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Escape room puzzles are popular everywhere; however, few of them are quite as unique as the puzzles created by Tropical Treasure Hunt from St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.

Join #ReadingAfrica for a celebration of African literature. Into graphic novels or gothic horror?

Happy Halloween and Samhain for 2025! Traditionally, it’s a time for spooky pop culture and horror movie marathons… But also a celebration of the ancestors and embrace of the night.

Bridge is a 13-card, trick-taking game that draws its origins from the earlier game of whist. If you’re looking for something to read, here are some articles about the game from Great Bridge Links!

The Rainbow Moon Tarot by Samantha West (Rook) is an unexpected gem of a tarot deck, and one that keeps classic Rider-Waite-Smith images without their gendered focus. Its description says that it’s meant for “inclusivity, whimsy, and humour.” However, it’s also meant for modern readings that embrace they/them pronouns and LGBTQI+ readings. The retailer, though mainstream, only had one shelf labelled ESOTERIC and a very limited selection. The Stranger Things … Continue reading “Review: The Rainbow Moon Tarot by Samantha West (Sam Rook)”

Baphomet: History, Ritual & Magic of the World’s Most Famous Occult Icon by Michael Osiris Snuffin is a comprehensive analysis of the historic and modern Baphomet figure.

If you enjoy dark aesthetics and gothic things, A Gothic Witch’s Oracle (Raven Digitalis/John Santerineross) might be the perfect item for your wish list.

Some of Alex J. Coyne’s bylines for April, 2025.

Zelda Fitzgerald, TikTok, and Leaving Your X—selected articles published through March, 2025.

Maskandi, Digital Mescaline, and Cape Town—read three recently published articles for Voertaal.

Check out FLASH WRLDWIDE/LIL2HOOD’s European & South American Tour from 2024 at LInktree.

I’ve been assisting Raven Digitalis with some promotion for two of his latest projects. Read more here.

Here are some of last year’s headlines, including gonzo journalism, gothic South African films, and freelancing advice.