In this second instalment of our Spooky Season series, we explore the theme of horror through anxiety—the unsettling sensation that something catastrophic lurks just beyond our perception.

Anxiety manifests in many forms, often creeping into our thoughts like a shadow in the dark. It amplifies our worries, transforming mundane situations into catastrophic scenarios. The potential for things to go horribly wrong becomes a breeding ground for horror, as our imagination runs wild with the possibilities: a simple drive turns into a nightmare, a casual conversation spirals into conflict, and unexpected events become the start of a downward spiral.

In this episode, I am speaking with Sarah, who is also known by her pen name S. Elizabeth. She is a talented writer and the author of three wild and wonderfully imaginative art books. In addition to her writing, she maintains a consistent blog and has a passion for savouring fragrances, particularly during the witching hour.

Fragrances mentioned:

Dark Season - Neil Morris

Tea Rose - Perfumers Workshop

Green Spell - Eris Parfum

Coven - Andrea Maack

Coriandre - Jean Couturier

Nuit de Bakerlite - Naomi Goodsir

Series 3: Incense - Kyoto - Comme des Garcons

Verveine d'Été - Le Jardin Retrouve

Books mentioned:

They Call Me Naughty Lola: Personal Ads from the London Review of Books - David Rose

Incidents Around the House - Josh Malerman

Thornhedge - T Kingfisher

Rebecca - Daphne de Maurier

Find S.Elizabeth on Instagram @ghoulnextdoor or follow the wide and varied links of books, blogs and all manner of other fun things on her linktr.ee

Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records

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