“The Power of Dawn” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #7] 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.

“Locus Transfer” [Nine Tenets of Exorcism & Possession #5] Gothic Fiction, History, & Religion.

“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.

“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.

“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.

“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

“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

Horror vs. Gothic Fiction: The Overt – Covert Horror Spectrum. Know Your Book Genre.

What is the difference between horror and gothic fiction? Horror is full of overt terror and gothic fiction often teases, nay tickles the fringe of horror, but the effect is quite different. This is a general rule that can be broken. It depends on the story. Gothic fiction invokes in me a mood that emphasizes … Continue reading Horror vs. Gothic Fiction: The Overt – Covert Horror Spectrum. Know Your Book Genre.

Introductions

Hello! Thank you for perusing my Gothic Fiction & what-I-find-interesting website. I'm a historian, fiction author, and illustrator. I built my own gothic fiction world. The subject matter deals with machinations of the soul, ghosts, exorcisms, afterlife communication, and ancient relics. Think of it as occult soul-theory placed into fiction. A synopsis from my novel, … Continue reading Introductions