Substacks recommended by Newton Webb | Newton’s Tales of the Macabre

Recommended by Newton Webb

Fun stories about fantastical places

Strange short stories. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, usually dark.

Deaks is a member of my writing group. As such, I've had the advantage of being able to read her work for a while. She weaves a subtlety and comedy into her work that gives her horror a wonderful impact.

- Newton Webb

Excess Reality

By V.L. Augustin

I write fantastical and unsettling short stories.

V. L. Augustin is writing a hundred horror stories in a hundred days, I've read the first four (of eleven at time of writing) and they are exceptional. I am on #5 now!

- Newton Webb

Barbarian Grunge

By Nathan Schuetz

Original fiction, in text and audio formats, sometimes fully performed by voice actors with music; as well as essays about crafting experiences

Nathan's short story reviews have led to a reading renaissance for me. I've discovered some real gems in his collection.

- Newton Webb

Horror Bulletin

By Brian Schell

Weekly Newsletter of Horror Synopses and Reviews

I love this Substack. Because of them, I watched Smile which was exceptional. I with I'd read their reviews before watching V/H/S. Had I, then I would have dodged a bullet. They give excellent informative and insightful reviews. I read all there emails first when I see them in my queue.

- Newton Webb