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
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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
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
Makeover:
New Cover Art 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.
Retelling:
Under the Blade
most pop. story this month
Revisit "Under the Blade," a flash fiction piece published by Down in the Dirt magazine in 2009 and featured by Scars Publications in Ink in My Blood and Echo anthologies. It's a tale about a man who will do anything to afford his daughter's medical treatments.
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.