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Strange Speculations

Stories, reflections, and the odd unknown written by a queer, Mexican-American author of horror, dark fantasy, and nighmarism.

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Aug 18, 2026
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Latest issues

  1. Issue · Aug 18, 2026

    Today is the Day (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    The day has come. Today, I join the ranks of published horror novelists; a dream come true. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="471.5051434759069" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ZHLN!,w_1

  2. Issue · Aug 11, 2026

    Folklore & Horror of the Americas (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    <img alt="close-up photography of world map" class="sizing-normal" height="3456" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1544906243-a69767cc000b?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wzMDAzMzh8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxzb3V0aC

  3. Issue · Jul 23, 2026

    The Prologue to Wormy Massacre (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Neutral tone

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    Free to read, free to join. Paid subscriptions ensure I can continue writing here and elsewhere.Have you been curious about my debut horror novel, Tapeworm</

  4. Issue · Jul 13, 2026

    TAPEWORM Giveaway (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="2348" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Knp7!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe9e2bbd0-13c2-4e6b-84d9-1e54d5dfd426_2489x2348.

  5. Issue · Jul 8, 2026

    A Waking Dream (opens the original)

    Excerpt · Positive tone

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    As I reach another milestone on my traditional publishing journey, my imposter syndrome is finding it harder and harder to tear me down. This week, I was finally able to announce my west coast book tour!<img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="1350" src="ht

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