• Seven of the Most F*cked Up Books I’ve Ever Read

    Seven of the Most F*cked Up Books I’ve Ever Read

    Over the last year or two, I have ventured into many corners of dark literature—some more disturbing than others. I think it’s fascinating how a book has the power to unsettle, push limits, and…

  • Edinburgh’s House of Gods Hotel – A Decadent Stay for Anti-Minimalists

    Edinburgh’s House of Gods Hotel – A Decadent Stay for Anti-Minimalists

    Back in May, I travelled north for a well-deserved break. It was my first visit to Scotland’s capital, and my second visit overall to beautiful Scotland. Edinburgh, renowned for its historic charm, cultural richness,…

  • 6 Things Alt People Are Sick of Hearing

    6 Things Alt People Are Sick of Hearing

    We live in diverse world where we can express ourselves in a variety of weird and wonderful ways. We all adopt our own distinctive styles and preferences, often including piercings, tattoos, fashion choices, and…

  • “My Ex is Psycho” — Why Calling Women “Crazy” is Sexist and Dismissive

    I don’t know about you, but one thing I’m particularly cautious of when dating is how someone talks about their ex-partners. If I hear anything along the lines of, “she’s tapped” or “yeah, she…

  • Life With OCD: The Unmarketable Side of an “Aesthetic” Disorder

    Life With OCD: The Unmarketable Side of an “Aesthetic” Disorder

    TW: discussions of mental health, self-harm, and eating disorders. Welcome to the “unmarketable” side of OCD: a raw account of my life with the disorder and the taboo struggles that people, who throw the…

  • Generative AI: Bad Until It’s Cute and Trendy?

    Generative AI: Bad Until It’s Cute and Trendy?

    It’s a pattern I keep noticing, people are loudly anti-AI until it becomes a cute little trend, and suddenly, all that outrage gets thrown aside. The controversy around AI isn’t new. Most chronically-online users…

  • We Need To Talk About Florence Given and Performative Feminism

    We Need To Talk About Florence Given and Performative Feminism

    I unfollowed Florence Given. Why? I suppose the final straw was her decision to relocate to the US. EDIT: She has since deleted most, if not all, of the Instagram comments I have screenshotted…

  • Passive Objectification: When Beauty Becomes a Threat

    Men. They will gush over female celebrities and online creators. Liking every photo and flooding their comment sections with love and appreciation… Harmless, right? But then, she dares to post a sponsored or collaboritve…

  • Review: Speak No Evil (2024) – SPOILER FREE

    Review: Speak No Evil (2024) – SPOILER FREE

    *pre-screening invite* A huge shoutout to Blum House and Universal Pictures for inviting me to a super cool pre-screening of the highly anticipated Speak No Evil! As someone who really enjoyed the original 2022…

  • The Problem with Referring to Women as ‘Females’

    The rise of social media has brought increased attention to the language we use to refer to and describe individuals.Does it seem overwhelming at times? Yes! But the issue reflects a broader societal movement…

  • How I’m Rebuilding My Self-Esteem After a String of Bad Luck

    Life is notoriously unpredictable which is particularly unappreciated by a routine-loving individual like myself. 2023 brought about a relentless string of bad luck and negative events that left my self-esteem shattered. It felt like…

  • Short Horror (<500) – The Portrait of My Wife

    tw: gore In a wet burst of crimson red and pure white, I threw the colours onto the rough canvas. The slick sound of oils blending with other substances heightened my artistic fervour. It…

  • Unpacking My Fear of Sexualisation

    Unpacking My Fear of Sexualisation

    A few days ago, I posted a reel— nothing unusual or too taboo for Instagram, just a rather chill montage of me wearing and promoting a fabulous brand’s underwear range. The thing is, this…

  • Small Brands For Alternative Style to Support in 2023

    Small Brands For Alternative Style to Support in 2023

    MXCI @mxci_uk MXCI is an alternative fashion brand founded by Georgina Verity in 2013. Growing up, she had taken an interest in sewing and was taught by her mum – a maker of wedding…

  • Horror Movies That Actually Scared Me

    Horror Movies That Actually Scared Me

    I pride myself in being able to enjoy almost any horror sub-genre including, but not limited to, psychological, supernatural, sci-fi, splatterpunk and body horror. And while I have subjected myself to some intense and…

  • How My Life Has Changed Since Leaving a Long-Term Relationship

    If there is one moment in our lives that changes the entire trajectory of it, it’s the end of a long-term relationship. Suddenly, everything you thought your life would be has been flipped on…

  • Therapy Taught Me How to Spot a Narcissist

    I have to be honest, I didn’t really know what a narcissist was until I started therapy — or how many of them I’d encounter in my life. I believe there is a touch…

  • Style Exploration – It’s Okay to Try New Things

    If I still dressed the way I did ten years ago, I’d be wearing shredded tights, flannel shirts, and knee high socks paired with the tackiest creepers you’ve ever seen. What I’m trying to…

  • Checking My Privilege in 2023

    As we pass the half-way checkpoint for 2023, I have recently found myself reflecting on the events of the past six months and how they have affected my outlook on life. I felt so…

  • Parasocial Relationships: Imaginary Friends for Adults

    Parasocial Relationships: Imaginary Friends for Adults

    Hi. I’m Clo, I’m twenty-five, and I’m in a parasocial relationship. If you don’t know what a parasocial relationship is, they are essentially one-sided relationships we form with media figures, celebrities, or online influencers.…