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From Shadows to Spotlight: My Twisted 50 Adventure by Rebecca Golby

I couldn’t believe it; Twisted 50 Vol. 3 climbed to the number one spot in not one, not two, but three categories! As someone who once hesitated to even write horror, I now hold a physical copy in my hands—a book with my story inside. (Actually, I own three—the hardback, paperback, and Kindle versions, all of which are gorgeous!) Even more surreal? This spine-chilling collection is being gifted as Christmas presents for those who love the juxtaposition of Christmas cheer and horrific existential dread.

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A terrified woman lies in bed with wide eyes and an open mouth while a menacing, zombie-like figure looms behind her in a room bathed in red light.

Living the Nightmare: How Hypnagogic and Hypnopompic Hallucinations Shaped My First Horror Story

For most people, horror is a genre that offers thrilling entertainment or a good scare. For me, horror is something I’ve spent years avoiding. This is because I experience both hypnagogic (falling asleep) and hypnopompic (waking up) hallucinations. Essentially, I ‘see’ my dreams for a minute or two after I wake up or as I’m falling asleep, meaning nightmares sometimes follow me into the waking world. 

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