Write Scary. Stay Strange.

Whether you craft nightmares or crave them, explore the dark with Christina Escamilla.

For Horror Writers. By a Horror Writer.

I’m Christina Escamilla—writer of dark fiction, teacher of storytelling, and lover of all things eerie.

This site is your haunt for exploring my stories, diving into film breakdowns, sharpening your craft, and uncovering advanced tools for those who love horror—and those who write it.

Author Christina Escamilla

Horror On Film

Explore what makes horror films unforgettable—from iconic shots to unsettling symbolism, genre shifts, and directorial style.

Hot Off the Coffin

My newest book release—freshly unearthed and ready to haunt your bookshelf.


500 Horror Writing Prompts: Slashers

These prompts force you into the world of slashers driven by an insatiable craving for carnage—a force that corrupts even the most innocent of souls.

Themes include:

  • Suburban Stalkers

  • Nightmare Campgrounds

  • Twisted Families & Hidden Ties

  • Fanatics & Deadly Devotions

  • Urban Legends Come Alive

  • Holiday Hellscapes

  • Survivors & Sequels

Write A Killer Good Story.

Write Sharper. Dig Deeper. Get Darker.

Practical advice, storytelling strategy, and horror-rooted insights to help you sharpen your writing—no matter the genre.

Wear Your Weird

Creep it stylish with Gothic mugs, sinister stationery, and other exclusive merch for the horror-obsessed.

  • "​Escamilla is as inevitable and real as death itself in her prose."

    Jef Rouner, Houston Press

  • "Great resource for horror writers!"

    Goodreads Reviewer

  • "You'll gain so much inspiration for your original tales and character."

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