Robert E. Howard’s creation Conan the Barbarian is widely known and appreciated in both books and movies, and soon even in games. However, Howard created many other characters besides Conan that are just as entertaining. Solomon Kane is one of these, and his exploits can b... Read More

I love horror movies. Whether I'm feeling cold, ghostly shivers down my spine as I watch stories that swirl with paranormal suspense, or burrowing in the sofa cushions as my heart beats faster with the approach of a creature from another world, I simply cannot get enough of horror. I revel in the starts and scares of a well told tale, and I laugh hard enough t... Read More

Based on the anime series of the same name, Death Note tells the story of Light Yagami, a bright student with a passion for the law. Son of a high ranking police official, Light pursues the study of law with the intention of following in his father's footsteps. As the story progresses, Light learns that there is often a disconnect bet... Read More

We are all familar with the old adage that states "You only get one chance to make a good first impression". In many ways, we accept this as truth. It is the reason we agonize over creating the perfect resume and cover letter, or take considerable time and care in preparing for an interview or first date.

I believe the concept holds true for... Read More

As any regular visitor to Lucent Dusk can gather, I am a huge fan of the fantasy genre. I never pass up the opportunity to watch or read a swords and sorcery adventure, so when Kyo Kara Maoh caught my eye, I wasted no time slotting it into the Netflix queue.

Kyo Kara Maoh tells the story of Yuri Shibuya, a nerdy teenager in Japan. One typi... Read More