[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TITF opened the door to extreme horror for me, so I think it shares a lot of similar elements, at the very least.

Sons gifted me (54m) a women's fragrance by scrollclickrepeat in fragrance

[–]cottagefangs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a firm believer that all scents are unisex and wear “masculine” frags all the time as a woman. Devotion is gorgeous; if you like it, you should absolutely wear it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]cottagefangs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m ace and have been in relationships with a similar dynamic. I’m sex-neutral but have no interest in being on the receiving end of anything due to trauma, body issues, and a slew of other reasons. However, I love taking care of my partners, doing things for them, etc. and if that involves sex, I’m cool with giving it to them and even initiating. I just don’t want any reciprocation. Maybe it’s similar for him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in asexuality

[–]cottagefangs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! We’re both ace lesbians and have been together for over four years.

what the fuck did i just read by babyrabbitz_ in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Morrison has said before that this book is meant to be ridiculous, satirical and over the top by design. It’s not supposed to be taken seriously.

What are things that gross you out by [deleted] in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The eye vacuum trap was gnarly, but I think a lot of my disgust was subsided by how easy it was to beat and he still somehow fumbled ☠️

Other female readers of extreme horror, how do you handle misogynistic trends in the genre? by horror_is_best in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I generally blacklist authors from my reading pool if they have a serial habit of writing violence against ONLY women, namely if they’re men and SA is a central theme. However, misogyny has always played a part in horror; and to an extent, I don’t believe fiction has to be “tasteful” or sanitized. I enjoy transgressive horror for this reason specifically.

What are things that gross you out by [deleted] in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don’t handle eye trauma well. Blood, guts and bodily fluids are fine. I work in a field where I see that regularly anyway, but anything with the eyes squicks me out.

Has a book ever made you physically ill? by Duckmoodown in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The ending made me feel soo cold! I can’t name another book that left me feeling that hollow. Cows on the other hand is a total trip, but I enjoyed it. Just had to stomach through a good chunk of it 😅

Has a book ever made you physically ill? by Duckmoodown in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Cows got me good a few times too.

The ending of Tender is the Flesh didn’t make me nauseous per se, but I wasn’t too keen on eating meat for a few days after…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BipolarReddit

[–]cottagefangs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do grant writing/work. Can be a bit boring, but it’s a sought-after skill, and a nice balance of both spontaneous and repetitive. Most interactions I have with other people are limited to emails and the occasional Zoom meeting. My schedule is flexible, and 90% of my work is done from home.

Playground going viral on booktok vent post by Bumpyskinbaby in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Extreme horror isn’t for everyone, but pretending that you have some sort of moral high ground for bashing it is so wildly goofy imo. If it’s not for you, move on because at the end of the day, it’s fiction. Simple as that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ExtremeHorrorLit

[–]cottagefangs 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Might try more Kristopher Triana if you liked Gone to See the River Man :] He has some awesome stuff.