Whether you are religious or not, you have likely discussed the idea of what happens to your pets when they day. Among religious people, there seems to be a divide of those who believe pets are completely different from humans and couldn’t possibly go to heaven, and those who believe animals have a soul, and... Continue Reading →
The Whaley House
San Diego is considered the birthplace of California. Father Junipero Serra established the mission of San Diego de Alcala on Presidio Hill on July 16, 1769. During the early 1820s, a small Mexican community was created that eventually became El Pueblo San Diego by 1835. Since it become the first permanent Spanish settlement in California,... Continue Reading →
Phantom Hitchhikers
Everybody has likely heard some variation of phantom hitchhiker story. It is likely one of the most well-known and most universal so-called urban legends. Here’s recap to help set the mood for today’s episode. A salesman or some college student is driving down a lonely country road late one rainy evening when he is surprised... Continue Reading →
Zelda Fitzgerald and Highland Hospital
What is about the Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald that continues to inspire the imagination of those in Asheville? Is it the stark contradictory love of money and rebellion, beauty and darkness, glamour and destitution that says something about the Asheville of the past and present? There is also obvious similarities between our ability today,... Continue Reading →
Borley Rectory – The Most Haunted Rectory in England
The Borley rectory was built by Reverend Henry Dawson Ellis Bull in 1862 on Hall Road near Borley Church. The reverend moved into the rectory a year after once he was named the rector of the parish. The house was built as a replacement to an earlier rectory on the same site as the one... Continue Reading →
The Pink Lady
The air was crisp that November night. Wisps of smoke from the fireplaces in the Great Hall floated up two floors to the Palm Court. The rooms were warmed by the fireplaces glow and mingled with the nature of the visitors. The hushed murmurs of conversation could barely be heard over the jazzy 1920s music... Continue Reading →
The Headless Gringa and The Severed Feet Mystery
Our first stop is in the Galapagos Islands, and for the women, this is simply a story, but for the men, it is a warning. If you ever find yourself in the Galapagos, specifically the Baltra Island, be careful. The Headless Gringa only comes after men. She moves with the shadows. A man sleeps deeply... Continue Reading →
The Haunting of Alcatraz – Alcatraz Part 3
Alcatraz has been described as a portal to another dimension and is filled with the energy of the prisoners who never left. Native Americans used the island as a prison of sorts to banish those who had violated tribal law. And now, these spirits continue to lurk in the shadows of this distant island. Staff... Continue Reading →
The Ghosts of The Biltmore House
Grand estates create romantic images of lavish balls, garden parties, and perfectly manicured gardens. The Biltmore Estate is no exception. The privately-owned estate encompasses 8000 acres and has been owned by the Vanderbilt family for more than 100 years. George Vanderbilt had the home constructed as a country home. He was the grandson of Cornelius... Continue Reading →
Helen’s Bridge and The Official Launch of Macabre at Midnight
Macabre at Midnight officially launches on Sunday. I can't wait for everybody to hear the first episodes. There is currently a trailer available for the show. For every episode, there will be a blog on each that will tell the basic story of what will be discussed. You won't get all of my snarkiness, or... Continue Reading →