Lana Del Rey has been scorned by the critics over the years as controversial. She has been accused of glamorizing pain and romanticizing abuse. They say she feminizes herself too much, while applauding the strong male archetype that our society has now labeled as "toxic masculinity." Critics claim she is not progressive enough, steering away [...]
I have a secret. I'm no ordinary young woman -- I'm a vampire. I blend in well with society, covering up my true identity as best I can. I still go out in public, but not often. Not even my family knows my secret. I was attacked as a young girl by a vampire. As [...]
Halloween is possibly my favorite holiday! It's the one time of year when we aren't expected to be overly cheerful, and it's even socially acceptable to go crazy! They say that during Halloween, "the veil between this world and the underworld" is at its thinnest. This means that spirits are more likely to come through [...]
I recently discovered Peter Gundry, a talented composer who's music is completely unlike others. His work is mainly instrumental with limited vocals, mixing classical with fantasy and new age. He has many albums, some darker than others, all containing an aura of mystifying enchantment. "The Shadow's Bride" sends you through a portal into an entirely [...]
Happy first day of spring!!! On the first day of spring, lightness & darkness are equal. In the days to come, the light will continue shining brighter and brighter until it reaches its peak. For the season of spring, things can only get better. As the sunlight increases, light is shined upon us, and the [...]
Everything doesn't always have to be so dark. It's not always a tragedy. You don't have to feel bad for feeling happy. Dark clouds can distort your perspective. And make everything look gloomy. You can place so much heaviness on something without realizing it. But you have the power to lift the weight. You are [...]
Heavy metal rock music developed in the late 60s/early 70s and continues to live on through the 2010s. Within rock music, women seem to be severely underrepresented and underrated. The following women deserve to be recognized for how well they shine, and truly deserve a standing ovation. The 2010s was a great decade for female [...]
What is laughter? But a nervous reaction To uncomfortable feelings Lit with passion Listen closely To the outbreak of madness For, laughter indeed Is an expression of sadness What is a smile? But an awkward tug At sweeping unpleasantness Under the rug Look a little closer At the lips so black and blue For, smiles [...]
The world paints their faces as happy clowns you proudly flaunt your smoldering frown chip on your shoulder and heart on your sleeve resentful and skeptical of everything you see steam out the ears when you’re getting so hot and if it’s your passion then you give it all you got but if it’s safe [...]
Colors of the rainbow made me uncomfortable All the bright pastels were so unsettling to me. The black and dark grey brought a sense peace I felt more at home, like I could finally breathe. The sunny day made me want to stay inside Light kept pouring in, so I had to close the blinds. [...]
