Alison Schwartz

Players of this card game create a narrative that involves weaving the misfortunes and deaths into a grim story.

Gloom: The Game of Inauspicious Accidents and Grave Consequences

Goth-themed card games are a genuine rarity. I was delighted to have Gloom brought to my attention by my brother, who is very 'ungoth' but knows a good game when he sees one. ... Full story

Splice, at its depths, explores the consequences of scientific curiosity.

Splice

Science fiction/horror films are notorious for reflecting the concerns or fears of the time. Within the past ten years, as we move forward scientifically, human cloning has been a controversial issue. ... Full story

Monster Parties and Games: Fifteen Film-Based Activities

Monster Parties and Games: Fifteen Film-Based Activities

Have you ever sat around with a group of friends on a gloomy Saturday night after watching a horror film only to wonder, "Now what?" ... Full story

Return to Beauty: Old World Wisdom and Recipes for Great Skin

Return to Beauty: Old World Wisdom and Recipes for Great Skin

We live in a time where we are more health-conscious than ever before. There are more organic foods widely available and more consumer awareness about ingredients that go into products we buy. ... Full story

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Alison Schwartz Alison Schwartz Alison's many passions include singing, reading, traveling, modeling, photography, tattoos, hoarding makeup, spooky dancing, exploring abandoned places, watching unique television shows, and possessing an endless thirst for knowledge. She lives in suburban New York but her heart was captured long ago by London.

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