3 (01/2026) Magical Creatures
Sarah Flamminio
I have been writing for about twenty-five years. I would say that the key to my own writing is the characters. Sometimes I feel as though I know them so well that I could recognize them in a cafe, however impossible that might be! I strive to make my characters people in the most important senses, in their personalities, histories, ideals and relationships. I believe that the human condition is fundamentally unchanging. People make the choices they do, across time, in real life and in fiction, for concrete reasons, even if they lie about them. Stay
Berenika Goździk
I was always fascinated with biology and science, especially animals and all the “weird ways” they can exist in. Fun fact: did you know that there’s a deep sea creature called the sea spider, and that its organs are in its legs? Much of my childhood consisted of consuming fiction, which led me to develop an interest in storytelling and science fiction as well, although I do prefer the visual media. On top of that I have a knack for creating things, so starting writing stories was a natural progression of things. Osteoderms
Baldwin E. Hart
As an author, I can only describe myself as syncretic. No pure genres, no easy solutions. I’m a goth and a metalhead, but I have a third face with early music, which greatly impacts my work. If there is one thing that my historian parents have made me acutely aware of, it’s that times change and people don’t. Thus, my focus is often historical settings and (still) very current problems. I write about illness and grief, the fear of death and overcoming it — all intimately familiar, as multiple sclerosis might have shattered me, but going blind due to it has ultimately made me a better writer. Hares Hunting Hares
Nora Hultman
The Gothic is a part of my daily way of thinking, and a major influence on my writing. I grew up in Tranås, a small town in the south of Sweden, but now I live in Malmö. I have a bachelor’s degree in comparative literature and one in creative writing, both from Lund University. Right now, I work in a stationery shop in Lund, while also studying to become a creative writing educator. The Rotting Mice of August
Kinga Jacewicz
I’m a student of American Studies at the University of Gdańsk. I’ve been crafting stories for as long as I can remember, though getting them onto the page has always been the harder part. I’m drawn to folk tales, regional myths, and the unexplainable, particularly the places where the ordinary blurs into the strange. Being a pessimist at heart in both writing and in life, I believe happy endings never come without a cost. Berry Picker
Paulina Jakimowicz
I study Polish Philology at the University of Gdańsk. Sometimes I write articles for Uślicznienie and edit for Dzieła cytowane. I wrote and directed the play Nie lubiem teatru with my fellow graduates from Zarządzanie Instytucjami Artystycznymi. I’ve always been a fan of the strange, the surreal, and the scary. The Black Cat Takes the Stand
Natalia Mroczkowska
I have always been captivated by strange, pagan stories that were never written down; they accompanied me since I can remember. It is only fair that if I have received so many, I should give some of them back into the world. Many of my short stories drift towards Polish folklore, old religions and… completely mundane things at times. The Unconquered Sun
Patrycja Murzyniec-Kamińska
A feline-aficionado, literature-lover, and a devoted researcher. You can find me walking on the shoreline of a small coastal village while listening to audiobooks. I want to try everything – whether it’s writing, creating or tackling any challenge that comes along. As animals are close to my heart, you’ll encounter them in each of my stories. A Bell Rusted Red
Jan Piszczek
I am 19 years old and a 1st Year student on English Philology at the University of Gdańsk. I have been writing often in my free time for many years now. I found that darker, more grim texts resonate with me the most, which is exactly what drawn me to this page. Hopefully some of my own ideas spilled onto the pages will resonate with others as well! Eye for an Eye
Natan Richert
I am a third-year Americanist at the University of Gdańsk. I am especially keen on everything connected with the horror genre, Icelandic culture, languages, and various folklores around the world. I like everything that disturbs, distresses, and disquiets. I’ve aspired to be a writer ever since primary school, but only now have I finished a complete piece. Nykur
Shrike
While predominantly a science fiction fan, he enjoys all literature that includes violence and lovecraftian horror. He likes model kits and complicated board games. It Awaits in the Woods
Paulina Siemionkowicz
I am a second-year MA student in American Studies and European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, having completed my BA in American Studies. My research is primarily situated at the intersection of popular culture and media, with a specific focus on the complexities of identity and history. I am deeply invested in nostalgia studies and the representation of oppressed groups and minorities, particularly within the context of Black American history. I strive to uncover how the media we consume – from music to the screen – shapes our collective memory and social conscience. Beyond the Mask
Starling
Mostly reads awful romance and lovecraftian horror. She enjoys creating art and worldbuilding in any form. Professional artist. It Awaits in the Woods
Pola Walukiewicz
I am a second year MA student. Musical theater has been my greatest passion since I can remember and I love interacting with the medium whether it is by watching musicals, writing about them, or taking part in singing workshops. The Little Shop of Horrors
Gabriela Woltman
I am a third year English Philology student at the University of Gdańsk. I have been writing since I was nine years old, and I am a big fan of character-driven stories. I always have more ideas than free time to write about them, but I hope that what I’m able to share will bring someone joy. Little Fire
Maja Zamiejska
I would not call myself a writer. If something—a reader and listener. I take pleasure in discovering the diverse world of literature where every voice has a chance to be heard and understood. Even though I am not the biggest horror enthusiast, I have always enjoyed listening to my grandma’s tale about a haunted house in her village inhabited by a witch-like personage that used to scare the passing-by children. In my free time I like to explore nature and feed my soul with the sound of good music. Kikimora
2 (01/2025) Loyalty
Sarah Flamminio
Paulina Jakimowicz
I study Polish Philology at the University of Gdańsk. Sometimes I write articles for Uślicznienie and edit for Dzieła cytowane. I wrote and directed the play Nie lubiem teatru with my fellow graduates from Zarządzanie Instytucjami Artystycznymi. I’ve always been a fan of the strange, the surreal, and the scary. The Artists Cemetery
Adrian Kafarski
I have been writing for four years, focusing on dark, tragic prose in English for the last two. My main passion is analyzing pop song lyrics, which heavily influences the rhythm and emotion of my work as well as it serves as a plot inspiration. Though I also write poetry, it’s my prose I use to explore darker themes, such as sacrifice and ambition. With my stories I usually opt for a plot twist; one that you don’t see coming, yet serves as a missing piece of a bigger picture. The Thorn Prince
Aris Kowalski
I am a third year English Philology student at the University of Gdansk, hoping to work as a translator in the near future. I am twenty years old and my journey with writing began almost ten years ago. I have written in both Polish and English, and I still have plenty of ideas in the back of my head. I would love to put them into words that actually make sense for others to (hopefully) enjoy as well. A Letter from an Old Friend
Kamil Mania
I was born in Ruda Śląska, Silesian Voivodeship, in 2005. I attended Szkoła Podstawowa nr 24 im. ks. Lexa in Ruda Śląska, and later II Liceum Ogólnokształcące z Oddziałami Dwujęzycznymi im. Gustawa Morcinka, also in Ruda Śląska. After moving to the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, I began my studies at the University of Gdańsk, enrolling in American Studies. I am currently a second year BA student. The King’s Greatest Soldier
Katarzyna ‘Catharsis’ Mikołajczyk
Hauntingly invested in horror and beyond, I am a personification of the essence of the Greek theatre, always chasing transformative experiences in everything around me, both comedic and tragic. My interests include video games, musicals, horror movies, and a music taste that ranges from K-pop to metal. Perpetually haunted by ghosts—my favorite movie is Scream, my favorite band is Ghost, and my Dead by Daylight favorite is Ghostface, with yet another Ghost close to my heart. When Faith Fails
Oliwia Sewastynowicz
I have always been a better writer than talker; words behave for me only when caged on a page. Ever since I began writing as a child, I have been drawn to stories that linger in the shadows, growing more and more fascinated by the unnamed, the uncanny, the unknown. A lot of my works gravitate towards those quiet, uneasy spaces, and I am most at home when a story whispers, rather than declares, inviting the reader to imagine what lurks just out of sight. Winter Again