Conversations on Science, Culture and Time

A short essay on FROM
There are certain TV shows that exist not to provide answers, but to push us into the murky depths of mystery, leaving us to wonder why we even embarked on the journey in the first place. FROM, a modern horror-mystery series, does precisely that; it keeps you suspended between dread and fascination, much like a holiday brochure for a destination you’d absolutely never want to visit but can’t stop reading about. If that sounds familiar, it’s because this sensation mirrors the experience I had reading Cloven Country by Jeremy Harte, a book I stumbled upon during my visit to Scotland last year. It delves into the folklore of rural England, where the devil himself is said to have roamed. Much like the eerie town in FROM, Harte’s landscape is full of picturesque locations that mask deep, ancient horrors.

Sparking Curiosity with Scottish Tales
Just when a mild cold threatened to extent my post-Easter blues, I discovered the perfect remedy - a literary getaway! Perhaps I was still basking in the afterglow of last year’s Scottish holiday (who knows?!), hence the current choice. Nevertheless, for anyone still yearning for adventure, especially after the Easter festivities, then here’s a recommendation: dive headfirst into the world of Scottish tales with two intriguing books…