Humans are notoriously curious. We’re enthralled by the past – by the wars that have happened, the societies that have been lost, and the creatures that have gone extinct or been wiped out. But we’re also curious about the future – what will happen to the planet if global warming continues, World War III, and […]
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There’s something about the fear of the unknown that makes it uniquely terrifying, and good demonic horror works to encapsulate this element of fear. It dwells in realms that evoke distrust, disgust, and helplessness in humanity. A sense of corruption and violation permeates the genre, and it all seems so totally beyond the victims’ control.
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Weird fiction lurks in the most surreal corners of your imagination. It forces an unsettling mask onto the mundane, contorting what we know into the strange, the horrible, and the weird. Among those who enjoy weird fiction, a debate rages on: Is this a proper genre or a mode of writing? The answer remains as
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Within the realm of speculative fiction, there is a world where magic intertwines with the mundane: Low fantasy—a sub-genre that captivates readers with its realistic take on the fantastical. Join me in this blog post as I delve into the world of low fantasy and examine its essence, why I love it, commonly used tropes, and
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