Disclaimers & Disclosures

This page provides important information about the fictional works, historical references, visual content, and other material presented on this website.

1. Author Identity and Pseudonym

A. R. Blacke is the pseudonym of a real, individual human author who has chosen to publish her literary works under a pen name.

The identity and persona associated with A. R. Blacke form part of the creative presentation of Blacke Arts. While certain elements of this presentation may be fictionalised or theatrical, the author herself is a real person.

The use of a pseudonym is a deliberate choice intended to maintain a distinction between the author's public literary identity and her private life. It does not indicate that the author is an artificial intelligence, a fictional entity, or an automated content-generation system.

2. Fictional Content

Unless expressly stated otherwise, the stories, characters, events, locations, and narratives presented on Blacke Arts are works of fiction.

Any resemblance to actual persons, living or deceased, or to real events, organisations, or locations is coincidental or used fictitiously, except where historical or other factual references are intentionally incorporated.

Alderwick County, including its settlements, inhabitants, histories, and associated narratives, is a fictional setting created for literary purposes.

3. Historical References and Accuracy

Some works published on Blacke Arts are set in historical periods and may incorporate references to actual events, customs, occupations, medical practices, social conditions, and beliefs.

While reasonable efforts may be made to maintain historical plausibility, creative liberties may be taken in the interests of storytelling.

Blacke Arts is not intended to serve as an authoritative historical or academic resource. Historical information appearing within fictional narratives should not be relied upon as independently verified fact.

4. Mature and Disturbing Themes

Blacke Arts primarily features works of horror, gothic fiction, psychological suspense, and related genres.

Certain stories may contain disturbing imagery, violence, death, psychological distress, supernatural themes, or other material that some readers may find unsettling.

Individual stories may include content advisories where appropriate. Readers are encouraged to exercise their own discretion when selecting material.

5. Artificial Intelligence and Creative Authorship

Blacke Arts makes use of artificial intelligence as an assistive tool in selected aspects of creative development, research, visual design, editing, and website management.

Literary Authorship

The original stories published under the name A. R. Blacke are human-authored works. Their plots, characters, fictional settings, narrative development, and creative direction originate with the author.

AI tools may be used as part of the writing process to explore ideas, discuss narrative possibilities, identify potential plot inconsistencies, investigate historical plausibility, or provide editorial and proofreading assistance.

Such assistance does not replace the author's independent creative judgment, narrative decisions, or responsibility for the final published work.

Visual Content

Certain illustrations, fictional landscapes, historical-style photographs, decorative elements, and other visual materials appearing on Blacke Arts have been created or modified with the assistance of generative AI.

These images are intended to complement the author's fictional worlds and provide visual interpretations of imagined people, places, and events.

Website Development

AI assistance may also be used in the design, development, formatting, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Blacke Arts.

Editorial Responsibility

The author retains editorial control over the selection, development, revision, and publication of material presented under her name. AI-generated suggestions and outputs are subject to human review and are not automatically accepted as final content.

The use of artificial intelligence as a supporting tool should not be interpreted as an indication that the original literary works published on Blacke Arts are autonomously generated by AI.

6. External Links

Blacke Arts may contain links to external websites, resources, or other online platforms.

These websites operate independently and may maintain their own content standards, privacy practices, and terms of use.

Blacke Arts does not control and is not responsible for the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites. The inclusion of a link does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

7. General Information

Information presented on Blacke Arts is provided for literary, artistic, educational, or entertainment purposes, as applicable.

References to medical conditions, treatments, legal matters, scientific concepts, or other specialised subjects within fictional works are not intended to constitute professional advice.

Readers should consult appropriately qualified professionals when seeking advice concerning real-world circumstances.

8. Changes to This Notice

Blacke Arts may update these disclaimers and disclosures to reflect changes in its content, creative practices, or website features.

Last Updated: 29 October 2026