My paranormal radio theater, Fish & Bones, is now available on Bandcamp. All 10 episodes of season one are only 1$! Bandcamp is on online store and social media platform for artists to sell their audio tracks. Here's the synopsis to Fish & Bones: In the early 20th century scientists discovered afterlife communication. Mass cities … Continue reading Fish & Bones. Paranormal Radio Theater by SM Dotson now on Bandcamp.
But today is special because my first published novel is now on Amazon. It’s a paranormal thriller, a descendent of the old gothic fiction genre, titled Along the Graveyard Lane. It’s available as paperback and eBook. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it’s free in eBook form.
Why We Chase Ghosts Metaphysical PTSD - Temporality & Chasing Ghosts "Some chase ghosts, and though their hearts may thump in their ears, the fear serves as a ladder to scale over the horror of impermanence." As humans, we have an advanced awareness of time. We understand the temporary nature of things. We know this … Continue reading [Why We Chase Ghosts] Metaphysical PTSD – Temporality & Chasing Ghosts
What is the difference between horror and gothic fiction? Horror is full of overt terror and gothic fiction often teases, nay tickles the fringe of horror, but the effect is quite different. This is a general rule that can be broken. It depends on the story. Gothic fiction invokes in me a mood that emphasizes … Continue reading Horror vs. Gothic Fiction: The Overt – Covert Horror Spectrum. Know Your Book Genre.
Dad is Back [Strange Tales by SM Dotson] This short story is based off a dream I had in 1993 or 1994. Dad died a month ago. He took two years to die from cancer. He had traveled to the brink of death many times, only to return to have a normal conversation … Continue reading “Dad is Back” [3:31] Text & Audio. Gothic Fiction Short Story. Scary stories to tell at night.
This is an exciting announcement for me. I am writing and directing a new paranormal audio drama, Fish & Bones, starring James Bryant and Kristie Fox, as Janitor Fish and Afterlife Communication Tech Dr. Bonita. Here is the introduction at the beginning of each episode: In the early 20th century scientists discovered afterlife communication. Mass … Continue reading New Project! “Fish & Bones” Paranormal Audio Drama.
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"Old Testament Table." A Revenge Tale. Horror. Gothic Fiction. Scary Short Stories to Tell at Night. I always wondered what happened to that magical item from the Old Testament. Glad it could be put to good use! Listen and read below to the short fiction story, "Old Testament Table." A story of a woman, her … Continue reading “Old Testament Table.” A Revenge Tale. Horror. Gothic Fiction. Scary Short Stories to Tell at Night.
How to Speak to the Dead according to Homer ~ Afterlife Communication of the Ancient Greeks Today, I am sharing an episode of Ancient Light I wrote and narrated on the topic of a method of speaking to the dead employed by ancient Greeks. The primary source for this information comes from Homer's Odyssey. The … Continue reading How to Speak to the Dead according to Homer ~ Afterlife Communication of the Ancient Greeks
Those in the know say the cover of a book is the primary influence in the decision to purchase. To give my upcoming book a chance to survive, thrive even, the cover art should supply emotions and information to allure readers who like those moods and tropes. The following image is still in progress, and … Continue reading Cover Art in Progress ~ Guide to Ghosts: Why Your Grandmother’s Name is Stan ~ Sneak Peak
Fictional Account of a True Story "Well, hello, Dolly It's so nice to have you back where you belong." -Louis Armstrong Catalonia, Spain 1909 Salvador Dali was known as an eccentric, an artist, and as a figurehead of surrealism to the public mind. He created strange art, had startled eyes, and his idiosyncratic moustache: thin, … Continue reading Hello, Dali – Short Story. Salvadore Dali. Biography. Spooky.
Hello! Thank you for perusing my Gothic Fiction & what-I-find-interesting website. I'm a historian, fiction author, and illustrator. I built my own gothic fiction world. The subject matter deals with machinations of the soul, ghosts, exorcisms, afterlife communication, and ancient relics. Think of it as occult soul-theory placed into fiction. A synopsis from my novel, … Continue reading Introductions
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