About Altered Narrative
Hello there. I’m Matthew (or Matthew J. Trask if we’re being official), the proprietor of this strange dimension that is home to my mythic sci-fi and cosmic horror fiction.
I write science-fiction and horror for those who like a little mythology, immersive worldbuilding and unknowable terror in the stories they read.
Here you’ll find short stories and serialised fiction as well as novels, essays and lore.
What to expect
I post new sci-fi and horror short stories alongside essays that explore mythic science-fiction and cosmic horror.
Expect a mixture of stand-alone doses of sci-fi and horror as well as short stories set in my ongoing worldbuilding project I call The Scikera Universe.
Every month you’ll get at least four new short stories including two set within The Scikera Universe.
Starting in July, I’ll be releasing the first season an episodic serial called Tales of Scikera, but more on that closer to the time.
I publish at least once a week — mostly short stories but you’ll also find the occasional essay as well as lore from The Scikera Universe.
If you’re a fan of Destiny, Mass Effect, Star Wars, Lovecraft and Le Guin, this strange and mysterious dimension of mythic sci-fi and cosmic horror is for you.
Support my work if you fancy it
Part of the reason I’ve named this publication Altered Narrative is because, long-term, I’d like to grow this into a business that will support me. I want to create a space that allows me to write stories that entertain fans of mythic sci-fi and cosmic horror.
If that sounds interesting to you, you should subscribe. If not, that’s cool too.
Here’s how you can support Altered Narrative:
Subscribe for free! You’ll get weekly posts ranging from stand-alone sci-fi and horror stories or stories set in The Scikera Universe to essays and more. This tier will always be available.
What if I want more, I hear you ask?
A paid subscription to Altered Narrative (£5/month or £45 per year)
With a paid subscription to Altered Narrative, you get:
Access to monthly bonus essays on anything and everything mythic SF and cosmic horror
Bonus commentary on every short story including details about my inspiration, process and craft
Access to a comprehensive book of world-building in the style of classic sci-fi compendiums and encyclopedias that will expand with The Scikera Universe (Coming Soon)
And lots more coming soon!
Why it matters
You want something weird and entertaining and challenging to read every week.
I want to create new and immersive worlds and tell weird and entertaining stories.
This is a journey. A construction project. One without any barriers blocking the view from the outside. I’m building Altered Narrative because I want to tell stories that entertain you the way the stories I love have entertained me.
Join me on this quest, your support means the world.
Matthew J. Trask
