Previously: Spirit Photography. Here’s a term I hadn’t heard until fairly recently: The “stone tape theory.” “Huh,” I thought. “What’s the stone tape theory? How does it work? Is it new? Maybe I’m Continue Reading > about How Does It Work?: The Stone Tape Theory, Residual Hauntings, And The Deep Influence Of Memory And Emotion
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Legend Tripping: Urban Legend Locations Around The World You Can Find Right On Google Maps
Previously: Urban Legend Locations In The United States On Google Maps. So, hey, remember that time when I published a piece on urban legend locations in the United States you can find right on Continue Reading > about Legend Tripping: Urban Legend Locations Around The World You Can Find Right On Google Maps
The Weird Part Of YouTube: Decoding The Ghost Story Of PiroPito’s “My House Walk-Through”
Previously: Blank Room Soup. On Oct. 16, 2016, a video tour of a house in Japan arrived on YouTube. This, in and of itself, is unremarkable; lots of video tours of houses, in Japan and elsewhere, Continue Reading > about The Weird Part Of YouTube: Decoding The Ghost Story Of PiroPito’s “My House Walk-Through”
A Ghost Story. A True One. (Welcome To The Halloween Season)
This essay was originally published on Oct. 23, 2017. It’s an excellent way to kick off the Halloween season, though, so I’m republishing it today. What's the spookiest thing you've ever Continue Reading > about A Ghost Story. A True One. (Welcome To The Halloween Season)
Encylopaedia Of The Impossible: Shadow People
Previously: The Headless Priest. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: Unknown. Subject has been documented in a wide variety of cultures throughout history, including Continue Reading > about Encylopaedia Of The Impossible: Shadow People
Haunted Road Trip: Nina, The Mournful Ghost Of Portland, Oregon’s Old Town Pizza
Previously: Toyama Park, Tokyo, Japan. When you think of locations likely to be haunted, a pizzeria doesn’t typically top the list — or at least, it doesn’t if you haven’t been to Old Town Pizza in Continue Reading > about Haunted Road Trip: Nina, The Mournful Ghost Of Portland, Oregon’s Old Town Pizza
Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Headless Priest
Previously: Stull, Kansas. Type: CC (Corporeally Challenged). Period/location of origin: Unknown, the Philippines. (There are numerous possible events that may have led to subject's creation; it Continue Reading > about Encyclopaedia Of The Impossible: The Headless Priest
The Most Dangerous Games: The Dumb Supper Ritual
Previously: The Martha Game. Note: Please don’t copy/paste or republish the text of this post on other websites without permission. Like many folk traditions, the Dumb Supper ritual has hazy Continue Reading > about The Most Dangerous Games: The Dumb Supper Ritual