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What Makes Dark Fiction Truly Unsettling

Presented by: Alex Marwood | Christopher Farnsworth | Claire Lamb | Glen Erik Hamilton | Gregg Hurwitz
Categories: Authors | Dark Fiction | Subgenre

Claire Lamb moderates Alex Marwood, Christopher Farnsworth, Glen Erik Hamilton, and Gregg Hurwitz in a deep dive into dark, psychologically layered fiction. They discuss what makes a story truly unsettling, how to build complexity without losing readers, and why darkness can be so compelling when handled with care.

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