Life's Too Short for Unanswered Questions
Written by ConradVandermark
The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp Meeting Association—more commonly known as the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp—is one of the most enduring and historically significant Spiritualist communities in the United States. Located in Cassadaga, this unique settlement was founded in 1894 by George P. Colby, a traveling trance medium who claimed to be guided by spirit entities to … Continue reading “The Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp: Psychic Capital of the World”
Written by ConradVandermark
Flagstaff, Arizona Located just off Route 66 in the historic district of downtown Flagstaff lies the Hotel Monte Vista. A place where guests have a tendency to check in but never check out. Built in 1927 this three-floor, seventy-three-room hotel has played host to some of the world’s most famous people. John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable, and … Continue reading “Hotel Monte Vista: A place where guests have a tendency to check in but never check out”
Written by lilyb85
From the dark corners of Rhode Island’s history comes the chilling tale of Mercy Brown, a young woman from Exeter, whose story weaves together the threads of 19th-century superstitions and the devastating grip of tuberculosis. The late 1800s were marked by the ominous presence of tuberculosis, otherwise referred to as “consumption”. This merciless disease claimed … Continue reading “Unearthing the Vampire Legend of Rhode Island’s Mercy Brown”
Written by ConradVandermark
Grand Midway Hotel Windber, PA In the late 1880s, the Grand Midway Hotel mostly provided modest accommodations for local coal miners; now it is in the Guinness World Records for the largest Ouija board and tarot card. Blair Murphy, the owner of the Grand Midway Hotel in Windber, Pennsylvania, says that his inspiration for the … Continue reading “World’s Largest Ouija Board and Tarot Card”
Written by ConradVandermark
The Skinwalker Ranch, aka Sherman Ranch, is a 512-acre property located in the Uinta Basin, Utah, that boasts more than its fair share of unexplained phenomena. From UFOs and cattle mutilations to shapeshifting entities and rumors of secret government projects, the location is an absolute hub of activity and as such, has been recognized as … Continue reading “The History of Skinwalker Ranch”
Written by lilyb85
A young woman named Emily, jilted by her lover, takes her own life off the bridge.
Written by ConradVandermark
Tucked in the heart of Chicago, the 35-acre Lincoln Park Zoo is often celebrated for its 1,100 animals spanning 200 species and its free admission, a rarity in North America. Visitors wander past lions, flamingos, and snow leopards, enchanted by the sights and sounds of the animal kingdom. Yet beneath the chirping of birds and … Continue reading “Beneath the Paths: The Haunted Legacy of Lincoln Park Zoo”
Written by lilyb85
The story of Ocean Born Mary is a spectacular tale that has been circulating for decades; a baby born at sea, it was said that her birth pulled on the heartstrings of the pirate who captured her ship, ultimately leading him to spare the lives of the passengers onboard. The narrative involves a lot of … Continue reading “Ocean-Born Mary-A New England Folktale”
Written by lilyb85
When you walk up to it, the gray Victorian mansion with black shutters looks like something straight out of a horror flick. Housing a four-story tower with a paneled post in the center, along with the elaborately detailed woodwork on the exterior, the S.K. Pierce Mansion is reminiscent of the Addams Family and Psycho. Located … Continue reading “The Haunted History of the S.K. Pierce Mansion”
Written by ConradVandermark
Image: Wikimedia Commons On Royal Street in New Orleans’ French Quarter, the Lalaurie Mansion rises like a dark jewel among the pastel façades, its wrought iron balconies curling like blackened lace and its carved doors hinting at secrets long buried. By day, it might be admired as a relic of refined 19th-century elegance. From the … Continue reading “The Haunted Legacy of the Lalaurie Mansion: New Orleans’ House of Horrors”
