“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 →

My Ultimate ‘The Cure’ Gothic Fiction Playlist

Something often neglected in laudations of The Cure is Robert Smith's lyrical world building. Through his robust discography, Smith has created a gothic fiction world. He gives strength to the Anima as if she could live in the material world if only for a short time. It took the only girl I loved and drowned … Continue reading My Ultimate ‘The Cure’ Gothic Fiction Playlist →

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 →