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5 Dark and Speculative Adaptations of Peter Pan

5 Dark and Speculative Adaptations of Peter Pan

Cynthia Pelayo recommends Christina Henry, Jodi Lynn Anderson, and more

By Cynthia Pelayo | June 10, 2026

5 Supernatural Serial Killers

5 Supernatural Serial Killers

"How can someone, or something, be stopped by authorities if their existence breaks the laws of physics?"

By Cynthia Pelayo | March 7, 2025

6 Recent and Upcoming Haunted House Novels

6 Recent and Upcoming Haunted House Novels

These books pit new homeowners against the power of history and memory

By Cynthia Pelayo | March 20, 2024

Fairy Tales Are Dark For a Reason—They're Trying to Warn Us About Danger

Fairy Tales Are Dark For a Reason—They're Trying to Warn Us About Danger

Like thrillers, fairy tales teach us to navigate the deep, dark wood...

By Cynthia Pelayo | March 12, 2021

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