Written below is the last known statement of Benjamin Harper, a former parish priest serving the village of Barton, Cheshire. Mr Harper was relieved of his position by Bishop Gerald Ellison of the Chester diocese and taken here, to Byron House, a home for the mentally disturbed, shortly after suffering […]
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When the ocean called to my mother, I had just turned 17. A month later, when life became too excruciating for him to go through without her, my estranged father turned to the comforts of booze to soothe his sorrows. I thought our relationship couldn’t get worse. He was a
I should’ve died. I was driving back from a friend’s house; admittedly, it was far too late, and I was far drunker than I should’ve been. But with the ride home at just under 20 minutes and the expectation of an open road at 3 AM, I figured it was
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The following are journal excerpts taken from four in-resident counselors working a summer camp in coastal Georgia (c.2012). All entries are transcribed wholly and completely unfiltered. * James – 7/1/2012 This is a log of repeated occurrences from Tortoise Cabin (location—across the estuary from counselor quarters). Desc. For many, many
Many different cults have existed throughout history, and you’ve probably heard that they still continue functioning in the 21st century. It is usual to form communities full of people with the same mindsets, beliefs, and a purpose to make a positive change in the world. However, some groups turn into
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HOW FAR are you willing to go to reach the top? True to my usual form, I fucked around and found out. I’m Chad Martinez: fifteen years old, freshman, nickname “Toro.” It fits me to a T. Not only am I bullheaded, but I work hard and play harder, and
When you’re driving on a highway, you’re putting your life at great risk, whether you plan it or not. But at least you are completely aware of the greatest dangers: careless drivers, slick pavement, or maybe even animals coming out on the road all of a sudden. But it turns
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The envelope was thick, cream-colored, and addressed to me in elegant, unfamiliar script. It arrived on a day like any other – a Tuesday, rain slicking the windows of our tiny apartment, the air inside smelling faintly of stale cooking and damp laundry. Lily was colouring at the chipped Formica
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Reading books is a way to educate yourself and enter a whole new world of your imagination at the same time. Good bookstores often become sanctuaries for bookworms who can’t stop searching for new, intriguing books to read. And if they are passionate about horror or mysteries, walking into haunted
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The smell of death was heavy in the air. As he entered the room, he realised that nothing could have prepared him for what he was about to witness. The hall in which he now stood had been decorated for a birthday party, as to whose exactly that remained unclear.
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Restaurants usually tempt us with their savory meals, outstanding service, or beautiful interiors. But it turns out that some eateries offer an extra element on top of those: paranormal encounters and unexplained happenings. Yes, having delicious meals is already its own kind of journey. But if you’d love to experience
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Authors Note: This story serves as the final chapter of the Northridge saga including: Village in the Shadows, Return to Northridge, The Awoken Dead and Traveler in the Dark. While I feel this story functions as a stand alone story, to get the full experience I do recommend reading the
Museums all over the world keep objects on display that seem very mesmerizing. Sometimes it might feel like they are calling for you and asking you to check them out, but you never know what dark secret a particular object in a museum can hold. For many, visiting museums is
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I started playing VRChat about two months ago. I picked it up out of desperation; I had lost a good friend a few weeks prior and needed to be around people, but had no one in my life at the time. He had been my only friend, and for years
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No one thinks about meeting ghosts or witnessing any eerie happenings while walking inside a retail store. For most people, everyday shopping is one of the most random things, just another chore to check off the list. You’re focused on grabbing a few items, comparing prices, and sometimes enjoying a
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The Easter basket arrived this morning, though I live alone and ordered nothing. Inside, nestled amongst the garish plastic grass, wasn’t chocolate, but a single, impossibly large, milky-white eye staring up at me. It wasn’t glass; it felt disturbingly organic beneath my hesitant fingertip, cool and slightly yielding, veined with
In ancient times, numbers were thought to be signs that defined our fortune. This belief led to various superstitions that are actively thought to be true today, too. Latin American countries are no exception. Even though they were discovered later than the ancient civilizations, these countries have significant traditions and
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If you’re reading this, you’re probably pretty confused. I know I was. I’ll explain everything, but I’m going to start at the beginning. That’s the only way that this will make sense, and maybe the only way you’ll believe me. It all started with that damn job. Mall security. Just
Numerology is an important aspect of various ancient cultures, including African. In fact, in African traditions, numbers are much more than just mathematical tools. People in this culture believe that numbers carry a significant spiritual meaning and their appearance can drastically change a person’s life path. Not surprisingly, African people
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I grew up in the small Florida Town of Ellaville, By the time I was 5, it was 1944. Ma was a receptionist on night shifts and Pa was shipped off to the war four and a half years ago. We missed him a bunch, but being young I only
Everyone interested in mysteries has probably heard stories about ships that disappeared without a trace. Some of these stories even inspired scientists’ artistic works that conquered the audience’s hearts. Some of these tales are simply tragic, while others carry a much darker energy — usually, they are those who got
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Hindu culture certainly gave numbers a whole different mystical meaning. Based on this system, today we can determine an individual’s personality and predict their fate. In everyday life, we use numbers for measurements, dates, and calculations. But in numerology for Hindu culture, it is a mystical field where numbers represent
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Beliefs about the number 786 can differ across various cultures and religions, but one thing remains universally true — in most spiritual traditions, people believe in the power of good and fear and assign meaning to numbers. This goes for number 786 as well. Yes, 786 might sound like a
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WHAT QUESTION in life scares you the most? For me, it’s a matter of identity. I know I’m Zach Cunningham, sixteen years old, 5’11”, 145 pounds. I live on a farm on the outskirts of a small town, and I’m a brother to five younger siblings. Beyond that, though? It’s
