“Snow White and Rose Red” by the Brothers Grimm has always intrigued me. What is it about purity, innocence, and goodness that make fairy tales so fascinating? Or maybe it’s the loss of these things that entice readers—to be able…
Agatha Christie’s Disappearance
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…
