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Hellooo!! Entry 5, 03-21-2009

Hello guyz!!! Hound here... Sorry for not updating in such a long time, but I promise this post is special xD.

First of all: some updates on what I've been doin!!! Last christmas my parents got me a new game for my PS2 and I've been completely OBSESSED with it XD. It's about a guy who's new in town and he discovers a world inside a tv where he and his friends fight monsters and also... THEMSELVES!? Yeah, they find copies of themselves who are evil and reveal their most hidden secrets Dx It's pretty scary, but also cool! You guys should play it :3, the game is called Persona 4.

Ok enough rambling XD, let's talk about the real sauce: WE HAVE A MEGA COLLAB TODAY!!!!! I managed to get my friends to collab with me in this post because I wanted it to be interesting! We're gonna talk about our favorite book genres and our favorite book :D

Now, our guests of today are:
Lana_404! She's cool and she likes cats :3
LostVoyager!! He's a cool guy who surfs the internet like a pro (like me LOL)
And last but not least: S4Yn0M0r3! She's also cool and she reads lots of philosophical stuff...

Don't forget about me! your dear host X) Well, enough talking; let's get straight into it and start with LostVoyager!!

We all know about the typical horror themes that have gotten a bit old: ghosts, witches, skeletons and such. However, what if horror shifts to your own sufferings, rather than the things around you?

That's what psychological horror is: It aims for feelings of unease, dread and paranoia. It wants you to fear your very own nature, your thoughts, feelings, etc.

One example of this is the novel The Long Walk by Stephen King. Set in an alternate totalitarian regime in the United States, it involves the protagonist, Ray Garraty, who competes with other young men to win a competition: to walk indefinitely, and if you stop walking, you will die.

Next goes my dear friend S4Yn0M0r3!

When people hear the word "philosophy," they will always associate it with "difficult questions related to existence" or a depressed state of being, in which they doubt everything that comes to their mind. But not all books whose philosophy is the principal subject are written with a rigorous vocabulary and dense paragraphs that make the reader feel intellectually empty. This is when philosophical fiction becomes relevant, and in my opinion, the most representative book of this genre is The Stranger by Albert Camus.

Philosophical fiction mixes traditional storytelling with complex and thoughtful characters, whom the author uses to introduce us to more complex concepts. For instance, Meursault from The Stranger is indifferent to his environment, but his detachment is the main reason the story progresses and a means of introducing what Camus called "Absurdism."

Overall, philosophical fiction can open readers' minds and raise universal questions through stories that illustrate the author's ideas.

Now, my friend Lana_404!

Horror is a genre that always catches our attention. It makes us nervous, keeps us guessing, and sometimes even gives us nightmares. Most people think horror is only about ghosts, monsters, or creepy houses, but that’s not always true. The scariest stories are often the ones that show the darkness inside people. That’s what makes horror so unforgettable, it feels close to real life.

One story that shows this really well is The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe. At first, it looks like a simple story about a man who loves his pets, but soon everything changes. He becomes violent, loses control, and the black cat turns into a symbol of his guilt. The horror here doesn’t come from a ghost or a monster, but from the man himself.

And last but not least: Me!! :D

I don't think I have to present the fantasy genre to you; magic, mythical creatures, superpowers, monsters... Everyone has at least read a book or watched a movie of this genre.

But I'm not here to talk about fantasy in general, that'd be too boring. I'm here to talk about medieval fantasy. Knights, dragons, castles and more: Medieval fantasy takes you to another level when it combines the feudal ages with magical elements, basically reimagining the past and opening our minds to whatever beasts lurk in the wilds: let it be the classic dragons, the swarms of goblins or even the graceful but lethal elves, with just your silver armor and worn sword you've got to confront them all with courage.

If you want to read a good medieval fantasy book, I'd recommend The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski. It's an epic adventure about Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who kills monsters for money, going from town to town taking whatever job people offer to him. I believe that while Geralt's personality is quite irreverent, that makes him even more endearing than other protagonists. And while you keep reading, you'll get to know more about Geralt and why he always acts so cagey about his past.

Hope you guys enjoyed today's post! And I hope you read the books we mentioned X) they're very epic (specially mine ;D). This was the longest hiatus I've taken between posts... but we are going to return to the usual frequency, don't worry lol. I'll keep you updated on my progress with Persona, you guys will like it :33. Well, don't forget to leave a comment andddd SEE YOU ON THE FLIP SIDE!!