Definitions by ciofki

gothicnoirpulp

Literary genre founded by ciofki, author of Goth-Ick Tales. A unique fusion of gothic horror, noir narration, and pulp action. Niche genre of literature. Can also be written as gothic-noir-pulp.

ciofki just wrote a new gothicnoirpulp story set in 1929 about an alcoholic private investigator hired to find a former colleague embroiled in a lovecraftian serpent cult located in the bayous of New Orleans.

gothicnoirpulp by ciofki July 25, 2026

Artmare

Coined by ciofki, creator of Goth-Ick Tales and Ciofki Customs, artmare is horror-themed, nightmare-inducing artwork created by ciofki as a line of exclusive merchandise.

I shudder when I see what new frightening artmare is sold by Ciofki Customs. They must be demented to create such ghastly offerings.

Artmare by ciofki July 25, 2026

Fearring

Coined by ciofki of Goth-Ick Tales and Ciofki Customs, it is Artmare merchandise that encompasses earrings, finger rings, nose rings, wrist rings, (bracelets), Head rings, (headbands, crowns, circlets), Neck rings, (necklaces), ankle rings, (ankle jewelry), leg rings, (garters), and toe rings. Horror-themed jewelry that encircles parts of your body.

Check out my new fearrings, they are to die for.

Fearring by ciofki July 25, 2026