Down the rabbit hole.

It was a late evening in early October. I was called over by the owner of a large mansion several miles south of the city. According to the man, there were strange sounds coming from the large open fields behind the mansion. The fields were not owned by anyone in particular, but until recently, no … Continue reading Down the rabbit hole. →

One Piece: Why Akainu had to replace Sengoku.

Why Sengoku retiring as fleet admiral and Akainu taking the position is important for the conclusion of One Piece.

I’ll keep you my dirty little secret.

A review of parental love in Kakushigoto It did not take long for me to realize what kind of anime Kakushigoto was. By the end of the first episode I had resigned myself to the knowledge that at the end of this 12 week ride, I would be bawling my eyes out. And bawling I … Continue reading I’ll keep you my dirty little secret. →

I watched Spirited Away.

I consider myself to be a veteran fan of anime, manga and all things adjacent. I pride myself on having seen a lot of shows of all genres and makes. Until recently though, there was one small thing I didn’t like to admit. I had never seen a Studio Ghibli movie. I know what you’re … Continue reading I watched Spirited Away. →

On writing my first short story.

I have been writing for many years now, but only recently the thought of writing a short story came to me. I explained part of the reason in my about page already, but it is an excuse for me to write something in a short time, and then stop messing with it. I’m a perfectionist … Continue reading On writing my first short story. →

Firedancer Elena

`No, no, no. You’re doing it all wrong, Elena.’I can already see Monk Kiriak walk towards me. `Here we go again,’ I say under my breath.`What was that, dear?’`Nothing, Monk Kiriak, just a sigh of frustration.’`Not with me, I hope,’ the monk grinned. I honestly have no issues with Monk Kiriak, he is a very … Continue reading Firedancer Elena →