When Nocturne Books, Calgary’s new horror-themed bookstore, opened its doors this month, co-owner Scott Ross-Molyneux brought a book of his own to read on opening day, thinking he might have some downtime.

He did not.

“I haven't had a chance to read at all," said Ross-Molyneux. "I've just been doing transactions and chatting with people."

Ross-Molyneux opened the store in Marda Loop with his wife, Allison Iriye, who he said is a horror fanatic.

He had his doubts. He wondered if independent bookstores are still a viable business. And are there even enough horror books in existence to fill an entire store?

“Then over the year, my wife proceeded to bring home so many books that I realized, yeah, we can make this work," he said.

Husband and wife Scott Ross-Molyneux and Allison Iriye ope

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