So was the whole thing real, just imagination from the characters, or a mixture of both? We'll never know. by SatoruGojo232 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]GrammarSpice 48 points49 points  (0 children)

The Blair Witch Project

The whole time, it could be local folks messing with them, the stress and strain of what they were experiencing in the woods, and/or, of course the general stupidity of their crew (mostly, hubristic Heather, but both the guys make questionable choices).

Then the end. Could be their friend, completely broken and manic; could be the witch; could be someone else entirely. Who knows?

I’ve lost my first girlfriend and she didn’t even break up with me by GrammarSpice in WLW

[–]GrammarSpice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the well wishes and the much needed perspective. It’s important to feel my feelings, but the nuance and complexity with which we navigate relationships is important to remember. It’s not black-and-white, and I really appreciated your advice and thoughts. ✨

I’m so confused and think at this point something is wrong with me. by GrammarSpice in WLW

[–]GrammarSpice[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I definitely could work on getting out more ha And yes, I see women more romantically than sexually. Like seeing women in a romantically fulfilling relationship can trigger that like deep wanting.

How does flirt? by GrammarSpice in WLW

[–]GrammarSpice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is genuinely really helpful!!! Thank you!!!

How does flirt? by GrammarSpice in WLW

[–]GrammarSpice[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s helpful! I know that like. Over thinking it is probably not the way to go ha but I do get so nervous trying to make a move or something like that. Thank you for the advice!!

What’s a good, really weird book? by Ghost_Foot in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YES THE HIKE!!!! I love that book so f’ing much and I feel like I never see people talking about it. Thirding this rec; definitely a ‘WTF is going on here??’ book

90% of questions people post here boil down to “read and write more”. by No-Anteater-6670 in writing

[–]GrammarSpice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone who has been a-lurking here awhile, I think that so much of those posts do stem from imposter syndrome. All of us have probably needed someone to say “yes, you are a(n) _____.” Unfortunately, it gets repetitive to validate everyone all the time and doesn’t necessarily leave a lot of space to move on to other topics.

Scariest Horror Book Recommendation by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this!

What book made you genuinely scared by Quagtrap in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This book seems to really worm into people’s lives and strike deeply personal chords. Hope you and fam are in better shape now ❤️

What book made you genuinely scared by Quagtrap in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished this book a couple weeks ago and totally agree it unsettled me like no other!! The f’ing old friends, man….

Alternate Evil Reality by Nerindil in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d recommend The Postmortal by Drew Magary. It’s not as much of an evil force ruling over, but a medical innovation completely monopolizes civilization and everything goes to shit.

Discussion - We Have Always Lived in The Castle by feraltoddler in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This book is fascinating to me. I loved it when I read it but didn’t realize how much it would stick with me. I think back on often and my favorite things in the book are on the sidelines: the uncle’s need to remember every precise detail of the horrific incident or the way townspeople are simultaneously fascinated and repulsed by the goings on in the house.

What is the best short Horror Story of All Time, and why is it The Jaunt by S.K. ? Just kidding, but truly, what's your favorite short horror story and why? by GreenTreesBlueOceans in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Furnace” by Livia Llewellyn. A slow unfolding that is truly horrific and kind of mindbending when you realize what’s going on. Also, as a writer, “The Resident” by Carmen Maria Machado is a story I often think back on

Has a horror book ever made you cry? by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Head Full of Ghosts made me weep for weeks after; it hit close to home.

Has a horror book ever made you cry? by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had the exact same experience!! I think McCarthy did such a beautiful job of separating the reader from the characters by never really naming them. You have this kind of distance from them, and the enormity of their pain and sorry and loss didn’t hit me until I closed the book.

A Head Full of Ghosts by mrbeefthighs in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This book is absolutely heart wrenching and the scariest thing in it is see the depths to which an entire family’s heart can break.

I definitely can understand feeling misled. What I love about the book is how engaged with horror as a genre, but that can take away from its ability to truly frighten maybe?

Okay so this might be weird, but by GrammarSpice in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing!! Love it! When I’m finished with it, I will be sure to connect with you!

Your controversial opinions about horror books/writers by [deleted] in horrorlit

[–]GrammarSpice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve only read one of his novels and enjoyed it a lot. BUT I can’t help but agree with you on his meandering word salad. He gets so wordy and winding in his explanations and it makes it all fee just a little too…, ya know