The October Forest 

Poets

The Pit and The Pendulum – a scene lives on in my mind

Writers

The Flying Potatoes of Finnskogen: Something Strange in Aisle Three

Horror

I Ran Away From Home at Seven. My Parents Never Came Looking for Me.

BookClub

Heaven Help Us (1985): The Catholic School Comedy That Stirred Controversy and Quietly Endured

Geeks

Brux laid plans

Follow the White Rabbit

Fiction

Full Moon

From obscure instruments to memorable soundtracks to ever-shifting tastes, Beat is the guiding track to all things music.

Beat

Whether you're an avid reader, a book reviewer, a literary scholar, or simply someone who enjoys the company of a good book, this community is a space for you to share, discover, and engage.

Share your serialized writings and let your readers join you on an ongoing journey.

Chapters

Share your works in progress and let the collective wisdom of our community guide your writing journey.

Critique

Calling all Ernest Hemingways, Toni Morrisons, Stephen Kings, Octavia Butlers, and James Baldwins of the world - Fiction is the place for your stories to run wild.

For people who love gaming. Uniting the virtual world of gaming one player at a time.

Gamers

Geeks explores comic cons, movies, comic books and TV. From fanboys to movie franchises, your source for all things pop culture.


The stuff of nightmares and all things fright. Ghost stories, slasher films, undead, and more.

Photography

The beauty and power of poetry. Share your love of the written word and become a Poet today.

A hub for sharing, learning, and growing as a writer. Share your process, prompts, and advice, and learn from others' experiences.

The central nexus for all things film, gaming, art, and music.

Arts + Entertainment

Vocal is a platform for supporting, discovering and rewarding creators.