Oddities, Curiosity, antiques & Skulls

One of the reasons why I love this blog so much, is because once in a while it enables me to stumble upon something truly strange. Like this space. Some of the items listed here wouldn't be out of place in a grisly horror story. There is quite a selection of body parts, for one. For example, if you're curious about the going price for a black bear skull, you've come to the right place. In fact, skulls are hardly a rarity here. There are deer, cattle, horse, fox, rabbit, rock hyrax and many more to choose from. I suppose reminders of mortality hold a strange fascination to many of us, and there's nothing more honest than incorporating the real thing in a work of art. But it's not just Thanatos in his many guises grinning back at you. There are other, equally fascinating objects to muse about. A collection of pendants in labradorite and sodalite. More bones, this time encased in beautifully crafted miniature coffins. More labradorite, this time with a fox skull. Earrings of coyote teeth. Miniature paintings. Agate that seems to mimic a gorgeously blue sky. Hair accessories made of bone. Magical opals. Bone pendants. Carved antler. A pair of enigmatic skull keys. A real boar heart. Most things (but not all) are for sale, but sometimes the poster is just looking for advice or showing off an unusual project. 

Members: 113.2k, at the time of writing

Trigger Warnings: Animal body parts.

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But does it come in BLACK?

If you've hung around those of the Goth/Alternative persuasion, then you'll know there is such a thing as black-envy. That feeling that someone (or possibly everyone) in the room is wearing blacker apparel than you. Has Doc Martens with more holes. More shiny, pointy accessories. But the folk in this community of odd crows and witchy spooks are definitely way cooler than such petty concerns. If they share Gothic cathedrals, it's Clermond-Ferrand - constructed of black lava rock. Their advocacy for the monsters from classic horror flicks actually make sense. Their obsessions are dark and compulsive. They know how to geek with style and deep empathy. Often, they are startlingly wholesome, in their own eccentric way, of course. Sometimes they wear a jagged pumpkin-face smile that's creepier than silence. They effortlessly channel Dracula, Wednesday Addams, Tim Burton and Lenore the Cute Dead Girl. They own their ominous aura without a hint of apology. And they won't let you forget for a moment that this is their month. 

Members: 123.9k, at the time of writing.

Trigger Warnings: Black humor (what else?)

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Most Goth-themed Facebook groups and pages don't have plates of cookies in them. But this one does. There are also delectable cocktails and mocktails, bundt cakes, brownies, air fryer meals, bat plushies and black cats. Not to mention legendary Goth icons, vintage horror legends, Halloween themed art and dark, dark memes. For some reason nearly half of the edibles have cherries in them. No complaints here, though. Actually, it's really cool to see such an eclectic mash-up presented in such a gorgeously seductive ensemble. 

Members: 1.2k members, at the time of writing.

Trigger warnings: None.

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Sounds and Shadows

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Sounds and Shadows

Music is the thread that runs through so many social connections. It divides us into tribal identities and provides the soundtrack to our secret and deeply meaningful nightlife adventures. Whether it's Goth, shoegaze, hauntwave or whatever that provides the soundtrack to your soul, if a certain type of music makes your world go round,  check out Sounds and Shadows. What's great, is that this connects superfans with the musicians and DJs who create the experience. It also offers event promoters, venues, musicians and DJs the opportunity to network. Share your music, new videos, gigs and other upcoming events. Hit potential fans up with streaming links. Ask questions about music or gear. Discuss new releases with fellow fans. Network with interested parties.

Members: 6.2k, at the time of writing. 

Trigger Warnings: None

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