Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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I, Dracula: Part Two
By Jason Zapata I ruthlessly sought to end Wallachia’s state of unrest By enslaving the Boyars who could not escape guilt Traitors who labored until Poenari’s walls were rebuilt Because they dared to aid the Ottomans in their conquest Those slaves who survived were impaled on my behest On the shores of the Raul Roameni…
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"Drink Bzrk" By Loopy Dave + "How much of a movie nerd are you?" Test
This artist does a wonderful job with this piece. It celebrates and pokes fun at fan boys of fantasy and science fiction alike. Loopy Dave is an Australian illustrator who specializes in satire. Now on to the fun stuff. Your “how much of a movie nerd are you?” Test. Having looked at this piece, how…
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"Salem Brownstone" By John Harris Dunning & Nikhil Singh
Salem Brownstone” by John Harris Dunning & Nikhil Singh is a stylized graphic novel. The tale centers on Salem Brownstone, a young man who has adopted a mansion from his deceased father. Salem begins to explore the mansion and gradually uncovers the truth about his father. Jedediah Brownstone struggled against The Dark Elders of Mu’brick:…
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Review of "Rex Mundi: The Guardian of the Temple"
“Rex Mundi: The Guardian of the Temple” written by Arvid Nelson and illustrated by Eric J is an impressive graphic novel. The story takes place in Paris. The year is 1933, but with the backdrop of a revisionist past. Avrid Nelson’s France along with all of Europe is still ruled by monarchies. The Ottoman and…
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"Elements – Fire" By Cathrine Langwagen
Cathrine Langwagen is a digital artist who specializes in fantasy and natural element themed works. A resident of Cardiff, Wales – her inspirations come from nature, myths, and fairy tales. In creating her art, Cathrine primarily uses a Wacom Tablet and Adobe Photoshop.
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I, Dracula: Part One
By: Jason Zapata By the Order of The Dragon I was knighted To defend Wallachia and faithfully support His holiness Pope Pius II’s crusade to thwart The Turks who left Constantinople blighted Crescent moons marked that land as benighted Many prayed for the fall of the Ottoman Court I never possessed a tongue for such…
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House of Leaves By Mark Z. Danielewski
House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is jarringly unconventional and instills a deep sense of dread within its readers. Through the use of elaborate text arrangement, numerous footnotes, reference of non-existent books, and multiple narrators – Danielewski creates a dark and disorientating tale.
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Path of Petals By Linda Bergkvist
The moss, underneath the touch of her fingertips, was thick, and sticky; when she retracted her trembling digits, it clung to the satin skin. Stubbornly, bitterly; scented in a cloyingly sweet way that became almost overwhelming, as she rubbed her fingertips together. It smells like blood. That was her first thought, and it was strong.…
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