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The UK’s premier goth magazine. An independent publication exploring alternative culture, lifestyle, art and literature. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Www.themourningpaper.co.uk Tmpmag@aol.com

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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The response will ALWAYS be “Fuck Off”! 🖤
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Anti AI Statement from the TMP team 🖤 #goth #gothic #indiemagazine
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Goth boots for the win.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Feel this in my soul.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
In this article, Natasha Kitty Katt introduces dark electronic music project, Auld Reekie Nocturne, and her latest album ‘The Stone Tape Confessions’. This album was based on eight stories, places and people from Edinburgh’s macabre history. ☠️ #indiemusician #goth #gothic #alt #edinburgh #music
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Auld Reekie Nocturne: Exploring Edinburgh’s Dark Past
Natasha Kitty Katt introduces her dark electronic music project and her latest album, ‘The Stone Tape Confessions’.
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Stuart Berman @stuberman.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Some people wear all black because it's cool/goth/rock 'n' roll etc, I wear all black to hide food stains
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Lindsay Hearts, Foxblood founder, tells all in TMP’s latest interview - from her early roots in fashion to her proudest achievement to date! A huge thanks to Lindsay and her team for this interview. #goth #gothic #foxblood #altfashion #indiemagazine
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An Interview with Lindsay Hearts: The Birth of Foxblood
An interview with the founder of alternative fashion brand, Foxblood.
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Whitby Gothic @whitbygothic.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
+++ Mabon Blessings To You All Today - 22 Sept 2026 +++ #Mabon, the autumnal equinox, the Feast of the Ingathering, is a Pagan ritual of thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them to secure the blessings of the Goddess & the Gods during the coming winter.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Want to be part of our writing team? 🖤 We’re open to everyone, new and experienced, who has an interest in and Gothic and otherwise alternative (sub)culture. You can find submission guidelines on our website, www.themourningpaper.co.uk Just email your pitch to TMPMAG@AOL.COM 🖊️
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
In this article, Edward explores dark tourism in Scotland and beyond. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☠️ Written by Edward MacMillan (@eyup_its_ed on Instagram) 🖊️ Read this and more on our website, www.themourningpaper.co.uk 💻 #darktourism #travel #goth #gothic #indiemagazine
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Dark Tourism: Exploring Morbid Curiosity
An exploration of ‘Dark Tourism’ in Scotland and beyond.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
An introduction to ‘The Devils Tailor’ an upcoming six-part documentary series about macabre fashion sculptor, Brandon Murray. Read more about the series here. #fashiondesigner #goth #gothic #alternative #darkart
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The Devil’s Tailor: A Gothic Fashion Documentary Series
An introduction to ‘The Devils Tailor’ an upcoming six-part documentary series about macabre fashion sculptor, Brandon Murray.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It’s finally that time of year again! 🎃 This year’s Halloween lush review includes the Bewitched Bubble Bar, the Boo! Shower Gel, the Silvery Moon Soap Bar, the Blackcurrant and Mint Lip Scrub and more! #goth #lush #halloween2026 #spookyseason #indiemagazine
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Discover Lush's Spooky Halloween Collection for Autumn 2023
Discover Lush's new Halloween collection featuring spooky bath treats, product ratings, and a playlist for your perfect autumn self-care day.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
An article exploring Pastel Goth fashion, history and influence - from media to Japanese street fashion. 🖤 Read more alternative-focused articles on our site, www.themourningpaper.co.uk #goth #fashion #indiemagazine #alt #alternative
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Pastel Goth: Breaking Subcultural Norms
An exploratory article into Pastel Goth fashion, history and influence.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
‘A House Named Valentine’ follows a woman in a depressive spiral following her husbands infidelity and the ostensibly supernatural events that follow. Writer, Shaun McLaren, reviewed this promising debut novella by Kaci O’Meara in this article. 🖊️ #author #horror #indiewriter #bookreview
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Glasgow-based Author Releases Debut Gothic Novella: ‘A House Named Valentine’
‘A House Named Valentine’ follows a woman in a depressive spiral following her husbands infidelity and the ostensibly supernatural events that follow.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
💯, but there are still great bands!
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
In this photo-essay, Brendan Hughes describes the atmosphere inside Glasgow-based club night, Asylum, hosted at Ivory Blacks. He also recalls his enjoyable time photographing members of the goth community. #goth #scotland #ivoryblacks #musicjournalism #indiemagazine
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Finding Asylum at Ivory Blacks: A Photo-Essay on Goth Community
Brendan explores Ivory Blacks’ role as a sanctuary for Glasgow’s alternative scene, whilst reflecting on his own personal shift from photojournalist to an accepted member of the space.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, New Order, Depeche Mode, The Cure and Sisters of Mercy are good places to start! 🦇
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ever dreamt of a social media where everybody is alternative? Well you’re in luck! AfterLife is a social media made by alternative people, for alternative people. With a focus on non-addictive interfaces and a gothic aesthetic - the site already has over 20,000 members! 🖤 Read more here.
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Introducing AfterLife: Social Media Outside the Mainstream
What happened to the internet we used to love? This is the story of why I built AfterLife, how it grew from a late-night side project into a community of 20,000 alternative people, and where it’s h…
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Peter Ray Allison, co-founder of Mythic Echoes LARP group, explores the impact that Dracula had on modern live-action role play games. 🎲 In November, Mythic Echoes will be hosting their next event: ‘As Night Falls: The Crimson Ball’. #vampire #larp #fantasy #alternative #gothic #culture
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Dracula, Derby and the Rise of Vampire Live Roleplays
An exploration into the uses of the Dracula archetype in modern games and live-action roleplays.
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Xerique ♅ ⚝ ⚚ φ ▲ @xerique.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
My article on The Mourning Paper: themourningpaper.co.uk/2026/08/31/s...
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Surviving the Heat as a Goth
Some words of advice on staying cool as a goth during hot temperatures.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Great piece!
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The Blogging Goth @theblogginggoth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
A deep dive into the bark heard around the #goth world, over on the #blog right now.
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The Rapper and the Content Creator, the Gooners and the Goths
No part of this, from the artificially sustained conversations to the prodigious amounts of money involved, feels particularly goth or even subcultural at all.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The heat in the UK may be falling but as temperatures continue to rise across the planet, it’s increasingly important to keep yourself comfortable and safe when dressing in goth fashion. 🖤 🖊️ Written by @aetherograph.bsky.social #gothfashion #goth #gothic #alt #alternativefashion #heatwave
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Surviving the Heat as a Goth
Some words of advice on staying cool as a goth during hot temperatures.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This short story follows the lone survivor of an environmental horror, after the land turned against mankind. 🌲 Read this and more on our website under the ‘Literature’ section. Www.themourningpaper.co.uk 💻 #gothicfiction #gothicliterature #literarymagazine #goth #horrorg
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Janel Comeau 🍁 @verybadllama.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In honour of Dolly Parton, encourage your children to read books. In honour of Tim Curry, encourage them to play near an open storm drain in the rain.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Gimme!
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Sophie Lancaster Foundation @sophiecharity.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Today, we’re remembering the incomparable Dolly Parton. 🖤 Dolly Parton was an advocate for acceptance and trying to leave the world a little kinder than you found it. Thank you for showing the world that being unapologetically yourself can be a beautiful thing. #WeAreSophie #dollyparton
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
It is with great sadness that we receive the news of Tim Curry’s death. This phenomenal actor will live on through his roles on stage and on screen 🕊️ #timcurry #riptimcurry #breakingnews #actor #goth
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We’ll be doing another Halloween lush review this year! 🎃 Check out this video to see what we got. #lush #bathbombs #halloween #goth #alternative #pr
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
More goth fashion photography from Mic of MGMF Visuals (@mgmfvisuals on Instagram) 📸 Model: @tooth_raider on Instagram Follow The Mourning Paper for alternative culture, news, art and literature. 🕯️ #goth #alternative #gothfashion #photography #photographer #alt #gothic
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Goth City Promotions has announced their tenth anniversary celebration, due to take place in Leeds this October. @gothcityleeds.bsky.social This one-off event will run from the 12th to the 17th. You can book tickets now via the link in this article. 🔗 #goth #livemusic #alternative #gothic #alt
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Leeds’ Goth City Announces Tenth Anniversary Celebration
Goth City Festival is returning for its tenth anniversary celebration from the 12th to the 17th of October.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Incredible shots of Emy (@b1asph.emy) by photographer, Alex Holt (@alex__streetphoto) - tags on Instagram. 📸 Follow @officialmourningpaper for alternative culture, news, art and literature. 🕯️ #goth #alternative #gothfashion #alt #photography #gothic
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The Blogging Goth @theblogginggoth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
On this day in 1956, Béla Ferenc Dezső Blaskó - better known as #BélaLugosi - died in LA... but remains forever undead as the archetypal Count #Dracula, and immortalised in the anthem by #Bauhaus
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Shout out to the alternative friend groups! You are each other’s greatest accessory. 🖤 Some goth memes for you today. Follow @officialmourningpaper for alternative culture, news, art and literature. Visit our website, www.themourningpaper.co.uk #goth #alt #gothic #alternative #darkaesthetic
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
When you’re a different type of alternative to your friend but you’re still best buds 🖤 #goth #memes #alternative #alt #gothic
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Mike Lewinski @wildernessvagabonds.com · 08/07/2026
I have a fine selection of bug memes.
Meme caption: When ur a moth but also a goth

Photo of a Clymene moth which has a white body, black tips along the edges of the wings and an upside down black cross pattern when wings are at rest.
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Sword-Saint Vitus @armoredprincess.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
You lift while listening to goth metal once and you understand why Peter Steele looked like that
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
The alternative female experience.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Uh oh.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Heat + Goths = absolutely nothing because we need a nap.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
At this year’s IGA, we saw presentations on everything from dolls to trad wives, horror to classic Gothic literature.💀 @igagoths.bsky.social We rounded up some attendees to tell us about themselves and their papers. 🖊️ #academia #internationalgothicassociation #goth #alt #gothic #gothicacademia
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
At this year’s IGA, we saw presentations on everything from vampires to social media, TADC to The Portrait of Dorian Gray💀 @igagoths.bsky.social We rounded up some attendees to tell us about their papers 🖊️ #academia #internationalgothicassociation #goth #alt #gothic
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
This sounds great, shoot us an email at tmpmag@aol.com!
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Us too 😮‍💨
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Zyzzyva @zyzzyva.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
"Are mimes goth", the greatest thread in the history of forums, closed by moderators after 12,507 pages of debate.
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
A moment of silence for all the goths in extreme heat right now. We see you and we recognise the game 🙏🖤 #goths #gothic #alternative
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Dramatic Goth Makeup Look
ALT: Dramatic Goth Makeup Look
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
That’s the @igagoths.bsky.social 🤣
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THE MOURNING PAPER @themourningpaper.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
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