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  1. Comment on Stories where the main character succumbs to "evil" in ~books

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    Thank you, I appreciate the recommendation. I'll find it and try and make an epub for my e-reader. Sounds exactly like what I am looking for!

    Thank you, I appreciate the recommendation. I'll find it and try and make an epub for my e-reader. Sounds exactly like what I am looking for!

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  2. Stories where the main character succumbs to "evil"

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    The title pretty much says it all. The "evil" could be just switching sides to what was initially thought as the antagonizing force, or could be giving in to what we as the reader know is evil....

    The title pretty much says it all. The "evil" could be just switching sides to what was initially thought as the antagonizing force, or could be giving in to what we as the reader know is evil. Thanks in advance!

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  3. Comment on Which board games have you all been playing this week (to 2nd July)? in ~games.tabletop

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    Betrayal at House on the Hill 3e. One of my favorite games ever. Just played the 3e for the first time though, and it really seems to address some balancing issues. It made an already great game...

    Betrayal at House on the Hill 3e. One of my favorite games ever. Just played the 3e for the first time though, and it really seems to address some balancing issues. It made an already great game better.

    2 votes

  4. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I'm just over 60% through with How to Sell a Haunted House. Its been a fun read so far. Not super scary, but there have been tense moments. Hendrix has done a great job at making me hate and then...

    I'm just over 60% through with How to Sell a Haunted House. Its been a fun read so far. Not super scary, but there have been tense moments. Hendrix has done a great job at making me hate and then sympathize with some characters. I'm interested to see where the ending will lead to.

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  5. Comment on Video game recommendations in ~games

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    Do it! I wish I could go back and play it for the first time again. If you do end up getting it, enjoy!

    Do it! I wish I could go back and play it for the first time again. If you do end up getting it, enjoy!

    5 votes

  6. Comment on Video game recommendations in ~games

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    If you like story-driven games, Outer Wilds is a must have. If you haven't played it, DO NOT look anything up about the game. It is such a unique and rewarding experience, and the story is...

    If you like story-driven games, Outer Wilds is a must have. If you haven't played it, DO NOT look anything up about the game. It is such a unique and rewarding experience, and the story is wonderful and impactful. I cannot recommend this game enough.

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  7. Comment on How do you feel about eBooks and eBook readers? in ~books

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    I love my Kindle Oasis. Being able to connect to Libby from my kindle is amazing and I have consistently used it for the 2.5 years I've had it. I also like the kindle has only one use. It's too...

    I love my Kindle Oasis. Being able to connect to Libby from my kindle is amazing and I have consistently used it for the 2.5 years I've had it. I also like the kindle has only one use. It's too easy to get distracted by my phone trying to use the kindle app, while an e-reader isn't actively demanding my attention. I like that it isn't busy.

  8. Comment on How do you feel about eBooks and eBook readers? in ~books

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    I love my Kindle Oasis. Being able to connect to Libby from my kindle is amazing and I have consistently used it for the 2.5 years I've had it.

    I love my Kindle Oasis. Being able to connect to Libby from my kindle is amazing and I have consistently used it for the 2.5 years I've had it.

  9. Comment on Anyone into painting (more specifically watercolors?) in ~hobbies

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    You should check out The Mind of Watercolor on YouTube. He's an amazing artist that shows how to use watercolor effectively, given that it seems to have a mind of its own. It's a lovely channel.

    You should check out The Mind of Watercolor on YouTube. He's an amazing artist that shows how to use watercolor effectively, given that it seems to have a mind of its own. It's a lovely channel.

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  10. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Oh awesome, I didn't know that. How did you like the show, by the way?

    Oh awesome, I didn't know that. How did you like the show, by the way?

  11. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Have you read The Road? That book stuck with me more than any other. I felt devastated for like a week after finishing it.

    Have you read The Road? That book stuck with me more than any other. I felt devastated for like a week after finishing it.

  12. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Thanks, I'm definitely going to give this one a go! I listen to audiobooks at work, so I'm in constant need of new ones.

    Thanks, I'm definitely going to give this one a go! I listen to audiobooks at work, so I'm in constant need of new ones.

    1 vote

  13. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    I read the unabridged version on my kindle, and I was shocked to see how big a book it actually is. I flew right through it and would have enjoyed more of the story after it ended. Great book.

    I read the unabridged version on my kindle, and I was shocked to see how big a book it actually is. I flew right through it and would have enjoyed more of the story after it ended. Great book.

    1 vote

  14. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Glad this thread is helpful to you! I visited r/horrorlit a lot for recommendations, and I am going to miss it. Was hoping to get something started in the same vein around here. Also, Pet Sematary...

    Glad this thread is helpful to you! I visited r/horrorlit a lot for recommendations, and I am going to miss it. Was hoping to get something started in the same vein around here.

    Also, Pet Sematary is a good read. I didn't find it particularly scary, but it does make you think and feel a lot of things. Salem's Lot as well. Basically, King has a lot of great reads to start off with.

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  15. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Okay gotcha. I was just wondering if it had a following in Russia, haha.

    Okay gotcha. I was just wondering if it had a following in Russia, haha.

    1 vote

  16. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    I feel the exact same way. It's difficult to get engrossed in any horror novel and really feel it because somewhere in my mind I know there is no real danger. Misery has been sitting on my shelf...

    I feel the exact same way. It's difficult to get engrossed in any horror novel and really feel it because somewhere in my mind I know there is no real danger. Misery has been sitting on my shelf for a while, maybe its time to pick it up. Thanks!

  17. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Sounds interesting. Any particular reason the comments on goodreads are all in Russian?

    Sounds interesting. Any particular reason the comments on goodreads are all in Russian?

  18. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    Thanks for the recommends! Summer of Night is for sure up my alley. Very excited to give it a go.

    Thanks for the recommends! Summer of Night is for sure up my alley. Very excited to give it a go.

    1 vote

  19. Comment on What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre? in ~books

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    I should revisit this one. I'll admit I wasn't a fan, but I attribute that to the book being so hyped up as terrifying that my expectations were set incorrectly. That was nearly 10 years ago, so...

    I should revisit this one. I'll admit I wasn't a fan, but I attribute that to the book being so hyped up as terrifying that my expectations were set incorrectly. That was nearly 10 years ago, so maybe I'll try again this year. Thanks!

    4 votes

  20. What are your favorite books in the horror (or horror-adjacent) genre?

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    I'm always looking recommendations for my next read. I haven't read many "pure" horror books this year, but I would like to recommend The Raw Shark Texts and The Library at Mt. Char. The former...

    I'm always looking recommendations for my next read. I haven't read many "pure" horror books this year, but I would like to recommend The Raw Shark Texts and The Library at Mt. Char. The former especially leads to some great discussions between readers.

    39 votes