Miscellaneous

New anthology release from Chaos and Ink Books, August 1st, 2025.

Boy, howdy, has it been a busy few months!! Things are really starting to happen over here at The House of Chaos! Between writing, producing an anthology, my design projects, and reading through novel submissions, there hasn’t been a dull moment. Thought I’d take a moment to force myself to breathe, and catch you up on everything that has been happening in my little goblin-y corner of the world. Pop-up market, Calftown Cafe From June 2024 to January 2025, Chaos and Ink appear

Welcome back for Part 2 of Fantasy Subgenres. I’m going to mix it up a bit and start with my favorite subgenre. Why save the best for last when you can have it now? Dark Fantasy: For When Magic Gets Spooky Dark fantasy is where magic sheds its sparkly facade and gets a little… sinister. This subgenre delves into the shadowy, dangerous side of the fantastical, blending horror and fantasy to create worlds that are as chilling as they are captivating. Think cursed spells, haunt

Salvation, a short story by Sianyn Leigh

A brief overview of United States Cryptids

A brief overview of shapeshifter lore across various cultures.

A brief overview of vampires across various cultures

It’s Spooky Season!! My favorite time of year. Cooler temperatures, a smorgasbord of hot drinks and tasty treats, scary tales, and fun costumes. What’s not to love? As I go through the seasonal offerings of my favorite streaming sites, I’m reminded of how common certain scary creature are across cultures. Every region has their own version of the vampire, shape-changer, and ghosts. They represent innate fears which are indelibly human. Despite the many differences from countr

Storytelling is an art as old as humanity itself. No doubt the first stories ever told were likely embellished recountings of valiant...