Into the Yonder
Spinner of yarns and teller of tales…
Skinwalkers, moth lords, and MURDER, oh my! Welcome to the official Obi Yonder website, which follows this writer’s journey as they strive to do what they love and hopefully make some waves along the way. Obi Yonder is a lover of writing, folklore, the obscure, and the interesting. While she has had the honor ranking in national collegiate speech and debate competitions as well as tutoring English at Santa Maria Community College, her passions lie in composing good, unwholesome stories. Her individual works focus on poetry and short horror, with special interest in magical realism. She is currently sending out The Blood Cherry Trees for publication while working on a series of horror-scope shorts which follow classic horoscope personalities through trials, tribulations, and tragedies. So, settle in, enjoy the ambiance, and let me know what you think!
“When she had nightmares about the hideous beasts and dark gods of Mama Docia’s homeland, Isabella’s mother would soothe her, telling her that monsters weren’t real, only fears. As the darkness writhed in on itself, Isabella knew her mother was wrong, could feel the panic singing in her blood.”
-The Price of a Memory (work in progress)
Latest posts
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A Wee Backstory about the Decision to Write
I grew up in a smallish desert town in Southern California. As a child, it felt like the valley had scooped up the population of our town—a bowl of people who wearily decided to settle… Read more
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Gashi Gashi: Bone Rattling Terrors of Japanese Myth
Japanese Yokai (demons if you will) are filled with the bizarre and horrifying. The Gashadokuro doesn’t top my personal list, but it has some rich features and backstory that are worth a look. To begin–this… Read more
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A Lukewarm Take on The Haunting of Bly Manor
Let me pre-defend my honor here: it’s not a “hot take” because Mike Flanagan has always produced work with subtext. So delving into some symbolism that’s been rolling around in the old dome isn’t exactly… Read more
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