Modern Cults

I got the cat because my therapist said I needed “connection” and my sister said I needed “less silence.” I did not realize this would involve chanting, blood contracts, or a pamphlet printed on unsettlingly good paper. At first, it’s just a cat. Aloof. Judgmental. Stares at the corner of the room like it’s watching something I can’t see. Normal cat stuff. Then he starts leaving the flat at night. Coming back smelling like incense and damp carpet. Then I find the symbol. Then the meetings. Then the gentle but very firm suggestion that I’m holding him back from his destiny. ...

One-on-one with Satan. A chilling and highly convincing account of possession and exorcism in modern America, hailed by NBC Radio as "one of the most stirring books on the contemporary scene."

Includes exclusive audio cameos from One Tree Hill cast members Tyler Hilton, Paul Johansson, James Lafferty, and Chad Michael Murray! An “incredible” (Alex Cooper, Call Her Daddy), “riveting” (People) New York Times bestselling memoir by One Tree Hill star Bethany Joy Lenz about her...

The History of Slasher Films: From Cult Classics to Modern Horror Icons is your ultimate guide to one of cinema’s most enduring—and thrilling—genres. Whether you're a longtime horror fan or just discovering the thrill of the Final Girl, this engaging and in-depth book traces the evolution of the slasher film from its early roots in the 1930s to its 21st-century reinvention. Packed with fascinating film history, cultural analysis, iconic characters, and must-watch movie recommendations, this book explores how slasher movies reflect our fears, challenge social norms, and continue to ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the bestselling author of Cultish and host of the podcast Sounds Like a Cult, a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking. Utilizing the...

Grounded in investigative research and real survivor stories, Surviving Modern Yoga uncovers the physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by Ashtanga yoga leader Pattabhi Jois—and reckons with the culture, structures, and mythos that enabled it. Yoga culture sells well-meaning westerners the full...

In 1993, David Koresh and a band of heavily armed evangelical Christians took on the might of the US government. A two-month siege of their compound in Waco, Texas, ended in a firefight that killed seventy-six, including twenty-five children. America is still picking up the pieces, and we still haven't heard the full story.

You found the book. Or maybe…it found you. Inside this volume are stories no one should read—yet they exist, waiting for someone to turn the page. A girl finds her reflection smiling back without her. A birthday party has one extra guest no one invited. A viral slime recipe starts changing kids into something else. A father keeps working for his family, even after death. Each tale in Inkbound is sharper than the last, pulling you deeper into the curse that binds them. At first, they seem like fiction—urban legends, school rumors, creepy YouTube stories. But then they start to echo ...

This program is read by the authors (David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, and Jerry Zucker), Laura Orrico and Joe Praino, with special appearances by an all-star cast of comedy giants, including the film's stars, Julie Hagerty and Robert Hays, as well as Beau Bridges, Barry Diller, Michael Eisner, Peter...

Guru Lies That Ate Your Life At some point, the guidance stopped helping and started costing more than it gave. The clarity promised by gurus, coaches, and modern spiritual authorities began to feel conditional. Progress required constant validation. Doubt was reframed as personal failure. And the responsibility for broken promises always landed in the same place: on you. Guru Lies That Ate Your Life examines how modern gurus establish authority, build dependency, and maintain influence—often without appearing coercive or extreme. Rather than focusing on a single figure or movement, this ...

In Matthew Lyons' pulse-pounding crime horror, A Mask of Flies, a criminal on the run after a failed heist must confront dark family secrets and demons from her past made flesh. THE PAST HAS TEETH In the grisly aftermath of a botched bank heist, career criminal Anne Heller has no choice but to...

Step inside one of the most unusual and talked-about intentional communities in the world. For decades, the Twelve Tribes—known to many as the Yellow Deli people—have fascinated outsiders with their simple living, communal lifestyle, and distinct interpretation of the Bible. Yet just as often, they have sparked confusion, controversy, and passionate debate. This book provides a clear, accessible, and deeply informative look at the beliefs, daily life, history, and inner workings of the Twelve Tribes community. Drawing from detailed research and community accounts, it explores: How the ...

You don’t choose them. They choose you. ‘Tense and atmospheric’ Lisa Hall ‘Chillingly authentic’ Guardian THE THRILLING SEQUEL SHADOW OF FOG ISLAND IS AVAILABLE NOW! Sofia has just finished university and ended a troubled relationship when she attends a lecture about a New Age movement...

Creepypasta: Volume One – The First Fifty Stories Terrifying Tales from the "Fiction by Mark Watson" Substack Step into the heart of internet horror with Creepypasta: Volume One – The First Fifty Stories, an anthology featuring the first 50 chilling tales submitted to the viral Fiction by Mark Watson Substack. These aren’t just stories, they’re warnings. Whispers. Glitches in the veil between what we imagine and what waits in the dark. These stories are unearthed from inboxes, shaped in sleep paralysis, and shared with trembling hands. Whether you're a fan of Creepypasta lore or ...

What do we really know about modern practicing polygamists - not fictional ones like the Henrickson family on HBO’s Big Love? We’ve seen the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the news, the underage brides in pioneer dresses on a Texas ranch. But the FLDS is just one of many groups that have broken with mainstream Mormonism to follow those parts of Joseph Smith’s doctrine disavowed by the LDS Church. Gaining unprecedented access to these communities, journalist Sanjiv Bhattacharya reveals a shadow country....

Creepypasta: Volume Two – The Next Fifty Stories More Terrifying Tales from the "Fiction by Mark Watson" Substack Creepypasta: Volume Two – The Next Fifty Stories drags you deeper into the shadow-soaked heart of internet horror, with 50 new twisted tales unearthed from the cult-favorite Fiction by Mark Watson Substack. If the first volume was an invitation, this one is the trap. These stories aren’t just fiction, they’re infestations, whispers that crawl under your skin and stay there. The warnings have grown louder, and the shadows lean in closer. Featuring original nightmares. ...

Something is wrong with the children along the Mississippi and it might have something to do with the mothers of KANT. Tatiara has never been closer to a case than when her sister Aliyah shows up with a foreboding fear that her new girlfriend might be tangled up in a pyramid scheme--or worse, a supernatural cult. Tatiara and Charlotte pack for a trip up the Mississippi, taking their investigation agency on the move to Memphis, Tennessee. With a cult of blonde-haired, blue-eyed Karens trying to keep her from the truth, Tatiara will need all of her quick problem-solving--and a little bit of ...

What do self-help culture, influencer branding, therapy-speak, and political polarization have in common? They all reflect a deeper crisis: the rise of hyper-individualism. In this provocative and timely book, The Age of Hyper-Individualism explores how the modern obsession with the self—its improvement, expression, and protection—has reshaped nearly every aspect of contemporary life. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, politics, spirituality, and pop culture, Daniel Kirrin examines how we got here and what it’s costing us. From the commodification of identity to the marketization of ...

“Life is currently on hold while I read the series” - Goodreads reviewer The past taints everything. Wynter has helped to create a safe home with her family. Her music career is taking off with an overseas recording opportunity and a new all-girl rock band. Her brothers could use some help. Indio returns from London and there's a room waiting for him if he'll take it, as well as an old flame in the wings. Caleb has a new chance at love, and Jesse continues his search for the perfect girl. Out of the blue, their mother Miriam returns seeking reconciliation. Her years of neglect have ...

Mystery. Manipulation. Murder. Cults are associated with all of these. But what really goes on inside them? More specifically, what goes on inside the minds of cult leaders and the people who join them? Based on the hit podcast Cults, this is essential reading for any true crime fan. Cults prey...