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 →
The tradition of Halloween originated from an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain (saa-win). The ancient Celts lived 2000 years ago and were located mainly what is now Ireland, northern France, and the United Kingdom. They would celebrate their new year on November 1. This marked the end of the summer and the harvest season... Continue Reading →
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 →
Richard Nixon was president. Watergate was front and center, and the Dallas Cowboys actually won Super Bowl 6, but nothing would prepare New Jersey for what was to come. Outside of an apartment complex on Wilson Road in Springfield, New Jersey, a decomposed human arm was found. The arm had been carried around by dog... Continue Reading →
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 →
Its 1957 in Philadelphia. The citizens would swoon over Elvis, Puxatawney Phil predicted a long winter, and they danced in the New Year with Mummers Parade, but nothing could have prepared the city for what they would discover on February 25th. A muskrat hunter was checking on his traps he had setup near a park.... Continue Reading →
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 →
We all have our daily routines. We get up, get dressed, have some coffee, and maybe get some exercise in before starting our duties for the day. These routines can persist for years on end without you giving them a second thought. You never think that, maybe, one day, your routine could be your own... Continue Reading →
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 →
I think most of us can agree that if a doll moves on its own it should be gotten rid of. Well, one man in Australia has decided to put his creepy, moving doll on display for all to see. The doll was once a marionette, and it's name is Letta Me Out. I'm not... Continue Reading →
