As I mentioned in Vol. 2 of my handy, dandy Ghost Guide, I’m skeptical of labelling any case as “demonic”, but that doesn’t mean I don’t believe in the possibility of possession. As long as humanity has believed in an ethereal world, it has believed in possessions and one day, I will write for hours…
Tag: supernatural
3 Infamous Ghost Photos – Fact or Fakes?
Ghost photos – love ‘em or hate ‘em, their ability to divide the paranormal community is unparalleled. I for one, think they’re great fun, but like it or not, we can’t believe everything we see. In this modern day, it’s easy to create convincing ghost photos at the mere click of a button. Even without…
4 Famously Cursed Films
Whether it’s real life tragedy, or the stuff of legends, the concept of cursed movies has been around since the advent of the media itself. Is it a series of unconnected coincidence, or is there something darker afoot? Something demonic perhaps. Decide for yourself as we take a look at four frightening cursed movies. The…
4 Freaky Haunted Paintings
As you may or may not know, I am somewhat of a connoisseur of the arts. So I thought what better way to combine my great passion for the paranormal and discuss with you a collection of supposedly haunted paintings! I’m a genius, I know. So without further ado, let’s begin our guided tour of…
5 Curious Cursed Objects You May Not Have Heard Of
Who doesn’t love a good curse? Well, except those who fall victim to it, of course. I for one, have always been fascinated with curses, cursed objects and artefacts you probably shouldn’t touch, so I thought, why not pick a few of my favourites to share with you! By now, we know all about the…
A Brief History of Fairies
Present in one form or another across the spectrum of global folklore, you’d be forgiven for thinking these butterfly winged blighters belong solely to children’s literature and kitschy garden ornaments. Don’t be fooled by the charming exterior made popular in victorian illustrations, the Fay Folk are not to be trifled with. Let’s find out why….
Robert: The Haunted Doll of Key West
If you find yourself at a loose end in Key West, Florida, why not spend an afternoon in the East Martello Museum? Amongst the local art and history, you may find yourself drawn toward one peculiar exhibit – that of an almost child sized doll, named Robert. He sits in his glass case, holding his…
Lizzie Borden And The Fall River Axe Murders
Lizzie Borden took an axeand gave her mother forty whacks.When she saw what she had done,she gave her father forty-one. This dainty little skipping tune is familiar in playgrounds across the English speaking world. It was even heard echoing through my little Welsh schoolyard, back in the day. But what do we really know about…
The Ways Of The Werewolf: A Brief History of Lycanthropy
The shadow of the werwolf has haunted European folklore since the middle ages, but did you know that the concept of animalistic transformation is present across the globe? From second century Greece to modern day USA, let us explore a brief history of werewolves. A Historic Overview Some believe the very first written reference to…
The Insatiable Tarrare
I first laid eyes on the man known as Tarrare in a Parisian side street in 1789. “Monsieur,” he said, “care to see me eat this rat?” I did not wish to see such a thing, but before I could utter my resistance, this bizarre man – with sagging jowls that betrayed his youth –…
The Hawthorn Files 