Another Kind of Halloween: When Folklore Meets the Paranormal

Explore the darker origins of Halloween through true tales of the paranormal. From Peter Stumpp, the real “werewolf” of Bedburg, to misunderstood witches, zombie science, and a chilling vampire story from Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction, this article dives into the eerie truths behind folklore, myth, and the mysteries that still haunt us today.

The paranormal has fascinated me for as long as I can remember. Even as a child, the idea that death might not be the end, that life could twist into another form on a spectral plane, kept me wide-eyed under the covers.

The thought that the full moon could awaken something wild inside us, that creatures of the night might truly walk among us, always gave me that familiar chill I never wanted to end.

OCD VampireOctober 31, 2025October 30, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, Goth Culture, OCD Vampire

The Art Of Emily Doyle

I am Emily Doyle, a Canadian photographer who uses film photography as my preferred medium. I have recently given up digital and colour film to maintain a strict creative vision and demand more from myself as a photographer.

OCD VampireOctober 30, 2025October 27, 2025Leave a comment

Books, Paula Phillips

Just Another Ripper

Reading this piece of history now makes me wonder as Jack the Ripper’s second victim was killed the next day, whether it had angered Jack as we all know how serial killers like to be the first and act superior to the rest of the world. Continue reading Just Another Ripper

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Experts, Goth Culture, Luna Harley LaFae

Of Darkness and Other Familiaries: Part 2

In passing years among those times, I found that rock stars like Evanescence took on a new form of Goth Nu Metal rose, especially with Slipknot, which I actually like, The Subliminal Versus the most and wasn’t big on Iowa, but their debut album was insane. I found their bands along the way, and I went through an extreme black metal obsession. Among these bands, I found Cradle of Filth.

Anika Harley LeFayOctober 28, 2025October 27, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, James Vaughan

Will You Dance With My Poor Su Lynn?

Alright, Biters, I have a rather unique entry for you this time. At The Bite, we have a diverse team of professional writers, including members who can ghostwrite, published independent book authors, and legitimate journalists.

On the other hand, I am, I suppose, more what you would call a muse. That being said, Biters, I’ve been tasked with giving a glimpse into my thought process in creating one of my characters, that of Su Lynn.

Gaming late at night is one of my many hobbies, predominantly online multiplayer RPGs. With these games, as I’m sure you know, come loot boxes and microtransactions; from one of these blatant cash grabs was the humble start of my character, Su Lynn.

James VaughanJuly 1, 2025June 29, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, Indie Community, James Vaughan, Reviews, YouTube

All Based On Five Nights At Freddy’s Review

Biters FNAF is coming to GBM…well, sort of…You see, I was thinking of doing a three-way battle royal between the Five Nights film, Willy’s Wonderland, and the Banana Splits Movie, as they all seem to stem from the same base: the Five Nights game franchise.

However, while I enjoyed all three films, one was far better than the others at being a FNAF movie, and shockingly, it wasn’t Freddy Fazbear.

Taking the bronze is The Banana Splits. The popularity of the Indie horror game Five Nights At Freddy’s made a movie seem like a logical next step, but as I recall, it seemed like studios were having trouble getting it off the ground.

James VaughanJune 17, 2025June 29, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, OCD Vampire, Paraphilias

Somnophilia: The Sleep Fetish Psychology Behind “Sleeping Beauty Syndrome”

A gothic exploration of paraphilia, trauma, and unconscious desire.

What Is Somnophilia?

What is the somnophilia paraphilia? Explore the psychology of the sleep fetish known as “Sleeping Beauty Syndrome” in this gothic, trauma-informed deep dive.

“Do not awaken her,” they whispered. But what if the allure lies not in the waking…but in the waiting?

In the velvet hush of night, when the world exhales and stillness reigns, some hearts stir with forbidden fire. Somnophilia, also called “Sleeping Beauty Syndrome,”is one of psychology’s darkest, least-discussed paraphilias. To some, it’s a dangerous deviation. To others, a misunderstood obsession.

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Experts, OCD Vampire, Paranormal, Romania

Into the Heart of Darkness: The Haunting Mystery of Romania’s Hoia-Baciu Forest

Subtitle: Where Time Stands Still, and Shadows Whisper the Truth

The Forest That Shouldn’t Be: A Paranormal Beacon in Transylvania

Deep in the heart of Romania, on the outskirts of Cluj-Napoca, lies a forest so enigmatic, so unnerving, that it has been dubbed “The Bermuda Triangle of Transylvania.” The Hoia-Baciu Forest is not just Romania’s most haunted forest—it is a global landmark in paranormal history, occult phenomena, and gothic folklore. With roots reaching as far back as 6500 BC, this eerily beautiful woodland predates recorded Romanian civilization and remains shrouded in mystery.

OCD VampireMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, Gothic Fairy Tales, OCD Vampire

Rapunzel Is Letting Down Her Hair: A Gothic Fairy Tale Diary About Love, Mental Health, and Moving to Romania Entry One

A broken-hearted artist with OCD, anxiety, and a Rapunzel complex is moving to Romania to follow a dream rooted in Vlad the Impaler, Gothic history, and a man named Samuel. This is her diary.

When a Thirteen-Year-Old Fell in Love with Vlad the Impaler

When I was thirteen years old, my history teacher handed us five countries to explore. The class chose Romania — mostly out of fascination with Dracula.

But not me.

My teacher, an unsung hero in my story, taught us the truth. Vlad Țepeș. Vlad the Impaler. Vlad Drăculea — the real-life ruler of Wallachia. The terrifying protector of his land and people. A man written in blood and immortalized by fear.

OCD VampireMay 15, 2025May 15, 20251 Comment

Experts, History of Torture, Middle Ages, OCD Vampire

Buried Alive: The Gothic Horror of Immurement in Medieval Times

In the shadowed corridors of medieval castles and the crumbling walls of forgotten abbeys, the silent screams of the forsaken linger. Immurement—the act of sealing a person within a wall, crypt, or underground chamber—was one of the most horrifying fates to befall the condemned.

A living tomb, a slow descent into madness, and a fate worse than death itself. It was not simply an execution; it was the ultimate abandonment, a punishment that blurred the line between justice and sheer cruelty.

OCD VampireApril 5, 2025April 3, 20252 Comments

Experts, Gothic Fairy Tales, Middle Ages, OCD Vampire

The True Horror of Snow White: A Gothic Tale of Betrayal and Bloodshed

Fairy tales, as we know them today, are often softened, sanitized versions of their grim past. Before Disney transformed them into magical adventures for children, these stories were cautionary tales—dark warnings about the dangers of vanity, betrayal, and death.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is no exception. The version we recognize today, filled with dwarfs, a poisoned apple, and a prince’s kiss, is a far cry from its gruesome origins, where murder, necrophilia, cannibalism, and violent revenge played central roles.

OCD VampireApril 3, 2025April 2, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, Haunted, OCD Vampire, The Horror of Hockey, YouTube

Haunted Hockey Arenas: The Ghosts of the Bell Centre and Beyond

The Montréal Canadiens, established in 1909, boast a storied history spanning over a century. Throughout this time, countless players, coaches, and fans have passed through their arenas, leaving behind a rich tapestry of memories and legends. Some believe that the sheer volume of emotions and experiences has imprinted spiritual echoes within these hallowed halls, giving rise to tales of hauntings and paranormal activity.

While specific accounts from players regarding paranormal experiences at the Bell Centre are scarce, the lore of the team’s former home, the Montréal Forum, is rich with such stories. The Forum, which witnessed 24 Stanley Cup championships, was believed by many to be haunted by the spirits of past hockey legends.

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Experts, OCD Vampire, The Horror of Hockey

What Inspired A Stalker & Blocker? The Dark Side of Hockey & Obsession

Hockey is the fastest, hardest, most brutal team sport in the world. It’s a war on skates, played at speeds of 30 mph, with collisions that rival car crashes.

It’s gloves dropped at center ice, fists flying, blood splattering onto the ice like a crime scene. It’s a place where men become legends, where enforcers die young, and where goaltenders stand alone in a battlefield of flying rubber and shattered bones.

And beneath the surface?

There’s a darker side of hockey. One the league doesn’t like to talk about.

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Experts, Medicality, OCD Vampire, Paraphilias

Algolagnia And The Sexual Sadism Paraphilic Disorder Is More Than Just A Fantasy

Paraphilias are often tossed aside with judgmental looks and have people cringe if they do not look disgusted. However, how much do you know about paraphilias and sexual sadism disorder?

The Overall View Of Sexual Sadism Disorder

Sexual sadism is one of many paraphilias in the darker and obscure spectrum of the field. It can create distress in the one living with the paraphilia or the partner. It often interferes with one’s daily life and routine. Sexual sadism can sadly lead to non-consensual harm or pain.

The disorder causes the person living with it to feel arousal through the media of intense involuntary pain. However, it isn’t them who are going through the suffering; it is someone else. It has to be through physical abuse, suffering or humiliation. In other words, they achieve orgasm through the suffering of others.

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Books, Experts, Paula Phillips, Reviews

The Review Of Anna O, Written By Matthew Blake

There are so many books in the wild, and sometimes, we need a guide to give us advice about them. Fear not. Paula is on the case. Let us know what she thinks of Anna O by Matthew Blake!

Anna O, A Review

Cases of sleepwalking can take chilling turns, sometimes even leading to murder. The phenomenon of sleepwalking, known medically as somnambulism, has fascinated and puzzled both researchers and the general public for centuries.

While most cases involve harmless nocturnal activities like wandering around the house or talking in one’s sleep, there have been instances where sleepwalking culminated in tragic outcomes, such as homicide. These cases blur the lines between consciousness and unconsciousness, raising profound questions about the complexities of the human mind.

NZGeekChicMay 10, 2024May 9, 2024Leave a comment

Books, Experts, Paula Phillips

A Review Of Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple Reimagining Book

A Reimagining book of short stories based on the Queen of Crime Fiction – Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple stories.

The Overall View

In the realm of classic detective fiction, Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple stands as an enduring icon, captivating readers for generations with her keen intellect and unassuming demeanour.

Now, in a delightful homage to the Queen of Mystery, twelve remarkable authors come together in a brand-new collection of short stories, each featuring the legendary sleuth, Jane Marple.

NZGeekChicMay 9, 2024May 9, 2024Leave a comment

Reviews

Get A Three For One In This Movie Review Article!

Here are three movie reviews for Silent Night, Thanksgiving, and Godzilla Minus One by Danny Micheal Vaillancourt who watched them carefully and gives us his thoughts on those horror screenings!

Malevolence. Murder. Monsters. Oh My.

Here are three chosen movie reviews of what’s currently playing in theatres, from slashers to revenge stories to kaiju monsters.

Danny Micheal VaillancourtMarch 28, 2024March 24, 2024Leave a comment

Books, Experts, OCD Vampire, Reviews

Vlad, The Last Confession Is A Historical Fiction Retelling Of A Hero

There are many novels out there, but there is so little time. When I hurt my back and found myself glued to my bed, here is what I read, Vlad, The Last Confession, by C.C. Humphreys and here is my review.

Vlad, The Last Confession – The Official Summary

A superb gothic novel about the real Dracula, Vlad the Impaler – one of history’s greatest psychopaths or a hero of the West? Perhaps both…

‘A chilling masterpiece that weaves fact and fable. Bedtime reading? Only if you don’t need much sleep…’

BEST DRACULA. A name of horror, depravity and the darkest sensuality.

OCD VampireFebruary 5, 2024February 4, 20242 Comments

Experts, Haunted, Medicality, Paula Phillips

What Is The Most Haunted Place in New Zealand?

New Zealand is a country on Earth that is sometimes missing on our world maps and is home to the Hobbits. But they are wonderful people with much history to offer. Lucky us, we have our own kiwi, Paula, to talk to us about NZ’s most haunted place!

What Is It About New Zealand?

Growing up in New Zealand, a small country, many things started happening civilisation-wise in the late 1800s and early 1900s. We have a different history than other countries around the world.

In saying that, though, we have a few exciting spots around New Zealand worth visiting, including the former Seacliff Lunatic Asylum, considered the most haunted place in New Zealand.

NZGeekChicFebruary 1, 20242 Comments

Books, Experts, Paula Phillips, Reviews

Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope by Brad Weismann Reviewed

Gothic Bite Magazine is home to the Phantom Paragrapher book reviewer also known as Paula Phillips from New Zealand and here is her Gothic review of the Horror Unmasked novel by Brad Weismann.

Official Summary Of Horror Unmasked

From the silent-film era to the blockbusters of today, Horror Unmasked is a fun-filled, highly illustrated dive into the past influences and present popularity of the horror film genre.

The horror film’s pop-culture importance is undeniable, from its early influences to today’s most significant and exciting developments in the genre.

NZGeekChicJanuary 26, 2024January 25, 20241 Comment

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Biters FNAF is coming to GBM…well, sort of…You see, I was thinking of doing a three-way battle royal between the Five Nights film, Willy’s Wonderland, and the Banana Splits Movie, as they all seem to stem from the same base: the Five Nights game franchise.

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A gothic exploration of paraphilia, trauma, and unconscious desire.

What Is Somnophilia?

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The Forest That Shouldn’t Be: A Paranormal Beacon in Transylvania

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A broken-hearted artist with OCD, anxiety, and a Rapunzel complex is moving to Romania to follow a dream rooted in Vlad the Impaler, Gothic history, and a man named Samuel. This is her diary.

When a Thirteen-Year-Old Fell in Love with Vlad the Impaler

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In the shadowed corridors of medieval castles and the crumbling walls of forgotten abbeys, the silent screams of the forsaken linger. Immurement—the act of sealing a person within a wall, crypt, or underground chamber—was one of the most horrifying fates to befall the condemned.

A living tomb, a slow descent into madness, and a fate worse than death itself. It was not simply an execution; it was the ultimate abandonment, a punishment that blurred the line between justice and sheer cruelty.

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Fairy tales, as we know them today, are often softened, sanitized versions of their grim past. Before Disney transformed them into magical adventures for children, these stories were cautionary tales—dark warnings about the dangers of vanity, betrayal, and death.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is no exception. The version we recognize today, filled with dwarfs, a poisoned apple, and a prince’s kiss, is a far cry from its gruesome origins, where murder, necrophilia, cannibalism, and violent revenge played central roles.

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Hockey is the fastest, hardest, most brutal team sport in the world. It’s a war on skates, played at speeds of 30 mph, with collisions that rival car crashes.

It’s gloves dropped at center ice, fists flying, blood splattering onto the ice like a crime scene. It’s a place where men become legends, where enforcers die young, and where goaltenders stand alone in a battlefield of flying rubber and shattered bones.

And beneath the surface?

There’s a darker side of hockey. One the league doesn’t like to talk about.

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Paraphilias are often tossed aside with judgmental looks and have people cringe if they do not look disgusted. However, how much do you know about paraphilias and sexual sadism disorder?

The Overall View Of Sexual Sadism Disorder

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There are so many books in the wild, and sometimes, we need a guide to give us advice about them. Fear not. Paula is on the case. Let us know what she thinks of Anna O by Matthew Blake!

Anna O, A Review

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A Reimagining book of short stories based on the Queen of Crime Fiction – Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple stories.

The Overall View

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Here are three movie reviews for Silent Night, Thanksgiving, and Godzilla Minus One by Danny Micheal Vaillancourt who watched them carefully and gives us his thoughts on those horror screenings!

Malevolence. Murder. Monsters. Oh My.

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There are many novels out there, but there is so little time. When I hurt my back and found myself glued to my bed, here is what I read, Vlad, The Last Confession, by C.C. Humphreys and here is my review.

Vlad, The Last Confession – The Official Summary

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New Zealand is a country on Earth that is sometimes missing on our world maps and is home to the Hobbits. But they are wonderful people with much history to offer. Lucky us, we have our own kiwi, Paula, to talk to us about NZ’s most haunted place!

What Is It About New Zealand?

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Gothic Bite Magazine is home to the Phantom Paragrapher book reviewer also known as Paula Phillips from New Zealand and here is her Gothic review of the Horror Unmasked novel by Brad Weismann.

Official Summary Of Horror Unmasked

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