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Kirst Mason D'Raven
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  • Ghosts of Wells

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  • MT Roadtrip – Wells

    No luck catching them swans though…

  • MT Roadtrip – The Bristol Blunder

    A Road Trip to Remember (For All the Wrong Reasons)

  • Olga of Kyiv – A Tale of Revenge.

    There are stories of revenge, and then there is the story of Olga of Kyiv. A woman whose fury reshaped history, whose vengeance was so profound it has echoed through the centuries. This is no mere tale of anger – it is the legend of a widow who turned grief into a weapon and crushed…

  • March – Today in UFO History

    1880 March 26 — Night. The train depot operator and a few friends are walking at Galisteo, New Mexico, when they hear loud voices and laughter coming from a “large balloon” shaped like a fish approaching from the west. A flower is dropped from the car of the balloon to which isattached a slip of…

  • We’re Back!

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  • The Not-So-Nice Tale of The Nuckelavee

    Orkney’s folklore is rich with spirits, creatures, and restless ghosts. The land itself is ancient, its history written in stone circles, Pictish carvings, and Viking sagas. The sea is both giver and taker, providing fish and trade but also claiming lives with a hunger as deep as the abyss. It is from this sea that…

  • The Legend of the Headless Hound of Toothill Hall

    The Headless Hound of Toothill Hall is more than just a ghost story; it is a testament to the power of legend and the timeless human fascination with the unknown.

  • MT Roadtrip – Rockcliffe Beach

    There’s something about the solitude of the coast that gets you thinking about time, history, and the ghosts that might be hiding in plain sight…

  • Not Just a Pretty Face – The Untold Genius of Hedy Lamarr

    Hedy’s ability to bridge the gap between two worlds, entertainment and innovation, is truly inspiring. Despite the challenges she faced, Lamarr’s legacy reminds me that curiosity, creativity, and intelligence have the power to shape the future in ways we might never expect..

  • MT Roadtrip – Drumcoltran Tower.

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  • MT Roadtrip – Sweetheart Abbey

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  • MT Roadtrip – Dumfries

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  • MT Roadtrip – Solway Firth

    We’d been driving along the coast for a while when we came across the Solway Firth, the vast stretch of water separating Scotland from England. The place has a certain otherworldly quality, especially as the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting long shadows over the landscape. There’s something about the sea breeze, the distant…

  • MT Roadtrip – Gretna Green

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  • MT Roadtrip – Escomb Saxon Church

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  • How Stevie Wonder Helped Lift Lionel Richie’s Curse

    I’m not saying it’s true. But I heard a rumour…

  • Turkey’s Paranormal Legends and Mystical Creatures

    Turkey, with its rich history, diverse culture, and unique geographical location, is a land that has long been associated with tales of mystery, intrigue, and the paranormal. From ancient folklore to modern sightings, the country is steeped in a variety of unexplained events, many of which have captured the imaginations of both locals and visitors…

  • The Haunting Tradition of the Sin Eater

    The Sin Eater, a mysterious figure in British folklore, took on the sins of the deceased through a ritual that allowed the soul to pass unburdened into the afterlife. This grim, outcast role came with a heavy cost, leaving the Sin Eater forever marked by the sins they absorbed.

  • The Magic of the Rowan Tree in Celtic Lore

    The rowan tree’s reputation has survived centuries, its role shifting slightly with each new generation but never truly fading. It remains a symbol of protection, of wisdom, of the balance between worlds.

  • RCMP’s Unexplained Paranormal Encounters Across Canada

    The RCMP’s involvement in these reports adds an air of credibility, as these officers are trained to be sceptical and pragmatic in their approach to investigations. Yet when faced with the unknown, even they can be left without answers.

  • The Falkirk Triangle

    The UK government may have closed its UFO investigations, but for the residents of Bonnybridge and beyond, the question remains: What is really happening in the skies over Scotland?

  • The Bizarre Tale of the Basel Rooster Trial

    Today, Basel is known for its vibrant culture, historic architecture, and role as a centre of art and academia. But more than five centuries ago, it was the site of one of the strangest trials in history – one in which a rooster was sentenced to death, not for any crime of violence or mischief,…

  • The Chilling Tale of The Watcher at 657 Boulevard

    Whether The Watcher was a bitter neighbor, a disturbed individual, or something stranger altogether, one thing is certain: 657 Boulevard will always carry an air of mystery.

  • Does Disclosure End Conspiracy Theories?

    For decades, conspiracy theories have flourished in the United States, and why wouldn’t they? They are almost always fuelled by the government’s own history of withholding crucial information…