BASIC Studios

01/28/2026

With ICE practices in the United States echoing past abuses, collective action is necessary to prevent irreversible harm.

With ICE practices in the United States echoing past abuses, collective action is necessary to prevent irreversible harm.

01/26/2026

Smiling Critters: The Symbols and Meaning Part 1

On October 12, 2021, the survival-horror game “Poppy Playtime” was released, garnering a positive reception for its atmospheric elements, narrative, and character designs. While these monsters have their fans, the most popular characters hadn’t been introduced until Chapter 3’s release, titled “A Deep Sleep”. These characters were called “The Smiling Critters.”...

On October 12, 2021, the survival-horror game “Poppy Playtime” was released, garnering a positive reception for its atmospheric elements, narrative, and character designs. While these monsters have their fans, the most popular characters hadn’t been introduced until Chapter 3’s release, titl...

01/21/2026

In the Library of the Lost, the Ink-stained Archivist passionately recounts how revolutionary musicals like RENT and In the Heights championed diverse voices, challenging societal norms and illuminating humanity's shared struggles for love, hope, and community.

In the Library of the Lost, the Ink-stained Archivist passionately recounts how revolutionary musicals like RENT and In the Heights championed diverse voices, challenging societal norms and illuminating humanity's shared struggles for love, hope, and community.

01/19/2026

The Whitman Massacre Perspectives: Part 3, The Cayuse (Native Americans)

The Whitman Massacre through the eyes of Cayuse Native Americans...

The Whitman Massacre through the eyes of Cayuse Native Americans

01/16/2026

Of Men and Monsters

The landscape of today's media is very pro monster, is it new? Monster love interests across the decades, starting with the 1920's....

The landscape of today's media is very pro monster, is it new? Monster love interests across the decades, starting with the 1920's.

01/10/2026

Winter exacerbates the dangers of homelessness, exposing vulnerable individuals to extreme cold without adequate shelter or clothing. Community actions and empathy can help address this pressing issue.

Winter exacerbates the dangers of homelessness, exposing vulnerable individuals to extreme cold without adequate shelter or clothing.

01/07/2026

Welcome to the Library of the Ink-stained Archivist, where wolves lurk between the pages of every girl’s story. Follow Little Red through tangled tales of innocence, desire, and defiance—where the maiden becomes the huntress, and the beast wears human faces.

Follow Little Red through tangled tales of innocence, desire, and defiance—where the maiden becomes the huntress, and the beast wears human faces.

01/07/2026

Come check out our new website! In addition to our Myths & Mischief blog, we now have a shop that you can browse and a forum for you to share your experiences.

https://basicstudios.us/

We welcome EVERYONE in our space, so you're all invited 😄

12/21/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT FROM BASIC Studios

We are proud to announce the release of something deeply personal, fiercely compassionate, and long overdue:
The Second Revision of the "Building COURAGE: A Mental Health Workbook for Survivors" by Randi Taggart, in collaboration with BASIC Studios.

This isn’t just another mental health workbook.
It’s a guide forged from real conversations, real trauma, and real strength. It's for survivors who are done being defined by what happened to them and are ready to start shaping what happens next.

Inside, you'll find tools and strategies.

This is a workbook built by survivors, for survivors.
And it’s time to take that first (or next) step with something that honors both your pain and your power.

We believe in the strength of showing up for yourself.
Building COURAGE isn't about being fearless. It's about creating something inside yourself that refuses to be destroyed.

Available now to support on Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/basicstudios/mental-health-workbook-for-survivors

Let’s build something stronger. Together.

— BASIC Studios

12/20/2025

Re-Release of Building is LIVE!!! 🎉

If you're looking for a workbook that walks WITH you instead of talking down to you, this is it! For a LIMITED time, we're offering signed copies while our Kickstarter is running.

💠 Grab your signed copy before the campaign ends!!!

A neurodivergent friendly, holistic wellness workbook created by and for survivors.

12/19/2025

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