The House Between Tabs is a gothic poem created for Notd.io that celebrates the enduring power and beauty of horror fiction. The poem explores how horror is more than monsters and scares it is a reflection of human emotions such as grief, loneliness, regret, and hope. Through imagery of haunted houses, forgotten books, ghostly whispers, and mysterious places, the poem highlights the atmosphere and wonder that make horror stories timeless.
It also pays tribute to influential horror writers, including Mary Shelley, Edgar Allan Poe, Shirley Jackson, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, and Clive Barker, acknowledging their contributions to the genre. Ultimately, the poem suggests that readers are drawn to horror because it helps them confront the unknown, understand their fears, and discover meaning within darkness. It concludes with the idea that even in the darkest moments, stories continue to connect people and keep imagination alive.