The Gothic never dies. It lingers, changing its shape, trading candlelight for screen glow, castles for city apartments, curses for the quiet dread of identity and desire. What began in the echoing halls of the eighteenth century still breathes through our modern stories, reminding us that beauty and ruin often share the same heartbeat. Every… Continue reading Thirteen Classic Gothic Novels and Their Modern Heirs — old ghosts meet new obsessions
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Dark Delights: Gothic Fiction + Travel Pairings
What if you could leave the page behind and walk straight into the world of your favorite Gothic novel? The Gothic has always been about place — lonely castles, mist-shrouded moors, crumbling estates perched on the edge of the world. These settings aren’t just backdrops; they’re living presences that shape every secret, obsession, and unraveling.… Continue reading Dark Delights: Gothic Fiction + Travel Pairings
The House November Built: Candlelight and Crumbling Mansions (Gothember)
October is fading now. The jack-o’-lanterns have sputtered out, the candy bowls are empty, and the last of the golden leaves have twirled aimlessly to the ground. Bare tree limbs claw at gray skies. The air smells of woodsmoke and decay. The world is settling into its first rest. November is the pause between worlds.… Continue reading The House November Built: Candlelight and Crumbling Mansions (Gothember)
Forgotten Gems from the Slasher Boom Era (with Totally Rad ’80s Pairings and Bonus 80s Snacks)
This post was inspired by a recent late-night scroll on Amazon Prime. You know that section, “Movies We Think You’ll Like”? Well, turns out Amazon knows me frighteningly well, because it suggested The Prowler. I hit play, and honestly? It delivered everything I want from a forgotten slasher: atmosphere, gore, and a villain who can… Continue reading Forgotten Gems from the Slasher Boom Era (with Totally Rad ’80s Pairings and Bonus 80s Snacks)
The Ultimate U.S. Spooky Season Bucket List: Travel & Events Edition (With Wine Pairings!)
Every spooky season, I put together a bucket list. By late August I’m already sketching out fall weekends filled with scary movie marathons, pumpkin carving, baking something autumnal, and decking out the yard for Halloween. I also add the small rituals I love—finding a new fall candle, picking a creepy book, grabbing mums, or heading… Continue reading The Ultimate U.S. Spooky Season Bucket List: Travel & Events Edition (With Wine Pairings!)
The Devil’s Trail: Spooky Pine Barrens Road Trip + Playlist & Snacks!
Tucked in the heart of southern New Jersey lies a forest so vast, so quiet, and so steeped in strange tales that some locals hesitate to enter after dark. It’s a place where the trees seem to whisper, the sand roads twist endlessly, and headlights have a way of catching shadows that vanish the moment… Continue reading The Devil’s Trail: Spooky Pine Barrens Road Trip + Playlist & Snacks!
The Ultimate Guide to Horror Movie Subgenres
Spooky season is creeping up again, and every year around late August I find myself leaning hard into scary movies. It’s one of my favorite rituals—settling in with a stack of horror films as the nights get longer. And the more I watch, the more I’m reminded that horror isn’t just one flavor—it’s a whole… Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Horror Movie Subgenres
Best Werewolf Movies for People Who Don’t Even Like Werewolf Movies – Plus Cocktails!
A few years back, I rented a little indie movie that I completely and unexpectedly fell in love with: The Wolf of Snow Hollow. Written and directed by Jim Cummings, it’s a delightfully weird blend of comedy, horror, and whodunit. It also just happens to be a werewolf movie. As someone who watches a LOT… Continue reading Best Werewolf Movies for People Who Don’t Even Like Werewolf Movies – Plus Cocktails!
📚 17 Essential True Crime Books You’ll Never Forget
Some true crime books entertain. Others haunt you. And a rare few reshape the way you think about justice, memory, and the human mind. These are the ones that stick. The ones you recommend to friends, re-read late at night, or quietly carry with you for years. Whether you’re new to the genre or a… Continue reading 📚 17 Essential True Crime Books You’ll Never Forget
📸 Spooky Season Photo Challenge (2025 Edition)
Every year, sometime after Labor Day, something wonderful happens. Autumn descends like a velvet curtain drawn over summer’s stage. There’s something about that first cool breath of September that stirs my soul. And every year, I fall in love with spooky season all over again. The moment the air turns crisp and the scent of… Continue reading 📸 Spooky Season Photo Challenge (2025 Edition)