South African gothic horror about inheritance, memory, and what refuses to stay buried.

About Cailynn Brawffe
Cailynn Brawffe is a South African horror author writing gothic and supernatural fiction rooted in the landscapes, histories and inherited shadows of her home country. Her work explores generational trauma, folklore and the darkness that lives quietly inside families and the land they occupy. She is currently working on her debut novel.


The occult, the eerie, and the stories that haunt us.
Plus handpicked horror reads and reflections from the dark side of fiction.
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The Writer’s Parlour


Mysterious Finds
– 13 Tomes

📚 13 Tomes is a spellbound online bookshop where preloved stories whisper to their next reader.
Specialising 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).
Bookshop by moonlight. Owned by magic. Zero performance reviews.





