The Glow of Dystopia: Cyberpunk and the Neon Aesthetic
Cyberpunk adopted neon for more than just its aesthetic appeal—it became a symbol of longing and entrapment.
Cyberpunk adopted neon for more than just its aesthetic appeal—it became a symbol of longing and entrapment.
Cyberpunk has always thrived on the tension between human experience and technological encroachment. Classic works like Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell depicted a world where people struggled against corporate oppression and invasive cybernetics. But as the world changes, so does the nature of dystopian horror. Today’s fears aren’t just about body modification and …
The Changing Face of Cyberpunk Horror: A New Era of Dystopian Fear Read More »
There’s writing within existing genres, and then there’s pushing them forward. Every great literary movement was once a risk—a frontier of uncertainty where writers abandoned the safety of established conventions. Pioneering new territory means learning to embrace discomfort. In science fiction, cyberpunk, post-apocalyptic narratives, cosmic horror, and space horror, authors who defied expectations have either …
The Wilderness of Genre: Pioneering Science Fiction’s Next Frontier Read More »
Drum roll please! It’s time to announce the winners of the January Book Giveaway! Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent book giveaway! We loved seeing all the enthusiasm and support—it truly means the world. After a random selection, we’re excited to announce our lucky winners! The Five US Winners: The Five International …
Cyberpunk and cosmic horror might seem like two incompatible genres. One is intimate, grounded in human-machine interfaces, corporate oppression, and urban grime. The other is vast, existential, a terror rooted in the incomprehensible. Cyberpunk thrives on the personal: a hacker selling out their last shred of autonomy for an upgrade, a corpo enforcer questioning whether …
An Unexpected Horror: When Cyberpunk Becomes Cosmic Read More »