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Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?
Most people recognize Friday the 13th as a date marked by superstition, whispered warnings, or horror movie marathons. But long before the hockey masks and slasher films, this odd combination of day and number carried a reputation that spanned centuries.

Holly Rhiannon
6 days ago5 min read
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Scriven 2025: The Long Way is Alive and Well
There are few better places to talk about the value of handwriting, paper, and the written word than a pen show named after an obsolete verb.
To scrive—to write—may have fallen out of common use, but at Scriven 2025, the act itself was alive and well.

Holly Rhiannon
May 302 min read
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Literature: The Essential Path to Higher Reasoning
Tell me, when the sun has set, and you’re sitting under a lavender wisteria tree, hands intertwined with the blades of grass, eyes glistening in the shade, thinking about faithfulness that is unseen, will you turn to mathematics to realize your dream?

Samantha Green
May 94 min read
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The 5 Best Short Horror Stories You’ve Never Heard Of
Most horror readers know the greats—Poe, Jackson, King. But beyond the familiar, there are stories that never gained wide recognition. These works are quieter, more unusual, and often more unnerving for their obscurity

Holly Rhiannon
May 23 min read
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Classic vs. Modern Horror: How the Genre Has Evolved
Horror has always reflected the fears of its time. From the Gothic tales of the 19th century to the graphic, psychological horror of...

Holly Rhiannon
Mar 115 min read
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Writing in the Void
How does one pick up a pen and paper to write whatever swims in their heart when the mundane tasks of the day have taken over the mind?

Samantha Green
Mar 34 min read
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The Order of the Written Word: Spring Conclave
The Stygian Society invites you to the first-ever Spring Conclave, a month-long writing challenge focused on time, not word count.

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 281 min read
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The Symbolism of Birds in Gothic Literature
From ravens perched upon crumbling towers to nightingales singing mournful songs, birds have been a haunting presence in gothic literature..

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 243 min read
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How to Get Published: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Authors
Getting a book published is no small feat. Dreaming of being picked up by a traditional publisher? You must understand the process.

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 216 min read
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The Rise of AI in Publishing: Should Authors Be Worried?
Protect your work from AI misuse—stay vigilant, report fraud, support ethical publishing, and advocate for human creativity in writing.

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 175 min read
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Montréal’s Best Independent Bookstores for Readers and Writers
Montréal’s independent bookstores have long been at the heart of the city's cultural pulse, not just as retailers, but as spaces where ideas

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 143 min read
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The Appeal of Dystopian Fiction: Why We Love Reading About the End of the World
Learn about dystopian literature, post-apocalyptic fiction, its history and why we love it.

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 104 min read
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What Makes a Short Horror Story Truly Terrifying?
Short horror stories thrive on atmosphere, suspense, and a powerful twist. Every word counts to create fear that lingers long after the end.

Holly Rhiannon
Feb 73 min read
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The Stygian Zine: Issue 3, "Slices of Life," Out Now
The third issue of The Stygian Zine is here, offering a deeply human exploration of the shadows in our everyday lives. Titled Slices of...

Holly Rhiannon
Jan 211 min read
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December 2024 - The Christmas Bird Diary / Le carnet de l'oiseau de Noël
For our 2024 holiday release, The Stygian Society presents a charming departure from our typical fare. The Christmas Bird Diary ,...

Holly Rhiannon
Dec 7, 20242 min read
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October 2024 - 13 Haunted Nights
In October 2024, The Stygian Society released 13 Haunted Nights , an inventive collection of short stories celebrating the rich history...

Holly Rhiannon
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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May 2024 - Dark Flock
In May 2024, The Stygian Society released its first solo-author project, Dark Flock by Montreal writer Matt Poll.

Holly Rhiannon
Dec 5, 20242 min read
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January, 2024 - The Stygian Zine
The Stygian Zine was created to maintain the anthology energy brought forth with our inaugural collection.

Holly Rhiannon
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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July 1, 2023 - The Stygian Collection
In July 2023, The Stygian Society launched its first publication, The Stygian Collection.

Holly Rhiannon
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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