Dark psychological fiction explores the spaces people avoid—the thoughts beneath restraint, the instincts beneath civility. These posts examine characters shaped by tension, secrecy, and moral ambiguity, where the line between control and collapse is thin, and what unfolds is driven less by events than by what lives inside.
They call us liveaboards—ghosts who drift on water. We live in floating homes that rock to the rhythm of tides and secrets. It’s not an address but a temporary haunting. To outsiders, our world glimmers with freedom and sunsets, but the truth hides below the waterline. Glamour is our mask. What lies beneath is darker,
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There’s a moment in every writer’s life when they face the impossible: the decision to end the life of a character who cannot defend themselves. The child. The frail. The broken. The innocent. They exist in our stories to evoke protection, empathy, and hope—and when we end their lives, something inside the reader dies too.
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Transgressive fiction explores unconventional themes through characters who defy societal norms, engaging with topics like self-harm and moral conflict. It offers a raw, unfiltered perspective, devoid of clichés and tidy endings. The author’s journey into this genre led to the publication of SEETHINGS, inviting readers to explore its unsettling depths.
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Michael Forman Writing explores the darker corners of human behaviour through psychological fiction, relationship analysis, photography, and reflective essays. From the unsettling world of SEETHINGS to intimate commentary on desire, betrayal, and morality, the site blends storytelling and artistic insight into a shadowed, emotionally charged creative archive.
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Her husband hand-made each charm out of the victim’s SIM cards! They are symbols of intimacy — intimate lovers, intimate starvation, intimate murder. One for each of the victims. He then gave them to his wife. She’s oblivious to their meaning but cherishes them anyway. Some would say that’s a shocking storyline. That may be
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Every so often, the world of indie publishing produces something readers love: a large ebook sale. These promotions gather thousands of titles from independent authors and make them available at discounted prices for a limited time. Some books drop by 25%, others by 50% or 75%, and occasionally the first book in a series becomes
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My book, SEETHINGS 2, will be featured in Smashwords’ Annual Summer/Winter Sale this July, offering readers discounted prices. The promo starts on July 1, and I encourage everyone to share it with fellow readers. Thank you for your support, and happy reading!
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Crime fiction offers more than mystery and suspense. It provides a safe place to examine justice, morality, guilt and consequence without real-world risk. Through fictional crimes and flawed characters, readers can explore difficult ethical questions, challenge their assumptions, and better understand the complexities of human behaviour and decision-making.
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From time to time, my novels appear in major ebook sales. If you enjoy discovering discounted indie fiction, these events are a great opportunity to explore new authors, pick up entire series cheaply, or even download some books for free. Many of these promotions take place on platforms such as Smashwords, where thousands of independent
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