Why I Started Writing Horror — and Why I Chose Medium
Some stories don’t knock.
They crawl in quietly, sit beside you in the silence, and refuse to leave.
That’s how horror came into my life.
Not with blood or jump scares — but with the quiet unease of things left unsaid.
The shadows of everyday life, the psychological cracks, the unexplainable moments that make your heart skip and your mind spiral.
I never planned to write horror. But it started writing itself — through me.
And I knew these stories deserved a space of their own.
That’s why I started my publication on Medium, called Paranorma.
A quiet corner for loud chills.
A digital journal where I could collect every strange thought, dream, and fictional fear… in one place.
So one day, maybe years from now — I can sit down with a cup of tea and read them all again like forgotten memories.
If you love slow-burning fear, emotional tension, and stories that make you double-check your locked door…
Welcome to Paranorma.
The first shadow arrives soon. Stay tuned.
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