The Duchess's Desk

I will no longer change who I am. I am who I am. I love Kpop and Asian dramas. I love everything British. I'm different. I'm weird af and I'm ok with that. I'm perfectly IMPERFECT and I'm 100% ok with that! I love rain and storms. I love Halloween. I believe in the unseen world. I believe in Magick and that there are so many good things in this world. Life is beautiful.. this is coming from someone who didn't intend to live past 20 years old.

In the hauntingly beautiful image above, a fiery phoenix rises against a backdrop of stars and galaxies, standing in stark contrast to a cloaked, faceless figure. The words in the center hold a truth that resonates across time and culture: “Abandonment ends when loyalty to your Self begins.” – J. Mike Fields This simple yet profound message cuts to the heart of what it means to heal, transform, and rise from life’s darkest moments. At some point, nearly everyone faces abandonment—whether through relationships, family, friendships, or even abandoning themselves in the pursuit of acceptance. Yet, the journey back from that emptiness isn’t about finding someone else to fill the void. It begins with an inner fire: the decision to be loyal to yourself. The Symbolism of the Phoenix: Rebirth and Renewal The phoenix has long been a symbol of resilience and transformation. In mythology, it is a bird that burns to ashes only to rise again, more radiant than before. This cycle mirrors the emotion...

The narrow alleyways of Ashvale were never silent. Whispers rode the fog like secrets, and shadows bent at strange angles under lantern light. Tonight, though, the city seemed to hold its breath. Seraphine moved with measured grace, her boots clicking against the damp cobblestones. Her dress—black lace and leather stitched in a pattern that clung to her like armor—brushed against her legs. The coffee cup in her hands steamed faintly, though the flame flickering within it was no ordinary light. It burned without smoke, an ember pulled from the void itself. Perched on her shoulder was Nyx, her familiar—a cat with fur darker than midnight, eyes like molten amber, and wings that stretched wide as if carved from the shadows around them. The creature’s claws rested lightly on her sleeve, but the weight of its gaze tracked every movement in the alley. “Do you smell that?” Nyx’s voice was a whisper only Seraphine could hear. “Blood and rust. Something hunts.” Seraphine tightened her grip on th...

Supernatural fans love to debate: Dean vs. Sam. Both brothers are complex, flawed, and heroic in their own ways. But for me, the choice has always been clear. While I love Sam Winchester and Jared Padalecki, I am—and will always be—a Dean Winchester and Jensen Ackles girl. I’ve been a fan of Jensen since his Days of Our Lives days, and watching him bring Dean to life only deepened that loyalty. Dean resonates with me on a personal level in ways Sam never quite did. Let me explain why. Dean’s Deeper Burdens Dean Winchester’s pain cut differently than Sam’s. Dean knew his mother. He had vivid memories of Mary—her warmth, her voice, her love—and then the trauma of watching it all burn away. Sam was just a baby. He didn’t carry those same haunting memories. Dean, however, was physically and emotionally bonded with both parents. Losing that connection shaped everything about him. It’s why his struggles were heavier, his scars deeper. Dean: Brother, Protector, Parent Dean didn’t just grow ...

Mirrors are everyday objects, yet for centuries they have carried an air of mystery. Across cultures, mirrors are not just tools for self-reflection but also symbols of power, magic, and danger. In folklore and superstition, mirrors are said to act as portals for spirits, omens of death, tools for divination, and even soul stealers. From the ancient Greeks to modern ghost lore, mirrors remain one of the most enduring symbols of the supernatural. In this article, we’ll explore mirror folklore from around the world—how they became tied to ghosts, demons, and divination—and why breaking one still makes us shiver at the thought of seven years’ bad luck. Mirrors as Spirit Doorways One of the oldest beliefs about mirrors is that they are gateways to the spirit world. In many traditions, any reflective surface—whether a polished stone, a bowl of water, or a mirror—was considered a portal through which ghosts or demons could pass. Folklore warns that mirrors are often linked to hauntings and d...