Writer and professor, Dr. Lisa Wood, offers a comprehensive deep dive into the study of horror fiction. With importance placed on knowing the history of the genre and how integral to storytelling research is, this textbook will serve as a referenceable guide for anyone interested in writing in the horror genre. This work, which is accessible and detailed at the same time, offers practical scenarios and industry secrets alongside subgenre review and creative writing instruction. This textbook gives you the tools you need to craft horror fiction that will challenge the reader as well as frighten them.