Beetlejuice, aka Betelgeuse, is a scandalous figure in the afterlife. In life, he was a chaotic trickster, and in death, a manipulative “bio-exorcist” with a lecherous nature. His deceptive practices and disregard for authority made him a cult figure, wreaking havoc in both the living and dead worlds.
Category: Fiction
The Fowler Sisters of Bakewell – A Tale of Witchcraft, Fear, and Misfortune
Early 17th century England was a time steeped in religious fervour and deep-seated superstitions, the fear of witchcraft permeated society. It was a period when […]
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What If? Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ was Sci-Fi?
Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is reimagined as a cosmic allegory by interpreting the raven as an extraterrestrial. The narrator’s chamber represents a spacecraft in the cosmos, and the raven symbolizes cosmic forces.
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Shaggy Rogers: The Beloved Member of Mystery Inc.
Running around, solving crimes, all whacked up on Scooby Snacks…
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The Mad Hatter – Mercury Poisoning’s Influence on Literature
The character of the Mad Hatter from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is one of the most iconic and enigmatic figures in literary history. […]
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Fear Is Just a Trick of the Mind..
“Sometimes the things we fear the most are the things we refuse to acknowledge. But ignorance is not bliss; it’s a prison of our own making.”
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The Haunting Tale of BBC’s “Ghostwatch” Program
“Ghostwatch,” a groundbreaking BBC program aired on Halloween night in 1992, blurred reality and fiction in a compelling mockumentary-style broadcast. It presented a live investigation into paranormal activity, sparking controversy and fear. Despite initial backlash, its legacy endures, influencing future horror projects and sparking ongoing discussions about media ethics and audience manipulation. “Ghostwatch” remains a powerful and enduring force in television horror.
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John Constantine
“Magic’s just science that we don’t understand yet.”
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Zombies – random thoughts on why…
Zombies have been with us in literature and film for many years now, but why do we like them so much?
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MT Chronicles: Mysterious Men in Black Sightings Follow Bizarre Incidents in UK Village
Residents of a UK village are perplexed by a disappearing tractor, exploding sheep, and encounters with Men in Black. Experts offer theories, from stress to extra-terrestrial involvement, as authorities investigate the odd events and their possible connections..
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MT Chronicles: Mysterious Agricultural Anomalies Unfold in Quaint British Town.
In the serene town of (MT), unusual events have left residents puzzled. Tractors are disappearing, causing concern among farmers and affecting local businesses. The community is unsettled by rumors of a government facility and connections to exploding sheep incidents, yearning for clarity in this mystifying situation.
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MT Chronicles: Unraveling the Enigma of Exploding Sheep Amidst Extraterrestrial Speculation
In the tranquil town of MT, nestled amidst rolling hills and fertile fields, an extraordinary mystery has unfolded, capturing the community’s attention and prompting speculation about extraterrestrial involvement..
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2:22 Review
Navigating the Depths of the Supernatural and Human Psyche What if I told you…. …that we went to see Danny Robins’ play, ‘2:22’ and that […]
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Folklore Roots for The Hound of the Baskervilles.
The phenomena of the Black Dog – apparitions of spectral hounds – are most prevalent in the UK, although they are a worldwide tradition. Despite […]
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The Remains Of Miguel de Cervantes Have Been Found In A Convent
The 400-year old remains of Miguel de Cervantes, the author of Don Quixote, have been recovered, Spanish researchers reported today. The search for the remains […]
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The Paranormal is Normal in Cornwall – Will North
I have lately begun killing people. Not here in the United States, of course, but in Cornwall, England.And in fiction. Which is a round-about way […]
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Wisdom From The Stand
Stephen King is a man of many many words and his iconic novel The Stand was full of them. In fact, at a whopping 1,153 […]
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Terry Pratchett forced to cancel appearance by Alzheimer’s
Terry Pratchett, who announced his diagnosis with early onset Alzheimer’s seven years ago, has pulled out of a Discworld convention later this summer, saying “the […]
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The lost art of writing ghost stories
I love a good ghost story—but, as a general rule, I don’t read them during the summer. Sunshine and swimming pools minimize the creep factor. […]
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Starz to Develop ‘American Gods’; Fuller & Green Announced as Showrunners
FremantleMedia has announced a significant step forward in the adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods television adaptation. Starz will develop the series, hiring Bryan Fuller […]
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Who is Teresa Fidalgo? Debunking the fake ghost story that’s got Instagram spooked
While numerous White Lady stories like this have been dreamt up over the years, something about the specificity of ‘Teresa Fidalgo’ and her supposed but […]
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Reinventing Robin Hood
Has there ever been a shapeshifter like Robin Hood? In one story he is a fun-loving rascal, dressed in Lincoln green, playing tricks on the […]
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The origins of Slender Man
The Know Your Meme site defines Slender Man, or Slenderman, as “a mythical creature often depicted as a tall, thin figure wearing a black suit […]
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‘Prophet’ flees angry mob after a stage-managed healing event
A BOGUS Pentecostal pastor, fled an angry mob recently at the popular Egodini rank in Bulawayo after his fake miracles were exposed when one of […]
