Explore the darker side of Halloween: from real werewolf trials and witch hunts to the science of zombies and a true vampire case from Beyond Belief.

I am Emily Doyle, a Canadian photographer who uses film photography as my preferred medium. I have recently given up digital and colour film to maintain a strict creative vision and demand more from myself as a photographer.

Discover the resurrection of Gothic Bite Magazine—a dark creator’s story of depression, loss, and the powerful rebirth of her gothic dream.

Discover the mysterious life and brief reign of Ælfweard, son of Edward the Elder. Was he truly King of England—or just a forgotten heir?

Merinthophilia is the sexual attraction to being physically restrained, a complex paraphilia tied to themes of dominance, submission, and trust. Explore the psychological roots of this desire, its connection to trauma, and the safe practice within BDSM. Delve into the duality of power, freedom, and control in this darkly fascinating exploration.

Biters FNAF is coming to GBM…well, sort of…You see, I was thinking of doing a three-way battle royal between the Five Nights film, Willy's Wonderland, and the Banana Splits Movie, as they all seem to stem from the same base: the Five Nights game franchise.

In the shadowy corridors of downtown Los Angeles' notorious Cecil Hotel lies a saga of intrigue, tragedy, and the haunting presence of the past.

Discover the psychological phenomenon behind the Cinderella Complex, exploring how ascension and transformation fantasies in the classic fairytale can influence individuals’ perceptions of personal growth, identity, and dependency. Learn how this connects to complex psychological and paraphilic themes.

Explore the unique world of an OCD Vampire Tarot Reader. Embrace the darkness, tap into the power of the moon, and uncover hidden truths through paranormal tarot readings. Offering readings starting at $5.00 USD, with services available worldwide, even as I move to Romania.

Discover the dangerous psychology of incels. Explore the toxic mindset, entitlement, and violent tendencies that drive some incels to harmful behaviours. Learn how to recognize and protect yourself from dangerous incels.

Explore the gothic, psychological side of Spectrophobia, the fear of mirrors and reflections. Delve into its connection to paraphilia, trauma, and the unconscious desires of the mind.

Certified vampirologist Arielle Lyon opens up about living as a real-life vampire with porphyria, escaping her mental health “tower,” and moving to Romania. A hauntingly personal tale of gothic identity, folklore obsession, and finding home in the shadows.

Discover the gripping history of Cennétig mac Lorcáin, the ambitious Irish king whose legacy led to Brian Boru's rise as High King of Ireland. Explore medieval politics, family alliances, Viking warfare, and the brutal path to power in 10th-century Ireland.

Discover the twisted origins of Sleeping Beauty—from necrophilia to cannibalism—in a gothic fairy tale darker than Disney ever dared to tell.

A gothic mental health memoir of survival, psychosis, and starting over in Romania. Diagnosed with OCD and psychosis, I was hospitalized, haunted by a faceless man, and held together only by my dog and a dream. This raw, gothic diary entry reveals how I broke free from a lifetime of isolation to begin a new life across the ocean—with my friend Luna, my ESA Ragnar, and a mysterious Romanian man I met in the darkest hour. This is not just recovery. It’s resurrection. A real-life dark fairytale.

What is somnophilia? Explore the psychology of the sleep fetish known as “Sleeping Beauty Syndrome” in this gothic, trauma-informed deep dive.

What is vampirology? Explore the science, folklore, psychology, and history of vampires with a certified vampirologist who lives like a modern-day child of the night.

Enter Romania’s haunted Hoia-Baciu Forest—where time stands still, ghosts walk freely, and folklore bleeds into chilling paranormal reality. Dare to read more?

A mentally ill artist is letting down her hair and escaping her tower just like Rapunzel did before her. Follow her fairy tale journey from Canada to Romania, where love, folklore, and a new life await.

Discover the horrifying history of immurement, the medieval practice of being entombed alive. From its origins to legends, uncover the dark truth behind one of history’s cruellest punishments.

Discover the chilling origins of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, a tale of jealousy, murder, and dark magic. Uncover its gothic past before Disney's version.

Explore the chilling hauntings of the Bell Centre, home of the Montréal Canadiens. From ghostly whispers to shadowy figures, discover the eerie history behind haunted hockey arenas.