On Monomoy Island, located off the coast of Cape Cod, a ghostly black stallion is said to sometimes appear swimming around the island. The sightings and legend are most likely inspired by the island’s dark history. Mooncussers, or land pirates,…
The Mirror Haunted by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is known for one of the most beloved ghost stories of all time, but what if I told you that he was known to have his own ghost story in Boston, Massachusetts? During the author’s second tour of…
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall
The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England, is the ghost of Lady Dorothy Walpole. Unlike many other haunted tales, we have photo proof of Lady Dorothy’s ghost on the stairs of Raynham Hall, taken by Captain Hubert C….
The Ghost Bus of London
Some paranormal tales are more unbelievable than others. The Ghost Bus of London is one of those odd stories that may leave you scratching your head. Dating back to the 1930s, a red double-decker ghost bus would drive recklessly in…
The Legend of Franklin Connecticut’s Bloody Apple Tree
The Legend of the Bloody Apple Tree A legend is a tale that has been passed down, often by many generations, and is told as if it’s true even though it’s unauthenticated. Such is the case with the legend of…
Historic Poetry: Memory Haunted by Luther G. Riggs
One of my favorite things to do is peruse old newspapers. There’s such a wealth of fascinating tales in them, along with short stories and poetry. Today I stumbled across this hauntingly beautiful poem that I couldn’t help but share….
Pretty Poison: Aconite, Monkshood, Wolfsbane
Aconite goes by many names—Devil’s Helmet, Wolfsbane, Monkshood, blue rocket, woman’s bane, etc. To butcher a Shakespeare quote, “A poison by any other name would kill as quick.” Until the 20th century, aconite was the deadliest of poisons. Historical Case…
The Ghost Who Emails His Friends and Family
We’ve all heard about ghosts trying to send messages to their loved ones, but what about a ghost who emails his friends and family? On June 10, 2011, Jack Froese died from a heart arrhythmia when he was only 32…
The Greenbrier Ghost
The legend of the Greenbrier Ghost will make you second-guess everything you ever thought about ghosts. You certainly won’t quickly dismiss a ghostly encounter after reading this bizarre tale. The Greenbrier Ghost: The Ghost Who Solved Her Own Murder On…
Old Charleston Jail
The Old Charleston Jail, located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina is a sight to see if you’re ever in low country. Nestled between neighborhoods and on the outskirts of the posh historic district, the jail looks horrifyingly out of place….
Famous Graves of Bonaventure Cemetery
The previous episode was on the history of Bonaventure Cemetery. I wanted to share a little more about the famous graves of Bonaventure Cemetery and the stories attached to them should you ever make your way to the hauntingly beautiful,…
How to Write a Short Story in a Week
If you’ve ever sat down to write a short story, you know that it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes penning the perfect tale with brevity is more difficult than writing a full novel. In the article, I’ll…
