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The wait is over. The fourth nightmare begins today. I’m excited to share that NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV , the fourth mainline installment in my horror series, officially launches today, Friday, October 23, 2026 , from Carson Kelly Publishing . A new cast. A new world. A new nightmare. Get NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV — Find Your Retailer Part IV takes the series into a haunting world inspired by feudal Japan, where supernatural horror, dark fantasy, witchcraft, mystery, and psychological terror come together. People from dramatically different walks of life find their paths drawn together through encounters with mysterious tribes connected to witchcraft. What awaits them reaches beyond anything they understand, turning an encounter with the unknown into a desperate struggle for survival. As the boundaries between reality, folklore, and nightmare begin to collapse, the danger becomes increasingly difficult to comprehend and even harder to escape. For this installment, I wanted the setting and...

The darkness is returning. And we're officially one week away. Carson Kelly Publishing is thrilled to announce that the final countdown to NIGHTMARES EDGE: PART IV has officially begun! Arriving Friday, October 23, 2026 , the fourth installment of the NIGHTMARES EDGE horror series is almost here, bringing readers another chapter in the dark and unsettling world created by author Carson Kelly. With just seven days remaining until launch, we're preparing to welcome readers back into the nightmare. SEVEN DAYS. ONE NIGHTMARE. The NIGHTMARES EDGE series has always been about fear, suspense, uncertainty, and the terrifying possibilities lurking beyond the shadows. With PART IV, that journey continues. As we approach the release of this next installment, we're excited to begin celebrating another milestone for the series and Carson Kelly Publishing. Whether you've followed NIGHTMARES EDGE since the beginning or are only now discovering the series, there's never been a bet...

Apple has given us plenty to talk about this morning. Its October 13 announcements bring together Apple HomeView, a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and Apple Home Collection. Looking across the four reveals, my first impression is that Apple wants a much more visible place in the rooms where we live. There is a difference between carrying technology around and making it part of a household. A phone belongs to one person. A living room, kitchen, or entryway belongs to everyone who uses it. That makes home technology a particularly interesting challenge: it has to be useful to several people, easy to understand, and comfortable to have around every day. That is the lens through which I am looking at these announcements. This is my reaction to Apple’s published information, rather than a hands-on review. The real test will come when these products reach homes and people begin living with them.

I have a surprise to share: Orbiting Our Quiet Distance is now available as an audiobook on Spotify. There has been no long countdown leading up to this one. I wanted the release to arrive as a story you could discover and begin listening to, with its own characters, its own atmosphere, and a complete journey waiting for you. Published through Carson Kelly Publishing, Orbiting Our Quiet Distance is a standalone science-fiction story about ambition, love, practical care, and the things people leave unsaid while they are busy building a future. At its heart are Tavren Osk and Elyth Vaure. Tavren is a mechanic who knows how to make discarded machinery useful again. Elyth is a navigator who wants to see what lies beyond the rust-colored sky of their salvage world. Together, they build Morrowglass: a small handmade ship assembled from what other people have left behind. It has two seats. The future those seats might carry is harder to put into words. A mysterious signal from forbidden Secto...

The nightmare has a new home. Today, October 1, 2026, I’m excited to officially open the doors to the NIGHTMARES EDGE Store . After announcing the store in September, today marks the beginning of something new for NIGHTMARES EDGE: a dedicated online destination built around the world, stories, and identity of the series. The store features a growing collection of products inspired by NIGHTMARES EDGE, along with digital releases, including ebook editions of stories from the series. And this is only the beginning. A New Home for NIGHTMARES EDGE NIGHTMARES EDGE has continued to grow since I first began building this universe, and I’ve wanted to create more ways for people to experience and support the series beyond simply reading the newest release. The NIGHTMARES EDGE Store gives me another place to do exactly that. Over time, I plan to continue experimenting with the store, introducing new products, expanding what's available, and finding new ways to celebrate different corners of t...

A personal note on survival, purpose, and building something that reminds people to stay. I created STILL HERE SUPPLY because I needed the reminder myself. That is the honest beginning of this brand. Not a trend. Not a quick merch idea. Not something built because it looked good on a product page. This started because there have been moments in my life where I needed to remember that I mattered too. Some people fight loud battles. Some people fight quiet ones. Some people look fine from the outside while carrying something heavy inside them every single day. STILL HERE SUPPLY was created for those people. It was created for the person who made it through the night and does not know how to explain how hard that was. It was created for the person who is tired but still trying. It was created for the person who needs one more reminder that their life has value. The phrase Still here. Still rising. became the heart of it because it does not pretend everything is perfect. It simply says: ...

Still here. Still rising. The first chapter begins. Today, STILL HERE SUPPLY officially begins. This launch has taken longer than originally planned, but in a way, that feels right. This brand was never meant to be rushed. It was never meant to be pushed out just to meet a date on a calendar. STILL HERE SUPPLY was built from something much deeper than that. It was built from survival. It was built from the heavy days. The quiet nights. The moments where simply staying alive is the victory. STILL HERE SUPPLY is a mental health and suicide awareness impact brand created by me, Carson Kelly, beginning with a limited-edition launch collection available now through the Still Here Supply Store. At the heart of the brand is one message: You matter. Your life matters. Being still here matters. The first collection is designed as a reminder. A reminder someone can wear. A reminder someone can see. A reminder that can exist quietly on a shirt, a hat, a hoodie, or a card and still carry weight. ...

A new chapter for NIGHTMARES EDGE begins this October. I’m excited to officially announce the NIGHTMARES EDGE Store , a new online home for products inspired by the world and stories of NIGHTMARES EDGE. The store will officially launch October 1, 2026, at 12:00 AM local time , kicking off the month with another way to experience and support the NIGHTMARES EDGE universe. From products inspired by the series to digital releases including ebook editions, the NIGHTMARES EDGE Store is being created as a dedicated destination for the franchise. This is only the beginning, and I’m looking forward to expanding what is available through the store over time. The launch also comes at an exciting time for NIGHTMARES EDGE. NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV has now been officially announced for October 23, making October a major month for the series. There will be plenty more to share as we get closer to launch, including looks at products and other additions coming to the store. The NIGHTMARES EDGE Store o...

The nightmare returns. Today, I’m excited to officially unveil NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV, the fourth mainline installment in my NIGHTMARES EDGE series, arriving Friday, October 23, 2026. Written and created by Carson J. Kelly, NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV begins an entirely new nightmare. Part IV introduces a new cast of characters from vastly different walks of life whose paths become intertwined after encountering mysterious tribes connected to witchcraft and forces they cannot begin to understand. What follows will take NIGHTMARES EDGE somewhere darker. This chapter brings the series into a haunting world inspired by feudal Japan, combining supernatural horror, dark fantasy, mystery, witchcraft, violence, survival, and psychological terror.

Today, I wanted to share an important update regarding UNDER SHADOWS and its upcoming release. UNDER SHADOWS was originally scheduled to release on September 25, 2026 . After taking some time to reconsider the timing and everything surrounding the project, I have made the decision to officially delay its release. UNDER SHADOWS will now release in Fall 2027. This was not a decision I made lightly. September 25 had been part of my plans for UNDER SHADOWS for quite some time, and I had been looking forward to finally sharing the project this fall. Unfortunately, circumstances throughout the year changed considerably, and ultimately I decided that moving the release rather than trying to force it into its original window was the right decision. I know that Fall 2027 represents a significant delay, especially compared with the original September 2026 release. However, I would much rather give UNDER SHADOWS a new home on the calendar than release it simply because an older date said that I ...

PlayStation’s massive September 3, 2026 State of Play double feature has officially wrapped. After a few days of anticipation, predictions, and speculation, PlayStation delivered both its traditional State of Play and State of Play Japan presentations back-to-back, showcasing more than 30 games across the two broadcasts. There were new game reveals, release dates, gameplay demonstrations, expansions, PlayStation Plus additions, accessories, and some genuinely major announcements. I also hosted my own live co-stream throughout the event, which stretched into a huge morning of PlayStation coverage. If you missed either presentation, here is a rundown of everything PlayStation announced.

PlayStation surprised me with another pretty interesting announcement today: Live TV on PS5 is officially launching in the United States. The new service brings more than 100 live channels alongside a growing library of on-demand entertainment directly to the PS5, and it's free and ad-supported. There’s no additional paid subscription required. The service includes a pretty massive variety of programming covering movies, television, anime, sports, news, weather, gaming, esports, creator content, documentaries, podcasts, and more. Some of the programming and partners highlighted by PlayStation include Crunchyroll, FOX, NBCUniversal, UFC, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures Television , and others. Shows and franchises available through the service include things such as Community , The Shield , The Walking Dead , Unsolved Mysteries , Naruto , Sailor Moon , Hunter x Hunter , Death Note , and plenty more. Sports content is represented as well, with programming connected to FOX Sports, NASCAR, N...

  The next nightmare is almost here. I’m excited to officially confirm that Carson J Kelly’s NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV will be fully unveiled on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 11 AM ET during a special livestream on my YouTube channel. This reveal will mark a major moment for the NIGHTMARES EDGE series, as I’ll be sharing the official cover , release date , new story details , and the formal launch of pre-orders for the next mainline installment. In addition to looking ahead to Part IV , the reveal will also reflect on the journey of the previous titles and the continued growth of the NIGHTMARES EDGE universe. More details are coming soon. NIGHTMARES EDGE PART IV Official Reveal: Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Time: 11 AM ET Join the worldwide reveal here:  https://youtube.com/live/janOXJlWHpI

The next phase of UNDER SHADOWS begins today. I’m excited to officially reveal the cover art for UNDER SHADOWS, my upcoming dark cinematic music release arriving September 25, 2026. This project has already become something very meaningful to me. What started as a finished song slowly grew into a larger creative world built around music, storytelling, visual art, atmosphere, and emotion. UNDER SHADOWS is not just a single release. It is the beginning of a new experience. The song carries a dark, cinematic, electronic feeling. It is moody, shadowy, atmospheric, and emotional, built around the idea of moving forward through uncertainty and finding light in the places that feel hidden. The visual direction reflects that same feeling. The cover art is built around deep black, violet light, cosmic shadow, and a glowing eclipse-like atmosphere. It represents the heart of the project: darkness, memory, resilience, and the strange beauty of something new rising from the shadows. UNDER SHADOWS ...

DC Studios had a pretty massive animation news day today, and honestly, this is the kind of announcement that makes the future of DC feel exciting in a completely different way. According to new reports, DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation revealed multiple new animated projects at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, including an adult animated Absolute Batman series , a new Joker anime series titled Joker: Laugh Riot , and a kid-friendly Krypto animated series . The Annecy showcase itself was positioned as a look at the next era of DC animation, with DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation presenting new projects, first looks, and creative insight into where the animated side of the brand is heading. The biggest headline for me is easily Absolute Batman . The Absolute Batman comic has been one of DC’s most exciting modern reinventions of Bruce Wayne. This version strips away the mansion, the endless resources, the butler, and the billionaire safety net, leaving behin...

Project Wildflower is officially planned for a later 2029 novel release. This is one of the major upcoming projects currently set for 2029, and I am excited to begin sharing more about where it stands as development continues. Project Wildflower has been quietly growing behind the scenes, and while there is still a long road ahead, the project is moving forward with a clear future in mind. The novel is currently planned for later 2029, giving the story the time it needs to develop properly. This is a project that I want to handle with patience. Project Wildflower is not just being developed as a novel. A future short film is also in development, giving the story another path to come to life visually. The short film script is currently aiming to be completed by Holiday 2026. After that, the project will continue moving through development and planning, with filming currently being eyed for late 2027 or early 2028. As always, timing can shift as the project continues to grow, but the goa...

  Hello everyone, Carson here with some exciting news. Tonight, I’m happy to confirm that work has officially wrapped on multiple upcoming titles, including new entries, new series, and new standalone projects currently planned for future release. The following titles have now completed development/writing: Vampire Nebula Talking Dinosaurs Project Falcon High STARFALL: Above and Beyond Each of these projects represents a different part of the larger creative future I’ve been building, and I’m incredibly excited to finally begin moving them closer toward release. Official release information, dates, formats, and additional details for these titles will be announced later this year. Thank you all for your continued support. I’m looking forward to sharing more about these projects when the time is right. Stay tuned for future updates here on Carson Kelly Blogs. Carson Kelly

My official website is now live. After a lot of planning, rebuilding, redesigning, organizing, and preparing behind the scenes, I am excited to finally confirm that the website has officially launched. This is a major step forward for my creative work, my projects, my brands, my books, my videos, and everything I am continuing to build. The website is not meant to be a frozen page that launches once and never changes. This is a living website. It will continue to grow, expand, and evolve throughout the year with frequent updates, new pages, new project sections, future announcements, and more. Some parts of the website are already live now. Other parts will be updated, expanded, or added throughout 2026. This launch marks the beginning of a larger rollout. Over time, the website will become a stronger home for my creative universe, including books, videos, music, games, merchandise, announcements, brand pages, project updates, and more. It will also give visitors a clearer way to ...

A new series is officially beginning. Today, I’m officially announcing Why I Love It , a reflective video series about the stories, games, films, shows, and creative works that stayed with me. This series is not about rankings. It is not about scores. It is not about turning everything into a competition. Why I Love It is about appreciation. It is about looking back at something that mattered and taking the time to explain why it still holds a place in memory. Some stories stay with us because of their characters. Some stay because of their worlds. Some stay because of where we were in life when we experienced them. That is what this series is built around. The first season begins with episodes focused on Marvel Animation , X-Men ’97 , and several Call of Duty titles that have stayed with me over the years. The Official Announcement Trailer premieres on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET . After the trailer premieres, the first episode will become available early for CJK+ members ...

A new creative chapter is beginning. I’m officially announcing UNDER SHADOWS , a new music and short novel project coming this fall. What started as a song has grown into something much bigger than I first expected. At first, UNDER SHADOWS was simply a music release I wanted to prepare for this year. But the more I listened to it, the more I felt there was a world inside it. A feeling. A story. A shadow. A doorway. That is where UNDER SHADOWS began to become something more. Instead of releasing the song by itself, I decided to build a larger experience around it: a cinematic music release, a short novel, original artwork, visual branding, and a creative world built around darkness, memory, resilience, and the strange beauty of finding light when everything feels lost. At its heart, UNDER SHADOWS is about moving forward after disappointment. It is about walking through the dark without pretending the dark is not there. It is about silence, memory, unfinished dreams, and the ...