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6 Ways Effie Trinket Proved She Was a Feminine Icon
First-time viewers of the films might write her off as a one-dimensional side character, but Effie Trinket’s wardrobe makes her political views loud and clear.
A Little Bit Demonic: The Lesser Key of Solomon and Its 72 Demons
Want to learn how to summon demons? The Lesser Key of Solomon might just be able to teach you…
7 Short Stories That Will Mess With Your Mind
Remember those messed-up stories your teacher would have you read for English class? This is that along with creepy gems from all over the internet.
25 Years of the Animorphs: On Intergalactic War and Animal Trivia
The once wildly popular book series is now 25 years old. Here’s what Animorphs taught kids about growing up, morality, and war.
The Scorpion and the Frog: Interpretations and Takeaways
The story of the Scorpion and the Frog brings to light some of the darkest parts of human nature. Take a deeper dive into the fable that’s been popping up all over popular media.
Everything You Need to Know About the Ilvermorny Houses
Horned Serpent, Pukwudgie, Wampus, or Thunderbird? These Ilvermorny houses bear resemblance to Hogwarts houses – but with their own unique twist.
Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” Is a Timeless Narrative of Black America in Vibrant Prose You Can Feel
Langston Hughes’s “Not Without Laughter” applies the renowned Harlem Renaissance poet’s energetic style to a powerful coming of age story set in the Jim Crow era.
7 Iconic Stephen King Twitter Moments That Prove He’s a Blessing to the Twitterverse
Stephen King has given us some of America’s favorite horror stories. Since 2013, he’s also given us some of our favorite tweets. Here’s the best of Stephen King Twitter.
The Inspiration for Dr. Seuss’s Truffula Trees and The Lorax
While Dr. Seuss is widely known for his imagination, it seems that the truffula trees from The Lorax came from real-world inspiration.
The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston Is a Tender Yet Acerbic Portrait of America
The author showcases her innovation and flexibility with form and voice in The Complete Stories by Zora Neale Hurston.
‘The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol’ Is a Motley Landscape of the Author’s Brilliant Narrative Experiments
The Russian author is a master of experimentation and wit. The Collected Tales of Nikolai Gogol give you a full survey of his range and talent in storytelling.
Omotoso’s ‘The Woman Next Door’ Gives Us the Crotchety 80-Year-Old Heroine We Didn’t Know We Needed
Yewande Omotoso’s The Woman Next Door is equal parts bitter and tender as it explores the possibility of human relationships in the aftermath of South Africa’s apartheid.
Sci-Fi and Biology Meet in All Tomorrows: A Terrifying Vision of the Future of Humanity
Body horror but make it sci-fi. These warped, once human species of All Tomorrows have become something of an internet meme.
From Dracula to Edward Cullen: The Evolution of the Vampire Myth
The vampire casts a long shadow over pop culture. But where does it come from? And more importantly, what lesson does the vampire teach?
A Harry Potter Fan’s Guide to the Slytherin Aesthetic
Before Dark Academia, the Slytherin Aesthetic was the gothic boarding school look of the internet.