Why You Should Read “The Nightmare Behind the Door”: A Psychological Horror That Gets Under Your Skin
Every neighborhood has one—that house everyone whispers about. The one where something terrible happened, where the past refuses to stay buried. But what if accepting a simple house-sitting job could…
Haunted Houses and The Nightmare Behind the Door – The First Testimony
The Nightmare Behind the Door (my new English novel) is a haunted house story. We could put it that way, or, if you prefer, a ghost story that, however, doesn’t have…
The Common Thread of My Stories – How the Themes of “The Desert of Carcosa” Run Through All My Narrative Work
Every writer unconsciously builds a universe of themes and symbols that flow through their works like an underground river. “The Desert of Carcosa” represents the convergence point of themes I’ve…
A New Chapter in Horror Writing: member of the Horror Writers Association
In the silence of my study in Rivoli Veronese, surrounded by my books and the stories I’ve created over the years, news arrived that has illuminated one of my dearest…
“The Nightmare Behind the Door”: New English Translation Brings Italian Horror to Global Readers
May 11, 2025 – Following the italian success of “The Isle of the Dead,” the second installment in the Italian Mysteries Series has finally arrived. “The Nightmare Behind the Door,” my…
The Importance of Online Promotional Channels for Italian Indie Authors in English-Speaking Markets
Italian indie authors seeking to break into the English-speaking market must utilize online promotional channels for success. These platforms provide visibility, credibility, cultural understanding, targeted marketing, cost-effectiveness, networking, and valuable…
A Chilling Gothic Tale from the Italian Coast
In the realm of Gothic literature, Italy has long been a favorite setting for tales of mystery and the supernatural. A recently uncovered manuscript, purportedly penned by a 19th-century Italian…
Paths to the Isle of the Dead – 2 – Lenin and Hitler
In the early 20th century, both Vladimir Lenin and Adolf Hitler shared an eerie fascination with the painting “Isle of the Dead” by Arnold Böcklin. Lenin’s connection with the artwork…
Paths to The Isle of the Dead – 1 – Nietzsche and Strindberg
In early January 1889, philosopher Nietzsche displayed signs of madness in Turin, leaving a lasting impact on his philosophy. Correspondence with playwright August Strindberg highlighted his descent into madness. Strindberg,…
Exploring the Shadows: A Deep Dive into ‘The Isle of the Dead’ on Albero del Mistero
Explore the depths of fear and suspense in the gothic masterpiece “The Isle of the Dead” through captivating articles on Albero del Mistero. Unravel the novel’s nod to gothic greats,…
The Isle of the Dead by Sergei Rachmaninov
Sergei Rachmaninov composed ‘The Isle of the Dead’ in 1909, inspired by a black and white copy of a Böcklin painting. The symphonic poem creates a magical narrative about death…
Palpito (The throb)
The world and the universe retrace a path into the heart. The world is mirrored in the throb of the wind who gives life to my life. You continue to…
Fabrizio Valenza – Immaginazioni, scritture, filosofia 