🩸"The Inspiration Behind Those Who Play With Demons"🩸

I've always felt that horror isn't just about villians or blood - it's about what creeps beneath the surface of everyday life. The fear of the unknown, the feeling of living on edge even when everything looks normal on the outside. And that's what inspired my horror anime story : THOSE WHO PLAY WITH DEMONS. 

My First Encounter with Anime Horror 

My obsession began with anime like Attack On Titan and Demon Slayer. These shows weren't just horrific - they were psychological and emotional. Horror can be beautiful, sad, and deeply human. Those mixed emotions are what I try to capture in my story. 

Writing style and themes 

I wanted to write something that felt like an anime episode - cinematic, violent, with cliffhangers at the end of each chapter. Themes I explored include:

. Fear of isolation

. Fear of death

. The thin margin between real and fiction. 

. Cursed items 

.Characters haunted by past regrets ( some based on real life experiences )

Each character is is inspired by anime paradigms with a dark twist. 

Why Wattpad? 

Wattpad gives me the opportunity to connect with readers who have similar interests as me :
horror and anime. Every read, vote and comment drives my creativity. 

If you're a fan of horror anime, I'd love for you to check out THOSE WHO PLAY WITH DEMONS and feel free to give me your feedback. 


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