Dr Muthu Swamy Nathan M is an Indian research scholar specializing in horror literature based at Pachaiyappa’s College, University of Madras, India. His research interests include Gothic studies, trauma theory, myth and folklore in modern fiction, and South Asian horror narratives. Over the past five years, his academic work has focused on exploring the evolution, themes, and socio-psychological dimensions of horror in literature. He pursued this specialization through both MPhil and PhD research, examining how horror functions as a cultural and narrative space that reflects trauma, gender politics, and societal anxieties.