Author Archives: Denise

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About Denise

Professional nerd. Lover of licorice.

#31in31 – “From Beyond the Grave”

Story: Four stories that have one thing in common; items that were obtained in a curio shop. A mirror, a medal, a snuff box, a an elaborate door. Do the new owners have what it takes to survive once things … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Men” (2022)

“What the fuck are you?” Story: After the death of her emotionally manipulative and abusive husband, Harper rents a lovely home Herefordshire. She’s gone there to heal from her recent past, and to deal with her trauma, grief, and guilt. … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Thrash”

“Does this mean we have to get new foster parents?” Story: When Hurricane Henry hits the small town of Annieville, South Carolina, two things make the storm even worse. First, the levee crumbles, putting the town in four feet of … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Savageland”

“I think a lot of people will sleep better at night believing [these photographs] are Photoshopped, than seeing something that is actually happening.” Story: Sangre de Cristo, Arizona – called Savageland by the white people in nearby towns – is … Continue reading →

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#31in31 – “Final Destination: Bloodlines”

“I intend to enjoy the time I have left, and I suggest you do the same. Life is precious. Enjoy every single second.” Story: In 1969, young couple Iris and Paul attend the grand opening of Skybar, a Space Needle-esqe … Continue reading →

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“Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother” powerfully ushers in awards season

“Who’s praying for you?” Story: After the death of his wife Khadijah, Latif finds himself trying to be both mother and father to his three children. With a teen, a tween, and an infant girl allergic to formula, it’s rough. … Continue reading →

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“Heart of the Beast” – the story of a Very Good Boi

“You’re not there anymore. It’s all just a bad dream. Just a dream.” Story: James Belmont is a retired Special Forces vet who adopted his combat dog Odin after he too left service. With physical and mental scars on both … Continue reading →

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“Hope” (2026) fails

“Oh shit. This just went to hell.” Story: You know all those stories about a sleepy little town that has a police force that never really sees any action? The one that suddenly has a rash of murders they need … Continue reading →

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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza – “The Heart of the Beast”!

Ready for a good doggo? Synopsis! After a harrowing plane crash, Special Forces officer James Belmont (Brad Pitt) and his combat dog, Odin, find themselves stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness. Together, they are forced into a brutal fight for … Continue reading →

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“Resident Evil” (2026) – holy crap a REALLY good one

“That wasn’t real that wasn’t real I hate this.” [me every time I play a horror game] Story: Poor Bryan has been having a bad day. His courier job leaves him wandering halls, his girlfriend Michelle is pregnant and his … Continue reading →

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