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Apr 26
12 min

Pathologic 2: The First Truly Literary Video Game?

Within a couple of hours, I realised that the game is incredible, and is also the best-written, most truly literary game I have ever played.

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Why I Can't Wait For Elden Ring, And Why From Software Are Making The World's Best Video Games

Jon Richter

Mar 23
10 min

Why I Can't Wait For Elden Ring, And Why From Software Are Making The World's Best Video Games

The Soulsborne games are certain to go down as revered cornerstones of the video gaming medium in years to come.

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5 Horror Masterpieces That Have Influenced My Writing

Jon Richter

Mar 9
9 min

5 Horror Masterpieces That Have Influenced My Writing

I’m going to launch into five dark works (encompassing books, movies and video games) that have made a huge impact on me…

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Two More Unsolved Mysteries: Lord Lucan & Spring-Heeled Jack

Jon Richter

Mar 2
9 min

Two More Unsolved Mysteries: Lord Lucan & Spring-Heeled Jack

Join me as we delve into two more of the world’s most famous unsolved mysteries…

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Jon Richter

Dec 13, 2019
5 min

More Disturbing Unsolved Mysteries

Today, I thought I’d bring you two more deeply unnerving unexplained incidents... to whet your appetite for some amateur sleuthing.

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Why Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!

Jon Richter

Nov 29, 2019
3 min

Why Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!

Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...

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Jon Richter

Nov 1, 2019
1 min

Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two) - my new short horror collection

I'm very proud, excited and nervous to announce the release of my latest book: Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!

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Disturbing Works Volume Two: another collection of short, dark tales with a twist

Jon Richter

Sep 21, 2019
1 min

Disturbing Works Volume Two: another collection of short, dark tales with a twist

In today's post, I'm thrilled to reveal the front cover of my latest project: Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!

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Jon Richter

Aug 23, 2019
1 min

Dark Natter: Dark Fiction Dissected

In today's post, I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast, Dark Natter!

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Jon Richter

Jul 26, 2019
7 min

3 Chilling Unsolved Mysteries

For today’s post, I wanted to share with you three unsolved and utterly haunting mysteries that I've stumbled upon in recent years.

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5 Great Podcasts For Fans of Dark Fiction

Jon Richter

Jun 14, 2019
3 min

5 Great Podcasts For Fans of Dark Fiction

As a dark fiction writer/fanatic, I'm always on the listen-out for the best macabre stories, so if you like your audio creepy...

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The Sad Demise of Silent Hill: 5 reasons I will always love that town

Jon Richter

Jun 6, 2019
5 min

The Sad Demise of Silent Hill: 5 reasons I will always love that town

But the Silent Hill games were my favourite of them all. Each of the first four instalments was a horror masterpiece...

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Jon Richter

May 20, 2019
3 min

Why Everyone Should Watch Chernobyl

This week, HBO will air the third episode of its new five-part drama series, Chernobyl. I'll be watching intently...

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