Into the Heart of the Unknown: Mark Berton Talks Cryptid Horror, Government Secrets & AROUGHCOUNE
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🎙️ USDN PODCAST INTERVIEW — MARK BERTON
Into the Heart of the Unknown: Cryptid Horror, Conspiracies & AROUGHCOUNE
Author and former journalist Mark Berton joins the United States Department of Nerds Podcast to discuss Aroughcoune, a chilling cryptid horror novel that blends secret government experimentation, survival horror, Indigenous folklore, and ethical consequences rooted in reality.
Set in the wilderness of Western Pennsylvania, Aroughcoune explores what happens when science pushes too far — and when ancient knowledge collides with modern secrecy.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The real-world inspiration behind Aroughcoune
- Cryptids born from government experiments
- Journalism’s influence on believable horror
- Survival horror in isolated environments
- Folklore as a counterbalance to science
- Ethics, secrecy, and consequences
- What’s next for Mark Berton
This isn’t just horror — it’s horror that feels possible.
🔗 FEATURED LINKS
🌐 Official Websites
https://www.markberton.com
https://www.roswellpublishing.co.uk
📘 Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/markbertonauthor
📸 Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/FrogElixir
🧵 Threads
https://www.threads.net/@FrogElixir
🦋 Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/markberton.com
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