everything we think we know?

A Community of the Curious and the Brave

What I hope will make Darker Myths truly special isn’t just the stories—it’s the community that I want to gather around them. I hope to cherish the conversations that unfold in the quiet hours, the debates about hidden meanings, and the shared excitement of discovering a new twist in an unfolding saga. Here, I don't want readers to just be passive spectators; I want them to be fellow travelers with me on a journey into the unknown.

I encourage you to engage, share your interpretations, and to connect with others who find themselves lost in the enigmatic. Whether you’re a longtime fan of horror, a lover of speculative science, or one who seeks epic adventures, you’ll find kindred spirits here. I want this community to be a sanctuary for the curious and the brave—those who are not afraid to venture beyond the bounds of what they think of as reality.

Honoring the Legacy of Storytelling

There’s a rich heritage behind every story published here. The authors who publish in this domain draw inspiration from the great pulp magazines of the past, from the haunting narratives of Lovecraft and the futuristic visions of Asimov, from the raw, untamed adventures of Robert E. Howard to the modern innovators of speculative fiction. These influences are woven into the fabric of this magazine, a homage to the storytellers who dared to dream and who dared to disturb.

The Journey Ahead

Dear reader, as you embark on this journey with me, please know that you’re stepping into a realm where every story is a living entity. These stories evolve with each installment and with every conversation.

I promise to keep the flame of your curiosity burning bright. I will do my best to serve you stories that challenge your thinking, and create a space where the mysterious, the magical, and the macabre are explored in equal measure. This is more than just a magazine: It’s a shared experience. It's a collective plunge into the depths of our imaginations, where every chapter is a step further into madness; a step further into the darkness, matter, and myth that define us!

Please Leave Your Thoughts!

The best stories are the ones that leave you questioning long after you’ve closed the book. They're the ones that get you thinking and talking! I chose a serial format in the hopes that it would result in a conversation between the storyteller and you. I encourage you to please share your thoughts, theories, and even your own haunted dreams in the comments of each installment. Your voice adds another layer to the tapestry of these tales, and together, we will build a thriving community!

At Last, From The Shadows

Darker Myths is an invitation to embrace the unknown, to celebrate the beauty of the unexplained, and to let your imagination roam free. I warmly welcome you, my dearest fellow wanderer, to this ever-unfolding journey. Walk with me through dark corridors of the mind. Come and let these stories be your companion on nights when the world just too ordinary.

Thank you for joining me. I hope that every story you read, every discussion you engage in, and every image that lingers in your mind becomes a part of your own tapestry. Here’s to the darkness that sparks our curiosity, the matter that grounds our dreams, and the myths that echo through the ages.

Welcome to Darker Myths—where every tale is a journey, every word a step into the unknown, and every shared moment a testament to the enduring magic of storytelling.