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The Guardian reports on the steady loss of natural darkness as cities grow brighter, arguing that light pollution is eroding humanity's connection to the night sky. The piece calls for stronger urban lighting regulation to protect darkness, and readers are debating how much of the night sky most people can now realistically see, and what is being lost.
- 2Dark-web AI discounts and petabit cable plans dominate tech news●From 97%-off dark-web AI access to a planned petabit cable, this is the week technology moved faster than the headlines.
A weekly tech roundup highlights eight developments spanning AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure and regulation. Among them: discounted access to AI tools being sold on the dark web at up to 97% off, raising concerns about unauthorised account resales, and plans for a new petabit-capacity undersea cable. The roundup asks readers which of the week's technology shifts matters most.
- 3Fantasy serial Delve 160 draws reader attention▼RE: https:// mastodon.social/@skipscherer/1 17373087569553746 Delve 160! — A world full of wonder, built to capture your
The web fantasy serial Delve has released its 160th installment, continuing its story of a world full of wonder where the brightest lights may hide approaching darkness. The serial publishes new chapters on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the milestone episode is being shared among fantasy fiction readers.
- 4Cormac McCarthy novel divides parish book club▼A Cormac McCarthy novel tore my parish book club apart
A writer for America Magazine recounts how a Cormac McCarthy novel split their Catholic parish book club into opposing camps. The piece describes members clashing over the novel's violence and bleak moral vision, with some readers finding religious depth in McCarthy's prose and others finding it irredeemably dark. The essay has struck a chord as a lighter, relatable story about faith communities arguing over literature.
- 5Madeline Miller, Author of 'Circe', Returns to Mythology●The Author of ‘Circe’ Returns With Another Dark Take on Mythology
The New York Times reports that Madeline Miller, the novelist behind the bestselling 'Circe' and 'The Song of Achilles', has published a new book that again reworks Greek mythology with a dark, contemporary lens. Coverage centers on how she continues retelling ancient myths through marginalised figures, a hallmark of her previous work. Readers of modern mythological fiction are following the release closely.
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Trusetal, a village in Thuringia, Germany, is drawing attention after a regional outlet published a feature on local folklore, telling of the 'Hühni' spirit said to dart through the darkness there. The piece highlights the area's traditional ghost tales and mountain heritage. Readers in the region appear engaged with stories of the village's spooky legends.
- 7Polish crime novel praised as brutal and horror-tinged●To jest spokojnie topka kryminałów polskich autorów i jeden z najbrutalniejszych (i najbardziej "horrorowych") przedstaw
A Polish-language crime novel by a domestic author is being praised by readers as comfortably among the best of the Polish crime wave, and one of its most brutal and horror-adjacent works. Readers highlight the book's anger, hatred and very dark tone, singling out the character Igor Brudny, while noting the storytelling has a somewhat Hollywood feel without diminishing its impact.
- 8Spanish readers drawn to grim prison tale Katska in Lorkof●Katska llega a Lorkof sin uniforme, sin nombre… solo un número blanco. Cientos de prisioneros, duelos, canciones rotas y
A Spanish-language literary fiction piece about a character named Katska arriving at Lorkof prison with no name, only a white number, is circulating among readers. The story depicts hundreds of prisoners, mourning, broken songs and an imperial jail that destroys people without needing walls. Readers of fantasy and dark literature are sharing and discussing the excerpt.
- 9Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Oreo Crust and Caramel▼Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with a crisp Oreo crust, silky chocolate filling, caramel, and sea salt. An elegant, easy ma
A recipe for a dark chocolate ganache tart is circulating among home cooks. The dessert pairs a crisp Oreo cookie crust with a silky chocolate ganache filling, layered with caramel and finished with sea salt. It is described as an elegant but easy make-ahead option, and is being shared as part of seasonal fall baking and dessert recipe ideas.
- 10Becky Cloonan Discusses Cursed Comic Book Fever Dream▼Interview: Becky Cloonan Brings a "Cursed Comic Book" to Life in FEVER DREAM
Comic book writer and artist Becky Cloonan speaks about Fever Dream, a project she describes as a 'cursed comic book' brought to life. In the interview she discusses the creative process behind the work and the ideas driving its dark tone. The conversation is drawing attention from comics and horror readers interested in her latest storytelling work.
- 11Family Appeals for Help to Buy a Flashlight●I hope we can find someone willing to stand by my family and support us so we can buy a flashlight to light our home thr
A parent has issued a desperate appeal for donations, saying their family has no light at home after nightfall and hoping to find someone willing to help them buy a flashlight. The message asks readers to imagine raising children in total darkness, a stark reflection of everyday hardships faced by families in crisis zones.
- 12Readers Turn to Folk Horror Anthology as Nights Draw In▼Finally getting to read this. Very excited and perfect as the nights draw in. Will probably watch Wicker Man when I’ve f
Hollie Starling's "Bog People: A Working Class Anthology of Folk Horror" is being picked up by readers looking for seasonal autumn reading, with one reader saying they are excited to start it as the nights draw in and plan to watch "The Wicker Man" afterwards. The book collects working-class folk horror writing and is finding an audience among horror and book enthusiasts.
- 13Browsing the web in Matrix-style green with Dark Reader●so this is something cool i did, i changed the color options in dark reader to be the color of the font in the matrix fi
A user has tweaked the Dark Reader browser extension so web pages render in the green font colour of the Matrix films, paired with the retro Fixedsys typeface. They shared a screenshot of the result, saying it looks 'pretty damn sweet' for browsing the web and fediverse, and pointed others to the open-source font on GitHub so they can replicate the look.
- 14Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader discounted to $123 in deal●Kindle Kids 16GB deal brings the kid-focused e-reader down to $123 Save $57 on the Kindle Kids 16GB and get a kid-friend
Amazon's Kindle Kids 16GB e-reader is on sale for $123, a discount of $57. The kids-focused device comes with a kid-friendly cover, dark mode, USB-C charging, and weeks of battery life. Deal watchers are highlighting the price cut as a solid saving on a popular children's reading device.
- 15Readers swap fiction recommendations for a returning reader●I wanna get back into reading fiction novels again, but my brain is struggling with choice paralysis, so I wanna ask fel
A reader returning to fiction novels after a break is asking the web for book suggestions, admitting difficulty choosing where to start. They cite Attack on Titan, in manga or anime form, as a favourite, and invitations like this typically draw a wide range of recommendations, from dark fantasy epics to literary thrillers, as people pitch titles that match that taste.
- 16James Marriott warns society is entering a post-literate age●‘The New Dark Ages’ by James Marriott The evidence is clear—we are now entering a post-literate society. In this urgent
British writer James Marriott's book 'The New Dark Ages' argues that society is entering a post-literate era, in which reading and the written word are losing their central cultural role. The book examines the consequences of this shift and defends the value of writing and deep reading, prompting discussion among readers about declining literacy and attention.
- 17That Feeling of Being Watched in the Dark Has a Scientific Name▼That Creepy Feeling You’re Being Watched in the Dark? It Has a Scientific Name.
Outside Magazine reports that the unsettling sensation many people get in the dark that someone is watching them has an actual scientific name and explanation. Researchers link the feeling to how the brain processes ambiguous sensory information in low light, generating a perceived presence as a protective response. Writers and readers online are sharing their own experiences of the eerie phenomenon.
- 18The end of the safety net: life without macroeconomic stabilisers●The end of the safety net: Life without the macroeconomic stabilisers
Commentary is arguing that the era of macroeconomic stabilisers, the central bank and fiscal tools long relied on to cushion downturns, is coming to an end, leaving economies to face booms and busts without a safety net. The piece, titled 'The Dark Side Of The Boom', warns that growth built without these protections carries hidden risks, and readers are debating what a world without such backstops would mean for households, banks and policymakers.
- 19Christopher Seufert Completes Decades-Long Edward Gorey Book and Film▼Edward Gorey’s Last Words - Christopher Seufert’s Book, Film Decades In The Making
Writer and filmmaker Christopher Seufert has released a project on illustrator Edward Gorey that took decades to complete, combining a book with a film about the late artist's life and final days. The work draws on years of research and interviews connected to Gorey's time on Cape Cod, where he lived until his death in 2000. Readers of Gorey's darkly whimsical work are taking interest in the long-gestating tribute.
- 20Sixth Truly Devious Book by Maureen Johnson Released▼I’ve been waiting for this new release, and now it’s here! Book six of a planned seven in the # TrulyDevious series by #
Book six of the planned seven-book Truly Devious series by author Maureen Johnson has been released, and readers are celebrating its arrival. The new instalment, The Velvet Knife, is being discussed among mystery, young adult and dark academia fans, many of whom say they have been waiting for the release. The series will conclude with its seventh and final book.
- 21Leigh Bardugo Reflects on Backlash to Adult Debut 'Ninth House'●Leigh Bardugo Reflects on Backlash to ‘Ninth House,’ Her First Novel Written For Adults
Author Leigh Bardugo is speaking out about the backlash that greeted 'Ninth House', her first novel written for adults rather than her usual young adult audience. The dark fantasy, set at Yale's secret societies, drew criticism from some longtime readers while winning her new adult audiences. Bardugo's reflections on the reception are drawing renewed attention from fans and the book world.
- 22Fantasy writer and musician Krista Wallace gets a spotlight●Check out Krista Wallace Fantasy Krista is a fantasy writer, musician, audiobook narrator, podcaster, mum, Gran; a lover
Krista Wallace, a fantasy writer, musician and audiobook narrator from Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, is being introduced to readers online. Described as a podcaster, mother and grandmother, she is also known for singing jazz and tap dancing, with a fondness for pie, dark chocolate and single malt scotch. The shoutout is drawing modest attention among fantasy fiction fans.
- 23New Chapter Released: 'Fleet Manoeuvres In The Dark'●Chapter 5 - "Fleet Manoeuvres In The Dark" The chase is on. The Republic fleet hunt the Cadir incursion fleet, but track
A fifth chapter titled 'Fleet Manoeuvres In The Dark' has been published, continuing a science fiction serial. In the story, the Republic fleet pursues a Cadir incursion fleet, but tracking hostile ships in the void proves difficult, with jumpgates offering only limited clues and destruction often the best indication of enemy movement.
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A local story from Bonner County's Daily Bee reports that murder, mayhem and a ladies' society have come to Circle Moon. The item ties the community to a crime narrative, drawing attention from readers curious about how a small place became the setting for such dark events alongside a seemingly genteel social organization.
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Los Angeles Magazine has published a feature examining Burbank's dark history of murder and unsolved mysteries, profiling notorious crimes connected to the city best known as home to major film and television studios. The piece delves into the contrast between Burbank's polished media-industry image and its lesser-known history of violent crime, drawing reader interest in the ever-popular true crime genre.
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