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Light in the darkness
The Change, Bradley Caffee
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A light in the grimdark
The Choice, Bradley Caffee
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100 Cupboards, N. D. Wilson
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The Deliverer
“Jason William Karpf’s post-apocalyptic novel The Deliverer transports a grim yet hopeful story, leading to satisfying conclusions for his characters.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 23, 2022

How to Discern ‘Honest’ Christian Fiction Without Embracing Darkness
“Some critics argue Christian fiction should avoid cringe by showing more darkness and sin, but this approach brings biblical dangers.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 21, 2022

The Change
“Tight situations and Bradley Caffee’s rapid style energize this bracing finale for the Chase Runner world.”
—Lorehaven on Sep 2, 2022

Immortal Guardian
“Immortal Guardian may start slowly and its prose may occasionally stumble, but this story asks interesting questions with a compelling plot.”
—Lorehaven on Aug 26, 2022

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    On Canceling the ‘Baby-Eating’ Baby Yoda
    Parker J. Cole, Articles on Nov 18, 2020

    It’s Not in the Rating: Looking at Negative Influences in Stories: Frozen and Grand Torino
    Travis Perry, Articles on Apr 2, 2020

    Are We Part of the Problem?
    Mark Carver, Articles on Aug 7, 2019

    That Time a Serial Killer Confessed to Me
    Travis Perry, Articles on Aug 1, 2019

    From the Archives: How Dark is Too Dark?
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jul 24, 2019

    Preview Lorehaven Magazine’s Spring 2018 Issue Online!
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Feb 5, 2019

    Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, Part 7: The Fearless Elite
    Travis Chapman, Articles on Oct 19, 2018

    Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War, Part 6: Psychology of Warfare: The Act of Killing
    Travis Chapman, Articles on Oct 11, 2018

    Speculative Fiction Writer’s Guide to War–part 1, Reasons
    Travis Perry, Articles on Aug 16, 2018

    Blood and Guts
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 15, 2018

    Guns. Lots of Guns.
    Mark Carver, Articles on Oct 4, 2017

    Is Violence Biblical?
    Brennan S. McPherson, Articles on Feb 17, 2017

    Some Jokes Are Not Funny
    Mark Carver, Articles on Sep 7, 2016

    Heavy Metal
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 29, 2016

    Body Count Vs. Human Cost
    Mark Carver, Articles on Jun 15, 2016

    No Rest For The Weary
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 20, 2016

    Jesus Vs. The Punisher
    Zach Bartels, Articles on Feb 19, 2016

    Realism and The Christian Artist
    C. E. Laureano, Articles on Sep 25, 2015

    Here There Be Monsters…
    Mark Carver, Articles on Sep 9, 2015

    Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 103
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 27, 2015

    The Faces Of Evil
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 21, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 8: A Moral Cinematic Universe
    Austin Gunderson, Articles on Jul 30, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 7: A Hero’s Consequences
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 28, 2015

    Badfan V Superman 6: Game Of Tones
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 23, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 5: You’ll Believe A Man Can Die
    Austin Gunderson, Articles on Jul 21, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 4: Able To Leap Expectations
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 17, 2015

    Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 102
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 16, 2015

    Badfan v Superman 2: Super-Nostalgia Knockdown
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jul 9, 2015

    Evangelical Vs. Progressivist Content Warnings 101
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Jun 25, 2015

    Introducing Edgy Christian Speculative Fiction From The Crossover Alliance
    Mark Carver, Articles on Apr 10, 2015

    Violence In Speculative Literature
    Rebecca LuElla Miller, Articles on Mar 9, 2015

    Christianity, Gore, and Death
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jan 20, 2015

    Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 4
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 16, 2014

    Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Oct 2, 2014

    Avatars Of Forgiveness, Part 3: Aang’s Avenging
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 28, 2014

    How Should We Then Upgrade Christian Fiction?
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on Aug 14, 2014

    Biblical Discernment: The Pure Free-for-all
    R. L. Copple, Articles on Jun 10, 2014

    Slenderman: Requiem For Responsibility
    John Otte, Articles on Jun 4, 2014

    Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 2
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 29, 2014

    Toward A Better View Of ‘Icky Bits,’ Part 1
    E. Stephen Burnett, Articles on May 15, 2014

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Lorehaven helps Christian fans explore fantastical stories for Christ’s glory: fantasy, science fiction, and beyond. Articles, the library, reviews, podcasts, gifts, and the Lorehaven Guild community help fans discern and enjoy the best Christian-made fantastical stories, applying their meanings to the real world Jesus Christ calls us to serve. Subscribe free to get any updates you choose and to access the Lorehaven Guild.