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My name is Michael Grantham, I am a student currently studying Literature and Creative Writing under a Bachelor of Arts. However, considering my desire to continue on and work towards my PhD, I can see many years of study still ahead. Nevertheless, in the

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Society & Lifestyle > Subcultures Defending the 'Gothic Movement': 1 of 16
Often affiliated with darkness, the macabre, cult rituals, body art, aggressive music, bleak appearances and anti-social behavior, the term or perhaps even the concept of Gothic has been around for many years and is still common throughout contemporary society. However, having become lost within modern discourse, stigmatizati... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Amateur writers: Making the most out of writing workshops: 1 of 12
Having been involved with many forms of writing for some years now, I have come to hold a great interest in writing theory, method and of course the conception of composition; this being one of my favourite subjects in terms of literary theory. Essentially, however, those areas surrounding creative writing and the facets invo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Horror, Mystery & Suspense Essays: The Tell-Tale Heart, by Edgar Allan Poe: 2 of 8
Most often recognized for the use of the dark and shadowy elements of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe was a leader in the American Romantic Movement and though, only having lived a short life of forty years, his contributions to romanticism, horror, mystery and literature as a whole, are many. However, much like the life of the ... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Are fish high-maintenance pets?: 5 of 19
Following on from the first article, we shall now proceed on to choosing tank decorations and preparing the tank for the addition of the fish. Furthermore, I will also briefly run through ammonia and the problems which might be caused as the result of harmful trace chemicals often found in your drinking water. Please note, th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment Freelance writing: Advice and encouragement: 12 of 40
With a yawn, quickly followed by a woeful moan of contempt, I pull my head from the pillow, heave myself out of bed and begin the slow stride towards the kitchen. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the dog next door is barking its head off once again.With a snap of the wrist, I flip the lid off the coffee holder, o... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Trends & Genres Alternate reality games: The new virtual reality: 5 of 14
Video games and other forms of interactive entertainment have been a life long obsession for myself and from the day I could gold a controller, I now struggle to recall one in which I have failed to do so.Based around stories and key characters, much like stories and movies, games thrust the viewer into a second reality, yet ... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: The macabre as a concept: 1 of 2
Obscure sexual pursuits, deviant sexual desires, violence, madness, murder, obsession, death, lust and insanity are all elements often attributed to the dark side of human nature. Throughout the ages such things have shocked, amazed, bewildered and captivated the minds of countless individuals, over many generations. Depraved... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game review: Lunia global edition: 1 of 1
Distributed by Nexon, the same company that represented Maple Story, Lunia is a new MMORPG, which has just been released for download in the west. Although new to our severs, Lunia has been around for some years now, having enjoyed great success in Korea, China and Japan. However, as the game utilizes cell shaded graphics and... More..
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Short stories: Shadow, a Parable, by Edgar Allan Poe: 1 of 1
Dreadfully short, bleak and seemingly disorganised, Shadow A parable,' is yet another of Edger Allen Poe's masterfully created short stories. Unique in both style and design, this story, however, is by far his shortest and the one most reflective of the late authors literary style. No more than thirteen hundred words in lengt... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Video game reviews: MixMaster online: 1 of 1
One concept that I have always loved on video games is that of the pet, familiar or mount beast. Essentially, this idea stems from the notion that your character in the game will also be charged with the care of a beast which you will be able to utilize in various ways; the most common being the ability to call this creature ... More..