Tag: horror

  • Building a Solid Foundation: Outlining in Fiction Writing

    Have you ever found yourself gazing into the void of a blank screen, unsure of where to begin your literary quest? Fret not, for outlining is the key to unlocking the vast expanse of your imagination and structuring your ideas. A Story Outline is the ray of light that leads you through the uncharted dark…

    How to Outline your story by K Hari Kumar
  • Trapped in Your Own Dream – Sleep Paralysis

    Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience that affects millions worldwide. In this blog post, we explore the science, myths, and mysteries of sleep paralysis, including its links to alien abduction experiences. Learn about the common symptoms and causes of sleep paralysis. Tune in to The Fourth State podcast to discover the secrets of the…

  • INTERVIEW| Fear defines horror and the reader must be able to perceive that: Author K. Hari Kumar

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    Inspiration comes from all quarters; films, folktales and even cartoons. I have read stories from Chandamama, and ghost stories of Charles Dickens, Satyajit Ray and Ruskin Bond. Pet Sematary was the full-fledged horror novel that made a deep impact in my mind. The Butcher’s Theater by Jonathan Kellerman made me realise that every horror story…

  • Why is the horror genre still an underrated one in India?

    Screenwriter and bestselling horror writer K. Hari Kumar finds the genre’s market marginalised and untapped despite our rich oral horror tradition. “Only few retain the taste in horror, while majority keep away because of the fear it instilled in their mind. The tendency to choose an international writer sometimes puts Indian English writers of the…