by Cole Salao
Grimdark fantasy is a fantasy subgenre whose tone and style is characterized by moral ambiguity, grittiness, and an overall grim outlook on life. They’re not happy stories; they’re cynical, violent, nihilistic, and downright dirty. In a grimdark setting,...
by Cole Salao
Manhwa is the Korean version of Japanese manga, and a general term Koreans use for comics and cartoons. But outside the country, it’s a specific term used for South Korean comics. These are the things you should know when it comes to this particular form of...
by Cole Salao
In its simplest form, the adventure genre is all about a protagonist going from relative safety to an epic and dangerous journey, then finally back again into safety. These are stories of triumph over seemingly impossible odds. We’ve put together a list of...
by Cole Salao
The vampire is one creature that has endured in the darkest corners of the human imagination. Fast, strong, and nigh indestructible, these bloodsuckers evoke that unconscious fear of discovering we’re not on top of the food chain. With its resurgence in...
by Cole Salao
Empaths are highly sensitive individuals who have a strong attunement to what other people are thinking and feeling. It’s more than just feeling empathy (when your heart goes out to those in joy or pain) for those around you. When you’re an empath, you can...
