#Serial Killer’s Guide to Psychology

[skgtp-vn]

Meet Vix, our resident yandere:

Name: Vix McNamera

Age: 21

Height: 5’9” (175.26cm)

Favorite color: Red

Likes: dark colors, nighttime, edgy music, the moon (especially harvest moons), rain, cold weather, comfortable silence, fashion, and you!

Dislikes: crowds, hot weather, cluttered spaces, the sun

Sexuality: demi/pan

[turquoisesea01]

*twirls hair* Sooooo Vix am I right?

Vix belongs to @skgtp-vn ^v^

[nifreti-ii]

BEEN SUPER EXCITED FOR THE demo to come out, I’ve been following the blog for some time and I am very invested

SO EXCITED OMG

So have my thoughts as I played the game :>

(posting this a weeks after the game released SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS)

When you get saved by the call. I did start laughing when I heard the ringtone though

The red texts, I love it omg eheheheh

My ass do be panicking if I'm late, even by a minute T-T

VIX VIVI BABY BOY ugh am ded

Ash in the back acting like a cool kid~ (i wanna smack him, I dont care If I die)

My brain is whirling alarms looking at ash, the bad mojo is baaaaad

Ill think about ash later, I wanna look at my pookie

Im loving these sprites omg

Awww reese is a bubbly ray of sunshine (must protecc at all costs)

Ooo so many people aCK, I would be so frazzled 

Ooooh yaaaaaa ash is really good at pretending, poor fools

Lilac caring but also being so done, I love it

OH i wanna pinch vix’s cheeks UGH

Bruh vix freaking out and when we make eye contact warms my cold soul

Awww their so cute

OH NOOOOO IM AN AWFUL PERSON!! I declined the hangout and VIX LOOKED LIKE A KICKED PUPPY NOOOOOO

Im grabbing my chest I feel so awful wtf

Why did I have to choose the ‘be a dick’ route, I COULD BE NICE AND CALL IT A DAAAAY

WAAA i wanna hold them, vixie poo my loooove

TBH I HATE concerts, but vix gives such pookie vibes that I would go purely for him. I’ll wear my headphones and be miserable but seeing them makes it so WORTH IT UGH

In the end, IM DOWN BAAAAAAAD. I cant with the fact the vix turns towards you, the most disinterested look on his face till he sees you, AND THEN BLUSHES WHILE TURNING AWAY. They saw us and I could hear the flushed screaming in their head. I saw that shit and just thought ‘hmm, yes. I wish to keep that.’ Akjdgalhw 

Ash is a bitch. I have an aggressive need and want to annoy the fuck out of him. My mind drifts to giving him a shit-eating grin when no one is looking and pretending I never did it :>

I also love the group, They all seem so lovely!!!! I really wanna squeeze them all from how precious they seem to be T_T (i probably missed some thing, tis be the story of my life)

[financeprincess]

Gaining & Maintaining Power: A Reading List

Power & Manipulation

48 Laws of Power by Robert Green

The Prince by Machiavelli

Games People Play: The Basic Handbook of Transactional Analysis by Eric Berne

The Dictator's Handbook: Why Bad Behavior is Almost Always Good Politics by Bruce Bueno de Mesquita

Power: Why Some People Have It - And Others Don't by Jeffrey Pfeffer

The Wisdom of Psychopaths: What Saints, Spies, and Serial Killers Can Teach Us About Success by Kevin Dutton

Charisma & Social Skills

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson

How to Talk to Anyone: 92 Little Tricks for Big Success in Relationships by Leil Lowndes

The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism by Olivia Fox Cabane

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards

Never Eat Alone, And the Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi

The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over by Jack Schafer

Persuasion

The Art of Seduction by Robert Green

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini

Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter by Scott Adams

Pre-Suasion: Channeling Attention for Change by Robert Cialdini

Win Your Case: How to Present, Persuade, and Prevail, Every Place, Every Time by Gerry Spence

Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaler

Methods of Persuasion: How to Use Psychology to Influence Human Behavior by Nick Kolenda

You Can Read Anyone: Never Be Fooled, Lied to, or Taken Advantage of Again by David Lieberman

Influencer: The New Science of Leading Change by Kerry Patterson

Psychology

Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

The Art of Choosing by Sheena Iyengar

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman

The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Green

Philosophy and Mindset

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Letters from a Stoic by Seneca

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl

Mastery by Robert Green

The Law of Success by Napoleon Hill

Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder by Nassim Taleb

The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday

Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Hector Garcia

Public Speaking, Rhetoric, and Debating

Rhetoric by Aristotle

How to Argue & Win Every Time by Gerry Spence

The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie

The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie

Talk Like TED: The 9 Public Speaking Secrets of the World's Top Minds by Carmine Gallo

Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion by George Thompson, PhD

Thank You for Arguing by Jay Heinrichs

p.s. a lot of these can be found on z-library.

xoxo ❤️

[gaelic-symphony]

50 Things to Know About Tara Lewis

I have, on multiple occasions, held myself out to be the resident Tara Lewis expert and have spent many, many hours obsessing over her, so I figured I would put together this handy little guide to our favorite forensic psychologist!

Things About Tara Lewis That Are Canonically True

She was (presumably) born in 1973.

She was named after her paternal great-grandmother.

Her middle name is Elizabeth.

She has a brother named Gabriel who is three years younger.

Her father's name is Albert.

She has an aunt named Thelma who may or may not be the same aunt who mended all her clothes growing up.

She was a tomboy.

She loved fossils when she was a kid.

Her father was in the military, and her family moved around a lot while she was growing up. Places they lived include Hamburg, Germany; Okinawa, Japan; and Fort Rucker army base in Alabama.

Her brother began calling her "T" after a boy at school teased her about her name. Gabriel is the only one who uses this nickname for her.

Her father opened an auto body repair shop in D.C. after being discharged from the military, and he taught Tara how to restore antique cars.

She is fluent in both German and French.

She was brought up Christian.

Her mother died of breast cancer when she was 18.

She attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire for both her undergraduate and graduate degrees.

She has a complicated relationship with her younger brother, and at one point, they were estranged from each other after she bailed him out when he found himself in financial (and possibly legal) trouble.

She was previously married to Daryl Wright, but they divorced as a result of his issues with drug addiction which led him to become abusive towards her.

She and Daryl met at Dartmouth and married young, while they were still in graduate school.

She was engaged to Doug Fuller, but he broke off their engagement after becoming frustrated with Tara's work hours at the BAU.

Before joining the BAU, she worked out of the San Francisco field office.

She counseled parents in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook shooting.

Serial killers she has interviewed include Loren Herzog and Archie Sutton.

She listens to classic rock and enjoys Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and The Doors.

She drives a 1970 Opel GT which she spent five years restoring.

Her drink of choice appears to be whiskey.

She is an excellent shot and scored 100 on her firearms qualification.

She wears reading glasses.

She watches Doctor Who.

She doesn't believe in ghosts.

She has given a TED Talk.

Things About Tara Lewis That I Made up Because the Writers Neglected Her

Her birthday is April 22, 1973.

She was born in Fort Meade, Maryland.

Her mother's name was Evelyn.

Her parents were high school sweethearts, and they both grew up in and have deep family ties to Prince George's County, Maryland (the part of Maryland that borders D.C. to the east and contains several of the wealthiest majority-Black communities in the United States).

When she was a little girl, her father's pet name for her was "my little ladybug," and he still calls her that occasionally even though she's in her forties now.

She bears a striking physical resemblance to her mother, who was also a very tall lady, but not quite as tall as Tara.

She's played the piano since she was four years old.

She was on the track team in high school and broke her school's record for the Girls' 800m.

While at Dartmouth, she spent a semester abroad in Geneva, which is where she perfected her French.

She loves dogs, but she's never been able to have one of her own: first because her family moved around so much, then because she was a broke, busy university student, and now because of the long hours and constant travel that comes with her job.

Her favorite color is green.

She loves WNBA basketball and is a diehard Washington Mystics fan.

She's a very good cook.

She met Daryl in the stacks of the library during her senior year of college. They were both looking for the same psychology book. He was immediately charming and sweet, and he let Tara check the book out instead of him, but only on the condition she give him her number so he could come borrow it if he really needed it. Of course, he found some reason to need the book before Tara was finished with it just so he could call her, and of course, when he did, they ended up talking for hours and forgetting about the book altogether. He took her back to the same spot in the library to propose to her.

She joined the FBI right after her divorce. They'd been trying to recruit her for a while, but after she and Daryl split up, she felt like she needed a fresh start and a change of scenery, so she left New Hampshire for Quantico.

She requested a transfer to the San Francisco field office in 2009 because Gabriel was living in San Francisco and having a rough time, and she felt obliged to go out there so she could keep an eye on him. After all, it was easier for her to transfer to a different FBI field office than it would be for her aging father to close up shop in D.C. and start a whole new business in California.

After she and Gabriel became estranged, she applied for the first available opening in the BAU so that she could move back east and be close to her father and the rest of her family again.

She lives in a 3-bedroom townhouse in Northern Virginia. It's a lot of space for just one person, but she found it and fell in love with it when she and Doug were house-hunting before he broke things off and went back to San Francisco, so she just went ahead and bought it for herself when she saw it was still on the market.

She enjoys spending her days off at her father's shop, working on cars with him.

She loves kids and is great with them, but she's never felt the need to have any of her own. She prefers being "Auntie Tara" to Henry, Michael, and the Simmons kids, and regularly offers to babysit when JJ and Will or Matt and Kristy need a night to themselves.

[danggirlronpa]

If you're still doing those hot take asks then all I want to say is that idk if it's common anymore but I hate it when people criticize Komaru for stupid stuff like the biggest crime of being a scared teen thrown into an apocalyptic situation and her being slightly out of touch and dumb after being locked up in a room for 2 years (the worst criticism I've ever seen was this one person who said that she never treated Toko with kindness as if she doesn't have an ungodly amount of patience the entire game, but this same person called tokomaru a "toxic friendship" soooo) tl;dr I will defend Komaru with my life she deserves better than to be stuck in udg

I think about Komaru all the time. She has a very special place in my heart, and unfortunately I think she's far and away one of the most often mischaracterized DR characters. And she gets a TON of disrespect for things that Makoto & Hajime don't get despite sharing the same traits, like people thinking she's "boring" or "doesn't have a personality outside being normal."

Personally, my big Komaru pet peeve is when people talk about Komaru as being a babysitter, or raising the Warriors of Hope after the game is over. I know it's coming from wish fulfillment on behalf of the warriors - that people want to see the abused kids get an adult who guides them back to the right path - but it's SO frustrating to see yet another female character stripped of her complexities and traumas and fears in order to be A Mother/Older Sister Figure. I HATE this trope. It makes it really obvious that they didn't actually pay attention to the character at all, because Komaru is VISCERALLY uncomfortable with the horrors they've committed and continues to struggle with the knowledge they are children vs her personal desire to get as far away from them as possible for the entire game. Komaru got dealt the absolute worst hand of any protagonist and instead of talking about the fascinating psychological effect of the "inhumane isolation for two years -> watched an entire society massacred in front of her including all of her saviors -> told to become prey in a murder game -> meets a serial killer" pipeline that she goes through in the space of like THREE HOURS?? people just want to talk about her in the context of other characters and the ways she can Help Them TM.

This got away from me. TLDR you're so right and I think Komaru should get to be on the verge of a mental breakdown, keeping herself together through the sheer force of thinking about her favorite manga! is she not valid! is she not relatable

[ghostydrawsthings-official]

🔞I post nsfw content, so do not interact unless you are an adult! Please have your age in your bio if you interact with me or my posts!🔞

Intro post:

Hiya! I’m non-binary (any pronouns) and I still haven’t picked a name yet, so you can just call me Ghost for now ^^

Here’s some facts abt me:

I am a 20 years old college student who hopes to get a job in the research department of some sort of psychology program once I graduate

I draw stuff as a hobby and I make games as well! Here’s one I’m working on: @skgtp-vn

I love to learn about abnormal psychology (especially the more “strange” disorders)

My askbox is open for both sfw and nsfw questions about my ocs, my sona, or my headcanons for any of the fandoms I post about

I’m big into yandere visual novels, including Parasocialite, STNAF, Camp Willowpeak, 14 Days With You, Would You Stay?, Mushroom Oasis, Dies Irae, My Dear Hatchet Man, Your Guardian Angel, The Kid At The Back, SWWSDJ, Colored Gaze, YOU and HIM, and of course Serial Killer’s Guide to Psychology (which is made by me!)

I also like to write sometimes, so don’t be surprised if you come across some of that here ^^

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Lyrics of the day:

“God, I could try to be the one, to be the one. I’ll tear down the sky! What do you want? I’ll do it all for life, my love” -God Complex by VIOLENT VIRA

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My tags:

#ghostly art (for art)

#ghost draws nsfw?? (For nsfw art)

#👻 sona (stuff abt my sona)

#ignore the ghost (random tidbits from me lol)

#ghost writes stuff (written works)

[dropintomanga]

Video Games for Mental Health - AI: The Somnium Files

~Resist, allow your heart to take you! Never let this merciless world erase you! Passing down the light of the torch to guide you, And you shall be bathed in light!~

When it comes to reading visual material, one would usually think picture books. In the case of pop culture fans, there’s Western comic books and manga. But there’s a whole other medium that has gotten a lot of exposure since the start of the 2010s’ - visual novels. While there’s many notable VNs to discuss, I want to take a look at Team Zero Escape’s/Spike Chunsoft’s AI: The Somnium Files (AI is pronounced as “eye”) franchise due to its focus on finding connections and how messy the process can be.

This will largely be spoiler-free because discussing everything that happens in both games will take forever.

AI: The Somnium Files, created by Kotaro Uchikoshi (who’s most famous for creating the Zero Escape and Danganronpa series), is a murder mystery starring special detective Kaname Date and his AI partner, Aiba, who takes the form of Date’s left eye. The two have to find a serial killer, the New Cyclops Serial Killer, who’s plucking eyeballs off of people they murder. Date finds out one of the victims was a woman he knows and discovers that a young girl has the supposed murder weapon in her hands. Along the way, Date and Aiba meet a variety of people who help and/or hurt their investigation. To get to the truth, Date goes into people’s minds and dreams with the help of Aiba. There are a lot of twists as there are multiple routes and endings that all come together in one wild package.

There’s also a sequel that just came out in 2022 - AI: The Somnium Files -nirvanA Initiative-. The story takes place 6 years later after the 1st game. The premise goes as this - months after the events of the 1st game, the right half of a corpse was found. 6 years later, the left half of the same corpse was found with no decay at all. It’s up to 2 new protagonists, Mizuki (who is a major supporting character in the 1st game) and Ryuki Kuruto, alongside their own AI eyeball partners, to find the truth about the half body killings. While this is happening, something called the Nirvana Initiative is looking to cause trouble for the public.

I discovered the first game from a “top games of the 2010s’” podcast. It made number 11 on their list. So I decided to see what the podcast hosts experienced. AI1 was a emotional experience for me. There’s so much dialogue that will make you cry, laugh, cringe, angry, etc. Much like a point-and-click adventure game, you can interact with objects. Sometimes, you get some really great interactions with the cast of characters when you click on them. Those conversations feel like conversations one would have with friends in real life. Sure, some of them are dumb, but those kinds of moments make life bearable. The 2nd game continues that tradition too.

Speaking of the characters, it’s not just Date and Aiba who shine. There’s Mizuki, who’s technically the surrogate daughter of Date. They trade barbs with one another in comedic fashion. It’s cute to see because their relationship reminds me of Gintoki Sakata and Kagura in Gintama. In the first game, other notable characters include a teen idol, a NEET, a yakuza who worships idols, a crossdressing bar mama, and a female boss who throws out sexual innuendos. The second game introduces newer characters like a big chef wearing a mask to hide his disfigured face, a lovestruck former thief, and a mysterious masked female vigilante.

With many characters, the Somnium Files series does a great job at looking into the psychology and mental well-being of them. Whether it’s the dream sequences or regular interactions, one thing is for certain. What drives them, good or bad, is the people in their lives. That’s what I felt from these games. It’s about finding family in the strangest of places when all hope feels lost. These characters are driven to great lengths to gain attention from the ones they love.  And more importantly, don’t be afraid to open your eyes when it comes to conflict. There’s absolutely heavy portrayals of what happens when mental health goes awry due to inner/interpersonal conflict in both games. Dementia, brain tumors, family trauma, survivor’s guilt, and self-hatred are some of the mental health subjects discussed in this series.

Date is a really great hero. There’s a caveat about him though. He’s addicted to pornography/cabaret clubs and this is played to comedic effect. I found Date to be endearing otherwise due to things the player learns in the last few hours of the 1st game. Also, Mizuki is great. She’s the total opposite of Date as she’s a physical powerhouse. It’s nice to see Mizuki carry on the torch in the 2nd game as she’s arguably the most popular character in the series.

With great characters comes great voice acting. There’s amazing talent on the English side for both games. Greg Chun, Erika Harlacher, Corina Boettger, Jackie Lastra, Allegra Clark, Dorah Fine, Zach Aguilar, Kaiji Tang, Patrick Seitz, Stephen Fu, Anairis Quinones, SungWon Cho, Amanda Lee, Y. Chang, Laura Post just to name a bunch. All the VAs seemed to have a really fun time working on both games because they all brought their A-games into making all the conversations worth hearing over and over again.

I’ll end this post with one of my favorite dialogues in the series from Mizuki.

Uchikoshi has gotten some attention for having progressive views as there’s a good amount of Japanese game developers who still think backwards about certain groups of people. There’s many people who think the Japanese are offended by most Western localization (ESPECIALLY with dialogue like this) and think Japanese people are all “non-political”, but I will say this - there’s Japanese people who do think about the feelings of minorities. It may not be many, but they’re there and outside of whatever internet bubbles fans are in. 

And yes, humanity is rooted in weakness. I never told anyone that I was strong and I will gladly admit that I’m only still alive because I’ve had people who helped and supported me despite whatever differences we have.

So yeah, check out the AI: The Somnium Files franchise. It’s still very under the radar as the 1st game didn’t seem to sell a whole lot due to a lack of major marketing. Both games do have flaws, but this is a franchise made with a lot of love and deserves many eyeballs to reach the dream of being one of the most fascinating stories in a time where AI is gaining prominence in the real world and so much mental trauma is left unprocessed.

AI: The Somnium Files and its sequel, -nirvanA Initiative-, are out for the following systems (PC/Switch/PS4/Xbox One). 

[this-summertimes-sadness]

oc roulette: tag yourselves as my ocs (the gals)

if you identify with any of them, i would like to be your friend-

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this user kins agent orthodox

fear her, or pray that she'd ruin you. or both, if you want.

'these violent delights have violent ends, doll.' • *smudges lipstick with the back of her hand* 'what, do i have something on my face?' • *carries rifles more than half her size with ease* • 'am i supposed to be here? probably not. am i here anyways and ready to set some fires? hell yes.' • 'mistress? is that what they call me now? huh. didn't know low rise cargo pants had this affect on people.' • 'no, i don't want a drink- father. father, i crave violence.'

this user kins agent viper

will kiss you for a 13 million dollar cheque.

'honey, i am nothing if not a snake. it's in my name.' • *has symmetrical dragon tattoos over her shoulder blades and down her spine* • *watches a building crumble to the ground with her arms crossed* '...well that was anti-climactic' • 'would you be a darling and zip me up please?' • 'kill time? sure, what do you wanna do?- ...oh. oh you mean- ...oh.' • *stashes daggers away in her garter* • 'what, never seen a pretty girl drenched in blood?'

this user kins agent lustre

is a sweetheart, don't get her wrong. until you give her a reason to be mean.

*spins loaded gun barrel with safety off* • 'where is she. you better tell me in 2 seconds or it's not going to be only watermelon juice you'll be tasting.' *talking about vila, who had just gone to the bathroom* • 'me? scary? never!' *has also made convicted serial killers cry* • *resting bitch face* • 'did it hurt? when you fell? from the top of that building because your lifelong confidante decided they had enough of your shit and pushed you?'

this user kins agent mirror

ladies and gentlemen, her.

'i will break her dead bones and pay lucifer to break her soul.' • 'what do you mean he got away? *sighs* get my bike ready' • 'oooo, cynical. i like it' • 'oh come on, don't be such a crybaby' • 'oh, believe me, i am itching to gouge your eyes out. these ropes are the only thing that's stopping me.' • 'catch me when i fall' *dives off a 50 story building* • *uses knife as eyeliner guide* • 'you've got a death wish haven't you, honey?'

this user kins agent heaven

don't make her raise her crossbow at you.

'how much longer do you want me to wait for you?' • 'go on, pull a stunt on me. i dare you.' • *sharpens her pencil with her arrows* • 'this place looks like a murder scene' *has just assassinated 5 targets in the very same room* • *keeps hair in dutch braids* • 'you think i'm scared of you?' • *uses a fountain pen that doubles as a weapon* • 'be careful, who knows what other tricks i have up my sleeve?'

this user kins agent apex

kill her and she'd kill you just the same.

'i did not graduate with a masters in psychology and comp sci for you to explain what HTML means, connor.' • *high alcohol tolerance* • *raps Betty by Yung Gravy effortlessly* • 'im so fucking cold-' • 'uGH! AS IF!' • *takes off gloves with her teeth* • 'no sweetheart, no one wants a know-it-all so why don't you just… :)' • *sits and stares at wall making everyone question her mental state - is just thinking about pancakes*

this user kins agent monarch

raising hell all over town.

'i don't want your pity.' • *keeps multiple dagger rings on her fingers at all times* • 'please, yes, assume i'm weak and helpless. that i need you saving me instead of knowing i know exactly how to ruin you' • *wears low ponytails with butterfly hair clamps* • 'do your worst.' • *loops and unloops finger from necklace when she's listening to someone talk* • 'go on. see if you could kill me without it bleeding you out as well.'

this user kins agent genesis

mysterious, wonder where she stands?

'sit still, i don't bite.' • 'i am just as good as you are bad, doll.' • *puts hairtie between her teeth when tying her hair up* • 'fate has entrusted you to me. how unfortunate.' • 'how very naive of you, thinking i can't rip your throat out with my hands' • *holds one's face with thumb on one cheek and other fingers on the other* • 'look at me while you're talking to me.' • 'do you think you'd feel it when i open you up?'

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[skgtp-vn]

Vix: “Oh Starshine, I’m flattered~”

[am-i-pragnent]

[Q] Psychological Horror? How can a writer scare his audience psychologically? instead of jump scares, clowns and serial killers i want to use psychological factors to scare my audience but how? is there any guide or website to study on it? [A] Google bro Yeet yuh [2018]

[guyfmpyear2]

Research : Dating sims

Doki Doki Literature Club! :

a game me and josh played through together, its a dating sim turned psychological thriller, it isn't written amazingly but from a coding standpoint it got the gears turning on what I could and should do coding wise, when it comes to a typical visual novel in terms of displaying text, displaying characters and the scene's.

Cryptid Crush:

came across it on itch.io, seems to fit the niche of mythical characters in a dating simulator, the UI is very pretty and thematic. Compared to Doki Doki it certainly allows a greater variety of interactions. a history feature is something that seems common within these titles, where you can access a transcript of everything that has been said recently. which could be something I can make.

Do NOT Take This Cat Home :

Another visual novel that isn't how is seems, surrounding the discovery of a stray black cat that leads to a series of undesirable events in the protagonists life.

The Multi choice options in the 2nd picture are something I can incorporate into the game to have branching choices. the artstyle is quite minimalist but cute.

I love my follower (count):

A stat building Visual novel where you are an eldritch god having to acclimatize to modern society to gain followers for your church. the stat building aspect gives me ideas for how to adapt and innovate upon the visual novel medium.

Serial Lover :

A dating sim rhythm game, this is more adaptation on the visual novel genre, I definitely don't want to make another rhythm game after the last one, takes place with you trying to survive, and possibly win over a few serial killers. other than that it seems pretty basic outside of the rhythm game gimmick.

Saint Spell's Love Guide to the Magical Student's Spellbook :

a dating sim set in a magic school of some sort, with you being able to brew potions, practice spells, read books and more. Its yet again stat based, with the stats being useful on storylines and outcomes.

I'm starting to warm to the idea of a stat system in my game with certain stats attracting certain characters or unlocking actions/ dialogue choices.

Purrgatory:

A Point and click visual novel about being trapped in purgatory where nothing really matters, and you encounter a bunch of whimsical characters, the art style being minimal is endearing

point and click is another method of doing a visual novel with more substance / gameplay.

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Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night

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Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night

Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night A Spine-Chilling Cinematic Journey

Embracing the Thrills of Halloween Cinema

Halloween, the night when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, is a time for spine-tingling adventures and hair-raising experiences. What better way to celebrate this eerie occasion than by indulging in a marathon of terrifying movies that send shivers down your spine? In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the realm of the macabre, exploring a curated selection of the most bone-chilling, heart-pounding, and psychologically thrilling movies that are bound to haunt your dreams and make your Halloween night truly unforgettable.

  1. Classic Horrors: Embracing the Timeless Fears

a. Psycho (1960): Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, “Psycho” is a cinematic masterpiece that redefined horror. With its iconic shower scene and unforgettable score, this film continues to terrify audiences decades after its release. Witness the psychological unraveling of Norman Bates and the birth of the slasher genre.

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  b. The Shining (1980): Based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Stanley Kubrick, “The Shining” is a haunting tale of isolation and madness. Jack Nicholson’s portrayal of Jack Torrance, a caretaker driven to insanity, is legendary. The eerie atmosphere, coupled with unsettling imagery, makes this film a Halloween must-watch.

  c. Rosemary’s Baby (1968): Directed by Roman Polanski, this film explores the sinister side of pregnancy and motherhood. Mia Farrow’s performance as Rosemary, a woman caught in a web of occult conspiracy, is chilling. With its slow-burning suspense and psychological horror, “Rosemary’s Baby” remains a classic in the genre.

  2. Supernatural Spectacles: Ghosts, Ghouls, and Haunted Houses

  a.The Conjuring (2013): Based on real-life paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, “The Conjuring” introduces audiences to the terrifying world of demonic possessions. With its expertly crafted scares and atmospheric tension, this film spawned a successful franchise and revitalized the haunted house genre.

  b. Hereditary (2018): A modern masterpiece of horror, “Hereditary” explores the darkness that can lurk within families. Toni Collette’s powerhouse performance anchors this film as it descends into a nightmarish exploration of grief, inheritance, and supernatural forces. Brace yourself for a truly unsettling experience.

  c. Insidious (2010): Directed by James Wan, “Insidious” takes viewers on a journey into the astral plane, where malevolent entities lurk. With its inventive approach to the supernatural and genuinely terrifying moments, this film became a sleeper hit, spawning sequels and cementing its status as a contemporary horror classic.

  3. Psychological Thrillers: Minds as Terrifying as Monsters

  a. Silence of the Lambs (1991): This Academy Award-winning film features one of cinema’s most iconic villains, Hannibal Lecter, portrayed masterfully by Anthony Hopkins. Jodie Foster stars as Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee seeking the help of the imprisoned Hannibal to catch another serial killer. With its intense psychological tension, this film continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

  b. Se7en (1995): Directed by David Fincher, “Se7en” is a dark and gritty thriller that follows two detectives, played by Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, as they hunt a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his motives. The film’s atmospheric cinematography and compelling storyline make it a nail-biting experience from start to finish.

  c. Black Swan (2010): A psychological horror-thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky, “Black Swan” delves into the intense rivalry between two ballet dancers, portrayed by Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis. As the pressure builds, the line between reality and hallucination blurs, leading to a mesmerizing and disturbing exploration of identity and obsession.

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  4. Cult Classics: Celebrating the Unique and Unsettling

  a. Donnie Darko (2001): A mind-bending cult classic, “Donnie Darko” blends elements of psychological drama, science fiction, and horror. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Donnie, a troubled teenager who becomes entangled in a series of bizarre and supernatural events. The film’s surreal narrative and haunting imagery have earned it a dedicated fan base.

  b. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): A beloved cult musical, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is a celebration of all things bizarre and unconventional. Featuring eccentric characters, catchy songs, and a generous dose of horror, this film has become a staple of midnight screenings and interactive theater experiences, captivating audiences with its unique charm.

  c. Eraserhead (1977): Scary Movies to Watch on Halloween Night,Directed by David Lynch, “Eraserhead” is a surreal and nightmarish journey into the subconscious. This avant-garde masterpiece explores themes of alienation and existential dread, immersing viewers in a visually stunning and disorienting cinematic experience. Lynch’s distinctive style and unsettling imagery make “Eraserhead” a hauntingly unforgettable film.

  Conclusion:

A Night of Frightful Delights

  As the shadows grow longer and the night descends, there’s no better way to embrace the spirit of Halloween than by immersing yourself in the world of scary movies. Whether you prefer classic horrors that stand the test of time, supernatural tales that send shivers down your spine, psychological thrillers that challenge your mind, or cult classics that celebrate the strange and unusual, this curated list offers a diverse selection of cinematic delights.

  So, dim the lights, grab your favorite snacks, and prepare for a night of spine-chilling entertainment. Let the screams, gasps, and heart-pounding moments transport you to a realm where the boundary between reality and nightmare blurs. This Halloween night, let the movies do the haunting, and may your dreams be filled with the echoes of cinematic terror. Happy Halloween viewing!

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[pkmn-lillie]

im brainstorming a new character

ive been calling him Revenant in my head

ill put this under a read more coz i discuss fomulating his dead family backstory

and part of his character is that he's an orphan. but i'm not sure exactly how his family would have died. i know it's not a natural disaster, or a car accident, or a house fire, or a mass shooting/terrorist attack. i'm thinking that its a serial killer, a happenstance killing of his family by someone he's never met, my only issue is not traumatizing him too much because i uh. don't want to have to get in the weeds with child psychology as i am prone to research tangents.

my best concept is a camping trip, a way that I can have Rev wander off and not witness it, and i suppose i can imply that his parents are somewhat negligent in keeping an eye on their kid? however, a big part of the concept that formed Revenant was the idea of a dead sibling, and I want it to carry over to this new iteration. (i was abt to go on a tangent about how, especially in media, older siblings often take responsibility of their juniors when the parents do not. but i think i have a way to fix the issue in my next para)

so the other part is crows. i like mystical elements yknow so i think that the crows, or perhaps a higher being guiding them, lures Rev away from the incoming danger.

alright i gotta stop this post here on a cliff. i need to eat something and rest my eyes