The Ultimate Vampire Resource and Directory

I spent the past week searching on Google for free blogging websites that I could use to journal on, though also just be a bit of a blogger, I suppose. Mostly with the interests I like of the dark and macabre variety. But holy shit, is it so freaking hard to find a website that is just right. I've been checking like Goldilocks which site platform suited me and my abilities. However, none panned out. The only ones I could check into were Blogger and Webpress. Mostly because they are free and at no cost. I found sites like Substack and The Medium.

So naturally, my curiosity was piqued. I learned that with both sites, you can also monetize and have paid content locked through subscriptions or memberships for viewers. I mean, that does sound nice, don't get me wrong. I just don't have that much faith in the concept.

Not that I'm complaining, but seriously, I've always loved writing. The issue is, I feel that not many people would enjoy it. Hell, even I get frustrated during my research when I come across an intriguing article I'm reading halfway through. But then I can't access the rest of it. I'd have to come out of pocket. I understand a lot of people nowadays do their blogging online and often build up a platform to become content creators, advocates, etc.

Though that's not me. I just want to express myself and the spooky stuff I find comfort in.

I also want to do it anonymously. Just for protection and privacy reasons. I even thought of sharing some of my research and pages I made on here when I do find a suitable site. Again, cause I just want to express myself and share what interests me regarding the dark and mysterious. Searching online for the right site is a difficult exploration, not just cause of most sites you'd have to pay for subscriptions.
It also comes down to AI software websites. I'm not going too deep into the subject matter at hand, but most of the platforms I encountered are interconnected with AI tools.

I prefer my own style and my own way of writing. AI has become a booming thing now, making it difficult for traditional writers to really get their foot in the blogging door.
To be honest, when I was a tween, I originally started blogging on the Blogger website because it was a part of our class assignments and we were getting graded on it. Since then, I never even touched Blogger until recently, this week, contemplating my choices.

I use VR for my journals. But I want a safe space to share without having to worry about this or that. I want to be able to use a free blogging site to make my own blog that caters to me as an individual.