There’s a moment every storyteller experiences, a whisper in the quiet, a flicker in the dark, when the story chooses you. For me, that moment wasn’t a single event but a lifetime of quiet invitations from the shadows. The myths and legends I grew up with didn’t just entertain—they carved a path. A path that led me here.
I write to explore the spaces others avoid. The cracks where light doesn’t reach. The truths hidden in metaphor and memory. Writing is both a calling and a compulsion, a way to understand the world while challenging it. It’s not always easy, and it’s rarely straightforward, but it’s always worth it.
The Influence of Folklore
Growing up surrounded by tales of banshees, selkies, and fae wasn’t just an introduction to storytelling—it was a way of seeing the world. These weren’t just stories of creatures and curses; they were lessons wrapped in shadows. They taught me to question what I couldn’t see, to listen to the spaces between words, and to trust the power of a well-told lie.
Folklore reminds us that nothing is simple. A hero can have blood on their hands, and a monster can save a life. These contradictions are where I find my inspiration. They’re where the heart of every story lives.
Why Darkness Calls
Dark stories aren’t just about fear. They’re about transformation. They take us to the edge of what we think we know and ask us to step closer, to look again. Darkness reveals. It strips away the façade and leaves us with what’s real: raw, unfiltered, and undeniably human.
I don’t write about darkness because it’s easy. I write about it because it’s honest. The shadows teach us resilience, courage, and the power of facing what we fear most. Whether it’s a cursed forest or a grieving heart, these stories remind us that we are more capable than we believe.
The Stories I Want to Tell
This year, I want to dig deeper into the roots of my own shadows. To tell stories that challenge, unsettle, and resonate. Stories where the lines between good and evil blur, where the heroes are flawed, and where the monsters reflect our own hidden truths.
I want to write tales that linger, that follow you into your dreams and resurface when you least expect them. Because those are the stories that matter—the ones that leave their mark.
What Draws You to the Shadows?
We all have our reasons for being drawn to the dark, whether as readers or creators. What is it that calls to you? Is it the thrill of the unknown, the beauty of the macabre, or the truths hiding just out of reach? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Writing isn’t just an act of creation—it’s an act of discovery. And in the shadows, there’s always more to find.
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