Happy New Year from the Antichrist Watch (AW)! We hope you have a happy and hope-filled 2021. Elon Musk (1) just became the wealthiest man in the world, which elevates his position to the top of the Antichrist Watch: Jeff Bezos (2) now sits a little lower on the hypothetical dark throne. As Trump’s presidency … Continue reading Anti-Christ Watchlist Report
I believe that satire and gothic fiction pair well in small doses. In the food world, comedy prose and occult thrillers are the union of onion soup and absinthe, or a desert tray of wax candy lips and black licorice. The former tastes like anus – the later like anise. All this to say, the … Continue reading Gothic Fiction Advertisements
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https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gz3JD87tOE4"The Double Agent & the Cigar" Micro Mystery by SM Dotson Micro Mysteries are short u-solve-it mysteries written by historian and gothic fiction author, SM Dotson. “I’ve been reading my new Micro Mysteries during livestream spoken word events.” So far, the reigning champion is Missouri Poet Laureate Karen Craigo. “Her breadth of knowledge is remarkable … Continue reading “The Double Agent & the Cigar” U-Solve-It Micro Mystery.
My paranormal radio theater, Fish & Bones, is now available on Bandcamp. All 10 episodes of season one are only 1$! Bandcamp is on online store and social media platform for artists to sell their audio tracks. Here's the synopsis to Fish & Bones: In the early 20th century scientists discovered afterlife communication. Mass cities … Continue reading Fish & Bones. Paranormal Radio Theater by SM Dotson now on Bandcamp.
What is your book about? The paranormal thriller Along the Graveyard Lane is an exorcist’s journey to discover the truth of the afterlife. A twist added to conventional superstition and religion. What happens in Along the Graveyard Lane? Exorcist Martin Salzburg discovers that demon possession is not what people say it is when he begins … Continue reading Interview w/ the Author of the New Paranormal Thriller Along the Graveyard Lane.
Excerpt from Along the Graveyard Lane, paperback & eBook. "The Ghost of Helen" by SM Dotson May 21, 1867 Ghosts at peace resided in something like a deep sleep, their tiny light difficult to pry into responsiveness. Souls unaware of their own death or troubled by the nature of their demise were more accessible. They … Continue reading “The Ghost of Helen” Fr: Along the Graveyard Lane. Text and Audio. Paranormal Thriller.
“Psuche-Therapy” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #9] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. Metaphysics in Along the Graveyard Lane by SM Dotson. Paranormal Thriller. Niko Yokel: “You’re that famous exorcist! What’s it like dealing with demons all the time.” Martin Salzburg: “Demons don’t possess children.” Niko: “Well, that’s what they call it, don’t they, demon … Continue reading “Psuche-Therapy” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #9] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. Metaphysics in Along the Graveyard Lane by SM Dotson. Paranormal Thriller.
Martin: “What was the name of that Governor who was assassinated about a decade ago?” Galen: “Harold Clement, Why?” Martin: “I think I just got a confession from his murderer.” Galen: “You cracked the case? Where is the suspect?” Martin: “Nile Creek Cemetery.” Galen: “He’s got a hideout there?” Martin: “No, his grave is clearly … Continue reading “Soul Memory Imprint” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #8] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
“I sure slept well, why does everyone look so tired?” Britany asked over the breakfast table. “You were possessed again last night.” Her father said. “It was horrible.” Said mother who hung her head over her bowl of grits. “You told the priest to go to hell… ,” her brother blurted. “Johnny, that’s enough!” Mother … Continue reading “The Power of Dawn” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #7] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
“Mommy what’s the rope for?”
“It’s a full moon tonight, Jenny, we’re going to have to tie you up again.”
“Locus Transfer” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #5] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. There is an easy remedy for the phantasm who possesses children. In the previous article, it was determined that the ghost is always near its locus, the corpse. Therefore, if a ghost is violent once in control of its victim, one … Continue reading “Locus Transfer” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #5] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
“Corpse as Locus” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #4] Along the Graveyard Lane (2020). Paranormal Thriller. Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. ‘Lil Luna: Mommy, will I go to heaven when I die like the preacher said? Mother: No, actually the bible says our soul sleeps with the body until the Second Coming of Christ. … Continue reading “Corpse as Locus” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #4] Along the Graveyard Lane (2020). Paranormal Thriller. Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
This is a recent interview (video below) I did with James Bryant of OIC Studios and SpoFest spoken word event. We discuss diverse magic systems in fiction. I talk about my book as well. We talk about the world-building of Zelazny's Amber series and Stephen King's Dark Tower epic. At the end, the discussion moves … Continue reading [Magic in Fiction] Interview w/ Author SM Dotson. Magic systems of Zelazny, Stephen King, Tolkien, Brooks & Sanderson. Religion as a magic system.
“The Demonization of Symptoms” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #3] Metaphysics in Along the Graveyard Lane by SM Dotson. Paranormal Thriller. Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. Wilma: Judy was possessed again last night. This demon claimed he was my mother - said I had an older sister they had to give away because they … Continue reading “The Demonization of Symptoms” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #3] Metaphysics in Along the Graveyard Lane by SM Dotson. Paranormal Thriller. Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
“Phantasm: The Wandering Ghost” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #2] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. In the previous article in this series, it has already been established that the invasive spirit during possession is not a demon, but a ghost. Future articles will explore external factors that influence the wandering spirit, such as the … Continue reading “Phantasm: The Wandering Ghost” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #2] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.
“The Demonization of Ghosts” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #1] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion. Question: What if an exorcist claimed demons are not present during possession, but instead they are the ghosts of the dead, accidently having strayed into a child host? Answer: That exorcist would be considered a heretic. I explore this … Continue reading “The Demonization of Ghosts” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #1] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion
But today is special because my first published novel is now on Amazon. It’s a paranormal thriller, a descendent of the old gothic fiction genre, titled Along the Graveyard Lane. It’s available as paperback and eBook. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it’s free in eBook form.
Evolution of the Word Goth - From German Barbarians to Pop Culture - Medieval & Modern History The word goth references several things, many of them only indirectly related, but all things goth, whether literature, fashion, architecture or music, contain an atmosphere of dark beauty. The Barbarians The word goth comes from the Greeks and … Continue reading Evolution of the Word Goth – From German Barbarians to Pop Culture
Where did we get the idea of a Heaven or Hell in the afterlife? This is a recording of a live reading I gave at a SpoFest event. It was originally an episode of my history show Ancient Light, but the content fits nicely here. Where did Christianity get the idea of heaven and hell? … Continue reading “The Myth of Er” Live reading. Heaven & Hell before Christ. Plato & Myth.
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