I’m standing in the middle of our living room, staring down at the chaos that was once a peaceful Sunday afternoon. Pandora is yelling at me from the kitchen, John Mercer is attempting to “help” by playing air guitar on…
Among the seventy-two spirits recorded in the Ars Goetia, there are many figures that evoke fear, chaos, temptation, or power—but Vassago stands apart in a way that feels almost disarming. While he is classified among infernal spirits and carries the…
I’ve always been fascinated by Mary Shelley, but it’s not just her life story that draws me in – although the idea of writing a novel at 18 while traveling with your soon-to-be-ex-fiancé is enough to make anyone feel inadequate.…
I’m trying to have a simple conversation with my girlfriend, Pandora, but she’s being completely unreasonable. We’re in the kitchen, and I’m attempting to explain why I left the cap off the toothpaste again. “It’s not that big of a…
Among the seventy-two spirits recorded in the Ars Goetia, there are demons who command armies, shape desire, reveal hidden knowledge, and manipulate the natural world. Yet Samigina—also known as Gamigin—belongs to a more somber and reflective domain. He is not…
Cesare Pavese’s words have a way of getting under my skin. I’ve spent countless hours poring over his essays, translations, and poetry, and yet, every time I revisit them, I feel like I’m uncovering something new – or rather, something…
Ugh, I’m having one of those days where everything is conspiring against me. I woke up late because my alarm didn’t go off—again—and now Pandora is breathing down my neck to get ready for her art show tonight. Like, I…
Among the seventy-two spirits cataloged within the Ars Goetia, Marbas stands as one of the most fascinating and paradoxical figures in the entire infernal hierarchy. Unlike many demons associated with deception, destruction, or temptation, Marbas occupies a domain that feels…
I keep coming back to Lise Meitner, the Austrian physicist who fled her homeland during WWII only to play a crucial role in discovering nuclear fission. Her name is etched in my mind alongside those of Marie Curie and Rosalind…
I’m stuck in an elevator with Pandora, who’s frantically pressing the buttons like they’re going to magically fix everything. I swear, it’s like she thinks the elevator is just being stubborn on purpose. “Come on, come on!” she mutters, jabbing…
Among the seventy-two spirits described in the Ars Goetia, Valefor occupies a particularly intriguing position—not because of overwhelming power or intellectual dominance, but because of the subtle and deeply human nature of his domain. He is not a king commanding…
I’ll never forget the day I stumbled upon Jorge Luis Borges’ short story “Tlön, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius.” It was as if I had stepped into a labyrinth and couldn’t find my way out. The more I read, the more questions…
The parking lot. A place where the competent and the incompetent converge, united by a shared sense of confusion. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve found myself in this predicament, wandering aimlessly through rows of identical vehicles, trying…
Among the seventy-two spirits cataloged within the Ars Goetia, the name Amon carries a peculiar weight—one that feels less theatrical than kings like Paimon and less chaotic than war-bringers like Leraje, yet somehow more unsettling in its precision. Amon is…
Elizabeth Cady Stanton has been lingering in the back of my mind for weeks now, ever since I stumbled upon her name while browsing through a list of influential women from history. At first, I thought it was just another…
Another lovely day in paradise. I woke up to the sound of John Mercer snoring like a chainsaw in the next room. I’m pretty sure he’s secretly training for some sort of sleep-apnea Olympics. I got out of bed, staggered…
Among the seventy-two spirits recorded in the Ars Goetia, there are those who command armies, those who manipulate desire, and those who reveal hidden truths about time and knowledge. Yet Barbatos stands apart in a way that feels quieter, almost…
Soren Kierkegaard. His name has been floating around my mind for months now, ever since I stumbled upon his works while searching for inspiration for a creative writing project. At first, it was just the familiar feeling of overwhelm that…
Just another lovely day in paradise. I woke up feeling like a king, mostly because I’d finally gotten a full night of sleep after a grueling week of doing absolutely nothing productive. From the kitchen, I could already hear John…
Among the seventy-two spirits recorded in the Ars Goetia, few names carry the same weight, presence, and strange reverence as Paimon. He is not simply another demon listed in the hierarchy—he is a king, one of the most powerful rulers…
