Author: Ana C. Blacklace

Dark Romance and Psychology for Readers

QUIZ – What do your Arts say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psych Secrets, Psychology, Quizzes14 Comments

Welcome to a new Theme Quiz that will reveal what your choice of Art has to say about you. All you have to do is read the question, then the choices, and please make your decision within the first 5 seconds since the moment you understood what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations before you’ve made your choice, and be completely honest. Be completely true to yourself, this is a MUST for a correct assessment. And most of all – Enjoy! : )

Which of the following Arts represents you best?

  1. Painting
  2. Instrumental music
  3. Dance
  4. Singing
  5. A Craft

Interpretations:

  1. Painting – you’re capable to see beyond appearances; you can see the beautiful in everything; you have an eye for hidden meaning and love exploring; you understand the symbolic and have a very rich inner universe.
  2. Instrumental music – you believe in the beautiful beyond the human; you search for what is beyond, for the greater, the perfect; you enjoy losing yourself in the ethereal;
  3. Dance – you’re connected to the world and to sensations; you’re grounded and dynamic and feel most alive when you experience sensations in your body; you’re a person of the physical, and may despise the exclusively “spiritual”;
  4. Singing – you believe in the bridge between the human and the divine; you believe humans can achieve the state of a semi-deity; to you, vocal music is the gate; you sense emotion in people’s voice; you have communication skills;
  5. A craft – you’re realistic and determined; you see most value in the useful; you’re reliable and focused; you search and find solutions; you’re a doer, but also have your daydreaming moments; the craft is your way of meditating.

 

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis tomorrow for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

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What do your Animals say about you? (I)

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Fiction Entertainment, Psychology, Quizzes40 Comments

Welcome to a new Theme Quiz that will reveal what your choice of Animals has to say about you. This is Part I of “Animals,” since more similar quizzes will follow in time. All you have to do is read the question, then the choices, and please make your decision within the first 5 seconds since the moment you understood what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations before you’ve made your choice, and be completely honest. Be completely true to yourself, this is a MUST for a correct assessment. And most of all – Enjoy! : )

Which of the following animals do you identify with more?

  1. Wolf
  2. Fox
  3. Lion
  4. Bear
  5. Dolphin
  1. Wolf – you’re a survivor; you concentrate on what’s important, and quickly see through the useless details in any given situation; wise and calculated, feared and respected, looked up to and often consulted.
  2. Fox – you’re cunning and patient, and you often think the goal is worth the means; you may not always be opposed to bending the rules; an achiever and a strategist.
  3. Lion – you’re proud and loyal, fierce but kind; you demand admiration and dedication, and will not accept anything but the first place; you might like luxury and care about appearances.
  4. Bear – you like things predictable; you like your comforts and set patterns, have old friends and probably are a traditionalist; you may enjoy evening talks by a nice fire; you’re reliable and generally well-liked.
  5. Dolphin – you’re dedicated and empathic, a true friend and generally an optimist; you enjoy spreading happiness; you’re well-loved, and people seek your company because they feel you genuinely care about them.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis tomorrow for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

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Quiz – What do your favorite Actions say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes22 Comments

Welcome to a new Theme Quiz that will reveal what your favorite Actions have to say about you. All you have to do is read the question, then the choices, and please make your decision within the first 5 seconds since the moment you understood what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations before you’ve made your choice, and be completely honest. Be completely true to yourself, this is a MUST for a correct assessment. And most of all – Enjoy! : )

Which of the following Actions do you enjoy more?

  1. Drive
  2. Run
  3. Dance
  4. Knit
  5. Talk

 

  1. Drive – you’re independent and original; you like to have no one to answer to but yourself; you feel confident when you’re in control, and you usually manage things quite well; strong personality.
  2. Run – you’re dynamic and athletic, a fiery personality; modern and mundane even if not always in an obvious way, you’re sharp minded and positive; you’re realistic and grounded, but that doesn’t mean you don’t dream big, because you do.
  3. Dance – you’re an artist at heart, with deep emotions and a rich inner world; you unwind when you move, but you’re a fluid personality; anything but aggressive and combative, you’re sensual and sensitive.
  4. Knit – you’re an introvert and sometimes a philosopher; you use your hands to escape from reality to your own world; you can brood, and you can sometimes be obsessive; you may have a pleasant, accommodating personality that draws people to you.
  5. Talk – you express yourself without fear; you have a way with words and you can wield them well; you’re strong and often exuberant; you make an impression, and people might seek your company because you’re very interesting to be around.

 

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis tomorrow for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

 

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Special Quiz – What do your Meditation Moods say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes19 Comments

Welcome to the Thursday evening (at least on my side of the world) and to a special kind of quiz. This is a special piece of music made to probe the psyche, a piece that inspired me to write an entire novel, The Executioner. The music will help you relax and wind down and, most of all, probe yourself and learn something special about your psyche. Listen to the piece and answer the following question (during or better after you have listened to the end). Please do not read the interpretations until after you have made your choice and, most of all, sit back, relax and enjoy : )

Which of the following words suits your mood better?

  1. Ocean
  2. Sand
  3. Night
  4. Fog
  5. Peak

Interpretations:

  1. Ocean – you are introspective and have a very rich inner world; you draw most strength from the inside, you’re intense and flowing and cohesive; deep and interesting, you have great intuition and instinctive knowledge of the human psyche.
  2. Sand – you are connected to the mysticism of the desert; ancient mystery is a part of your charm; it is built into your psyche and your soul structure, it’s part of who you are; time may be of special interest to you, same as alchemy and magic through science.
  3. Night – you have secrets, deep and intriguing and often outrageous; your psyche puts on a wicked grin at “scandalous”, and there are few things taboo or askew that you don’t understand; you’re a born creature of the night.
  4. Fog – you’re fascinating and compelling in the same way that the unknown fascinates and compels you; secret is part of who you are, and in many ways you’re an enigma to yourself; sometimes you’re afraid of what you may find in the misty depths of your psyche.
  5. Peak – you’re strong, a fighter; confident because there is no effort you would spare to reach your goals; you are limitless in your possibilities and high in your aspirations, you’re dynamic and open-minded; you can fight for a cause you believe in and you have what it takes to be a leader.

 

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis on Friday for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

More of the music here.
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Quiz – What do your Fantasies say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes43 Comments

Welcome to a new Theme Quiz that will reveal what your Fantasies have to say about you. All you have to do is read the question, then the choices, and please make your decision within the first 5 seconds since the moment you understood what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations before you’ve made your choice, and be completely honest. Be completely true to yourself, this is a MUST for a correct assessment. And most of all – Enjoy! : )

QUESTION:

In which of the following situations would you daydream yourself? Please choose the one that comes closest to your inner fantasy world.

1. A hot love affair with my crush.

2. I’m a powerful company or political leader.

3. I’m on an adventure in a fantasy world.

4. I’m famous, a V.I.P.

5. I don’t daydream, I’m a hardcore realist.

INTERPRETATIONS:

  1. A hot love affair with my crush – not only matters of the heart take priority with you, but also matters of the sex; you are a sensual, Mars-driven person with stamina and fire; you’re probably savvy in matters of relationships, or will become so.
  2. I’m a powerful company or political leader – you function on the power principle; you’re intelligent, have known a measure of success in your life, and have strong opinions; you’re hard and tough and maybe unforgiving.
  3. I’m on an adventure in a fantasy world – you’re a visionary, highly imaginative and with sharp senses; you work well with mindfulness; you may be in the danger of escapism, but if harnessed right, your powers are healing and creative.
  4. I’m famous, I’m a V.I.P. – you most probably have a special talent that you should’ve cultivated and haven’t; you need confirmation of your worth from external sources; you may have had some amorous disappointments that left you a bit vulnerable.
  5. I don’t daydream, I’m a hardcore realist – you most probably had a tough life, and worked your way up hard; you’ve known many obstacles and difficulties, and are a trained survivor; you know how to enjoy what is important in life, and may have little patience for whining.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis on Friday for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

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Some Comedy for a Change – Mr. Christopher Milner’s “The Giant Rat of Sumatra”

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Inspiration12 Comments

 

Dear, the Dearer, the Dearest, today is the day when I’d like to make one of my rather rare book recommendations. I couldn’t resist this one. It’s from an author that I follow regularly, because he has such cool, erudite humour that often makes my day.

As you know by now, I always try to stay as honest as honest goes, and will admit this: what attracted me to this author are his absolutely hilarious, super skilfully crafted and witty Vampire Novel series, made mostly of scenes and snippets between characters you come to know and love very quickly. As a gal, I’m totally into THOSE.

But today Chris has published his first novel, a Sherlock Holmes Fan Fiction “The Giant Rat of Sumatra” which gives a taste of his unique brand of humour. My personal opinion is that this book will be especially appealing to men, but us gals can take away a good time from it as well. I’d very much like to point out that Mr. Milner does a wonderful job of keeping spot-on regarding the character, manner and style of the greatest detective the world has ever seen, while at the same time being original. He stays true to the character, but gives us a new, great story.

The book is available on Amazon.com as of today, so go grab it here (“The Giant Rat of Sumatra”) if you’re in for something special, humorous and witty. The book is short, crisp and delicious. Here is the blurb so you get a first taste:

 

A Sherlock Holmes Fan Fiction

The Giant Rat of Sumatra

By Christopher Milner

 

“… the Giant Rat of Sumatra, a story for which the world is not yet prepared.”

So said Sherlock Holmes to Dr. Watson in the story The Adventure of The Sussex Vampire.

The Giant Rat of Sumatra is a comical tale about a sinister plot to import a mysterious beast from Sumatra for a circus performance.  A series of events involving the giant rat and cast of characters run a gamut of emotions as the story unfolds on a 19th Century English circus carnival fair ground.  

Mysterious occurrences aboard the ship Matilda Briggs begin when a cabin boy’s recreation of a Vincent Van Gogh still life painting leads to disaster for the ship and the town of Stamford in Lincolnshire, England where cats are disappearing under diabolical circumstances.

When the doomed ship arrives, something terrorizes the cobblestone alleys of Stamford called the “Devil incarnate” by the town’s Scottish maker of meat pies. An odd cast of characters all converge on the scene, some to solve the mystery and others to help keep it secret.  

Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate the strange events and in place of Dr. Watson as Holmes’ companion for this adventure is the veterinarian Fred Clegg – a good doctor for a tale involving animals from exotic Sumatra. Will Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick, Dr. Clegg deduce the reason for the disappearing cats and the whereabouts of the giant rat? Find out in this entertaining fan fiction of the world’s most famous detective.

My very favorite of Mr. Milner are characters that are not in this book, for they were “born” later, but you might want to check out his sexy dominatrix Sherrielock Holmes, and my most favorite (secret crush) Michelangelo the Psychic Lobster (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this episode, you gotta check it out, it’s HYSTERICAL!) I’m telling you, this author is GOLD.

Check out Chris Milner’s Debut Novel, it will give you a very good time, and stay tuned tomorrow for dark suspense and romance with a new episode of “The Marquis” and his epic revenge.

 

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Quiz – What do your Favorite Words say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes27 Comments

And here’s Thursday with a new personality quiz. This is a theme quiz (what is a theme quiz?) that will reveal what your Favorite Words say about you. The requirements are the same as with the quizzes before: read the question, then the possible choices, and make your decision within the first 5 seconds after you have registered what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations until you’ve made your choice, and be completely honest. Full honesty (you’re alone with yourself when making the choice, so no point being anything but honest) is a Must for a correct assessment. And most of all, enjoy!

QUESTION:

Which of the following selection of words suits you best?

1. Thankful; 2. Fighter; 3. Lover; 4. Listener; 5. Hardcore.

INTERPRETATIONS:

  1. Thankful – you appreciate people, and that makes you generally well-liked; you’re sweet and understanding; you’re empathic and caring, easy to love; you’re loyal and a real friend.
  2. Fighter – you’re a go-getter; sometimes a leader and a pioneer, you inspire people; you also have enemies, and this is no secret to you; you have stamina and strength.
  3. Lover – you’re a sensual creature; you feel most comfortable in a relationship, but you need the new; faithfulness is probably not your forte; you have a talent for seduction.
  4. Listener – you’re gracious and graceful; you’re genuinely interested in your fellow-humans, but you sometimes aim to sting too; a keen observer, your silence can become dangerous to some.
  5. Hardcore – you’re often unscrupulous; to you, scruples are for the weak; you’re hard, tough and sometimes rough; you most probably have lots of haters, but admirers too.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Feel free to roam this site for many more goodies, especially the Short Stories of Suspense. Stay tuned for a new episode of The Marquis tomorrow for a suspenseful and thrilling ride. Enjoy!

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Quiz – One word for Secret. What does it say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes16 Comments

It’s Friday night (at least on my side of the map), and by now you might’ve noticed Fridays are my “dark and secret” evenings. So this one comes with a Quiz related to Night and Secrets.

Look at the picture below for a few seconds, and think of the word Secret. After these few seconds, what is the first word that comes to your mind? Share it in a comment, and I’ll get back at you with one of your darker personality traits, with focus on your darker strengths. I’m looking forward to learning about your trove of power. Enjoy!

Secret Prague

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What do your Stories say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Fiction Entertainment26 Comments

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Music piece.

Okay, what story do you think of when looking at this picture in combination this song? I for one wrote The Executioner inspired by pieces such as this.

So the story they inspire is – Girl falls in love with dangerous man, whom she desires like a forbidden fruit. 

What’s your story? It will reveal things about you, so leave a comment with a few lines, and I’ll get back at you with traits of your personality. I’m looking forward to “meeting” you this way 🙂

 

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Quiz – What do your Reactions say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Fiction Entertainment15 Comments

Welcome to a new kind of personality quiz – the Situational Quiz. Today will reveal what your Reactions say about you. This is different than the Theme Quizzes in a number of points, but mainly the variants are no longer images, but words. Our subconscious reacts differently to these elements.

The principle is pretty much the same as with the previous quizzes. You are required to read the question, then make your decision within the first 5 seconds after your brain has registered what each choice means. Do NOT read the interpretations until you’ve made your choice, and please be purely honest. And most of all, enjoy!

QUESTION:

When faced with a false accusation, which of these Reactions feel more natural to you as you read them?

  1. Cry; 2. Yell; 3. Demand; 4. Ask; 5. Coerce.

INTERPRETATIONS:

  1. Cry – you’re sensitive and sometimes vulnerable; you’re kind-hearted and empathic at the cost of your defenses; you’re soft and easy to hurt, but not necessarily easy to sway from your purposes.
  2. Yell – you can sense people’s intentions; you have a sharp sense of justice, and you go as mad over intention as you do over words or actions; you can make an impression and often get your own.
  3. Demand – you know when to be firm and your attitude rarely allows too bold behavior; you may have a feeling of entitlement; you’re straight-forward and people naturally respect you.
  4. Ask – you have special respect for your fellow humans, for their choices and freedoms, which makes you particularly liked; however, you may also be a good influencer, which means you can be manipulative.
  5. Coerce – you’re a hard person, and you have some experience with getting your way; sometimes the goal justifies the means, and you don’t shy away from darker methods; there’s secret to you, and maybe danger.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

ANNOUNCEMENT: A New Year has begun, and a new year means NEW STORIES. Hyperion, Saphira and Lila (available here) have opened the road for “The Marquis” – once a victim, now a killer pursuing an epic revenge, and “The Serpent God” – in which the woman who loved Hyperion and was loved by him in return is contacted to find him and unlock his secret, the secret of the Serpent God, and the meaning behind the title. Stay tuned for suspenseful entertainment starting this Tuesday and, most of all, enjoy!

 

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Theme QUIZ – What does your Fantasy say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes31 Comments

Welcome to the theme quiz! Tonight the theme is Fantasy. What does your Fantasy say about you? Take a look the images below and, as soon as your mind has registered and acknowledged all of them, please decide which one of the images best suits your fantasy world. Keep in mind that while more than one image can be suited, you should choose the one that feels more right for a correct assessment. It is also highly important that you do NOT read the interpretations until you’ve made your choice. Ready? Here we go.

 

  1. Earth and Universe – You’re an explorer and a dreamer; you have vivid imagination and you are capable to envision worlds and scenarios; creative and artistic, you’re a visionary.
  2. Raven – You’re inclined to the forbidden and the dark, maybe the magical and the occult; you seek substance in yourself and others; you have little patience with the phony.
  3. Grand Walls – You believe in the grandness of man; you can imagine rebuilding from the ruins and truly feel there is diamonds in the mud.
  4. Fantasy Clock – You feel time is the master of the universe; you’re fascinated with it and respect it; you’re a wise person, patient and often cunning.
  5. Wolf – You’re a realistic personality and find it difficult to fantasize about things you don’t believe possible; you’re creative and imaginative, but your mind builds on what it knows exists.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Please feel free to roam this site not only for Quizzes, but also for stories about hot crushes and mysterious missions. Check out Hyperion, Saphira and Lila here. Enjoy!

Picture sources: Earth and Universe; Raven; Grand Walls; Fantasy Clock; Wolf. Featured image.

Theme Quiz – What do your Sacred Jewels say about you?

On By Ana C. BlacklaceIn Psychology, Quizzes22 Comments

Welcome to a new special theme quiz – What do your Sacred Jewels say about you? As always, please answer the following question with the deepest sincerity, making your decision within the first 10 seconds after your mind has understood what each image means. Also, please do NOT read the interpretations until you’ve made your choice. And, most of all, enjoy!

THEME QUESTION:

Which of the following jewels are you most inclined to call your Sacred Jewel?

  1. Crystal – you feel compelled to seek secrets, the hidden, the true and the authentic; you have a visceral need to discover what lies beyond pretenses, and you’re mostly successful; you have a talent of seeing through façades right to the core.
  2. Ring – you show people how much you value them, and appreciate being valued in return; you cherish relationships and love to bring joy into a loved one’s life; you love to give, but also to receive in return; if you’re only on the giving end for too long, you will desist and retreat.
  3. Crown – you’re a decision maker, a doer and, under the right circumstances, a ruler; you can be a leader; you’re strong-willed, bold when necessary, and sometimes stubborn; you truly believe some things must be done only your way; you’ve probably had your measure of success to boost confidence.
  4. Dagger – you’re a fighter and a protector; you will go all the way for the causes you believe in; you’re reliable and very strong, resilient and often feared; you’re probably a very nice person, and your other face may come as a shock to many; you’re dependable, and you do everything in your power to keep your promises.
  5. Necklace – you often feel chained by the world, a prisoner in your own life; you’re very creative and imaginative, and you’re determined to make yourself a worthy adornment if you’re doomed to be one; you’re interesting and intriguing to people, but also complicated and sometimes demanding; you have a highly pleasant way of loving.

Enjoyed this quiz? Plenty more where it came from. Check out the other quizzes in the Quizzes section on this site, and please share your feelings in a comment. I’m always happy to read from you.

Please feel free to roam this site not only for Quizzes, but also for stories about hot crushes and young women falling in love with dangerous individuals that can be any kind of villain from evil scientists to murderers. Check out Hyperion, Saphira and Lila here. Enjoy!

Pic sources: Crystal, Ring, Crown, Dagger, Necklace. Featured image.