That Was My Boy is an original story by Phoebe Nerem. The story centers on Dominic Goldberg, a man in his early twenties and an heir to Goldberg & Silverman Financial Services. As he navigates the expectations of his wealthy parents and the sinister air of the Silvermans, he discovers that there are more monsters among him than he thought.

"Prometheus" is a short fiction piece that falls under the abstract horror genre. It offers a modern and unsettling retelling of the original Promethean myth, in which eagles eat Prometheus' liver every day. In this short story, the events are narrated through the eyes of a child who watches his father die of liver cancer, while the ominous arrival of the eagles looms over them. The piece invites reflection on human mortality and the detrimental effects of dwelling on the inevitability of death.

Writer Shereen Rana explores the role of stories and fiction in not only her life but society at large. Through a lyric essay, she delves into the urge and need to contextualize and re-contextualize our feelings, circumstances, and the world around us. Join her as she questions the impact of storytelling and shares her personal journey in understanding its importance.

The color white has long symbolized peace and purity, but is it becoming a detriment to our daily lives?

Writer Shereen Rana investigates the impact of the color white on our psyche. From the lack of creativity in institutional settings to the minimalist trend in homes, discover how colors can boost our wellness and productivity.

This second episode of Offline features the British podcast duo of Blonde Vibrations, Eliz and Lilyemma.

The girls discuss balancing their podcasts and careers, their aspirations and inspirations, and how pop culture and media in the 21st century have impacted them as people.

At Humankind Zine, our team loves to curate a collection of our top picks each month. Though we were on hiatus during January and February, we're excited to share our favorites from that time. Our list includes a mix of new and old media, ranging from XG's latest release "Shooting Star" to the classic TV show The X-Files from 1993. Click to discover more of our recommendations.

At Humankind Zine, we love to share our favorite things with you every month. This time, we've put together a list of our top picks from September and October 2022. From the latest A24 movie, Pearl, to the classic comedy-horror film, The Addams Family (1991), we have something for everyone. Click to see more of our favorites!

Brenna Hagan shares her review of the novel "Lapvona" by Ottessa Moshfegh. She summarizes the plot and the themes of the book, which is set in a medieval fiefdom and follows the life of Marek, a disfigured shepherd boy, and the other characters in the village of Lapvona. The novel is characterized by its brutality, and readers of Moshfegh's previous works should not be taken aback by the grotesque elements in "Lapvona.”

What are creators like when nobody is looking and the camera is off?

Offline is a new interview series by Bucky Wolfe where they sit down with different content creators to learn more about their backgrounds and lifestyles away from the spotlight.

The first interview in this series features Melbourne-based Minecraft and Valorant streamer, Jack Woodward better known as Pyroscythe. This conversation explores Pyroscythe’s career journey, identity, and what it means to be an up-and-coming Twitch streamer.

Jazz influenced indie J-pop artist, Mei Semones released her double single, Shinju in October. Learn more about Mei and the meaning behind her two tracks, Shinju and Okashi.

American singer-songwriter-guitarist, Madison Cunningham, has released her third studio album "Revealer," which is a self-portrait album that reveals her flaws and contradictions. In an interview with our writer Ayesha H., Cunningham explained that the album reflects her shedding light on who she is as a person and as an artist, with some of the contradictions that arose during the writing process including making music for both money and for the love of it.

Angelina, aka spoopioopii, is a 22-year-old self-taught artist working out of a small town in Washington. They paint surrealist portraits using acrylic, oil pastel, old lipstick, and other discarded materials. Their work mainly focuses on themes involving mental health and the self. Click to see some of their favorite pieces.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. 🍋

Ayesha H. shares a guide on reconstructing failure and how we can learn to perceive it through rose-colored lenses.

Emily Austin’s debut novel “Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead" is about a lesbian struggling with mental illness who winds up getting a job at a Catholic church. Emily Van Ryn gives their review of Austin's book and discusses the book’s themes of mental health, trauma, and queerness.

Each month, our team at Humankind Zine curates a list of our top favorites. From Matt Maeson's latest album Never Had To Leave to Joan Didion's timeless The White Album, we've got you covered with new media and old gems. Click to see all of our recommendations.