Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. It was built to protect the city, as well as provide a residence for royalty. Over the years, the castle has been used as a military base, a…
Archives for April 2023
Howl
a poem by Vanessa K. Eccles shh… remind the moon she’s your friend. the night is a blanket of shade for your secrets. she’ll tell you to descend your tower and run through the woods until the monster reveals itself….
The Haunting of Schloss Tegel
Schloss Tegel is a historic castle in Berlin, Germany, originally built as a Renaissance mansion in 1558, converted into a hunting lodge, and later rebuilt in the classical style between 1820 and 1824 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel under the ownership…
Spectrophilia: The Sexual Attraction to Ghosts
What is spectrophilia? Spectrophilia is the sexual attraction to ghosts or images seen in mirrors. Spectrophilia can also include the supposed phenomenon of sexual encounters with ghosts and the living. These alleged encounters obviously cannot be verified and should be…
Pick Good Friends, and Be a Good Friend
I’ve been listening and reading a lot about friendships and relationships in general lately. I was particularly inspired by Jordan Peterson’s quote, “Make friends with people who want the best for you.” How to Pick Good Friends Good friends are…
How to Feel Motivation ALWAYS
Have you ever woken up and thought, “Why can’t I just feel motivated to create today?” What if I told you there’s a secret to motivation you might not be harnessing? Here’s the thing, friend, effort must be pleasurable to…
The Crybaby Bridges of Ohio
There’s a common paranormal phenomenon on some of Ohio’s bridges. Legend has it that if you stop your car in the middle of a crybaby bridge, you’ll hear the ghostly cries of a baby. In some urban legends, the baby…
The Haunting of the USS Constellation
The USS Constellation was launched in Baltimore, Maryland, on September 7th of 1797. It was rebuilt in 1854, using some of its original parts. Over the years, she was engaged in several conflicts. As years pass, a history emerges, and…
