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Date: 6-4-2026 A New Haunt: We’re Moving! 👻 To my amazing subscribers, followers, and guests: For a long time, this little corner of Blogger has been our home. We’ve shared stories, ideas, and conversations here, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has tuned in. But as this community grows, it's time for our digital space to evolve, too. Shortly, we will be packing up and migrating operations to a brand-new, independent server. Our new home runs on a platform called "Ghost" —and honestly, the name couldn't be more apropos. Why? We’re vanishing from the snoopy old machine: We are breaking free from the increasingly rigid walls of big-tech social media platforms and fading away from their algorithms. We'll be haunting a new space: We're setting up shop on a server we completely control. Same voice, same content, just a much cooler new mansion to roam around in. The spirit remains the same: The look might get a sleek, modern upgrade, but the soul of what we do here isn't changing. What this means for you: If you’re a follower of my official Twisted Read Horror website: I am handling the heavy lifting. Your newsletter subscription should seamlessly transfer over to the new system, so you won't miss a beat (or a post). If you’re a regular guest: Keep an eye out for a final announcement here with our shiny new URL. Bookmark it as soon as it drops! There might be a brief moment of radio silence while the digital dust settles and the servers sync up, but we will see you on the other side very soon. Thank you for being part of this journey. The next chapter is going to be spectacular. Stay tuned, Magic Art -AKA- Twisted Read Horror -AKA- Lorne Bennett

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TERMS OF SERVICE

Twisted Read Horror

Last Updated: April 2026


Introduction and Definitions


These Terms of Service govern the use of the website and services operated by Magic Art, a sole proprietorship doing business as Twisted Read Horror (collectively referred to as “Twisted Read Horror,” “we,” “us,” or “our” where context requires).


By accessing or using Twisted Read Horror (https://www.twistedreadhorror.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, you must discontinue use of the website and services immediately.


1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE


Twisted Read Horror is a digital media and publishing brand that offers original horror-themed content, including literary fiction, audio soundscapes, digital lore dossiers, and related multimedia works.


The primary offerings consist of digital products and online content distributed through third-party platforms.


2. PHYSICAL GOODS (FUTURE POSSIBILITY)


Twisted Read Horror currently does not sell physical goods.


Twisted Read Horror reserves the right to offer physical products in the future, which may include apparel, printed materials, or other branded merchandise.


If physical goods are introduced, they will be clearly disclosed at the point of sale along with applicable pricing, shipping details, and refund policies.


At this time, all transactions processed through Stripe or other payment providers relate exclusively to digital products and online services.


3. WEBSITE HOSTING AND THIRD-PARTY PLATFORMS


This website is hosted on third-party platforms, including Google Sites and Blogger.


These platforms may collect limited technical data (such as cookies or usage information) necessary for the operation of their services. Twisted Read Horror does not control or manage the data practices of these hosting providers.


Users should review the privacy policies of the relevant third-party platforms for further information.


4. PAYMENTS, FUTURE PROCESSORS, AND THIRD-PARTY SERVICES


Payments and digital distribution are currently handled through third-party services, including:


•  Stripe (payment processing)

•  Ko-fi (storefront and membership interface)

•  Gumroad, Draft2Digital, Spotify (payment processing and content distribution)

•  Affiliate marketing programs


Twisted Read Horror may, at its discretion, add or transition to additional third-party payment processors, storefronts, or service providers in the future. Any such services will be disclosed at the point of transaction and governed by their respective terms and privacy policies.


Twisted Read Horror does not store full payment details such as credit card or banking information.


5. DIGITAL PRODUCTS AND SALES POLICY


All digital products, including ebooks, PDFs, audio files, and other downloadable content, are delivered electronically.


Due to the nature of digital goods, all sales are final once access or download has been granted.


If a technical issue occurs (such as corrupted or inaccessible files), customers may contact support for resolution, which may include replacement or refund at Twisted Read Horror’s discretion.


6. SUPPORT-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS (KO-FI AND SIMILAR PLATFORMS)


Certain payments received through Ko-fi or similar third-party interfaces may constitute voluntary support contributions rather than direct purchases of specific goods or services.


Because these contributions support ongoing creative work and are not tied to a specific deliverable, they are generally non-refundable.


However, refunds may be considered in limited circumstances, including:


•  Duplicate or accidental payments

•  Unauthorized or fraudulent transactions

•  Technical or billing errors resulting in incorrect charges

•  Processing failures leading to incorrect payment amounts


All refund requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and handled through the relevant payment platform where applicable.


7. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS


Subscriptions or memberships purchased through third-party platforms (such as Ko-fi) are billed according to the terms presented at the time of purchase.


Users may cancel subscriptions at any time through the respective platform. Access will remain active until the end of the billing period.


8. AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE


Twisted Read Horror may participate in affiliate marketing programs and may earn commissions from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links, at no additional cost to users.


9. USER CONDUCT


Users agree not to:


•  Resell, redistribute, sublicense, use, narrate, broadcast, or commercially exploit any digital products, stories, artwork, materials, or core ideas owned by Magic Art or the “Twisted Read Horror” brand without prior express written permission.


 Any unauthorized commercial use may result in takedown orders, DMCA notices, and legal action.


•  Interfere with or disrupt the functionality or services of Magic Art’s or Twisted Read Horror’s websites or any part of their online business ecosystem.


10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY


Twisted Read Horror provides all content and services on an “as is” basis.


To the maximum extent permitted by law, Twisted Read Horror shall not be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use its websites or its products.


Nothing in these Terms limits liability where such limitation is prohibited by applicable law.


11. MODIFICATIONS TO SERVICE AND TERMS


Twisted Read Horror reserves the right to modify or discontinue any part of the service at any time. Twisted Read Horror may also update these Terms of Service periodically. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of any changes.


12.  CONTACT INFORMATION

For all inquiries regarding Twisted Read Horror or any other website linked to this website, please contact the Administration directly.

Official Correspondence: vault@twistedreadhorror.com

Please note: Support is strictly handled via the professional email above. Inquiries sent via external blog sidebars or social media comments may not be monitored.

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