In horror writing, what you don’t show can be far more frightening than what you do. When everything is laid bare, the reader has nothing left. Restraint works because readers will almost always imagine something worse than anything you could describe. By holding back, the horror becomes theirs.

OpenARC is an absolutely awesome initiative run by the Open University, it's well worth a follow if you have an interest in the arts and humanities! Who doesn't love thinking about what it means to be human?

I’m starting a small weekly tradition on Thursdays where I share something a little different each week. Today is the very first Thursday Question. What’s a horror trope you genuinely enjoy, but wish writers, filmmakers, or creators approached with a little more care, nuance, or imagination?