Welcome to the cellar, fellow fiends!
If you’re reading this, you likely have something dark, twisted, or unsettling that you’re looking to unleash upon the world. Whether it’s a soul-crushing novella, a practical-effects-heavy short film, or a tabletop RPG that makes people question their own sanity, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve spent thirty years obsessing over why things go bump in the night. I remember the exact smell of the old video rental store—dust and degrading magnetic tape—where I first laid eyes on the forbidden cover of The Exorcist. I’ve seen the genre evolve from the grainy, nihilistic dread of the 70s to the sleek, “elevated” folk horror of today. This isn’t just a hobby; it’s a lifelong haunting for me.
My readers aren’t just casual observers; they are the die-hards who appreciate the wet thud of a well-executed practical effect and the slow-burn tension of a psychological collapse. I don’t just “post” about your work—I contextualize it within the bloody history of the genre.
How We Can Collab (The Rituals)
I’m picky about what I promote because my audience trusts my palate. If your work has soul (or a lack of one), here is how we can get eyes on it:
1. The Deep-Dive Feature (Full Blog Post)
This is a dedicated, 1,000+ word exploration of your project. I don’t do “puff pieces.” I’ll analyze your influences, the technical craft (cinematography, prose rhythm, or creature design), and why it matters to the genre right now.
- Best for: Book launches, feature films, or major game releases.
- Price: $250 per post
2. The “Hidden Gem” Inclusion (Link Placement)
I’ll weave your project into a high-traffic listicle or thematic essay (e.g., “5 Modern Body Horror Books That Would Make Cronenberg Blench”). This provides organic SEO and places you alongside established icons.
- Best for: Building long-term authority and backlink strength.
- Price: $75 per link
3. The Sidebar Sentinel (Banner Ads)
A visual haunt on my homepage. Your key art will stay in the peripheral vision of every reader who visits the site. I offer limited slots to ensure the page doesn’t look like a digital graveyard of spam.
- Best for: Visual impact and brand recognition.
- Price: $150 per month (300×600 or 300×250 pixels)
4. The Social Media Summoning
A series of high-energy threads across X/Twitter and Instagram, including “behind-the-scenes” snapshots or teaser clips, engaging my followers directly with your content.
- Best for: Quick bursts of hype and trailers.
- Price: $100 (Package of 3 posts)
Please note: All payments should be made via Paypal.
Why Work With Me?
“The difference between a scream and a gasp is the pacing. You’ve got the scream; let me help you handle the pacing.”
- Authenticity: I talk to my readers like peers. No corporate jargon, just pure genre enthusiasm.
- Niche Authority: I know the difference between giallo and slasher, and so does my audience.
- SEO With Bite: My posts are structured to be found by the restless souls searching for their next nightmare.
Let’s Make Something Bleed
I’m always looking for the next thing that will keep me up past 3:00 AM. If you think your work has that jagged edge, reach out. I’m particularly interested in supporting indie creators who are pushing boundaries or resurrecting forgotten tropes in fresh, terrifying ways.
Ready to start the invocation? Shoot me an email to herm@darklongbox.com with the subject line [PROMO REQUEST] and a brief summary of your project (or use the contact form below). Let’s see if we can give the world something to be truly afraid of.
