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What Are Familiars According To Western Demonology

Familiar is a word that starts gaining popularity among new comers in witchery and the paranormal. The popularization of the word comes from pop culture but it has a quite ancient meaning.

Familiars, What Are They?

You may have heard of the term “familiar spirits” in paranormal shows like The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina or Supernatural, but this word is also mentioned nine times in The Bible. The first mention of this phrase is found in Leviticus 19:31:

“Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the LORD your God.”
King James’ Bible

Dora EsquivelOctober 3, 2021September 23, 2021Leave a comment

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Webtoon Mortalfied by Curly Review

Webtoons are gaining popularity and here, at Gothic Bite Magazine, we have an amazing reviewer, Kayla Krantz to let us know her thoughts! Continue reading Webtoon Mortalfied by Curly Review

Author Kayla KrantzSeptember 28, 2021October 26, 20211 Comment

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Sympathy For The Devil of Netflix LUCIFER

Sympathy for the devil of Netflix Lucifer is necessary when it comes to ensuring he comes back to Earth and solve more crimes for seasons to come! Continue reading Sympathy For The Devil of Netflix LUCIFER

Luminița CrimsonApril 22, 20207 Comments

Castles, Castles - Mansions - Lands, Experts, Fears & Nightmares, Ghost, Gothic History, Haunting, Legend & Folklore, The Monsters

Looking For A Haunted Castle?

When you hear the term “haunted castles” you automatically start thinking about tragic lovers, royalty, and those who died in combat.

However, there is so much more to a haunted castle than those few categories. Sure, there are castles that are FULL of royal ghosts, and they can be found easily with a Google search.

So Many Ghost Stories

Why do we love a good haunting? Everyone loves something that is going to cause the hairs on their arms to stand up. Whether you believe in ghosts, or just love to read a good ghost story – then this is something that you are going to LOVE!

When you begin traveling, you are going to discover that every place has stories. Each has a piece of history that is going to evoke those feelings of loss. After all, that is where true ghost stories start.

Rebecca HillJune 24, 2019June 22, 20192 Comments

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Jane Jordan New Release of Whisht Hall

A new release from British American author, Jane Jordan! Available on Amazon today called, Whisht House! Get your copy!

Who is Jane Jordan

Jane was born in England and grew up exploring the history and culture of London and the surrounding counties. After some time spent in Germany in the 1990s, she immigrated to Detroit, USA, eventually settling in South West Florida.

She returned to England after a fifteen-year absence, to spend six years in the South West of England living on Exmoor. Here, inspired by the atmosphere, beautiful scenery and the ancient history of the place, she wrote her first novel, Ravens Deep. The next two books, Blood & Ashes and A Memoir of Carl, completed her gothic vampire trilogy.

Luminița CrimsonJune 22, 2019May 31, 20206 Comments

Ancient History, Arielle-Winter DuBroc, Experts, Fears & Nightmares, Gothic History, Legend & Folklore, Monsters, Phobias, Stereotypes & Misconceptions, Voodoo

The Horrifying Definition of Monster

Monster is an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly, and frightening a monster with three heads prehistoric monsters. — Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

Monsters of History

The definition of the word monster is one we attribute to many subjects. Moreover, we can call a person a monster for their actions, responses, or appearance. Ultimately, a monster could be in the eyes of the beholder.

What each of us finds individually attractive doesn’t mean it pleases the masses. What was beautiful in the Renaissance might not be so today. However, have the word monster lose its meaning over time?

Luminița CrimsonJune 20, 20199 Comments

Authors, Experts, Goosebumps, Horror Literature, Masters of Horror, Novels, Reviews

GOOSEBUMPS! Welcome To Camp Nightmare

This month in Gothic Bite Magazine, I give you one of the Goosebumps Books on the list with number eight, Welcome To Camp Nightmare.

Original 1993 Summary

The food isn’t great. The counselors are a little strange. And the camp director, Uncle Al, seems sort of demented. Okay, so Billy can handle all that. But then his fellow campers start to disappear.

What’s going on? Why won’t his parents answer his letters? What’s lurking out there after dark? Camp Nightmoon is turning into Camp Nightmare. For real. And Billy might be next…

Kendra HaleMay 29, 2019April 29, 20196 Comments

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Gothic Bite Magazine Interviewed Susannah Shannon

Gothic Bite Magazine always welcomes amazing authors on their website! This week, we have the pleasure to interview, Susannah Shannon!

Who is Susannah Shannon?

I live in the American Midwest. I have been married to my college sweetheart for, well a long time.

We have five kids, and our youngest is nineteen. In my day job, I work with young children. I have always been a voracious reader — fiction, nonfiction, anything.

Luminița CrimsonMay 13, 2019May 31, 20203 Comments

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Gothic Bite Magazine Interviewed Author M.J. Vieira

My first book, Lux, opened a new door for me and despite working forty hours a week, raising my son and dealing with autoimmune issues, I keep pushing because it’s a passion I can’t allow to die. Continue reading Gothic Bite Magazine Interviewed Author M.J. Vieira

Luminița CrimsonApril 29, 2019April 28, 20194 Comments

Asylums, Castles - Mansions - Lands, Experts, Fears & Nightmares, Gothic History, Haunting, Phobias, Psychotic

Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

There has been documentation of people being kept in cages when they were “unable to be controlled” by caretakers, and even the wallpaper was peeling from the walls. Patients attempted to kill each other, and were sometimes successful due to the overworked staff. Continue reading Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum

C. BradyApril 25, 2019April 23, 20195 Comments

Experts, Haunting, News, Random

The Loss of Lorraine Warren

‘”Free will” is one of the most precious gifts we have. To give it over to peer-pressure, psychics, or a dependency on drugs and alcohol is dangerous and an incredible waste.” — Lorraine Warren

The Loss Within The Paranormal Research Community

An important loss hit the paranormal community yesterday as the legendary paranormal investigator/demonologist Lorraine Warren passed away.

According to her son she passed peacefully in her sleep but the mark that she and her husband Edward Warren left on the world will certainly live on for generations to come.

Kendra HaleApril 20, 201910 Comments

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Planning A Haunted Vacation

Every summer I go on a trip somewhere in the United States. How do I pick my location or the best beaches, sun, fun, and cuties? Don’t be silly. I look for haunted locations of course.

A Different Vacation

Every summer I go on a trip somewhere in the United States. How do I pick my location or the best beaches, sun, fun, and cuties? Don’t be silly. I look for haunted locations of course.

I’ve been doing this for years. Sometimes the trips are simple one-day excursions. Sometimes the adventure takes a few days if I can match my fascination with haunted and history together all the better!

This year I’m making some recommendations to anyone out there who might want to travel and get their ghostly experiences on. This list is by no means an impartial list. I have my favorite places, and I have reasons why they are my favorites. Look at it as GBM’s Travel Channel to do list!

Haunted Locations

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: A more than one day kind of trip. If you go in July be prepared to be overwhelmed by tourist. The haunts are best in May and June.

Artemis DaiApril 17, 2019April 16, 20195 Comments

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Gothic Bite Magazine Interview Author Daisy St. James

Hi, my name is Daisy St. James and I write steamy Paranormal Romance!
When I was young, I always dreamed of becoming a writer. From the moment I picked up my very first romance novel at the tender age of twelve, I was hooked. Continue reading Gothic Bite Magazine Interview Author Daisy St. James

Luminița CrimsonApril 15, 2019April 15, 20192 Comments

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The Real Witchcraft

Not long ago, Gothic Bite Magazine asked for people to share their paranormal stories with us. Some of you answered the call and now, here are some of your stories…

I Knew Better

It was the summer of 96 or better referred to as “The Summer of Hell.” I can’t help but to blame myself; after all, I’ve watched plenty of horror movies to know all the basic rules, but even then I ignored the most important one.

I was young and curious. So attracted to anything horror. I played with a spirit board by myself, and if that wasn’t enough, I had chanted spells that I found in a spell book written in another language.

Luminița CrimsonApril 7, 2019April 5, 20196 Comments

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Arielle Lyon on The Authors Show

Arielle Lyon aka Alexa Wayne is the author of Mrs. Blackwood and the CEO of Gothic Bite Magazine.

April 3rd, 2019

She is a fan of horror. Not long ago, she did an interview with The Authors Show and it airs tomorrow, April 3rd, 2019!

On April 3rd, 2019 Arielle Lyon previously known as Alexa Wayne airs on the #1 internet radio show for authors, The Authors Show. Interviewed about her novel Mrs. Blackwood, she talks about her inspiration and knowledge of the vampire world as well as her views on science fiction.

Luminița CrimsonApril 2, 2019March 19, 20213 Comments

Ancient History, Experts, Fears & Nightmares, Gothic History, Legend & Folklore, Monsters, Phobias, The Monsters, Vampires

Great New England Vampire Panic

Along with all my other quirks and unique aspirations I am working towards a doctorate in American History. The real history of America is not something read in textbooks and vampires are a part of it.

Supernatural Superstitions

Often it’s hidden from sight. The victors write history; the ugliness washed away. I found this tidbit of history and I thought my vampire fans out there might enjoy.

In the early years of American history, New England was full of superstitions about the supernatural. The church spread fears of evil which lead to the witch trials so famously diluted in our history books. Vampires were rumored to roam New England’ rural communities by night with reports documented as early as 1793.

Artemis DaiApril 2, 2019April 2, 20193 Comments

Experts, Horror Literature, Masters of Horror, Novels, Reviews

GOOSEBUMPS! The Girl Who Cried Monster

Here we are again dear readers and this is a doozy of a book. I have had a few reviews go out of order to match up with a monster of the month and because of that to catch up this month will have two separate reviews. The first is book #8 The Girl Who Cried Monster, from Goosebumps, let us begin. Continue reading GOOSEBUMPS! The Girl Who Cried Monster

Kendra HaleMarch 27, 2019March 25, 20192 Comments

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Gothic Bite Magazine interviewed Co-Authors!

Gothic Bite Magazine always feels grateful when an amazing author passes by and this week, we have Donna Maria & Robert A. Lilley

Who is Donna Maria?

Donna Maria is the seventh child in a family of six boys.

Her life has been one adventure after another, though maybe she would like to know you a little better before disclosing.

She has had a productive career history working for the MOD in a secret capacity, 25 years has elapsed so she can give some information, and also near Ranulph Fiennes the Arctic Explorer

Luminița CrimsonMarch 24, 2019June 1, 20205 Comments

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Swamp Monster Pt.1

The legend of the Swamp Monster is not as old as one would expect. When doing research on the monster itself, thinking mostly to be as old as Bigfoot, to my surprise the very first sighting of the half humanoid half leafy murky wet abominable monster took place in 1963 when a man and his friend were looking down from a plane on a swamp and discovered more than they anticipated. Continue reading Swamp Monster Pt.1

Luminița CrimsonMarch 11, 20194 Comments

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Evil Encounters

Ghosts aren’t the only ones crawling their way into our monitors anymore. We know that werewolves are coming if we listen to some testimonies from Terror In The Woods and even Paranormal Witness. Now, another creature is creep its way into our lives… Continue reading Evil Encounters

Luminița CrimsonMarch 7, 2019March 6, 20192 Comments

Familiar is a word that starts gaining popularity among new comers in witchery and the paranormal. The popularization of the word comes from pop culture but it has a quite ancient meaning.

Familiars, What Are They?

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When you hear the term “haunted castles” you automatically start thinking about tragic lovers, royalty, and those who died in combat.

However, there is so much more to a haunted castle than those few categories. Sure, there are castles that are FULL of royal ghosts, and they can be found easily with a Google search.

So Many Ghost Stories

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A new release from British American author, Jane Jordan! Available on Amazon today called, Whisht House! Get your copy!

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Monster is an imaginary creature that is very large, ugly, and frightening a monster with three heads prehistoric monsters. — Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

Monsters of History

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This month in Gothic Bite Magazine, I give you one of the Goosebumps Books on the list with number eight, Welcome To Camp Nightmare.

Original 1993 Summary

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Gothic Bite Magazine always welcomes amazing authors on their website! This week, we have the pleasure to interview, Susannah Shannon!

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‘”Free will” is one of the most precious gifts we have. To give it over to peer-pressure, psychics, or a dependency on drugs and alcohol is dangerous and an incredible waste.” — Lorraine Warren

The Loss Within The Paranormal Research Community

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Every summer I go on a trip somewhere in the United States. How do I pick my location or the best beaches, sun, fun, and cuties? Don’t be silly. I look for haunted locations of course.

A Different Vacation

Haunted Locations

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Not long ago, Gothic Bite Magazine asked for people to share their paranormal stories with us. Some of you answered the call and now, here are some of your stories…

I Knew Better

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Arielle Lyon aka Alexa Wayne is the author of Mrs. Blackwood and the CEO of Gothic Bite Magazine.

April 3rd, 2019

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Along with all my other quirks and unique aspirations I am working towards a doctorate in American History. The real history of America is not something read in textbooks and vampires are a part of it.

Supernatural Superstitions

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Gothic Bite Magazine always feels grateful when an amazing author passes by and this week, we have Donna Maria & Robert A. Lilley

Who is Donna Maria?

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