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Ma no Kakera (魔の断片, also titled Shard of Evil or Fragments of Horror), is a series of short stories by Junji Ito. A new collection of delightfully macabre tales from a master of horror manga. An old wooden mansion that turns on its inhabitants. A dissection class with a most unusual subject. A funeral where … Continue reading Graphic Novel Feature: “Fragments of Horror” by Junji Ito
"They had time. Not enough, never enough, but enough to matter. They always had that." They were perfect strangers—all perks, no strings. Until they weren't. Elan wasn’t supposed to meet Caty. She lived halfway around the world, and he barely left Manila. Yet here he was, giving her a ride to the airport. Convinced that they would … Continue reading “Stay A Little Longer” by Dawn Lanuza ARC (Blog Tour + Dream Cast)
"It is your right to endlessly curate your life." The much anticipated new book by international bestselling author Lang Leav. A breathtakingly beautiful collection of contemporary poetry and prose, offering powerful insights into love, heartbreak, relationships, and self-empowerment. Filled with wisdom and encouragement, every single page is a testament to the power of words, and … Continue reading Thoughts on “Love Looks Pretty on You” by Lang Leav (ARC) + Fave Quotes
"Her past caught up with her, but she only had one life to lose on the gallows." Intrepid photographer Sarah Bain and her motley crew of friends are back to hunt criminals in the dark, seedy underbelly of Victorian London, but little do they know, the darkness may lurk closer than they first divined. Photographer … Continue reading Noose Blues: The Hangman’s Secret by Laura Joh Rowland (ARC)
"Life isn't about just defying death. It's also about defying yourself, about insisting on transformation. As long as you can transform, you cannot die." If you knew the date of your death, how would you live your life? It's 1969 in New York City's Lower East Side, and word has spread of the arrival of … Continue reading The Magic of “The Immortalists” by Chloe Benjamin
