Superman has captured the hearts and imaginations of fans worldwide for over 80 years. He is a cultural icon and a beloved superhero, known for his incredible abilities, unwavering sense of morality, and inspiring message of hope. The Man of Steel has undergone many transformations throughout history, from his humble beginnings in the comics to […]
March
05
Bela Lugosi’s Dracula: A Classic Horror Film that Continues to Haunt Audiences
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In the world of horror cinema, few films are as iconic or influential as Bela Lugosi’s Dracula. This classic gothic horror movie, released in 1931, introduced audiences to the definitive version of the vampire, as played by Bela Lugosi. His performance remains a standard by which all vampire performances are measured, and the film’s haunting atmosphere and deliberate pacing set the template for countless horror films that followed. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the enduring legacy of Bela Lugosi’s Dracula, and explore the ways in which this classic film has helped to shape the entire horror genre. From its impact on the way that we think about and approach horror movies, to its lasting influence on popular culture, the legacy of Bela Lugosi’s Dracula is as potent and relevant today as it was over 90 years ago.
February
24
Flash Gordon: The Enduring Influence on Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Flash Gordon is one of the science fiction and fantasy’s most iconic and enduring figures. Created by Alex Raymond in 1934, the character of Flash Gordon was initially intended to compete with the popularity of Buck Rogers, another Sci-fi hero of the time. Flash Gordon was a heroic adventurer who traveled to other planets, fought […]
August
06
N-Verse: Prime – Chapter Two: Races
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Chapter 2: The Age of Steel Races The Age of Steel begins shortly in 2026 and ends in 2500. Humanity has spread out across the solar system during this time, just starting to exploit its resources. The Inner Sphere consists of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The Outer Sphere consists of Jupiter and Saturn. While […]
July
26
N-Verse: Prime – Chapter One: Creating a Character
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Chapter One: Creating Man from Dust There is a beginning for every person, the characters included. Now it’s time to task yourself with creating your own personality. Going to have to tap into some imagination. It’s easier than you think! Luckily you will have some stats, storytelling elements, and some tables to aid your creative […]
July
22
N-Verse Prime – Introduction
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Introduction The N-Verse roleplaying game is about creating your own adventures in all realms of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. It grabs all elements of literary genius and puts them at your fingertips. From high fantasy to high-tech ray guns, the universe is limited only by your imagination. N-Verse draws on elements of various games. […]
OGL LICENSE
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OGL License Permission to copy, modify and distribute the files collectively known as the System Reference Document 5.1 (“SRD5”) is granted solely through the use of the Open Gaming License, Version 1.0a. This material is being released using the Open Gaming License Version 1.0a and you should read and understand the terms of that License […]
August
27
Thuvia, Maid of Mars (Final)- “Chapter 14 – Kulan Tith’s Sacrifice” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER XIV KULAN TITH’S SACRIFICE The morning of the second day of her incarceration in the east tower of the palace of Astok, Prince of Dusar, found Thuvia of Ptarth waiting in dull apathy the coming of the assassin. She had exhausted every possibility of escape, going over and over again the door and the […]
August
27
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “The Bog Oak Necklace”
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The discovery of a necklace around a skeleton recalls the forty-year-old murder of a woman’s sister. This installment was directed by Himan Brown and stars Miriam Hopkins, Santos Ortega, and Lesley Woods.
August
22
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 13: Turjun, The Panthan” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER XIII TURJUN, THE PANTHAN The face of Carthoris of Helium gave no token of the emotions that convulsed him inwardly as he heard from the lips of Hal Vas that Helium was at war with Dusar, and that fate had thrown him into the service of the enemy. That he might utilize this opportunity […]
August
22
The Adventures of Superman – “The North Star Mining Company”
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June Anderson has given proof of the North Star mine fraud to her brother on a freighter. Dr. Ambrose visits the daily planet to question Kent on his progress but things aren’t what they seem. Bud Collyer plays superman in this week’s installment.
August
21
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 12: “To Save Dusar” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER XII TO SAVE DUSAR Thuvia of Ptarth, battling for more than life against the lust of Jav, cast a quick glance over her shoulder toward the forest from which had rumbled the fierce growl. Jav looked, too. What they saw filled each with apprehension. It was Komal, the banth-god, rushing wide-jawed upon them! Which […]
August
21
The Shadow – “The Voice of Death”
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A crazed scientist, and an old college friend of Lamont Cranston’s plans to exchange a cat’s vocal cords with those of Margot Lane. Bret Morrison as The Shadow and Marjorie Anderson as Margot Lane
August
16
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 11: “Green Men and White Apes” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER XI GREEN MEN AND WHITE APES A Torquasian sword smote a glancing blow across the forehead of Carthoris. He had a fleeting vision of soft arms about his neck, and warm lips close to his before he lost consciousness. How long he lay there senseless he could not guess; but when he opened his […]
August
16
Suspense – “The Dead Sleep Lightly”
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Another classic from John Dickson Carr. The mystery does not give you enough clues to solve on your own however the ending and overall story is still entertaining. Susan Hayward guests stars on this week’s episode of Suspense! “A tingling ghost story about a rich old man and the ghost of his long-forgotten wife. + […]
August
15
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – Chapter 10: “Kar Komak, The Bowman” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER X KAR KOMAK, THE BOWMAN As Carthoris moved through the forest toward the distant cliffs with Thuvia’s hand still tight pressed in his, he wondered a little at the girl’s continued silence, yet the contact of her cool palm against his was so pleasant that he feared to break the spell of her new-found […]
August
15
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Dr. Huers Fruitless Trip to Omaha
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The plot is in the title folks.
May
25
The Origin of Commander Victory Part One
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The Origin of Commander Victory – Part One – October 7th, 1944 -22:13- Major General James Doolittle, the new commander of the 8th Air Force, ordered many fighter pilots to stop flying in formation with the bombers and instead attack the Luftwaffe wherever it could be found. The aim was to achieve air supremacy. Mustang groups were sent far […]
February
18
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 9: The Battle in the Plain” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER IX THE BATTLE IN THE PLAIN The distance from the bottom of the funnel to the floor of the chamber beneath it could not have been great, for all three of the victims of Tario’s wrath alighted unscathed. Carthoris, still clasping Thuvia tightly to his breast, came to the ground catlike, upon his feet, […]
February
18
Inner Sanctum Mystery – “No Coffin for the Dead”
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The insane sone of a housekeeper supposedly kills Peter Frame. However; he was shot while making an attempt to escape from the mental asylum and was left lame. So who really killed Peter Frame? Inner Sanctum Mystery – “No Coffin for the Dead” – February 20th, 1945
February
11
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 8: The Hall of Doom” – By Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER VIII THE HALL OF DOOM As Thuvia of Ptarth saw Carthoris depart from the presence of Tario, leaving her alone with the man, a sudden qualm of terror seized her. There was an air of mystery pervading the stately chamber. Its furnishings and appointments bespoke wealth and culture, and carried the suggestion that the […]
February
11
The Adventures of Superman – “The Stabbing of June Anderson”
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The only witness of the Sterling Tower fire is recuperating in the hospital. Clark Kent takes it upon himself to investigate the dastardly attack that could have harmed hundreds. The Adventures of Superman – “The Stabbing of June Anderson” – March 6, 1940
February
07
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “The Phantom Bowmen” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER VII THE PHANTOM BOWMEN As Jav leaped toward him Carthoris laid his hand upon the hilt of his long-sword. The Lotharian halted. The great apartment was empty save for the four at the dais, yet as Jav stepped back from the menace of the Heliumite’s threatening attitude the latter found himself surrounded by a […]
February
05
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 6: The Jeddak of Lothar” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER VI THE JEDDAK OF LOTHAR The girl looked her incredulity. “They lay in piles,” she murmured. “There were thousands of them but a minute ago.” “And now,” continued Carthoris, “there remain but the banths and the carcasses of the green men.” “They must have sent forth and carried the dead bowmen away while we […]
February
05
Suspense – “Customers Like Murder”
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A hard-working writer of detective stories and his sassy secretary are abducted by a gun-wielding thug who mistakes him for a doctor. Things only get worse from there as our victims must outwit the gang while using the knowledge of their professional talents. Can the writer outwit the gang of murderous thugs?
February
04
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “CHAPTER V THE FAIR RACE” By Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Chapter 5: The Fair Race Downward along a smooth, broad floor led the strange tunnel, for such Carthoris was now convinced was the nature of the shaft he at first had thought but a cave. Before him he could hear the occasional low moans of the banth, and presently from behind came a similar uncanny […]
February
04
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Gathering Destructive Weapons”
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The action is in the description folks! Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – “Black Barney is Gathering Destructive Weapons” – April 26th, 1939
November
15
Thuvia, Maid of Mars – “Chapter 4: A Green Man’s Captive” by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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CHAPTER IV A GREEN MAN’S CAPTIVE When the light of day broke upon the little craft to whose deck the Princess of Ptarth had been snatched from her father’s garden, Thuvia saw that the night had wrought a change in her abductors. No longer did their trappings gleam with the metal of Dusar, but instead […]
November
15
X Minus One – “Hello, Tomorrow”
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The year is 4195. After the third atomic war mankind was forced to eke out its existence underground in tightly controlled communities. Hundreds of years have passed and a geneticist finds something startling. X Minus One – “Hello, Tomorrow” – February 29, 1956
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