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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVIII: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper Part XXVIII
There is much reading to be done in preparation for Volume II of the Backstage Pass. Much reading and writing, yes. Volume II launches mid-August. Read on for a peek at what's coming.
M A D A L E X
July 4th, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 13 minutes
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Attractions in Development
There is much to be said about the rather large body of work comprising the pulp fiction of generations past, particularly with regard to the weird stories and gothic horror beginning with the short stories of Edgar Allen Poe and extending well past H. P. Lovecraft’s lifetime. Much to be said, and almost none of it said here, largely because this is a space to discuss development, not wax poetic on literary analysis!
Why do I bother to bring this up, then? When the Backstage Pass Volume I arrives at its completion, Volume II will bring with it a healthy dose of classic tales of terror from these bygone days of literary pulp. Of course, not just any story will do, not for my highly esteemed guests. Nay, for an attraction to fit well within the Carnival of Calamity, it must bring with it a particular, eh, flavor. Your enjoyment of any attraction—whether developed on the grounds or brought in and featured—is tantamount, and so the process of selection is rigorous.
Stay tuned for more details. Beginning with next week’s edition, design changes will start creeping in, and more information will be shared with the coming contents and distribution of Volume II. For now, please turn your attention to …
The Groundskeeper, Part XXVIII
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