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goryhorroor · 1 year
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horror sub-genres • aquatic horror
aquatic horror is something that draws its power from the sea and the terrors that lurk within it. sometimes outlandishly fictitious, sometimes something that genuinely exists in the world, the variety of aquatic monsters is as vast as the sea itself. some scarier are than others, but all equally utilizing that same fear of the unknown: the fear of that what swims underneath your feet. thalassophobia helps create an environment that amplifies the fear. a watery location of horror movie does not equal aquatic horror as they can fall under other sub-genres.
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vgwater · 1 year
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top 10 books of 2022
i read 50 books this year and i’m going to share my top 10 and what i loved most about them (in no particular order)
1. writers & lovers by lily king - this book legitimately changed my life by reminding me of how desperate i am to lead a creative life. there are certain books that make you want to be a writer. this is one. featuring clean-cut, economical prose that gets straight to the point, and the point is diving into one of the most compelling characters i’ve had the honor to spend a story with. i read it twice this year because i will never be ready to part with this main character.
2. last night at the telegraph club by malinda lo - this was a reread for me and i appreciated it infinitely more the second time. the vividness of the writing strikes me as a particular triumph of this work. you can feel every emotion, see and hear every setting. that and a deeply engaging narrative make it one of those books that i continue to think about constantly.
3. crush by richard siken - my favorite poetry collection i have read, and reread, both within this year. he is one of those writers that reminds you how amazing it is to be a human that can feel and say so much. sharp images, glorious repitition, and stunning formatting that has inspired much of my own adventure into the world of unique poetic structure on the page.
4. homegoing by yaa gyasi - probably one of the most ingenious books i have ever read. to this day i fail to understand how it is possible to cover so much in so few pages and not leave the reader feeling like something is missing, but she certainly does it. sweeping multi-generational story where each chapter reads like both an exquisite short story that could stand on its own and a part of the richly woven whole. phenomenal novel that i wholeheartedly believe will be a classic in the future.
5. the idiot by elif batuman - another character that weaseled her way into my brain and has never left. a plotless, indulgent, meandering character study that struck such a cord with me. i read this at the exact right time in my life and for the week that i was making my way through it, there was no distinction between the narrator and myself in my mind. i don’t know how to explain this, but i was narrating my own life through this character’s eyes. captivating.
6. piranesi by susanna clarke - an exemplary work of fantasy that explores the nuances of knowledge and gratitude, balancing expertly between critiquing the pursuit of knowledge and power and exalting wonder, curiosity, and science. a book written in journal entries which flows perfectly and never feels choppy. leaves you thinking differently about the world.
7. open water by caleb azumah nelson - a short novella you can read in a day, and you will have to, as it is so enchanting and haunting that you cannot stop. it fully took over my mind until i finished it. it features second person narration which creates an unmatched level of closeness between reader and narrator. triumphantly evocative, intimate, and precise prose. the most poetic novel(la) i've had the pleasure of reading since on earth we're briefly gorgeous.
8. the great believers by rebecca makkai - the highlight of this book is the dense prose; every sentence feels perfectly chosen and hits you just as hard as the last. there is never a break, never a breather from the stunning writing. for that reason it is a slow book to move through, but in the best way. also accomplishes using dual pov/timelines in a way that does not detract from the fluidity of the work. very heavy subject matter but imbued with hope, gratitude, and affection.
9. the starless sea by erin morgenstern - prior to reading piranesi, this was my favorite fantasy read of the year. the world is so engrossing and the formatting of the novel is unique and inventive. vivid world builidng and a meandering, cris-crossing plot that enthralls from the beginning. an ode to humanity and the interconnectedness of the stories we tell.
10. babel by r.f. kuang - a lengthy novel that is well worth the time it takes, featuring a slate of morally ambiguous young people bumping up against the limits of their social power. similarly to piranesi, it embraces curiosity, drive, passion, and learning while chastising the intrenchment of power in academia. kuang cements herself as figurehead of the historical fantasy subgenre, tapping into its full potential.
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soracities · 2 years
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You ever had to play dead? Have you ever not been seen? Are you tired?
Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water
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reverie-quotes · 3 months
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The gaze requires no words at all; it is an honest meeting.
— Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water
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lightsgifs · 8 months
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Blessthefall - Open Water (feat. Lights)
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neasoxi · 3 months
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My current read.
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midwxstmilf · 6 months
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what is a shark’s favorite sandwich? peanut butter and jellyfish!
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snowangelsoul · 4 months
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I'm a huge fan of inspiring movies & books about athletes. Nyad is no exception. Diana Nyad attempted her marathon open-water swim from Cuba to Florida 5 times. In 2013, at age 64, marked her fifth & final attempt. I was 17 & remember cheering her on while we watched her on tv.
What intrigued me most about this film were the performances of Annette Bening & Jodie Foster. Bening, who was initially not a good swimmer, literally immersed herself into the role by training for over a year in open water. She fell in love with swimming. I absolutely love the fact that Bening & Foster, 2 beautiful women in their 60s, kicked ass!
We need to see more of that. Both women & men tell me, "Oh, I'm too old to start surfing!" No, no, no!! Get inspired, people! So what if you hurt, movement helps, especially water sports. Water is weightless. I hurt, I have friggin MS, get out there & be a FORCE with me.
"You're never too old to taste your dreams." ~ Diana Nyad
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lostsoulsparadise · 9 months
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Norway | homas de LUZE | Lost Souls Paradise | Instagram
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goryhorroor · 10 months
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horror sub-genres • survival horror
a survival horror storyline usually involves the investigation and confrontation of horrific forces and the character’s fight to stay alive.
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storiesinbricks · 1 year
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The Last Night of the Titanic
In the dark night the Titanic steams through the Atlantic ocean on her way to the faithfull meeting with the iceberg...
A friend of mine bought the huge Lego Titanic and a fitting light kit. Since I helped him build it and install the lights, I got some time with this beautiful set to take some pictures. With the size of the model, this isn't an easy task... But all what you can see in the pictures is done with practical effects!
How it was done:
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Of course with the light kit, the model shines in the night and a ship needs water to swim in. So I tried to make my living room into the Atlantic Ocean:
Since it is a full model and not only a waterline model, I first layed some panels around the model in the hight of the waterline. On this raised level, I layed black plastic waste bags and and transparent cellophane foil on it. The wrinkling of the transparent foil gives a nice impression of waves when viewed from a low angle.
For the icebergs, I made a structure out of Lego and just covered it in cotton.
The (lower) background consists of big black cardboards. To make the stary background I used a technique I explain in detail in an article on the @brickcentral blog (check it out here). In short, I use a black cardboard with holes and a flash behind it. The light shines through the holes to make light spots i.e. stars. Since I don't have a carboard big enough for the whole image, I took several pictures with the star-cardboard in different locations and stiched them together in post.
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When Madeline Miller wrote “And perhaps it is the greater grief, after all, to be left on earth when another is gone” and when Caleb Azumah Nelson wrote “So now you’re here, without her presence, which is heavier in her absence” I felt heartbreak so painful that my soul teared apart.
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soracities · 2 years
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He continues to look at you as a danger. You fit the profile. You fit the description. You don’t fit in the box but he has squeezed you in. He looked scared. They all did. You wouldn’t accept their apologies, nor their extended hands, because even these are weapons in the darkness.
Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water
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reverie-quotes · 3 months
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Besides, sometimes, to resolve desire, it's better to let the thing bloom. To feel this thing, to let it catch you unaware, to hold onto the ache. What is better than believing you are heading towards love?
— Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water
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hometownangels · 2 months
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Open Water, Caleb Azumah Nelson
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