One need not be a chamber to be haunted, One need not be a house; The brain has corridors surpassing Material place. ― Emily Dickinson What does a madman’s mind look like from the inside? ...

Only in the spiraling depths of the infinite shades of black behind my eyelids do I ever feel at peace. The near constant pressure behind my eyes fades, and the constant weight that bears down ...

After the night I just had, I do not know whether I should call the cops, roll up in a ball and cry myself to sleep, or call my therapist. I am still trying to ...

Mother said I'd regret it, staying away for so long. She was right, of course. I'd been avoiding him like a suspicious blemish, convincing myself that he simply did not exist. Meanwhile, my father wilted ...

Japan is home to one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. Japanese customs continue to inspire people far beyond Eastern Asia. Among these traditions are superstitions that may seem strange to ...

Superstitions have always been part of human culture, especially in ancient times, long before formal religions were developed. These beliefs have been passed down through generations and even today, they remain an integral part of ...

I wasn’t expecting a normal workday when I boarded a Bell 407 at 4am in the morning, accompanied by a heavily armed tactical team. After all, my team and I were tasked with executing a ...

India is one of the oldest civilizations existing that holds diverse traditions. These cultural customs are full of superstitions that might seem strange at first glance. Yet Indian people, and not just Indians, still follow ...

It was during the spring break of my second year at college that I got a phone call from my uncle Andrew, asking me if I’d be willing to spend a few days over at ...

My favourite teacher at high school was Graham Milner. He was my Head of Year throughout the five years I was there and taught me for Religious Education in Year 9. At that point, I ...

Going to a theater is a favorite activity for many art lovers. To them, it is not just entertainment, but also a possibility of learning about this side of art and the era where the ...

Superstitions often sound silly to some. But once you’ve heard the right story, it’s hard not to take them seriously, or worse, to avoid performing certain actions that might trigger one. One of the countries ...