Cailynn Brawffe

Author of thrilling stories about the horrific, strange and unusual.

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Welcome to my World

Welcome to the dark, twisted world of Cailynn Brawffe, where horror, thriller, and fantasy blend into a chilling mix that will leave you breathless.

Here, every story is a journey into the unknown, a step closer to the shadows that lurk just beyond the edge of the light.

Explore Cailynn’s latest works, dive into her writing process, and discover the inspirations behind her spine-tingling tales. Whether you're a seasoned horror enthusiast or a curious newcomer, there's something here to captivate and haunt your imagination.

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The Writer’s Parlour

The Magaliesberg Lovers: A Lesser-Known Ghost Story Written Into the Mountains

The Magaliesberg lovers are one of South Africa’s quietest and most unsettling ghost stories — a legend bound not to a building or grave, but to the mountains themselves. Rooted in forbidden love, ancient land, and whispered encounters, this haunting endures where the past refuses to rest.

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🕯️ Frightful Reads Friday: Exploring Folklore and Feminist Horror Through The Bloody Chamber and Ghost Summer

Both The Bloody Chamber and Ghost Summer prove that horror isn’t just about what terrifies us — it’s about what we inherit, remember, and reclaim. In the world of folklore and feminist horror, stories become acts of survival and transformation.

🕯️ Mysterious Finds – 13 Tomes

📚 13 Tomes is a spellbound online bookshop where preloved stories whisper to their next reader.

Specializing in witchy reads and haunted wares, this woman-, LGBT-, and family-owned shop curates magic with every order.

Whether you're drawn to moon-soaked lore, ghost-touched pages, or just need a familiar that ships media mail—13 Tomes knows your name (and probably your favourite curse).

Bookstore by moonlight. Owned by magic. Zero performance reviews.

Explore the shop here