C.M. Humphries is...
the author of short story collection No-Injury Policy & horror novel Excluded. Outside of walking to nowhere, he likes to write about horror, the future, and all things strange. You can find all of his works here, as well as his thoughts on whatever.
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Stay up-to-date as the new edition of my debut horror novel is prepped for re-release.
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August
Throwback:
5 Elements of a Good Horror Story
from 8/12/2012
In this August throwback, I break down what I believe makes for a good horror story into 5 elements.
5 Elements of a Good Horror Story has also been featured on Ask.com, as well as cited in many other horror discussion around the web. Additionally, it is the most-read blog post on cmhumphries.com
In this August throwback, I break down what I believe makes for a good horror story into 5 elements.
5 Elements of a Good Horror Story has also been featured on Ask.com, as well as cited in many other horror discussion around the web. Additionally, it is the most-read blog post on cmhumphries.com
COVER MAKEOVER:
NEW ARTWORK FOR EXCLUDED
Say goodbye the the red cover for Excluded.
Take a peek at the new coverart for my horror novel's re-release.
Take a peek at the new coverart for my horror novel's re-release.
4 MORE INSANE CURES
FOR INSANITY
I reviewed some drafts of Ashland's Asylum as well as an older post called 6 Insane Cures for Insanity. Although I'm reviewing some of the treatments from the previous post, to see what makes for an intense scene or two in the book, I can't help but continue diving into the other bizarre methods doctors once used to "rid" their patients of various psychological ailments. As always, feel free to let me know if one of these treatments deserves to be in the novel.
NO-INJURY POLICY
SHORT STORY COLLECTION
Seven short stories explore the dark depths of human nature when social pressures peak.
Highlighting the collection is the tale "No-Injury Policy," a story set in Raven's Crook's darkest beginnings. Nicholas Tanner finds himself working for the infamous Douglas Lumber Mill in an effort to support his new family. Despite the horrific tales he's heard from the locals, he tries to earn a living and ignore all the demonic signs around him.
As a union begins to form, the owner resorts to violent efforts to make sure his company is not controlled by any outsiders. He reveals his more sinister side as Nick is roped into the clandestine group.
Highlighting the collection is the tale "No-Injury Policy," a story set in Raven's Crook's darkest beginnings. Nicholas Tanner finds himself working for the infamous Douglas Lumber Mill in an effort to support his new family. Despite the horrific tales he's heard from the locals, he tries to earn a living and ignore all the demonic signs around him.
As a union begins to form, the owner resorts to violent efforts to make sure his company is not controlled by any outsiders. He reveals his more sinister side as Nick is roped into the clandestine group.