Suburban Witchcraft Magazine Issue 6 - My First Hunt
My First Hunt was released on December 21th, 2024. It tells the story of Viktor von Schreck, a young vampire boy who possesses a fascination, curiosity and even empathy to humans that is unique to his own kind. He is forced to confront these feelings in order to survive his coming of age trial, where he must kill his first human before sunrise. Will he be able to do it? Find out by reading it on Issue 7 of the Suburban Witchcraft Magazine website! This gothic horror coming-of-age tale is the perfect story for readers who hunger for the traditionally scary vampires like Nosferatu, while still presenting a fresh take on vampire lore. To read it, click the magazine cover art on the top right side. The story is located on pages 178-187.
Also, check out the story's cover art on the bottom right! Crawshaw is planning a expansion of this world and characters sometime in the near future from short-story collections and spin-off novels, so stay tuned for more information!