Timothy ShimXianxia: Exploring the Ancient World of Chinese FantasyRooted deeply in Chinese mythology and Taoist philosophies, Xianxia offers a uniquely East Asian perspective on fantasy. This subgenre of…8 min read·Mar 5, 2024----
Timothy ShimWudang Sect: How Much of the Myth Was Real?Nestled in the mist-shrouded peaks of China’s Hubei Province lies the origin of one of martial arts’ most enduring legends: the Wudang…7 min read·Jan 28, 2024----
Timothy ShimA Wuxia Beastiary: Mythical Creatures of The WulinWithin the whispers of folklore lies a tapestry rich with mythical creatures. These beings are the lifeblood of the Wulin — the martial…7 min read·Jan 19, 2024----
Timothy ShimWuxia Weapons: From Swords to BowsWuxia tales are filled with tales of characters displaying legendary skill, honor, and courage. One aspect that often brings these…8 min read·Jan 5, 2024----
Timothy ShimWuxia Clans and Sects: Fact or Fiction?Sects and clans in Wuxia are integral parts of all tales. They often help weave unique threads in the rich tapestry of this storytelling…6 min read·Dec 1, 2023----
Timothy ShimA Beginner’s Guide to Wuxia NovelsThis guide to Wuxia novels is a gateway to the enthralling world of Chinese martial arts fiction. It covers common terms, popular books…7 min read·Sep 12, 2023----
Timothy ShimWhat Happens When We Break The Editorial Pipeline?As the chaos unfolds, we find ourselves pondering the great mystery: Where will the next generation of editors come from?4 min read·Jul 5, 2023----
Timothy Shim6 Great ExtraTorrent Alternatives: Where the Best Torrents BeExtraTorrent was for many years an extremely popular source for torrent files but many other great sources exist.7 min read·Nov 4, 2019----
Timothy ShimHow to Use Tor Browser (Browsing the Deep / Dark Web)The Onion Router, or Tor is a web browser that is designed to help users stay anonymous on the Internet, but it isn’t a substitute for a VPN7 min read·Oct 27, 2019----