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About Tory Craig Bunce

Smiling woman in a black lace blazer leaning against a brick wall.

Tory Craig Bunce

I love darkly comedic horror and gothic horror stories. They reach deep into our psyches and extract what we fear most.

View from my house window.

The Paradox of Change

“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” (Ben Franklin) 

This sentiment resonates deeply within the realms of 

darkly comedic and gothic horror, 

where evolution and transformation are key to the story.

A bird following me on the beach

The Paradox of Reality

What one experiences is a representation of reality, which can't be truly accessed, yet still influences our world. (Plato) 

Gothic or darkly comedic horror stories often reflect deeper truths about human nature and the sheer will to survive. 

View of my sea excursion.

The Paradox of Soul Mates

The Greek gods feared humans, leading them to split humanity into halves and fill the world with chaos. 

Each of us is born with only half the capacity to love until we find our missing self. 

When twin souls unite, harmony is restored, and the world may finally find peace. (Plato) 

This theme echoes in gothic and darkly comedic horror stories, where the search for wholeness often drives the narrative. 

Winner - Six Best Manuscript Awards

"You're writing is vivid, engaging and atmospheric, equal parts elevated and accessible. You have some really poignant, stunning lines of prose (some of which I've highlighted on the page) and I love the novel's moody, gothic tone. You really bring the setting to life which of course only enhances the narrative, specifically when the house itself seems to be a character in the story. Well done!

- Editor, Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Book Group

The Atlanta Writers Conference Spring 2025

"These are strong opening pages to a very fun commercial horror project! The writing was sharp and, at times, witty, balancing both a sense of ominous circumstances with a humorous main character. The gothic house, the secluded island, and the strange man living on the property all make for a gripping first few chapters. Well done! "

- Editor, Sourcebooks

The Atlanta Writers Conference Fall 2024

"I'm really intrigued by this concept! Your manuscript is very "voicey" - dark comedic horror! You've done a great job of introducing the characters and their motivations. And I love how well you've set the atmosphere of the story and how the house already feels as if it's a character in this story. I already feel the gothic vibes!"

-Editor, William Morrow / HarperCollins

The Atlanta Writers Conference Spring 2024

"I loved this story. Tory is good at detail and atmosphere, there's some humor sprinkled throughout. I can imagine the house and sense the weather patterns, and you jump right into the story...I'm definitely curious how things will play out and want to live in this house and the story."

- Editor, Random House

The Atlanta Writers Conference Spring 2024

"Really vivid characterization and scene-setting, the atmosphere was lush, romantic, and dreadful - very gothic. The backstories are interesting, too, and characters have great chemistry...this was such a tense and gorgeously written chapter."

- Editor, HarperCollins

The Atlanta Writers Conference Spring 2023

My Writing Partners

Happy small dog sitting on a cozy blanket with tongue out indoors.

Barkibus

Barkibus

Barkibus

The fierce guard who defends me by keeping distractions at bay, ensuring I focus on crafting scary stories.

Black dog wearing a yellow raincoat with a hood.

May May

Barkibus

Barkibus

The spirited sweetheart who inspires me to chase my writing dreams every day.

Two tabby cats lying close together with paws intertwined on a gray blanket.

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

The twins stretch across my keyboard, blocking the computer so they can read what comes next before anyone else.

Black puppy sitting on dry grass near a black metal fence.

Baci Baci

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

The sweetest champion who bestows kisses of encouragement when I suffer from writer's block.

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