Given the current state of the global pandemic, worldwide travel is still a distant memory for most us. So, thought I, why don’t we take a moment to appreciate the wonderful world of weird via the relative safety of the internet, and explore some of the ghastliest global ghouls we can find! So before I…
Tag: folklore
The Highgate Vampire: Desecration & Duels
A Modern Day Vampire Hysteria There was a lot going on in 1970’s London – disco was about to take over the world, and fashion was about to become a whole lot more psychedelic, all while learning to live with the fear of nuclear annihilation. It’s a lively backdrop to what would become one of…
The Nightmare: A Original Christmas Ghost Story
It is a long tradition of mine to settle around the fireplace and share a Christmas ghost story or two, and now we know each other in familiar terms, I feel it’s time to share one of my own with you, dear friend. So, if I may invite you to take a seat aside my…
Holly And Horns: The Origin Of Krampus, The Christmas Boogyman
Happy December, dear readers! As Yuletide fast approaches and the nights settle in, I hope you’re ready to spread some Christmas fear as we take a peek into the darker side of winter celebrations. So what better way to begin than with the man who puts the “creep” in Christmas, The Christmas Devil himself: dear,…
Is My House Actually Haunted? Dr Hawthorn’s Ghost Guide Vol. 4
By now, we’re all familiar with the different ways a haunting can manifest and we’ve discussed how to alleviate its ghastly symptoms, but how can we tell for sure that a home is haunted? To recap what we’ve learnt in our previous Ghost Guide, common paranormal activity includes: Sudden temperature changes Unexplained noises The sighting…
Getting Rid Of Ghosts In 5 Simple Steps: Dr Hawthorn’s Ghost Guide Vol. 3
How To Un-Haunt Your Home Are you being haunted? Things going bump in the night? The spectral chill of the undead getting you down? Nobody deserves to be afraid in their own home, and especially not of the paranormal, so grab your salt and clutch your crucifix as we dive into part 3 of Dr…
Top Four Types of Hauntings: Dr Hawthorn’s Ghost Guide Vol. 2
Following on from my Top Ten Ghost Hunting Tips, here comes your one stop cheat sheet to help identify the different types of haunting activity. Is My House Haunted? Short answer, maybe. If you find yourself reading this, it’s probably fair to say you think it might be. Every home has spirits, but not every…
Edward Mordrake: Chained Together For Life
Did You Hear The News About Edward? Edward was said to be a sensitive intellectual, given to the lofty ponderings that only a man of favourable birth has the time to ponder. He was also a man of unusual musical talent, with a beauty that could make angels weep. Despite Edward’s status, he lived in…
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