Psycho-Gothic
Matheun Hallwryte’s Psycho‑Gothic inherits the darkness and claustrophobia of the Gothic tradition, removes the supernatural and turns the horror inward to a clinical and fractured mind.
Hello Lily, love.
If you could have one more conversation with someone you’ve lost, could you end it?
“You haven’t saved me, Tom. You’ve saved my punctuation.”
A claustrophobic epistolary about surviving grief told through a lifetime of text messages.
Available to Publishers, Agents and Beta Readers only.
The Damask Room
As dementia steals Sybil Harwood’s memory, the locked room refuses to let her forget what she spent a lifetime hiding.
“I do not belong in this room. Yet I have existed here long enough to pretend otherwise.”
A claustrophobic work of literary horror that pulls you deep into an unravelling mind, forcing you to question everything you experience.
Available to Publishers, Agents and Beta Readers only.
How to read the works of Mathuen Hallwryte
Rights & Publication
Matheun Hallwryte is currently seeking representation and publication. Agents and publishers interested in psychologically driven, structurally ambitious works are invited to request a manuscript.
Alternatively, visit the library for pitches.
Commonly Asked Questions
Where can I read or buy works?
Matheun Hallwryte’s works currently have a pre-published status. You can read his work by becoming a Beta Reader or subscribe to Hallwryte’s Substack. Alternatively, if you are a Publisher or Agent, you can visit the library for full listings and pitches.
Is Hallwryte looking for representation?
Yes. Both Publishers and Agents are urged to contact the Author to request a query letter or full manuscripts. Alternatively, book summaries and pitches are available online and can be found in the library.
What is Psycho-Gothic?
Psycho‑Gothic inherits Gothic dread but removes the supernatural, rooting the horror in trauma, perception and mental fracture. The haunting comes from within: memory becomes the threat, and the mind becomes the architecture of fear.
What can I expect from Hallwryte’s works?
Hallwryte’s work explores trauma, perception and mental fracture from within the collapsing mind. His stories confine you to a single, unstable viewpoint where memory shapes reality and endings reflect psychological truth over narrative comfort.