A personal selection of ghost stories that shaped me as both reader and writer. From eerie classics to unsettling short tales, these texts continue to inspire my craft and reveal the lasting power of the supernatural in literature.

The ABDCE structure organizes a story into five steps: Action, Background, Development, Climax, and Ending. This guide explains what it is, how to apply it, and offers practical examples to help you craft engaging narratives that capture the reader’s attention from the opening line to the final scene.

This article shares the story behind Giraffe Horn and Other Strange Side Effects. From early influences to key lessons and creative challenges, it explores the literary path that led to its publication and how the book became a reflection of my evolving craft as a writer.