Here's an essay by Cory Doctorow about fiction, movies, and games giving audiences what they need instead of what they want, or think they want:
Against Lore
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Mystery cults, or mystery religions, were ancient religious associations characterized by secrecy and initiation rites. They typically surrounded one primary deity, but some mystery cults ve… Read More
It’s amazing how a single video can become viral on the internet and draw millions of views, generating a flurry of debates and responses. This is exactly what happened with the &ldquo… Read More
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Bridgerton
Netflix didn’t have much of a reputation for period dramas, but that changed in the lockdown Christmas of 2020. Just in time for the holidays, Bridgerton arrived on… Read More
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From secretive ceremonies to enigmatic leaders, cults have always captivated the public imagination with their clandestine nature and often controversial practices. This article delves… Read More
Who is Hermes, and why is he such a significant figure in Greek mythology? Today, we explore the details of this god’s life through some fun and surprising facts.
Known for his swif… Read More
In his book, Thought Vibration, William Atkinson brings forward the great underlying principles of the psychic power. Just as we use electricity, steam, and other forms of energy everyday, A… Read More
Harnessing the Power of Greek Mythology in Psychotherapy
“Song, as you teach it, is not desire, not courtship of something finally attained. Song is reality. Simple, for the god. But… Read More
Even with the advent of such a modern age, cults, sects and rituals keep us haunted by their secrets. Anthracite, the 2024 drama, revolves around such stories. But, is Anthracite based on a… Read More
What is Gnosticism
Gnosticism, a multifaceted religious and philosophical movement that flourished in the early centuries of the Common Era, has captivated the minds of spiritual seekers an… Read More
What did Prehistoric Religion Look Like:
The Venus of Willendorf:
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Ah Naples! The perfect destination for those who love history… and pizza, of course. The city is pretty much everybody’s pitstop for a visit to the famous ruins of Pompeii, but… Read More
Anthracite: Secrets of the Sect is a new French mystery thriller series streaming on Netflix with the premise of secret crimes and twisted pasts all hidden beneath a quaint and picturesque A… Read More
ShowrunnerFanny RobertWritersFanny Robert, Maxime Berthemy, Mehdi Ouahab, Sophie LebarbierCastClément Penohat, Noémie Schmidt, Camille Lou, Nicolas Godart, Raphaël Ferret… Read More
New Delhi: The new mystery thriller series Anthracite is set in a small Alps village thirty years after a cult’s members committed mass suicide in 1994. The villagers continue to face… Read More
Parasyte: The Grey is a new South Korean science fiction thriller series streaming on Netflix that has been adapted from a Japanese manga series named Parasyte. The world presented in the sh… Read More
“Huh, that’s interesting.” How many times have you used that line as a response to something that wasn't exactly fascinating? Maybe someone told you a fun fact, or you… Read More
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We’ve got a list of the best Netflix series and shows to watch in April 2024. From suspenseful thrillers like The Tourist to sci-fi epics like 3 Body Pr… Read More
Throughout European history, the shadowy presence of secret societies has often been felt but rarely seen. These organisations have shaped the continent’s trajectory from darkened meet… Read More
“3 Body Problem” Plot Summary
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” is a sprawling, ambitious sci-fi thriller based on the Chinese novel “The Three-Body Problem&rdqu… Read More
“3 Body Problem” Summary
Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” is a sprawling, ambitious sci-fi thriller based on the Chinese novel “The Three-Body Problem” by… Read More
Guia Silent Hill Geekzilla is more than just a game; it’s a journey into the depths of horror and mystery. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the heart of this enigmat… Read More
Nicolas Cage has starred in just about every kind of movie at this point. The nephew of director Francis Ford Coppola began his career in supporting roles in teen movies (often directed by h… Read More
Publisher: Dungeon Masters Guild
Some secrets won't stay buried forever
Burial in Baldur's Gate is a 6-8 hour Dungeons and amp; Dragons adventure for characters of levels 1-2, for use&n… Read More
The Lingaraja Temple, located in the ancient city of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, stands as a magnificent testament to the architectural and spiritual grandeur of India’s rich cultural herita… Read More
Want to make your Dungeons and Dragons adventures more creative? Here are ChatGPT Prompts for DND, a collection of custom-built phrases that serve as creative triggers, guiding you to craft… Read More
Whether you have a passion for or disdain towards the Pokémon games, you cannot deny the fact that the craving for more is universal. Starting from games that cover every Pokém… Read More
Think cults are a thing of the past? Think again. Let’s explore 15 modern-day cults that are hidden in plain sight. From religious extremist groups to exploitative business schemes, th… Read More
Looking for some scary story ideas for your next writing project?
Sometimes, a good scary prompt idea is all you need to get started on a dark story your readers won’t be able to pu… Read More
Hello fellow bookworms! This is my first monthly review wrap-up of 2024. It was a decent month reading wise, if I may say so myself. Without further ado, let’s take a look at my Jan… Read More
The vanishing hitchhiker comes in all shapes and sizes as well as throughout all different religions and cultures. This is also the case with the so-called Red-headed hitchhiker from the Bri… Read More
Those mystery cults were all concerned with the hope of immortality.: Therefore those mystery cults were all concerned with the hope of immortality. It was the going back to the god, to eat… Read More
We're finishing a look back at 2023 today with the final charts and also our incredible Mavoy Music Awards. As always, some of our picks here might be surprising, other perhaps not so m… Read More
After nearly five years, True Detective is coming back to the screen with a brand new mystery, set in the ice of the Artics.
Here’s everything we know about the True Detective… Read More
Looking for the perfect book to finish off your 2023? Look no further than this list right here. As the final part of our WTTN Best of 2023, we ranked the 24 best fiction books of 2023. This… Read More
With El Niño slated to drop a warm, wet winter on most of the US in the coming months, everybody’s going to need something good to read while the weather outside is frightful… Read More
Time & PortentsExcerpt from City of Revelation
by John Michell (1972)
Published :December 19, 2023•Updated :December 19, 2023Please ShareShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on W… Read More
Every good story starts with an “it’s true what they say.”Every good story can be even better when it is a long-considered local rumor that everyone wrote off as being just… Read More
Mithraism was an enigmatic cult religion that flourished in the Roman Empire between the 1st and 4th centuries CE. Highly secretive by nature, historical understanding is challenged… Read More
Best Debut Authors of the Month (November 2023)
November 2023 has been a remarkable month in the literary world, marked by the emergence of extraordinary talent. In this blog, titled &ldquo… Read More
Delving into the mesmerizing world of literature often leads us down paths untraveled, where love takes on daringly unconventional forms and captivating relationships unfold in unexpected wa… Read More
Alan Wake II is a fantastic game. It tells a twisted, serpentine story of paranormal murder, shifting realities and demonic possession, with two brooding investigators at its core. Developer… Read More
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Filed under:By Andrew Webster, an entertainment editor covering streaming, virtual worlds, and every single Pokémon video game. Andrew joined The Verge in 2012, writing over 4,000 st… Read More
It’s (at the time of this writing) October. The trees are losing their cloaking leaves, revealing the long skeletal fingers of ancient beings whose roots draw life from deep undergrou… Read More
Through a series of slow reveals and increasingly twisted internal monologue, Mona Awad delivers one of the spookiest books of the year in her new horror novel, Rouge. This incredibly dark b… Read More
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On the edge of the Everglades, an eerie crime scene sets off an investigation that sends two agents deep into a world of corrupted faith, greed and deadly secrets.
A ritualistic… Read More
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