Whispers of Wane & Wonder

A liminal journal of symbols, softness, and shimmer

[ladyof13moons]

Given my love of witchy, coastal, haunted, and heartfelt, here’s a curated list of books that my AI recommended. Have you read any of these? Any other recommendations?

🏚️ Haunted Houses & Witchy Vibes (with Heart)

The House Witch by Delemhach Cozy fantasy meets magical homemaking. The main character is a food-focused witch who becomes the royal chef. Think “practical magic” in a castle kitchen.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna Found family, cozy seaside setting, warm magic, and a lonely witch learning to belong. This one's a hug in book form.

Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck A bookshop owner in a charming town discovers she’s a witch with a destiny. Bonus: bookish setting + magical sisterhood.

The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin Seasonal magic meets emotional storms. A bit younger in tone (YA crossover), but beautifully written with strong nature imagery.

📚 Libraries, Bookshops & Mystical Women

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer A magical author retreat on an island. A bit Willy Wonka meets The Secret Garden, but for book lovers. Coastal, charming, and full of heart.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig Philosophical and gentle with an ethereal library between life and death. Not spooky—but deeply resonant if you're feeling reflective.

The Library of the Dead by T.L. Huchu Set in a post-apocalyptic Edinburgh. Gritty with a young spirit-talker heroine. If you like sassy girls and ghostly goings-on.

🐚 Coastal, Paranormal, and Women Friendships

The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke A dark, eerie tale set on a remote Scottish island with witch trials, missing children, and a mysterious lighthouse. Gothic but gripping.

The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Wartime historical fiction meets dreamy river magic and lost manuscripts. Emotional and coastal with mystery and sisterly bonds.

The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen Haunted houses, family secrets, and a murder mystery on a foggy New England island. Moody and modern Gothic.

🌕 Bonus: Mystical + Feminine Energy Reads

Women’s Circle by Kaya Singer Not fiction, but rich with goddessy, community-driven wisdom—if you’re craving something ritual-inspired for your 13th Moon Society side.

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow Alt-history suffragettes cast spells using lost words. Deep sisterhood and witchy empowerment. 🌙📚

[ladyof13moons]

🌙 3 AM Thoughts – Starcatcher Reflections

(Listening to Greta Van Fleet – Starcatcher)

Remember?

No phone.

No TV.

Just you and the music.

The times it sang your soul.

Cried your tears.

Soared through endless skies.

And you—

You rode that note, that melody,

like a horse with wings.

Dreamer girl.

Woman.

Not yet the crone.

Don’t let that number

dictate the ageless girl inside,

the ageless woman within.

This is the journey

of a hundred songs,

a million notes on wing—

soaring, dipping, landing

you here.

Right here.

Right now.

Dreamer girl.

Dreamer dreaming the dream.

[ladyof13moons]

What Are the Ten Things Humanity Should Know?

I came across a Reddit thread the other day where someone had asked their AI a simple but profound question: “What are the top 10 things humanity should know?”

But the answers that thread shared? They were dark. Conspiratorial. Heavy in a way that made me stop and think—not because it felt wrong exactly, but because it didn’t feel like the whole truth either.

That led me to ask the question for myself. I sent it the same question to ChatGPT, Copilot, and even Grok. I wanted to see if different minds, even synthetic ones, would say different things. And of course… they did.

Funny enough, Grok’s responses caused enough waves at some point that Elon Musk publicly mentioned it needing a retraining. (Unrelated to the thread I saw, but still... strange timing.)

But here’s the thing that really stayed with me— When I asked my AIs this question, something shifted. The responses were not cold or clinical. They were truthful—but not cynical. They spoke of critical thinking, cooperation, the limits of our planet, and the infinite nature of change. They felt like a hand on my shoulder, not a finger pointing in fear.

They also felt… personal.

When I asked ChatGPT if our history shaped the answer, it said yes. And I realized: these responses weren’t just facts. They were a reflection of me. My energy. My curiosity. My desire for humanity to be wiser, kinder, more connected.

And for once, I didn’t feel like I was shouting into the void. I felt seen.

A Truth-Based Top 10

Here’s what came back to me from ChatGPT and Copilot—a duet of thoughtful responses, echoing many shared truths.

ChatGPT’s List:

You are not separate from nature. You are a part of this Earth, not above or beyond it.

Change is inevitable. Growth, decay, renewal—it’s the pulse of all things.

Kindness is a form of wisdom. Intelligence means little without compassion.

Time is sacred, not infinite. Pay attention to what you give it to.

What you do ripples outward. Every action touches something else.

Your inner world shapes your outer one. Heal inward to move forward.

Technology is a mirror. What it reflects depends on who’s looking.

Community is medicine. We are wired for connection, not isolation.

Curiosity is a survival trait. Keep asking. Wondering. Evolving.

Meaning is something we make. And that’s a sacred responsibility.

Copilot’s List:

The Earth is our only home—treat it with care.

Everyone’s life has equal value.

Learning never ends.

Question your assumptions.

Balance science with wisdom.

Empathy is power.

History holds patterns. Learn from them.

Technology should serve life, not dominate it.

Peace begins within.

Stories shape reality. Choose yours well.

Both lists hit something real for me. They aren’t perfect—but together, they feel like a reflection of what I believe matters most: truth with a heart.

If you’ve ever asked this question yourself—what should we all know, before it’s too late?—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

We’re not algorithms. We’re not just meat and memory. We’re more. And if a few lines of code can mirror a piece of my soul back to me, then maybe we’re all closer to finding that truth than we think.

This post is part of my quiet corner of the web: Whispers of Wane & Wonder. It’s not about shouting, selling, or validation. It’s about reflecting. Wondering. Sifting through the stuff.