Okay, nerd moment. I have spent so much of my life lost in this subgenre. Since high school I’ve been a massive fan of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, and countless weekends have been spent painting, assembling, and marshaling my plastic soldiers to victory on miniature tabletops. The lore of the universe is what always brings […]
The Violent, the Bleak, and the Ugly: Welcome to Grimdark Read More »
Something about the darkness compels humanity to look. Maybe it’s the terrifying knowledge of our individual capacity for evil, put on display. It could be the catharsis of experiencing these events in an imaginary place, from a safe distance. The enduring will of the human spirit under such terrible circumstances is inspiring, and this perhaps
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Superstition and terror filled the medieval world. Brutal events such as the Black Death, frequent wars, and famine only fanned the flames of these emotions. Apocalyptic religious belief found fertile soil in these tumultuous times, and the subgenre of Medieval Horror seeks to capture that sense of bleak despair that encompassed the medieval zeitgeist. Join
Whispers echo from the dark corners of the page, tugging at your sanity and begging you to gaze into the impossible blackness of the cosmos. Eldritch entities whisper mind-breaking truths that unravel your sense of meaning and importance. Welcome to the world of Lovecraftian Horror, where human insignificance in the face of the universe is
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The boundaries of reality fade in the vast landscape of speculative fiction, where magic, wonder, and adventure await. It’s the new adventures that spark our curiosity and grow with us. Welcome to the enchanting world of Juvenile Fantasy—a subgenre that transcends age barriers to ignite the imagination of both the young and the young at
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The crows have taken flight once more to herald the arrival of the second issue of Snoozine. We are thrilled to announce that we are now open for submissions for our second issue, themed Sunrise. In this edition, we invite you to explore the moments when darkness gives way to light, when the world teeters
Issue Two: SUNRISE Embrace the Dawn Read More »
Some may think it was strange of us to choose Sunset as a theme for our first issue, what with all the connotations of endings. For us, though, watching the sun sink below the horizon—whether that be mountains, trees, or the sea—is a beginning. An invitation to dream. Putting together this issue has been an
There’s something about the fear of the unknown that makes it uniquely terrifying, and good demonic horror works to encapsulate this element of fear. It dwells in realms that evoke distrust, disgust, and helplessness in humanity. A sense of corruption and violation permeates the genre, and it all seems so totally beyond the victims’ control.
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This week we’ll be introducing each of our editors, and offering the chance to see a bit more about what they’re looking for in submissions. Next up is the Dream Chronicler, Randall! Are there any tropes you go feral for? For me, tropes are ever-present, and I’m not too fussy about those you choose to
Editor Q&A: Randall, the Dream Chronicler Read More »
March 31, 2024: Sharpen your work for submission! Snoozine opens tomorrow for submissions to Issue 1: Sunset. We will be open for the month of April, but will close early if we reach 100 entries before. Be sure to get your work in early to ensure consideration for our inaugural issue!
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