This is the true story of Agatha Christie’s 11 day disappearance. A man walks inside the dimly lit parlor, stroking his mustache and clearly concerned, and hands a small glove to another man, who is sitting at a round table,…
Old Sheldon Church Ruins
Today we’ll travel to South Carolina and explore the eerie ruins of the Old Sheldon Church. Visiting the Old Sheldon Church The road snaked through the massive oaks, their arms stretched lovingly over us. The day had already been one…
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
The king of gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe, poured his life and heart into his tales. Everything he struggled with, all the sadness and madness, nightmares and loves appeared on his pages. Of all his stories, “The Black Cat” stands…
Mozart and His Starling
A little fool lies here Whom I held dear- A starling in the prime Of his brief time, Whose doom it was to drain Death’s bitter pain. Thinking of this, my heart Is riven apart. These are the words Mozart professed when…
Stoney Creek Chapel
Stoney Creek Presbyterian Chapel Not too long ago, my husband and I had to travel to Yemassee, South Carolina for an errand. I quickly looked up things for us to do in the area. Yemassee is a small area, so…
The Haunted Crescent Hotel
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is often said to be the little Switzerland of America because of its mountainous terrain and winding streets. It’s also been called “The Magic City” and “The Stairstep Town” because of its unique legends and design. There…
Alabama Ghost Stories: Girl on Fire
On February 4, 1908, Condie Cunningham and her friends were in their dorm room on a typical night at what’s now the University of Montevallo. They decided to make some hot cocoa on a smuggled Bunsen burner. Somehow the burner…
Things to Know Before Visiting Savannah, GA
Are you planning to visit Savannah, GA? Whether you’re just exploring the idea of traveling to Savannah or are about to arrive, here’s some things to know before visiting Savannah, GA. WHAT IS SAVANNAH FAMOUS FOR First, let’s discuss why…
The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor, England
Drivers should travel cautiously through the long, dark stretches of road in Dartmoor, England, near Postbridge and Princetown. The legend of the hairy hands of Dartmoor says that a pair of hands grab the steering wheels of unsuspecting travelers. The…
The Haunted Seguin Lighthouse
The haunted Seguin Lighthouse rests in the Gulf of Maine near the mouth of the Kennebec River. It was established in 1795 and is the second-oldest lighthouse along Maine’s coastline. It’s also the highest lighthouse in the state. THE HAUNTED…
The Pied Piper and the Children of Hamelin
When one thinks of the Middle Ages, many think of King Arthur and handsome, chivalrous knights, chastened maidens, Beowulf, and lots of war. These figures have been depicted countless times over the years, but there’s one that stands out as…
Dealing With Rejection Without Being Gullible
by Trevor Newton Like a lot of writers coming up during the Internet age, I’ve had quite a bit of writing advice bestowed upon me. One of the most common topics for such advice is how to deal with rejections….