Entry No. 38 — the Dallas file — filed under: haunted
HereAfter
HereAfter is a two-floor macabre sanctuary on Denton's downtown square: the ground floor is a retail oddities shop packed with dead-things curiosities, plaster mastodon jaws, and strange jewelry, while the upstairs is a full tattoo studio. The shop recently relocated to 208 W. Oak St in early 2026, cementing its place as one of Denton's most distinctly weird destinations.
The story
Bethany Brockett and her husband Daniel—who between them carry over three decades of tattooing experience—originally established HereAfter on University Drive before taking over prime real estate on Denton's downtown square in early 2026. They moved into 208 West Oak Street, evicting the ghosts of a former Painting With a Twist storefront to make room for something considerably darker.
The space is strictly split-level by design. Downstairs functions as a retail curiosities sanctuary packed with plaster mastodon jaws, preserved animal bones, crystals, and oddity art, alongside a workshop space for craft projects like bone cloches and spell jars. Upstairs, the vibe shifts to a full-service multi-station tattoo studio where resident artists execute everything from fine-line colorwork to heavy cover-ups.
What it's like
Stepping into the Oak Street space puts you immediately in the thick of bone cases, handmade jewelry, and taxidermy displays that look like a Victorian naturalist's private stash. The downstairs retail room is casual and browseable at your own pace, but if you're eyeing the tattoo upstairs, don't just show up unannounced—tattoos run strictly by pre-booked consultation, though you can easily spend an hour below Deck picking out curiosities or building a DIY goblin jar while you wait on the artists.
The move: Spend an afternoon browsing the downstairs oddities shop together — picking out the strangest objects, debating which curiosity to bring home — then head upstairs to book a consultation for matching or complementary macabre tattoos with one of the artists, making it a memorable keepsake from the date.
📍 Before you go You'll find it right on Denton's downtown courthouse square at 208 W. Oak St — look for the former Painting With a Twist storefront, since HereAfter took over that building in early 2026. The oddities retail lives on the ground floor; the tattoo studio is up the stairs, so wander down before you climb. Park in the square's public lots or street spots and make an afternoon of it: the square is a tight, walkable cluster of bars, record shops, and coffee, so it pairs naturally with a meal or a drink. Tattoos run by appointment, so book a consultation ahead rather than counting on a walk-in.
- 📍 Denton
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 208 W. Oak St, Denton, TX 76201
Hours: Mined 2026-06-07 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Paschall Bar — Climb the unmarked wooden staircase inside Andy's Bar right on the square to transition from bone browsing to candlelit cocktail sipping.
- Bewitched Denton — Lean further into Denton's Esoteric side with a short walk over to the town's original brick-and-mortar pagan shop.
- Rafes Urban Astronomy Center (UNT) — Pair an afternoon examining terrestrial oddities downstairs with an evening staring up at deep space through UNT's teaching telescopes.
- Thread and Bone TX — If your curiosity for taxidermy and bone art isn't satisfied, head south toward Grapevine to visit another dedicated North Texas oddities vendor.
Good to know
Do I need an appointment to visit HereAfter?
You can walk into the ground-floor oddities shop anytime during open hours, but the upstairs tattoo studio operates by consultation and appointment.
Where on the square is the shop located?
It occupies 208 W. Oak St, taking over the former Painting With a Twist building directly on Denton's courthouse square.
What kinds of oddities are for sale on the ground floor?
Expect plaster mastodon jaw replicas, bone art, preserved specimens, crystals, strange books, unique jewelry, and supplies to build your own terrariums or spell jars.
What are HereAfter's store hours?
The shop is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Further reading: communityimpact.com · Official site · dentonmainstreet.org
last checked: 2026-06-07