October 31, 2018
“I see it—coming here—hell-wind—titan blur—black wings—Yog-Sothoth save me—the three-lobed burning eye…” (The Haunter of the Dark, pg.1017) WE HAVE ARRIVED. HALLOWMASS. COME DRIFT INTO THE COSMOS WITH ME. If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
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One of the first horror movies I can remember watching as a child was Salem’s Lot. My mother was downstairs in the basement ironing, and I was on the couch nearby, holding my knees to my chest as I tried to convince myself that I was brave enough to be watching this with her. I wasn’t. That night, I slept…
Read More » October 30, 2018
“I was desperate, and in spite of everything I clawed my way out.” (The Thing on the Doorstep, pg.939) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. It’s tugging….from beyond…..knocking….clawing….. If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
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A Season with the Witch: The Magic and Mayhem of Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts (2016) Written by: J.W. Ocker Genre: Non-fiction Pages: 315 (Paperback) Publisher: The Countryman Press Why I Chose It: I wanted a book to put me in the mood for Halloween, but I primarily chose A Season with the Witch because I am completing a reading challenge…
Read More » October 29, 2018
“Iä-R’lyeh! Cthulhu fhtagn! Iä! Iä! No, I shall not shoot myself–I cannot be made to shoot myself!” (The Shadow Over Innsmouth, pg.858) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. My mind…it slips from me… If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian journey here!
Read More » October 29, 2018
They might not be raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but that doesn’t mean that we love them any less. Welcome back to My Favorite Things, the weekly column where we grab someone in speculative circles to gab about the greatest in geek. This week, we sit down with Lydia Kang, whose latest book, Toxic, comes out next Tuesday,…
Read More » October 28, 2018
“Man rules now where They ruled once; They shall soon rule where man rules now. After summer is winter, and after winter summer. They wait patient and potent, for here shall They reign again.” (The Dunwich Horror, pg.645) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. The end of all things is nigh… If you’re just joining us, you can start your…
Read More » October 27, 2018
Happy Saturday, friends! And happy almost-Halloween! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Pumpkin everything, spooky stories, decorations, candy…I adore it! Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to observe the holiday season as thoroughly as I usually do. I’ve watched some movies, and I’ve had my fair share of seasonal treats, but I want more. I can’t believe…
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“It was from the tethered horses—they had screamed, not neighed, but screamed… and there was no light down there, nor the sound of any human thing, to shew why they had done so.” (The Very Old Folk, pg.627) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Take a breath before the final deep dive. If you’re just joining us, you can start your Lovecraftian…
Read More » October 26, 2018
“No sane wholesome colours were anywhere to be seen except in the green grass and leafage; but everywhere those hectic and prismatic variants of some diseased, underlying primary tone without a place among the known tints of earth.” (The Colour Out of Space, pg.602) Welcome back to Our Daily Lovecraft. Is your mind slipping, as mine is? If you’re just…
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