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Sylvester BarzeyThis is the personal Sub-Stack of Horror Author Sylvester Barzey, where he talks about horror, apocalyptic things, and zombies. Join for the fun, stay for the dead stuff.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 241 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 21 days ago |
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The Den Population 47
Hey Survivor,
Welcome or welcome back to The Den, one of the last safe places in this wild apocalypse we call life. Here, we talk horror, apocalyptic fiction, and of course... zombies. I hope you’re surviving (and thriving) on your side of...
The Den Update: We Had A Baby!
Hey Survivor,
Welcome, or welcome back to The Den; this is more than a newsletter. It’s where zombie lovers, horror readers, and Black horror fans can come together to get lost in all things monsters, movies, folklore, and tales of sur...
The Den Dispatch (08/17/2026)
Hey Survivor,
This might be a better way to get my words out, but as far as Hayden’s life and impact go, I feel like she was a part of everyone’s childhood growing up. I know in her book she spoke about some of the darker sides of Holl...
The Den Population: 46
Hey Survivor,
Welcome, or welcome back, to The Den; this is more than a newsletter. It’s where zombie lovers, horror readers, and Black horror fans can come together to get lost in all things monsters, movies, folklore, and tales of su...
He Who Preys Bible: The Book of Tracie
Hey Survivor,
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my newest story, “He Who Preys.” My name is Sylvester Barzey, and I’m an award-winning horror author. I’ve been publishing since 2017, and in 2025 I sat down and watched Ryan Coogler’s...
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Bestselling horror/fantasy author from the Bronx, NY, now in Lawrence, GA. Military veteran addicted to horror. Spotlighting BIPOC characters.
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