AUTHOR
J.M. Plumbley
Come face-to-face with monsters and get home (mostly) safe. J.M. Plumbley has frightening fiction and a monster blog ready for you to explore.
Monster Blog
Uncover the myths you’ve never heard of
J.M. Plumbley’s blog has covered over 80 monster myths from around the world to date. Get beyond your typical vampires and werewolves—find obscure cryptids, weird hauntings, uncanny places, and more.
Not sure where to start? Find the latest posts below, or explore posts via tags.
Everybody poops: 5 bathroom horrors from 5 continents
We may live in a grim world, but we can take solace that something still unites us across cultures, times, and continents: the fear of what might get us when we’re seated on the porcelain throne.
Deck the halls or lose your innards: Frau Perchta
What grim specter comes to haunt us when the Christmas lights go out, and the heartburn sets in, and tomorrow comes knocking? Frau Perchta, that’s who.
The big bad wood: Nahanni Valley
If you’re into human folly, eerie deaths, forbidden forests, and unsolved mysteries, this one is for you.
FICTION
Magic, humor, and horror
J.M. Plumbley writes contemporary fantasy and horror fiction, often with a weird or humorous flair. You may enjoy her work if you like stories about magic lurking beyond the everyday—especially if you like magic that isn’t benign.
Check out Plumbley’s latest projects and publications below. You’ll even find links to free work available online.
Glass ball photo by Margot RICHARD on Unsplash.