WELCOME TO
STYGIAN

Our Latest Video

Canadian horror in print and video formats. Whether you're a writer looking for a home for your darkest work or a reader hungry for stories rooted in Canadian soil, you'll find your people here.

Watch Now

Our Latest Releases | Watch All

Print & Digital Publishing | YouTube Video Production

About Stygian Media

Stygian Media publishes Canadian horror fiction and produces original video content, including investigations into paranormal locations. Through books, magazines, and film, we give voice to homegrown dark storytelling and build a community for writers and readers who crave horror rooted in our own legends and landscape.

+ More Info

Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, and digital copies of The Stygian Zine. Members get patron-only stories and mystery mail straight from Stygian HQ. Support Canadian horror and become part of The Society.

Coming Soon

Major Publications

Our Vision

To become Canada's go-to source for literary horror and paranormal storytelling, where discovering your next favourite dark tale or learning about a haunted site in your own province is just a click away.

Support Us

The Stygian Zine

Our bi-annual dark horror magazine is out in print and digital format every January and July. Get your digital copies when you subscribe to our Patreon!

Learn More

We’ve secured the after party!

Join us at @barmollie after Last Rites 🕯️
Drinks, good company, and plenty of spirits

🎟️ Limited tickets remaining (stygianlaunch.eventbrite.com)
⚰️ First 10 through the door receive an exclusive Founding Witness package

Doors 6:30 • Ritual until 10:30
Tarot, live music, and more

You do not want to miss this!
--
#MontrealEvents #MTLAfterParty #MollieBar #StygianSociety #MTLWeekend #NightlifeMTL #MTLThingsToDo

A funeral will be held.
A ritual will follow.

What comes next depends on who is in the room.

MARCH 28
Studio 415

Be part of it.
https://stygianlaunch.eventbrite.com/
—
#stygianmedia #lastrites #montrealevents #canadianhorror #hauntedmontreal

🕯️⚰️ STYGIAN: LAST RITES ⚰️🕯️
A funeral. A ritual. A rebirth.

On March 28, we’re laying our indie press The Stygian Society to rest and revealing Montreal’s newest horror media company.

Join us at Studio 415 for a theatrical evening of eulogies, tarot readings, paranormal encounters, music from Derek Delaronde, and the first public reading from our upcoming serial Mortal Things.

Come dressed for a funeral, a ritual, or somewhere in between.

🕯️ Doors 6:30 PM
🕯️ Funeral begins 7 PM
🍷 Wine available, BYOB welcome
🎟️ Door tickets $20 ($15 advance via Eventbrite)

Let’s bury the past and raise something new.
--
#MontrealEvents #MTLHorror #MTLArts #MontrealNightlife #IndieHorror #MTLArtists #Paranormal #Occult #Tarot #MTLCulture #HorrorCommunity #ThingsToDoMTL #MontrealShows

Nightfall Cinema: A Monthly Horror Series
Presented by Stygian Media in collaboration with the Montreal Arts Centre

Join us for our first screening, Carnival of Souls (1962)
Film starts at 7 PM with a reception beforehand

After surviving a mysterious car accident, Mary Henry struggles to rebuild her life as a church organist in Utah. Haunting visions and a deserted carnival draw her into a past that refuses to stay buried. Moody, surreal, and deeply unsettling, this psychological horror classic is essential viewing.

$15 + tax includes a glass of wine and cheese 🍷🧀

Nightfall Cinema returns every month with curated horror films, special presentations, and a space to celebrate dark storytelling!

[Ticket link in bio!]
--
#stygianmedia #montrealhorror #canadianhorror #horrorfilms #carnivalofsouls #montrealartcenter

The Stygian Society is evolving! After three years, we're merging publishing and video into Stygian Media: Canada's newest horror media company. Our new blog shares what's changing, what's staying the same, and how you can be part of the launch. Read the full announcement. (Link in bio)
--
#CanadianHorror #IndiePublishing #MontrealCreatives #DarkFiction #HorrorCommunity #StygianMedia

Mad Monster Party 5 is calling… and Stygian is answering.

Join us at our table on February 28 and March 1 for books, mischief, and a first glimpse at what is brewing for Stygian Media’s April relaunch. Be among the very first to hear about the dark delights we have planned.

Our haunted hosts will be on site both days, ready to chat, conspire, and welcome you into the fold. Come meet the newest members of our ever growing spooky media crew and say hello!

Entry is free. We can't wait to see you there 👻
--
#stygianmedia #stygiansociety #madmonsterparty #kahnawake #hauntedmontreal #horrorevents #montrealhorror #jamesdayshauntedwoods

Love does not end cleanly.

Issue 5 of The Stygian Zine is out now. Writers and artists confront love in its aftermath, where devotion curdles, ghosts return, and desire twists into unexpected forms.

Available as a digital download at stygiansociety.com & in print at blurb.ca.
--
#TheStygianZine #LoveLiesDying #DarkRomance #IndieLit #Poetry #GraphicArt

Issue 5 of The Stygian Zine will be out on January 17th. Are you ready to witness what happens when love dies?
---
#stygiansociety #stygianzine #darkthoughts #poetry #literaryzine #montrealpublisher #canadianpublisher

Meet the twelve writers and artists featured in Issue Five of The Stygian Zine!

Chosen for their unsparing portrayals of love’s collapse, these creators examine grief, obsession, and survival after loss.

This issue is shaped by hauntings, difficult endings, and the cost of holding on too long.

LOVE LIES DYING. And these are the voices bearing witness.

Arriving January 17th, just in time for Anne Brontë’s birthday.
—
#TheStygianZine #LoveLiesDying #DarkLit #WeirdLit #IndieZine

Happy New Year from everyone at The Stygian Society!
While we have not yet reached the Chinese New Year, we can look to leaving behind the year of the snake; a year for shedding elements of our lives and ourselves that no longer serve, as painful as it may have been. 2026 is ushered in with the fire horse, a symbol of intensity and change.
We wish you a year of energy, passion, freedom, transformation and of course... amazing reads!
-The Stygian Team

Our 2025 Wrapped is here!
In some ways this year felt slow but it has truly been a year of building new foundations, honing our craft, and planning for the years that are coming.
I’m so thankful for everyone who has kept this ship steering smoothly, albeit through choppy waters. Pamela, Ainsley, Jane, and our amazing team at The Order of the Written Word. I couldn’t have made it without you all!
While we may have been doing less in some ways, I can really see the progress of our work and I’m so proud of what we’re putting out into the world.
Thank you to everyone who follows and supports us!
We’ve got plenty of plans for 2026 and Stygian is only going to get bigger and better.
-Holly Rhiannon

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from your friends at The Stygian Society!
We're wishing you some rest, relaxation, and wonderful conversations with friends & family; whether that's the family you were born with or the one you've chosen.
And of course, be sure to get some reading in! That TBR list won't deal with itself. 📚

The longest night is almost here 🌒
Find The Stygian Society at the @maleficarum.mtl Somber Solstice on Sunday December 21 from 11 to 6 only!

Come explore our dark fiction and artist driven, human made publishing for readers who prefer real imagination over algorithms. If you like your stories strange, shadowy, and crafted with intention, stop by and say hello.

Location: 4000 rue St Ambroise suite 278, Montreal. Free entry.
See you on solstice Sunday, creatures of the dark 🖤📚
--
#TheStygianSociety #SomberSolstice #MarcheMaleficarum #DarkFiction #GothicLit #MontrealEvents #IndieAuthors #NoAIWriting

The Christmas Bird Diary: Destined to be a Canadian Christmas classic. Thank you for the kind words, Will Ferguson and David Bouchard! Your own works are an inspiration to us all.
You can get your copy of The Christmas Bird Diary in English (ou en français) at stygiansociety.com in print format, digital, or as a bundle with a cup of Stygian tea!
Or support indie bookstores and pick your copy up at one of these locations:
-The Redpath Museum in Montreal
-TYPE Books in Toronto
-Owl's Nest Books in Calgary
-Shelf Life Books in Calgary
---
#Montreal #christmas #cozymystery #mattpoll #vintage #canadianclassic #stygiansociety #willferguson #davidbouchard #canadianfiction #canadianbooks #NDG #VillaMaria #McGill #Redpath

The perfect holiday duo? Books and tea!
Choose the English or French edition of The Christmas Bird Diary along with one tea blend. A cozy pairing for reading days and winter evenings!
(Also the perfect gift!)
$18CDN for the bundle.
--
Le duo parfait pour les fêtes ? Des livres et du thé !
Choisissez l’édition anglaise ou française de The Christmas Bird Diary accompagnée d’un mélange de thé. Une association toute douce pour les journées de lecture et les soirées d’hiver !
(C’est aussi le cadeau idéal !)
18 $ CAD pour l’ensemble.
--
#christmasbirddiary #carnetdeloiseaudenoel #montrealbooks #montrealauthor #christmasclassic #cozymystery #giftideas #montrealstories

The longest night is almost here 🌒
Find The Stygian Society at Marche Maleficarum’s Somber Solstice on Sunday December 21 from 11 to 6 only!

Come explore our dark fiction and artist driven, human made publishing for readers who prefer real imagination over algorithms. If you like your stories strange, shadowy, and crafted with intention, stop by and say hello.

Location: 4000 rue St Ambroise suite 278, Montreal. Free entry.
See you on solstice Sunday, creatures of the dark 🖤📚
--
#TheStygianSociety #SomberSolstice #MarcheMaleficarum #DarkFiction #GothicLit #MontrealEvents #IndieAuthors #NoAIWriting

Quotes from Matt Poll regarding his Canadian cozy mystery set in 1960s Montreal. The perfect gift for the bird lover or Canadian in your life! Available in English and French.

Get your copy signed this Saturday between 1-3pm at the Redpath Museum!
---
#Montreal #christmas #cozymystery #mattpoll #stygiansociety #canadianfiction #NDG #VillaMaria

The season is full of stories! From the writers shaping the @o2wchallenge to the artists joining us at winter events, our new blog shares what is happening in our creative corner of Montréal. Settle in with a warm drink and take a look.
(Link in bio)
--
#MontrealWriters #IndiePublishing #QuebecBooks #CanadianLit #MTLEvents

Holiday event announcement!

Come to the Redpath Museum on December 6th for a cozy little signing of The Christmas Bird Diary (et Le carnet de l'oiseau de Noël)!

Matt Poll (author) and Dan Svatek (artist) will both be there to sign your books and art prints, featuring the Redpath's famous t-rex.

A great chance to grab a creative, local gift, and support artists, indie publishing, and the most beautiful museum in Montreal.

Entry is free to the signing as well as the museum! So you can really make a day of it.

Hope to see you there!

*correction: the event ends at 3pm!!
--
#christmasbirddiary #montreal #montrealfiction #cozymystery #christmasgifts #shoplocal #smallbusines #canadianbusiness

Montréal has always been shaped by its writers. From quiet cafés to old neighbourhood streets, the city’s stories live in the voices that wrote here. Our new blog looks at the authors, bookshops and ideas that helped form Montréal’s literary character. Pour yourself a coffee and take a look!
(Link in bio)
--
#MontrealLiterature #MTLAuthors #QuebecCulture #CanadianBooks #MontrealHistory

Happy Hallowe'en from our ghostly family to yours! 👻
This is a very important day for us. But, before we begin the festivities, we'll be cozying up with a cup of tea and 13 Haunted Nights to immerse ourselves in some works inspired by classic horror.
Have you got your copy yet?
Today is your last chance to get a print copy for 25% off our a digital copy for only $4.
If you have read 13 Haunted Nights, which is your favourite story? Let us know in the comments below!
--
#13HauntedNights #HorrorReads #DarkFiction #GothicHorror #RandallWall #ArtlabDesign #SpookySeason #IndiePress #BookSale #MacabreLit #CanadianLit #HorrorCommunity #ShortStoryCollection

Only four days remain on our spooky sale! Grab your copy of 13 Haunted Nights with new cover art by Randall Wall, discounted until EOD October 31.

📖Print book: 25% off ($15)
📱Digital pdf: $1 off ($4)

Originally released as daily stories from October 19th to 30th 2024, each tale in this volume draws inspiration from a classic of horror literature. Now gathered with an exclusive 13th story, 13 Haunted Nights builds a night-by-night journey through fear, suspense, and horror history.

The Stygian Society is dedicated to preserving classic tales of the macabre. May these new voices invite you to return to the stories that inspired them.
--
#13HauntedNights #HorrorReads #DarkFiction #GothicHorror #RandallWall #ArtlabDesign #SpookySeason #IndiePress #BookSale #MacabreLit #CanadianLit #HorrorCommunity #ShortStoryCollection

🎃 Support indie bookstores this spooky season! 🎃

'13 Haunted Nights' is now available at these independent Canadian retailers:

📍 Montreal: Argo Books
📍 Toronto: TYPE books & Little Ghosts books
📍 Calgary: Shelf Life books

A huge welcome to our new Toronto retailers, @typebooks and @littleghostsbooks and our newest Montreal retailer @argobookshop ! Stay tuned for more indie store additions coming soon. A package is currently en route to Winnipeg :)

🕯️ **TOMORROW!** Our Montreal authors are reading at the @qpirgmcgill library on Saturday, October 25th at 1pm. It's FREE but space is limited, so reserve your spot on Eventbrite now!

👻 Plus, both print and ebook editions are on sale right now on our website. Perfect timing for spooky season!

Support indie, support horror, support '13 Haunted Nights'. 🖤
--
#IndieBookstores #HorrorLit #SpookySeason #13HauntedNights #SupportIndie #CanadianAuthors

What happens when the stories we write are taken without permission and turned into fuel for machines? AI scraping is reshaping the creative landscape, and the impact on authors continues long after the upload is forgotten.

This week’s featured blog looks at how writing is being harvested for training datasets, why it matters for copyright and craft, and what writers can do to defend their work online.

🔗 Read “How to Protect Your Writing from AI Scraping” at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #literaryblog #writingcommunity #canadianwriters #authortips #copyright #aiethics #protectyourwork #smallpress #writersrights

🎃 Launch & Reading: 13 Haunted Nights

Join us on October 25 from 1–4 PM at the QPIRG-McGill Office and Alternative Library for the official relaunch of 13 Haunted Nights, now featuring new cover art.

Readings by:
📖 Holly Rhiannon
📖 Pamela Kat Johnson
📖 Marc Andre Belanger
📖 Connor Johnstone
📖 Sheratan Mortis

13 Haunted Nights is a collection of eerie stories inspired by classic horror literature. Originally released across twelve nights in October, this print edition gathers them together with an exclusive thirteenth tale.

Attendance is free, but space is limited to 20 guests, so be sure to reserve your spot on Eventbrite (link in bio) !
--
#MontrealEvents #BookLaunch #ReadingEvent #13HauntedNights #TheStygianSociety #McGill #HorrorLit #LocalAuthors

Located in Montreal?
Our fearless leader will be manning the @hauntedmontreal booth all weekend and will have some copies of 13 Haunted Nights on hand! So if you'd like to pick up your copy in person (and get it signed by Holly) you should definitely stop on by. Plus, if you're into spookiness in general this is just the place to be.
Hope to see you there!
--
#hauntedmontreal #stygiansociety #maleficarummarket #montreal

Our first round of 13 Haunted Nights orders is being packed today!

Get your purchase in by 5 PM Eastern to be included in this shipment.

📘 Print edition $15 (regular $20)
📕 eBook $4 (regular $5)
Promo runs through October 31.

Featuring new cover art by Winnipeg creator Randall Wall of Artlab Design & Development, this edition brings a modern edge to classic-inspired horror.

Thank you to everyone who has already ordered. We cannot wait to get these haunting tales into your hands.

#13HauntedNights #HorrorReads #DarkFiction #GothicHorror #RandallWall #ArtlabDesign #SpookySeason #IndiePress #BookSale #MacabreLit #CanadianLit #HorrorCommunity #ShortStoryCollection

The perfect Hallowe’en read doesn’t exi—
The new edition of 13 Haunted Nights proves otherwise.
A gothic collection of haunted forests, cursed gardens, and restless ghosts, now wrapped in bold new art by Randall Wall.

🦇 Sale runs October 13–31
--
#13HauntedNights #HorrorReads #DarkFiction #GothicHorror

The days are getting shorter and 13 Haunted Nights is on sale through October 31.

📘 Print $15 (regular $20)
📕 eBook $4 (regular $5)

This edition features new cover art by Winnipeg creator Randall Wall of Artlab Design & Development, bringing a bold, modern edge to these classic-inspired horror stories.

If you’re in Montreal, join us for a live reading on October 25 from 1–4 PM at McGill’s QPIRG Library. Admission is free but seating is limited, so keep an eye on our socials for the RSVP link.
--
#13HauntedNights #HorrorReads #DarkFiction #GothicHorror #SpookySeason #RandallWall #ArtlabDesign #CanadianAuthor #MontrealEvents #LiveReading #HorrorCommunity #IndiePress #BookSale

Looking for thoughtful, innovative reads in Montreal’s NDG? @phoenixbooksndg is a welcoming indie bookstore where Raven Taylor curates fiction, poetry, graphic novels, and multilingual works that spark curiosity and conversation.

We’re proud to count Phoenix among The Stygian Society’s partners. Discover more in our latest retailer spotlight!

🔗 Link in bio
--
#stygiansociety #indiebookstore #montreal #smallpress #booklovers #NDG #literaryevents #diversebooks

Something familiar is returning… but not quite as you remember. 👀
Mark your calendars for October 13th. A little facelift, a little surprise, and a lot to look forward to.
--
#stygiansociety #comingsoon #literature #bookreveal #staytuned

Where do readers go to find books that are eclectic, inclusive, and personally recommended? In Calgary, the answer is @owlsnestbooks . Literary Events Manager Sarah L. Pratt has spent a decade creating connections through literature, championing Canadian voices, small presses, and diverse stories in a space where every conversation leads to discovery.
We're proud to count Owl's Nest among The Stygian Society's retailers and event partners. This week's featured blog highlights Sarah's passion for human connection over algorithms and the vital role indie bookstores play in our literary landscape.
🔗 Read "Spotlight on Owl's Nest Books" at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #indiebookstore #canadianwriters #literaryblog #smallpress #booklovers #calgary #literaryevents #diversebooks #bookdiscovery

The Order of the Written Word is gearing up for The Crafting Grounds, starting October 1. This is the month to prepare for November’s writing challenges, connect with fellow authors, and set the stage for a creative month ahead.

We’ll be posting less about O2W here on The Stygian Society pages, so make sure to follow the challenge directly for updates, resources, and community events:

https://www.o2wchallenge.com
@o2wchallenge on Facebook & Insta, as well as YouTube where we'll be posting challenge info, Discord walkthroughs and more.

Get ready, join the conversation, and take your place in a space dedicated to intentional, author-driven storytelling!
---
#stygiansociety #o2wchallenge #writingchallenge #writingcommunity #nanoprep #amwriting #creativecommunity #smallpress

Where do readers go to find horror that’s classic, niche, and everything in between? In Winnipeg, the answer is @ravensendbooks . Owner Chelsea McKee-Trenchard has built a space for horror and mystery fans to discover new voices and rare titles, and we’re proud to count Raven’s End among The Stygian Society’s retailers.

This week’s featured blog highlights Chelsea’s vision for the store and the role indie bookstores play in today’s literary landscape.

🔗 Read “Spotlight on Raven’s End Books” at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #indiebookstore #horrorcommunity #canadianwriters #literaryblog #smallpress #horrorbooks #booklovers #darkliterature #winnipeg

Our book tour begins with The Stygian Collection, the debut release from The Stygian Society.

24 fresh voices, each exploring their own meaning of “Stygian.” Within these pages you’ll find dark horror, murder mysteries, surreal poetry, and philosophical musings that pull you into the shadows. From witches and spirits to memories and futures, every story is a step deeper into the unknown.

📖 Where the path leads? That’s for you to discover.
—
#TheStygianCollection #StygianSociety #DarkFiction #SmallPress #IndiePublisher #SpeculativeFiction #BookCommunity #HauntingReads #WritersOfInstagram

We’re starting something new at The Stygian Society.

✨The Stygian Salon✨

Beginning this September, we’ll be hosting a weekly creative gathering with the authors and artists published by The Stygian Society. In the tradition of circles like the Bloomsbury set, the Salon is a place for them to share projects, talk about craft, and explore what’s happening in the literary world.

The conversations will be recorded and shared weekly on our YouTube channel, with the very first Salon video going live Saturday, September 13th. We hope you’ll join us in watching and supporting the voices that make the Stygian Society what it is... and maybe learn something & get inspired while you're at it!
---
#writingcommunity #literary #literature #writers #author #writing #writingprocess #authorsupportingauthors #writerslife #stygiansociety #stygiansalon

13 Haunted Nights is our love letter to the legends.

These stories take cues from the ghosts, witches, demons, and vampires that have haunted readers for generations, then twist them into something new. Each tale is a nod to the classics, with fresh voices bringing them back to life.

Created in collaboration with The Writing Craft Podcast, this one’s part tribute, part reimagining, and fully Stygian.

Available now in print and digital.
--
#stygiansociety #13hauntednights #ghoststories #classicfiction #publicdomain #vampirefiction #hauntedtales #indiepublishing #smallpressbooks #writingcraftpodcast

Have you explored the uncanny world of Dark Flock? This one’s for readers who like their fiction weird, thoughtful, and just a little off-kilter.

Written by Matt Poll and intensely illustrated by Nyco Rudolph, Dark Flock blends paranormal birding with dystopian dread, with stories set everywhere from Korea to post-apocalyptic Denmark. Expect the unexpected—and maybe keep one eye on the sky.

Print and digital copies available on our site.

Support small press. Read something different.
--
#stygiansociety #darkflock #weirdfiction #birdingfiction #writingcommunity #smallpressbooks #fictionanthology #indiepublisher #mattpoll #twilightzoneenergy

Have you flipped through the darkened pages of The Stygian Collection? Our flagship publication is just as good as it was the day it was released, and if you have yet to take a read, it's about time you did. ;)
Copies are available on our website in print and digital format!
Support small businesses. Resist AI. Happy reading!
---
#stygiansociety #stygiancollection #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #darkfiction #authortube #fictionanthology #smallpress #montrealpublisher

Some stories are meant to be read with the lights low and the shadows deep.
Our Obscura category is for readers who crave the strange, the unsettling, and the beautifully dark.

The Stygian Collection
24 voices twist the meaning of “Stygian” into tales of horror, mystery, surreal poetry, and philosophical dread. From Dante’s vengeful spirit to dystopian futures, every page drags you deeper into the unknown.

Dark Flock
Post-apocalyptic birding, eerie avian forces, and stories where the natural world bends into the supernatural. A chilling mix of mystery and paranormal, set against landscapes both familiar and foreign.

13 Haunted Nights
Cursed gardens, haunted forests, forgotten pacts. This collection draws from the roots of classic horror, weaving 13 nights of ghostly voices and ancient evils into a journey through fear.

Pair these reads with a cup of our Obscura black tea — bold, rich, and a little strange. Perfect for haunted ruins, distant futures, and tales that echo long after you close the book.

Explore Obscura, if you dare.

---
#stygiansociety #obscurareader #darkfiction #horrorlit #macabrestories #bookandtea #stygiantea #smallpressbooks #literaturematters

What makes a date feel unlucky long after the calendar has turned? It may not be Friday the 13th today, but the superstition surrounding it continues year-round.

This week’s featured blog explores how fear of the number 13 and the day Friday merged through biblical betrayal, tarot symbolism, Templar legends, and the myths that still shape our culture.

🔗 Read “Why Is Friday the 13th Considered Unlucky?” at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #literaryblog #writingcommunity #canadianwriters #darkhistory #superstition #mythandlegend #occultlore #smallpress #strangehistory

Warm up your reading ritual with Stygian tea, hand-assembled by our very own founders, Holly and Pae. Now when you pick up a book from one of our three unique genres, you can add a $5 bag of tea crafted to match the mood.

Obscura — Black Tea
Brew something bold for stories that bite. Dark, rich, and a little strange, this blend fits haunted ruins, distant futures, and tales that echo after the lights go out.

Traditional — Tisane
Curl up with a classic and sip this bright, fruity blend. Perfect for magical quests, noble hearts, and timeless tales. Sweet, soothing, and steeped in a spirit of wonder.

Contemplative — Green Tea
Steep a moment of stillness with this warm, earthy blend. Ideal for deep reads, quiet mornings, and thoughtful reflections. Let each sip guide you deeper into the page.

Each 20g or so bag offers 5 to 10 servings, comes with free stories, and is crafted to pair perfectly with the Stygian genre you love.

Why not add a bag next time you order a book and turn reading into a full sensory experience?
---
#stygiansociety #smallpress #teaandbooks #readingritual #bookandtea #handcraftedtea #literarytea #indiepublisher #stygiantea

What does it mean to write Canadian? To carry the vastness of coastlines, prairies, forests, and highways into a story that feels both intimate and expansive?

In this week’s featured blog, author Dennis E. Bolen reflects on the inspirations behind Amaranthine Chevrolet—a novel born from memories of a 1942 pickup, the open road, and the quiet pride of capturing a nation's spirit in fiction.

🔗 Read “On Writing Canadian” by Dennis E. Bolen at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #literaryblog #writingcommunity #canadianwriters #roadfiction #canadianliterature #smallpress #artandmeaning

A note from Jane:

"Hi! My name is Jane Dennis (she/her). Originally from Ottawa, I just recently graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor’s degree in English literature. I am excited to explore the world of books beyond academia. I like books about people, to the dismay of my younger self, who liked books about cats and horses. I am thrilled to join Stygian as the Montreal Community Coordinator, as my love for Montreal is nearly as strong as my love for books. Find me on Instagram @jane.denn and Goodreads @jandedenn"

Be sure to follow Jane and say hello in the comments!

Congrats to all who participated in our very first Summer Writing Conclave! Whether you wrote for an hour every day or didn't quite make it, we hope that it helped kickstart your routine as we head into warmer months. Next up is the big one in November...
If you haven't joined the Discord server yet, please do. We write all year round. :)
https://discord.gg/3AReGrsF
---
#O2W #orderofthewrittenword #springconclave #writingchallenge #campwrimo #nanowrimoalternative #charity #proliteracy #antiai #resistai

We’ve entered the final week of the Summer Conclave!

Whether you’ve written every day or are just now feeling the pull to start, there’s still time to join in. One hour a day. That’s the challenge. No pressure, just words, and a community that’s with you through the finish line.

The Conclave wraps at 11:59pm on July 31st.
Jump in, show up, and write.

🔗 Join us on Discord!
https://discord.gg/jUxHmVnn2M
—
#WritingChallenge #SummerConclave #WritersOfInstagram #AmWriting #WritingCommunity #SmallPress #StygianSociety #O2W

What do we turn to when reason runs dry? When formulas fall short and logic can’t hold the weight of a question?

In this week’s featured blog, Stygian author Samantha Green reflects on the place of literature in a world that prizes certainty. Through stories, we explore not only what is, but what matters.

🔗 Read “Literature: The Essential Path to Higher Reasoning” at the link in bio.
—
#stygiansociety #literaryblog #writingcommunity #canadianwriters #philosophyinfiction #literaturematters #smallpress #artandmeaning

We’re halfway through the Summer Conclave! If you’ve been writing along with us, how’s it going so far? Let us know what you’ve been working on or how the daily writing hour has been treating you.

And if you haven’t joined in yet, there’s still time to kickstart your writing routine this July. The goal is simple: write for one hour a day. Our Discord server is open, active, and full of supportive writers. Come be part of it.

https://discord.gg/jUxHmVnn2M
---
#stygiansociety #summerconclave #writingcommunity #amwriting #dailywriting #writingroutine #writersofinstagram #smallpress #O2W

Most horror fans know the classics: Poe, Jackson, King. But some of the most unsettling stories are the ones that slipped through the cracks.

🔗 Read “The 5 Best Short Horror Stories You’ve Never Heard Of"
https://www.stygiansociety.com/post/the-5-best-short-horror-stories-you-ve-never-heard-of
---
#stygiansociety #horrorliterature #shorthorrorstories

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

@stygian.society

WELCOME TO STYGIAN

Our Latest Releases | Watch All

Print & Digital Publishing | YouTube Video Production

The Stygian Zine

​

Follow us on Instagram

Join our mailing list

WELCOME TO
STYGIAN