This week, we sat down with Chelle G. Lowe (she/her), a passionate, poetic storyteller whose pen name is a gift from her partner—a name that reflects the deep love and care she pours into her craft. A devoted wife and proud mother, Chelle writes with an ADHD-fueled spark, channeling bursts of vivid inspiration into art, poetry, and fiction that brim with emotional resonance and wild imagination.
In our latest interview, we talk all things shadowy and strange as we explore Chelle’s story, ‘Bound in Shadow.’
This tale is not for the faint of heart—it’s a haunting descent into a legacy of death, sacrifice, and secrets. At its center? A mysterious being named Onyx—a shadow-dwelling entity as seductive as he is terrifying. Is Onyx merely a demon? Or is he something older, something darker… something waiting?
Watch the interview now to hear about Chelle’s creative process, inspirations, and what it was like conjuring this dark and dreamy story from the depths of her imagination.
Chelle recommends:
Lights Out by Navessa Allen
Tastes Like Candy by Ivy Tholen
Johnny the Homicidal Maniac by Jhonen Vasquez
Take Me Back to Eden by Sleep Token
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Shell G and Her Creative Journey
03:20 Musical Inspirations and Themes
05:03 Influential Media and Personal Favorites
06:40 Weird Sources of Inspiration
07:23 Character Insights: Onyx the Sleep Paralysis Demon
08:26 Writing Rituals and Practices
09:27 Moments of Realization in Writing
11:07 The Role of Reading in Creative Development
12:20 Book Recommendations and Their Impact
14:22 Defining 'Forbidden' in Creative Contexts
Want more strange & beautiful stories? Forbidden Fruit is on its way, September 30, 2025.
🖤 Submissions are open for Volume II: Thresholds—join us.
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