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Not all horror stories start with a ghost.

But some of them do.

The creator of the comic told us about his artistic journey: I was once a childrens comic artist.

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Fifteen years ago, I met my junior high school classmates Hoong and Keong online.

We used to be a group of comic enthusiasts, and they suggested collaborating on creating childrens comic e-books.

I excitedly accepted this new creative challenge of the digital age.

Comic strip depicting a hiker in a forest, showcasing a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics.

However, this failure introduced me to the new trend of web comics.

We were curious about what drew the creator of the series to these genres.

Unlike typical horror tales, they often delve into intricate details, which I find fascinating.

Comic panel from DarkBox Comics showing a hiker shocked by a terrified woman in the forest. Silent horror intensity.

Many of the strips from the series feel like short, unsettling stories.

We asked the artist whether they draw inspiration from any particular books, films, or personal experiences.

Novels have changed my way of thinking and taught me the drive to tell stories.

Comic strip with two characters experiencing a tense moment in the woods, showcasing silent horror narratives.

Some of the stories feel like they carry deeper, hidden meanings.

kindly dont think too highly of me!

I am actually a simple-minded person who dislikes pretentiousness.

Comic scene from DarkBox Comics showing a character’s shocked expression and a “Missing” poster in a forest.

I enjoy storytelling and love when people listen to my stories.

The characters in my comics behave straightforwardly and are genuine.

However, I still hope to try writing some.

A terrified character encounters a skeletal figure in a forest with a missing person poster, from DarkBox Comics' horror stories.

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Lastly, we asked the artist about their personal favorite comics.

Heres what they shared: During my time learning to draw comics, there were countless authors I admired.

However, after falling in love with novels, I gradually stopped reading comics.

Comic illustration by DarkBox Comics showing a missing person poster and hikers in a forest.

The Japanese writer Edogawa Ranpo has had a profound influence on my creative work.

I once aspired to be a novelist, but that is no longer a possibility!

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Comic strip depicting a couple talking on the phone with a calendar marked 2008, part of DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

Eerie comic strip by DarkBox Comics featuring a phone call and unsettling characters.

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Three characters, one holding a flashlight, explore a dimly lit room in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics.

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Silent horror story scene by DarkBox Comics, depicting a tense, eerie transformation and confrontation.

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A figure in a cap cautiously ascends dimly lit stairs in a DarkBox Comics horror scene.

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Eerie silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics depicting a chilling scene of a family in emotional distress.

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A girl and ghostly figure scream in horror as they encounter an eerie presence in a silent horror comic by DarkBox Comics.

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Woman drawing nervously at a desk, unaware of a ghostly figure peeking from the door. Silent horror story illustration.

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Silent horror story illustration by DarkBox Comics titled “Self-Deception,” featuring a woman in front of a computer.

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A tense scene from DarkBox Comics: an elderly woman receives a black box, creating a chilling silent horror moment.

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Man at table reading letter, a comic panel by DarkBox Comics evoking horror with a surprised expression.

Person sweating while viewing eerie photos of conjoined twins, featured in DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

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DarkBox Comics horror story illustration featuring a man with a disturbing doll inside a cabinet.

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Comic panel showing a woman with blue hair reaching for a paper towel, her expression changing from nervous to excited.

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Sleeping woman in a white dress, part of a silent horror story by DarkBox Comics called “Midnight Thief”.

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Drawing from DarkBox Comics shows a terrified woman in bed, pulled by dark hands.

Terrified woman in bed sees a shadowy figure at the window under moonlight, from DarkBox Comics' silent horror stories.

DarkBox Comics scene with shadowy figures fleeing a house at night, leaving someone surprised at the window.