Our journey through the Mythos takes us through the forbidden libraries, past the books of blood, the midnight meat train, the lair of the Candyman and through the realms created by one of England’s most celebrated and twisted minds in horror. A man who seamlessly blended sexual liberty with macabre horror and visceral artwork: Clive Barker.

Our journey through the Mythos wraps up a trilogy of terror into the television medium of horror with what many regard as Goosebumps' scarier sibling & the brainchild of D. J. McHale that terrified countless children during the 90’s: Are You Afraid Of The Dark?

The Writers Mythos 017 - Tales From The Crypt Our journey through the Mythos takes us into the guts of one of television's most renowned horror syndications. We traverse the dark, dismal graveyards that house all manner of dead, decaying things, braving the mausoleums, the unfilled grave pits... and finally we come to: The Crypt Keeper. Questions? Suggestions? After some damn good coffee? Email us: [email protected]  Follow us at: @WritersMythos for more info,...

Our journey through the Mythos has us looking at the familiar and the unfamiliar, a door spins towards us and we have the key. As we open the door to look at Rod Serling, we inevitably must enter his greatest creation: The Twilight Zone.

Our journey through the Mythos takes us into the underground Fight Club, sifting through the guts of horrifying stories and looking at the enigmatic man who defined an entire generation of counter culture, Chuck Palahnuick.

Our journey through the Mythos takes us down the infamous Lost Highway, through Mulholland Drive and finally to Twin Peaks as we look at one of cinemas greatest postmodern directors and writers: David Lynch.

Our journey through the Mythos takes us to the cursed number 13 and opens the infamous tomes known as "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark", looking at the inspiration behind some of the best known tales, the macabre illustrations and why these short stories were the perfect young adult counterpart to Stephen King's adult literature.

The Writers Mythos 012 - Daphne Du Maurier Our dive into the Mythos takes us to Manderley, Jamaica Inn and into the mind of The Mistress of Suspense: Daphne Du Maurier. Looking at a life of writing during the most tumultuous period in modern British history, Daphne Du Maurier would not only see her works never go out of print, but become a torchbearer for women in horror looking to break societal molds and be unafraid in telling their own stories of powerful femininity, liberation and...

Our dive into the Mythos takes us through the life of one of America's most prolific women writers in Shirley Jackson. Jackson would go on to defy all expectations of a woman's capabilities in 1940's & 50's America to produce some of the most gripping and terrifying works the world had ever seen, pioneering one of the most iconic horror tropes that has endured for half a century: The Haunted House.

Our dive into the Mythos is of a slightly familial nature as we look at the son of The King of horror: Joe Hill. But to simply label Joe as the son of Stephen King would be foolish. As we find out, Joe Hill is a man who stands all on his own in the world of the macabre, terrifying and heart-wrenching. A man who has carved out his own path in ways that would amaze everyone and stand the test of time.

The Writers Mythos 009 - Charles Dickens Our travels into the Mythos today track the connection between a rail disaster and one of English literature's most influential writers. From humble beginnings to creating sprawling novels with whimsical character names, he is an author remembered for ghosts – past, present, and future. Join us as we visit the life of man whose name became an adjective for the style of writing he created: "Dickensian". The Victorian era's greatest novelist, Charles...

The Writers Mythos 008 - M. R. James Our journey into the Mythos today invokes an age old tradition of telling ghost stories around Christmas. Without this author, there may be no modern horror, no creepypastas, no NoSleep. Indeed, he gives us a warning to the curious and advises against whistling or entering rooms with the number "13". Yes, it's time we sit down for a look at the man behind the modern ghost story, M. R. James. Questions? Suggestions? Wolves at your door? Email us:...

The Writers Mythos 007 - R. L. Stine We divert our dive into the Mythos through Shock Street, HorrorLand and a plethora of other places that give rise to Goosebumps, courtesy of todays subject, R. L. Stine. From humble beginnings in a rich environment, a young man who started in comedy would ultimately become the foremost author in children's horror through his penchant desire to terrify children. A legacy that started in 1992 would continue to terrify children an entire generation later....

The Writers Mythos 006 - Mary Shelley As we dive into the Mythos today, we take a look at one of the most important female writers in the gothic genre; Mary Shelley. We pull back the veil on the life of the woman behind Frankenstein, discuss some of the lesser known parts of her life and try to understand how she would be one of the most underrated writers of her time before becoming what we know her now to be: The Mother of Science Fiction. TRIGGER WARNING! Questions? Suggestions? Wolves...

The Writers Mythos 005 - Junji Ito Our dive into the Mythos is a little bit…strange. While we will cover some aspects of Ito’s early life, todays entry is more focused on an analysis of Ito’s expansive body of work, gaining a better understanding of the meaning of some of his best pieces and encouraging new readers along the way. We will hold our noses as we inspect Gyo, try not to wretch over Craterhead and maybe… just maybe… find the source of the Uzumaki. TRIGGER WARNING! Questions?...

The Writers Mythos 004 - Stephen King Our dive into the Mythos goes beyond the standard biopic format and enters full meta territory with our fabled guest, the unseated king of horror: Stephen King. When discussing Stephen King and his extensive pantheon of works, we look to the man and his brush with death. His leg crushed, lung collapsed, skull haemorrhaging and staring death in the face, readers would panic and question: Would the universe that King had created be changed forever? The...

The Writers Mythos 003 - Angela Carter Today's dive into the Mythos opens up The Bloody Chamber for a look at one of England's most important feminist icons in the literary world: Angela Carter. An unflinching discussion on sexual prowess, abuse, and the scrutiny of women everywhere. In spite of the prejudice she faced in 1970s England that, in some respects, still mirrors our world today, we'll look at how Carter revitalized the fantasy and horror genres while providing a voice for women...

The Writers Mythos 002 - Edgar Allan Poe Todays dive into the Mythos looks at the man who pioneered the detective genre, was at the heart of Romanticism and one of the earliest practitioners of the short story. A man who had spent his life in the shadow of morbidity, writing about his personal experiences with death. Though we still look to him for guidance on the macabre and honour his contributions to the writing profession, still captivating people across the world from beyond the grave,...

The Writers Mythos 001 - H.P. Lovecraft On today’s journey into the Mythos, we start with the Father of Cosmic horror and the Author of Arkham himself; H. P. Lovecraft. From the early beginnings suffering with "Night Gaunts" through to his final days describing a "Haunter In The Dark", we look at the man behind the elder gods, what shaped him into the progenitor of weird fiction and put a lens to the impact this most alien man had on the farthest reaches of the horror genre. Questions?...

The Writers Mythos - Teaser Episode My name is T. J. Lea and I come to you with a question; are you a curious individual, hungry for knowledge? Do you wish to know how this fabulous genre we call 'horror' came to be? Perhaps you’re wanting to know more about those stranger fringe genres and who inspired who? Well, allow me to take you on a journey through The Writers Mythos.  Click here to learn more about host T.J. Lea    Follow The Writers Mythos on Twitter    Follow our sister...