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Arcanity in the UK

This is the place for my very British horror, weird and transgressive fiction. Lovingly steeped, like second-hand tea bags, in magic, punk rock, Victoriana and the long forgotten dream of lifelong council tenancies.

By Alexander Marlow

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Arcanity in the UK

God save your mad parade…

Sep 29, 2024 • Alexander Marlow


N@zi Pot Smoking Puppets of Flesh

What astral horrors will a homeless addict discover in the bowels of an illegal rave?

Jun 19 • Alexander Marlow


Dust Brothers... A story in the pipes.

Creating a concept using dreams, Adobe and a pinch of AI.

Jun 17 • Alexander Marlow


One (II) Final Part

My near future reworking of "I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison

Jun 10 • Alexander Marlow


One (I)

My near future reworking of "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" by Harlan Ellison.

Jun 10 • Alexander Marlow


The Larvae of the Bucka Dhu


Prospects (I)

Psychedelic fantasy folk horror (with bikers). Inspired by the prose of Will Self and the thunder of Robert E Howard.


Writerly Observations (I): Brian 'Stungun' Wadley — Writing Strong Characters

I am in no position to hand out writing advice, but I thought I'd share a series of observations and writerly considerations.


In the Miser's Chair (III)

In which Dr Savage returns. Wotjek won't stop pacing, and the legend is revealed. No spoilers please.