Issue #24
“Live in Technicolor”

Welcome to another issue of Night Terror Magazine. We are, as always, so very happy you are here. For those who have been around for some time, welcome back. For those new to our publication, you are in for a treat! We are elated to showcase another year of our June Pride Issue, LIVE IN TECHNICOLOR!

If you take a look at the greater horror community, you'll see the deep, dark colors that make up the foundation of the genre. Heavy peat-like browns marking the soils of graveyards, misty grays of a foggy night, and the bleeding blood reds of gore. And here we are, our small publication, a blinding bright light inspired by the pulpy comics of horror's past. Almost comedically, these stand out, like beacons on my personal Instagram page, where my brand palette encompasses more of that traditional horror landscape.

But I am proud of those beacons; really proud of these bright assets that fill your feed and the brilliant covers of Kelsee's artistry lining your shelves. There is a feeling you get when you hold a copy of Night Terror, or rather a slew of feelings. And when you read through, you may laugh, gasp, feel disgust, sadness...the list could go on. So when I think of our publication and all that we represent, I can't help but also think about the pride flag of the past and present. It stands out, like our publication, in “The Great Dark” (to quote Mother, Ethel Cain).

As two queer creators, this is an issue that does truly represent our individual and collective hearts. We love all of our issues, but the Pride Issue can be one in its own realm. Kelsee and I strive to bring you something that does shine like a light and something you get to look forward to. These are not easy times we are living through. The world demands we are overly connected and while that comes with its own complications, it allows us to be in tune with the problems at large. 

What calls for our attention? What needs our support? 

Because of that interconnectivity, movies can be created, books can be written, songs can be sung that manifest a greater collective consciousness.

In this month's issue, you can expect to see how that consciousness pulsates in horror. From beautiful, visceral poetry, how the queer identity has been explored in film and how it has changed over the decades, to stories that can showcase joy and hardship that is relatable from any perspective through queer narratives.

So, welcome again. We hope you find a home, or even a dank dark cave, in the comfort of these pages.

HAPPY PRIDE!!!!