This is an introduction to those who want to read Gothic fiction but don't know where to start. I compiled this list based on my reading experiences, I also included lesser known books besides the classics so you can explore the genre a bit more. This is not an exhaustive list, but it should be enough to get you started. Gothic fiction is called "gothic" in a derogatory way, the term was first coi... » Continue Reading
Since the about me section feels a bit clustered when you add more text, I will use this blog to add more info and to elaborate on what is already there. Eagle attack Me and two other friends had a project that involved a drone, for reasons it went rogue and we had to search for it until we stumbled in an open field with some trees where it probably fell, we went in di » Continue Reading
The Playstation was my first video game console, I had it for a short period of time before switching to a newer one, I was also too young to fully appreciate it. Yet, there is something cool about games from this generation, there are a lot of acclaimed titles that are still worth revisiting, especially considering emulating it is pretty easy and accessible nowadays. Here are some games from this... » Continue Reading
These are some of my favorite literary genres, but finding fantasy books that seemed interesting to me has always been a challenge—science fiction has always been easier to me— so I made this list with some titles I have read over the years that I enjoyed, maybe you can find something that catches your interest. Some of these are part of a bigger series but can also be read as standalones, the on... » Continue Reading
Dark fantasy is a type of fantasy characterised by a gloomy, dark tone. It often employs aspects of gothic aesthetics, and may contain horror elements, such as gore or evoking a sense of dread. Dark fantasy settings tend to be bleak and unwelcoming, and characters inhabiting them are often morally grey. Many games from this genre overlap with Gothic and since I already have a list of the latter I... » Continue Reading
Esotericism and the occult have been an interest of mine for many years now. In this blog I will be sharing some—but not all—of the books that I have read over the years that deal with these subjects. This is more of a list for educational purposes and maybe you can find something that sparks your interest, and whether you believe it or not it's up to you. Feel free to share some other ones in th... » Continue Reading
A curation of Brazilian Punk albums put together by me, not an exhaustive list since it’s a very personal one, but I believe it’s a good gateway that covers all the essentials. I sticked with 1 album per artist and included as most subgenres as I could to keep things diverse. They’re also organized chronologically with direct links included. If you’re trying to get into it, you can start here. L... » Continue Reading
Since many video games feature Gothic horror themes and Gothic elements in general in their narratives, settings, visuals and art direction, I decided to create this list to compile them. It's based in my gaming experience so I only included the ones I have played before. I used the following criteria: if a game includes Gothic imagery like architecture, reminds of the past, fear, mortality, deat... » Continue Reading
apotheosis of meat the face is an accident of circumstances peel it back and the eyes still stare unaware of their destiny somewhere between pulse and the decay the body reinvents itself in a convergence of nerves every spasm is a confession divinity spills itself not outward but upward flesh undone your ribs open up beneath my fingertips » Continue Reading
Survival Horror is video game genre that emphasizes scarcity of resources in a dangerous setting, they generally involve players exploring and traversing through labyrinth like environments finding items or solving puzzles to progress through the game. If you're looking to get into the genre, I compiled this list of 35 games. I avoided adding whole franchises or else this list would be even longer... » Continue Reading
A curation of Brazilian Goth albums by me, it's not an exhaustive list but I believe it's a very good starting point. I compiled this list with 20 albums, limiting it to 1 album per artist, I also sorted them chronologically and added direct links for easier access. This list is dedicated to cherrytamagochi that also happens to be my number one fan. » Continue Reading