
Memory doesn’t just fade in psychological horror — it lies back.
In this episode of MindTwist, Manuel breaks down how to use unreliable memory as a weapon on the page: how to turn forgotten moments, distorted recall and “I’m sure it happened like this…” into pure psychological dread.
You’ll learn:
Why memory should be treated as an active, shifting narrative
How to use false or “edited” memories to break a character’s identity
Three practical techniques to twist memory without confusing the reader
Then, Manuel reads a scene from his psychological thriller JULIA — the attic moment with the photograph that shouldn’t exist — to show those ideas in action.
💀 If you write (or love reading) psychological horror, this one’s for you.
📚 Books mentioned: JULIA, 705, The Walk
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