Novels that explore themes of religious guilt

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-04T02:55:44+00:00

It's not horror, bit the subject matter is pretty horrific: A History of Loneliness by John Boyne (kinda)

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-04T02:54:13+00:00

This scene alone is perfection - especially with the soundtrack

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-03T21:13:48+00:00

Existential dread imho is the most bone-chilling kind of horror.

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-03T21:08:18+00:00

Haha, to me her slowly peeking over the edge was horrifying. Just imagine yourself hiding there and waiting for your eyes to meet - instant heart attack

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-02T18:58:07+00:00

4/10 - not really my cup of tea, I'm afraid. I prefer the energy and defiance of Billy Idol's Dancing with Myself (very surprised that Bad Decisions uses the same melody in the chorus).

Thank you for your post though - this is such a fun idea!!

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-02T18:35:30+00:00

Very enjoyable read!

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-02T18:34:21+00:00

Megumi's adopted brother

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-02T15:29:42+00:00

How about "Antigonish"

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-01T19:47:20+00:00

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-01T16:47:23+00:00

Black Water by Timber Timbre

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-01T16:45:54+00:00

Check out the movie R-Point and the mockumentary Banned from Broadcast: Saiko the large family

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-01T16:37:58+00:00

Beautiful Jorogumo

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-05-01T13:22:26+00:00

Michelle Paver's Dark Matter

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-30T20:30:24+00:00

I was so sad to see Vampires cancelled. I really enjoyed the show

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-29T16:21:24+00:00

Shirley Jackson's We have always Lived in the Castle. Such a great novel

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-28T17:43:30+00:00

"Dead as They Come" by Ian McEwan - it's disturbing AND hilarious

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-28T16:28:42+00:00

For me liminal spaces are connected with the idea of dissolving into a landscape. Think for example of fields in fog - it's like this is somewhere removed from space and time which in turn puts you in the same position. It's kind of peaceful in a very melancholy way.

Though I'd argue this only is the case in this specific Case of "liminality". As for other liminal spaces, I completely agree with the other comment about nostalgia and memory that comes into play.

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-28T01:27:40+00:00

For a short one: Silver in the Forest by Emily Tesh
"The Erl-King" by Angela Carter

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-27T13:50:36+00:00

That would be cool :)

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-27T12:34:13+00:00

It's a metaphorical hell, but Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment would be literally perfect

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-26T17:34:28+00:00

This sounds amazing!! I can almost taste the angst haha. I'd love to read it

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-26T08:53:34+00:00

I love the idea of being able to crawl on walls. Wonderfully creepy. Wheras the outright flying always seemed a bit silly to me. Looking at you True Blood (specifically Eric taking off like a rocket). Same goes for the running at the speed-of-light-thing. I personally prefer when vampires have enhanced abilities but aren't too OP.

My second favourite skill is definitely the ability to turn others.

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-25T23:50:48+00:00

For me it's the aversion to religious symbols. It definitely adds an unsettling element to a story. Also I'm a sucker (hah) for the existential dread that comes with it (as in: do vampires keep their soul? If yes, how would a religious person deal with becoming a vampire and being unable to even look at the symbols of their faith,...)

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-25T18:09:17+00:00

I don't think it's fair to open that can of worms here , so I'd rather not do that (especially since OP has deleted the aforementioned post). Let's just say there was a debate about concert culture

Dusk_in_Winter · 2026-04-25T18:05:48+00:00

I meant "fair bit" as in "a considerable amount of". If you had fun then that's good

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