When it gets dark

The magic of light: “Tempted to break taboos”

Darkness has always stirred up fears and aroused desire. Filmmakers make clever use of this for gloomy night scenes. At the same time, darkness creates a romantic atmosphere that is appreciated in intimacy.

Today we have until 8.59 pm - then it gets dark. Time to be afraid. When I still lived alone, I used to leave several lamps and the radio on before I went out so that I didn't have to enter pitch-black rooms in the evening. Now I fiddle around with a timer to save money. I don't have "achluophobia" (ancient Greek: achlyo = darkness, phobos = fear), but I'll tell it like it is: darkness is not my thing.