The Magic of Home: Spiritual Protection, Domestic Altars, and Energy Cleansing
Whether you're drawn to smoke cleansing, warding rituals, or building an altar that reflects your inner world, this guide will help you create and protect a spiritual home that holds you.
“Don’t Go in the Water”: Horror Films That Ruined the Beach Forever
From killer sharks to sea monsters, dive into the horror films that turned beach vacations into blood-soaked nightmares. Read the ultimate summer horror list on Cafe Crashdown.
Top 5 Shudder Picks for July 2025
Welcome back, ghouls and gals! I’m Kayla, your host here at Cafe Crashdown — and after a short travel break, I’m BACK with my Top 5 Shudder Picks for July!
Soft Power: Reclaiming Sensitivity as a Magical Strength
This season, let us reclaim our softness as a sacred strength. Let us honor the witches and mystics who cry at sunsets, feel the pain of others, and still choose to love harder. There is nothing fragile about a heart that stays open in a world that asks it to shut down.
Slay, Queen: The Rise of the Final Queer Girl (and Boy)
Horror’s Final Girl has evolved. Explore how queer horror survivors rewrite the rules and claim their power. Celebrate Pride with Cafe Crashdown’s deep dive.
The Magic of Numbers: Understanding Numerology and Angel Numbers
Numbers speak a language older than words. They hold vibration, symbolism, and clues from the universe for those who pay attention. In both ancient mysticism and modern spiritual circles, numerology offers a map of energy and meaning hidden in the numbers around us.
Gothic Love and Queer Longing: The Secret Romance at Horror’s Heart
Discover how gothic horror weaves queer longing and forbidden romance into its darkest tales. Celebrate Pride with Cafe Crashdown’s lush look at gothic queer horror.
Wild Beauty: Summer Solstice Flower Crowns, Offerings, and Ritual Art
The sun reaches its peak. The air is warm, sweet with bloom, and filled with the soft pulse of earth’s joy. The Summer Solstice, also known as Litha, is a celebration of light, life, and sacred beauty. It’s a time to honor both the sun’s fiery energy and the lush abundance that surrounds us.
Top 5 Queer Horror Films to Watch for Pride Month
In this Café Crashdown episode, I’m counting down my Top 5 Queer Horror Films you absolutely need to watch this June.