Experts, OCD Vampire, Paraphilias, Psychology

Merinthophilia: Exploring the Paraphilia of Restraint, Desire, and Power Dynamics

“Bound by fate, entangled in flesh; there is no freedom in the chains, yet the chains are the escape.”

In the hidden recesses of human desire, certain fantasies involve the eroticization of restraint, a fascination with the physical act of being tied or restrained. This complex sexual attraction is known as merinthophilia, a paraphilia that focuses on sexual arousal derived from being physically bound.

For some individuals, merinthophilia taps into a deep psychological need for control, submission, intimacy, and emotional release, exploring themes of power dynamics and vulnerability.

OCD VampireJune 19, 2025June 14, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, Gothic Fairy Tales, OCD Vampire, Paraphilias

The Cinderella Complex: Ascension and Transformation Fantasy as a Psychological Phenomenon

Fairy tales have long been a source of psychological exploration, offering complex narratives that connect deeply with human desires, fears, and fantasies. One of the most iconic stories in this regard is Cinderella, a tale that explores themes of transformation, rescue, and ultimate ascension from a life of hardship to one of royalty.

For many, the story is simply one of hope that one day they might experience their own “magical” transformation. However, for others, Cinderella represents a deeper psychological phenomenon, one that can be linked to the “Cinderella Complex” and even to ascension or transformation fantasies that have connections to paraphilic behaviour.

In this article, we will explore the psychological dynamics of ascension and transformation fantasies in relation to Cinderella. Specifically, we will delve into how these fantasies might function within the context of a complex such as the Cinderella Complex, the potential paraphilic aspects tied to personal growth through external forces, and the psychological implications of believing in the possibility of sudden, magical changes in life.

OCD VampireJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, OCD Vampire, Paranormal, Romania, Vampires

The OCD Vampire Tarot Reader: A Dark Journey into the Unknown

In a world teeming with the mundane and the ordinary, there exists a realm for those who dare to embrace the darkness. A world where the mysteries of the unknown can be unlocked through the art of tarot reading.

But not just any tarot reading, this is a journey led by the OCD Vampire, a reader who doesn’t merely pull cards, but channels the essence of the vampire itself.

For those who believe in the power of the night, the pull of the moon, and the call of the paranormal, my tarot readings offer more than just insight, they are a portal to a world of hidden truths, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary.

OCD VampireJune 9, 2025June 9, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, OCD Vampire, Psychology

The Psychology of Dangerous Incels: Unmasking the Toxic Mindset Behind Their Rage

In recent years, the term “incel” (involuntary celibate) has entered mainstream discussions, often associated with extreme frustration, entitlement, and, in some cases, violent behaviour.

The term refers to individuals, usually men, who are unable to form sexual or romantic relationships and blame society, women, or other men for their perceived failures.

But what happens when this frustration evolves into something more dangerous? How can we understand the mindset of incels who resort to violence, misogyny, narcissism, and manipulation?

OCD VampireJune 7, 2025June 6, 2025Leave a comment

Experts, OCD Vampire, Paraphilias, Phobias

Exploring Spectrophobia: The Paraphilia of Mirrors and the Fear of Reflection

Spectrophobia, a psychological condition often linked with paraphilic tendencies, is the intense fear or obsession with mirrors and one’s reflection. But, is it truly about the fear? Or is it the unseen desires and psychological distortions that linger in the glass?

“Do not look,” they warned. But what if the desire lies not in the act of avoidance…but in the reflection itself?

In the gothic silence of night, when shadows stretch and the world is caught between the breaths of light, some hearts pulse with an unspoken terror. Spectrophobia is one of the most misunderstood phobias, where fear and obsession blend, creating a sense of strange, captivating allure. Some may view it as a purely irrational fear; others, as a deeper psychological condition, lurking beneath the surface, seeking control.

OCD VampireJune 5, 2025June 5, 20252 Comments

Experts, OCD Vampire, Romania, Vampires

How I Became a Vampire and a Vampirologist: A Gothic Journey from Porphyria to Romania

There are two things I have always been certain of: I was never meant for the daylight, and I was born to know the vampire.

While vampires in the True Blood sense don’t necessarily exist, vampirologists do, and I am proud to be both: a vampire in spirit and a vampirologist in title.

One is about who I am, and the other is about why I am. But how, you might ask, can someone be both the monster and the scholar? Let me take you to the shadows where this all began.

OCD VampireJune 4, 2025June 4, 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.

OCD VampireMay 30, 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, Medicality, Middle Ages, OCD Vampire

Therapeutic Phlebotomy Or Bloodletting Has A Medieval History

Many people are fascinated with medieval medical procedures and want to know how people survived them. So, let’s explore the history of bloodletting.

The Overall Humourism Meaning Of Bloodletting

Bloodletting, or by its otherwise name, therapeutic phlebotomy, consists of the withdrawal of blood from a human body or patient. Back then, people believed that it would cure and prevent diseases. The classical way to eject blood from the body was either accomplished by the physician of the time or leeches.

But what do I mean by humourism? Well, in Ancient Greece and Rome, philosophers and physicians adopted what they would call “humourism” as a system of medicine to describe the workings of the human body. Is your head spinning around like Regan in The Exorcist yet?

OCD VampireMay 8, 2024May 7, 2024Leave a comment

Experts, Medicality, OCD Vampire

Do You Have Paraphilias, And Don’t Know It?

The word paraphilia has quite a history in itself. A lot of people associate it with dark and murderous sexual behaviours. However, paraphilias are much more complex than that. Let’s dive into the complexity of the word!

The Overall Generalization Of Paraphilias

People automatically associate paraphilias with sexual depravity, often leading to criminal acts. However, that isn’t the case, and more precisely, one is not exclusive to the other. We owe this misconception to centuries of shaming sexuality, religion, and close-minded doctors and pharmacists.

We are aware that medical procedures have to start somewhere and that it is understandable mistakes would occur. Like many other fields, medicine depends on learning and experimenting. However, some of the worst horror stories of learning come from psychiatry.

OCD VampireMay 6, 2024May 5, 2024Leave a comment

Experts, Interviews, OCD Vampire

GBM Interviews Author David Wilson

At Gothic Bite Magazine we love welcoming new patients to become part of our asylum. We question them and learn about them. It doesn’t matter what creative field they are part of because they’re our patient now. This week, we welcome David Wilson.

Patient Name: David Wilson

Thank you for this opportunity! My name is David Wilson, and I was born in Bangor, Maine, a city known for a much more famous horror genre author. I’ve lived in Maine my entire life.

As a kid, I was hooked on horror movies, especially the classics and anything specifically from George Romero, Sam Raimi, or Lucio Fulci. I also enjoyed the old stuff starring such greats as Bela Lugosi, Christopher Lee, and Boris Karloff. I was also an avid collector of comics, including the scary stuff.

OCD VampireMarch 25, 2024March 24, 2024Leave a comment

Experts, Medicality, OCD Vampire

Are The Masochism and Sadomasochism Paraphilia Disorders?

What is it about pain that arouses you the most, giving it or receiving it? Masochism is a word we often read but use in sarcastic situations. We also associate them with BDSM, but are we wrong?

But First: What is A Paraphilia

While the word ‘paraphilia’ is often linked to darker tones of sexuality, there is more to it than meets the eye. In reality, the etymology of the word ‘paraphilia’ comes from ancient Greek, meaning ‘para-beside’ and ‘philia-friendship or love.’ We’re far from the standard kinky sexual fantasies definition we associate with it!

Paraphilia is a term that goes back to the very beginning of 1900. It first described people with atypical social behaviour encompassing sexual interests. Keep in mind that those who judged a person’s normality were those who followed what society dictated as ‘normal.’ We’re talking plain sexual positions, nothing in terms of interactions, in a bedroom at night type of setting. Anything to put people in boxes.

OCD VampireMarch 8, 2024March 8, 2024Leave a comment

Experts, Middle Ages, OCD Vampire

Did You Know That Vlad The Impaler, Cried Tears Of Blood?

Many things are said about the Prince of Wallachia, known as Vlad the Impaler. He was the guy who impaled people. He is the vampire Count Dracula. But have you heard of him crying blood tears?

What Do We Know About Vlad The Impaler?

Vlad the Impaler lived in the 1400s or close to the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance era. Romania was separated into three principalities: Wallachia, Transylvania and Moldavia. He was the middle child of a family of three sons. His mother was a noblewoman, while his father was Vlad Dracul II, Prince of Wallachia.

Vlad Dracula was a Christian-Orthodox, as was Wallachia, placed between the Roman Catholic Empire and the Islamic Ottoman Empire. Due to political and religious conflict, Wallachia was a vassal state rather than a country in its own right. When Vlad Dracula took over the throne, he put Wallachia on the map and grew its legend.

OCD VampireFebruary 18, 20242 Comments

Books, Experts, OCD Vampire, Reviews

Vlad Dragwlya by Timothy E. Rodrigue: A Review And Overall Thoughts

As an obsessive fan of Vlad Dracula, I find myself often buying books about his life, whether it is historical fiction or purely history. So, here’s my review of the book Vlad Dragwlya by Timothy E. Rodrigue.

Official Summary of Vlad Dragwlya

Here begins a very cruel frightening story about a wild bloodthirsty man Prince Dragwlya… The war-torn principality of Wallachia is a perilous fulcrum, one of the few geographical boundaries that hinders the Ottoman Empire’s march across Europe.

There are those who would gladly bow to the demands of the Turkish if it meant the procurement of their lands and wealth. There are others who would defy the sultans with every last breath. Prince Vlad III, Dragwlya, is of the latter ilk. Eastern Europe is decidedly Machiavellian, and Dragwlya is the epitome of the doctrine.

OCD VampireFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 20241 Comment

Cartomancy, Experts, OCD Vampire

What Is The History Of Cartomancy, And Is Tarot French?

There are many reasons why someone could get enthusiastic about fortune-telling, but what if the reader is the one who finds an obsession with the process? This little OCD Vampire is intrigued by cartomancy and what it means!

What Is Cartomancy And What Does It Really Do?

Cartomancy refers to the divination method of fortune-telling. When the deck of cards started appearing in Europe in the fourteenth century, the practice of cartomancy appeared as it required a deck of cards to proceed. This type of divination is called cartomancers, card readers or readers.

When cartomancy started, the reading would occur with a deck of regular cards called a French-suited playing card deck. It was the most popular way of reading through cards from the Victorian era to the Belle Époque.

OCD VampireJanuary 29, 2024January 28, 20243 Comments

England - Stonehenge - Paganism - Celtic - Druidism

Experts, Middle Ages, OCD Vampire, Paganism, Witch History

The Secret Knowledge Of The Age Of Druidism

In the writing world, we often use folklore and legends. But Druids are not part of the usual characters in novels. Their secrecy might be to blame.

Why Did I Fall Into The Rabbit Hole Of Druidism

Upon research as a medievalist enthusiast, looking for various types of witches, the word Druid popped into my head. Many associate druids with fantasy or games such as Magic The Gathering or Dungeons & Dragons. But there is much more to them.

Druids are not as known as other Celtic folkloric people, such as Leprechauns, Faeries, Elves, and Trolls, to only name a few. The influence of the Celtic culture in fantasy literature is significant and provides solid roots. But druids are different.

OCD VampireJanuary 22, 2024January 21, 20241 Comment

Apothecary - Books - Magick - Witchcraft

Experts, OCD Vampire, Paganism, Witch History

Witchphobia Is Happening, Leading To Dangerous Hatred Toward Witches

The hate for witches goes back millennia and is still present in our time now, worse than it has been in centuries. Why are people so afraid of witches? Read to find out!

Is It The Fear Of The Unknown Or Something Else?

While I would like to believe it is only the fear of the unknown that drives people to hate witches, it’s more complicated than that. People who hate witches often are also religious.

It’s part of those people’s education growing up to fear and hate witches. Some religious people find witches silly because they don’t know what it is to be a witch. However, others believe they know what a witch is and hate us for it.

OCD VampireJanuary 16, 2024January 17, 20242 Comments

Experts, OCD Vampire, Witch History

A Witch’s Path In The New Year 2024

Being a witch today is more challenging because of all the false information surrounded it. Conspiracy theories and ‘normal’ people are giving birth to a second age of witch hunt.

So Many Different Witch Paths

* This article will not mention or discuss Wicca as a religion. *
* This article does not mention astrologer, psychic, or medium as a path. Not all witches are fortune-tellers or astrologers, which are their own paths. *

Witchcraft comes in many forms and is unique to the witch’s heart. There are main paths such as but not limited to: green, hedge, hereditary, folk, kitchen, house, pagan, Norse, seer, necromancy, druid, solitary, eclectic, academia, and so many more.

Those paths mentioned above can have similarities but also uniqueness to their practice. Many genres submerge as years go by and new skills and specialties grow.

OCD VampireJanuary 15, 2024January 17, 20241 Comment

Experts, Medicality, OCD Vampire, Vampires

An Introduction To What Does It Mean To Me To Be A Vampire

Most people know little about vampires beyond what Hollywood has portrayed them. But what if I told you that, in many ways, I am a vampire? Come read my story.

Come Peek Into My Vampirish Diary

This article is the first of many I planned to explain and dive into the world of vampires. There are so many fields, categories, genres, and lifestyles related to millennia-old and worldwide known creatures that one article wouldn’t cover it.

However, there is also more to know as to why I wanted to be the one exploring the subject. My passion for vampires goes back to my toddler years, but there is more to it. Not only do I relate to the vampire creature, but I am also a certified vampirologist.

OCD VampireNovember 16, 20231 Comment

Experts, Medicality, OCD Vampire

Daemonophobia Is The Fear Of Living With Demons

There are many phobias in the world that we know are irrational. All fears are irrational but have roots in either instinct or trauma. So, what is daemonophobia?

TRIGGER WARNING: PTSD | Anxiety | Phobia | Daemonophobia | Mental Illness | Mental Disorder | Paranoia | Medical Terms

The Overall Fear Called Daemonophobia

Daemonophobia is an overwhelming fear that otherworldly beings, primarily demons, can take over their mind and body. The fear is persistent and can, in some cases, be paralyzing. It targets people who believe supernatural or paranormal beings roam freely in the world and can possess a human.

For this article, I will refer to supernatural and paranormal beings as demons, specifically from the Roman Catholic belief. That doesn’t mean that the phobia is only present in people who are of the Roman Catholic belief. However, my knowledge of demons is more significant within these parameters.

OCD VampireOctober 23, 2023October 22, 20231 Comment

“Bound by fate, entangled in flesh; there is no freedom in the chains, yet the chains are the escape.”

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In a world teeming with the mundane and the ordinary, there exists a realm for those who dare to embrace the darkness. A world where the mysteries of the unknown can be unlocked through the art of tarot reading.

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In recent years, the term “incel” (involuntary celibate) has entered mainstream discussions, often associated with extreme frustration, entitlement, and, in some cases, violent behaviour.

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Spectrophobia, a psychological condition often linked with paraphilic tendencies, is the intense fear or obsession with mirrors and one’s reflection. But, is it truly about the fear? Or is it the unseen desires and psychological distortions that linger in the glass?

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There are two things I have always been certain of: I was never meant for the daylight, and I was born to know the vampire.

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

What Is Somnophilia?

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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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Many people are fascinated with medieval medical procedures and want to know how people survived them. So, let’s explore the history of bloodletting.

The Overall Humourism Meaning Of Bloodletting

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The word paraphilia has quite a history in itself. A lot of people associate it with dark and murderous sexual behaviours. However, paraphilias are much more complex than that. Let’s dive into the complexity of the word!

The Overall Generalization Of Paraphilias

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At Gothic Bite Magazine we love welcoming new patients to become part of our asylum. We question them and learn about them. It doesn’t matter what creative field they are part of because they’re our patient now. This week, we welcome David Wilson.

Patient Name: David Wilson

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What is it about pain that arouses you the most, giving it or receiving it? Masochism is a word we often read but use in sarcastic situations. We also associate them with BDSM, but are we wrong?

But First: What is A Paraphilia

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Many things are said about the Prince of Wallachia, known as Vlad the Impaler. He was the guy who impaled people. He is the vampire Count Dracula. But have you heard of him crying blood tears?

What Do We Know About Vlad The Impaler?

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As an obsessive fan of Vlad Dracula, I find myself often buying books about his life, whether it is historical fiction or purely history. So, here’s my review of the book Vlad Dragwlya by Timothy E. Rodrigue.

Official Summary of Vlad Dragwlya

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There are many reasons why someone could get enthusiastic about fortune-telling, but what if the reader is the one who finds an obsession with the process? This little OCD Vampire is intrigued by cartomancy and what it means!

What Is Cartomancy And What Does It Really Do?

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In the writing world, we often use folklore and legends. But Druids are not part of the usual characters in novels. Their secrecy might be to blame.

Why Did I Fall Into The Rabbit Hole Of Druidism

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The hate for witches goes back millennia and is still present in our time now, worse than it has been in centuries. Why are people so afraid of witches? Read to find out!

Is It The Fear Of The Unknown Or Something Else?

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Being a witch today is more challenging because of all the false information surrounded it. Conspiracy theories and ‘normal’ people are giving birth to a second age of witch hunt.

So Many Different Witch Paths

*** This article will not mention or discuss Wicca as a religion. ****** This article does not mention astrologer, psychic, or medium as a path. Not all witches are fortune-tellers or astrologers, which are their own paths. ***

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Most people know little about vampires beyond what Hollywood has portrayed them. But what if I told you that, in many ways, I am a vampire? Come read my story.

Come Peek Into My Vampirish Diary

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There are many phobias in the world that we know are irrational. All fears are irrational but have roots in either instinct or trauma. So, what is daemonophobia?

TRIGGER WARNING: PTSD | Anxiety | Phobia | Daemonophobia | Mental Illness | Mental Disorder | Paranoia | Medical Terms

The Overall Fear Called Daemonophobia

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* This article will not mention or discuss Wicca as a religion. *
* This article does not mention astrologer, psychic, or medium as a path. Not all witches are fortune-tellers or astrologers, which are their own paths. *