Callie Byrnes
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Lawrence, KS, United States
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The Things We Lost Along The Way
We have lost so many things along the way. But there is beauty in the fact that I can only grieve these things because I had them once, because they filled me with light and hope and heartache and … → Read More
The Ultimate Christmas Streaming Guide For Hopeless Romantics
Ah, Christmas—it’s one of the most romantic times of the year, probably because the twinkling lights and snowy nights have a way of feeling magical. It’s also the best time of year to w… → Read More
7 Rules Of Party Planning According To Babylon
So, you want to plan a party? Then you’re in the right place! → Read More
How To Tell If Your Attic Is Haunted
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered (at least once) whether your house might be haunted. It’s normal to be curious, especially when you have a penchant for horror movies or you hav… → Read More
Horror Movies That Were So Scary, They Actually Had Disturbing Real-Life Consequences
It’s clear scary movies have a way of messing with our heads, especially if we aren’t in the best frame of mind. But no one expects to watch one and have their life completely changed. → Read More
Seeking Serotonin For The End Of The World
I sometimes think it’s the end of the world. Not in an “I’m-anxious-and-I-am-overblowing-this-situation” kind of way—no, when I say “end of the world,” I mean it very literally. → Read More
A Brief Meditation On Space Exploration
Does the fact that I don’t feel the need to probe every unexplored corner of the universe mean I lack curiosity? Or can it simply mean that I enjoy the mystery of not knowing everything this life c… → Read More
The Story Of A Girl Lost In Time
I always feel like I’m saying goodbye too soon, walking out the door before I’m ready, starting anew before I’ve ever had the time to process the last ending. I try so hard to make the most of ever… → Read More
Here’s Exactly What It’s Like To Be ‘Clarice Starling’ In Real Life
In real life, working in the FBI is hardly like a movie. → Read More
An Honest Letter To The Teen Girls We Used To Be
I guess what I’m trying to say is that these days are important, but they aren’t everything. You’ll fall down, you’ll get your heart broken, you’ll break down, but you’ll always get back up.… → Read More
A History Of Haunted Places
My best friend didn’t tell me her house was haunted, but somehow I knew. → Read More
10 Unhinged Moments From The New ‘Twilight’ Book That I Can’t Stop Thinking About
If I have to suffer from the knowledge of every batshit thing Edward said and did in this novel, then so do you. → Read More
A Love Letter To My Chemical Romance And The Emo Kids We Used To Be
In some ways, we are still just a generation of emo kids. → Read More
Amanda Knox Wants You To Help Crowdfund Her Space-Themed Wedding (And No, You’re Not Invited)
Patrons can also put money toward specific things, such as the band, the costumes (???), the special effects (seriously, ???), photography, games, and paradox props (?????), most of which mainly ju… → Read More
20 LGBTQ+ Books To Check Out This Pride Month
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, so why not celebrate it with a good book? → Read More
10 Books To Devour This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and dig into the pile of unread books you’ve been meaning to get to — or, you know, to buy a whole new book to devour instead. → Read More
To The Loves That Were Never Meant To Last
I knew I was playing with fire the very moment I met you. If our love could only ever amount to destruction, I was ready to burn the whole fucking city to the ground. → Read More
How To Say Goodbye To Your Favorite Characters
With the ending (or, at least, the transitional period) of huge franchises like Marvel, Game of Thrones, and Star Wars, we have to come to terms with the fact that we’re going to have to say goodby… → Read More
8 TV Shows That Changed The Way I Look At My Body
It’s so easy to look into a mirror and criticize yourself, but what if you just… didn’t? What if you only let yourself wink and smile and say nice things? What if you admired your body for once?… → Read More
Some Subtle Reminders That You Were Once Here
A whole map of our relationship exists online somewhere; if I wanted to, I could follow the breadcrumbs back to the very first night I laid eyes on you. → Read More