When you think of a mermaid, you may conjure images of a kind-hearted, beautiful half-fish, half-human or the dangerous siren that can lure sailors to their death—however, the Inuit legend of the Qalupalik is a little bit different. The Qalupalik is likewise a creature of the sea, but she is more often thought of as a water spirit, a sea monster, or a demon. In this respect, it … [Read more...] about The Qalupalik: Monsters of the Deep
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Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington
Would you like a few ghost sightings with your burger? Only at the Oxford Saloon. This establishment has been standing in downtown Snohomish, Washington for over a century - starting out as a Dry Goods Store before transforming into a saloon for locals and travelers. The only issue? When these visitors aren’t enjoying live music, good food, and rounds of pool, they’re … [Read more...] about Urban Legend – The Haunted Oxford Saloon – Snohomish, Washington
When the Bandage Man Finds You
The sky was drowning the Oregon Coast during the summer in 1932, that Monday--August 4th--had brought two unexpected inches and it looked as if they were going to get at least that many more before nightfall. Harvey glanced up at the dark and angry storm-clouds overhead, his dirty rain-streaked face bore an unfortunately stern look. Harvey paired up with Jack, both men were … [Read more...] about When the Bandage Man Finds You
Anna Byrne: Chapter 01 – The Haunting of Heceta Head
I could hear the waves lapping viciously against the rocky slope as the fog moved in and the seagulls were baying loudly against the incoming tide. I could feel the salt licking my face as I was driving up through the breezy, chilly air of the coastline. A quick glance at my GPS told me I was about an hour south of Newport, Oregon. It had been a beautiful day so far on my drive … [Read more...] about Anna Byrne: Chapter 01 – The Haunting of Heceta Head
4 Paranormal Houses That We Wouldn’t Buy (Or Live In) If You Paid Us
The supernatural movie theme starts a little like this; a hopeful family moves (for one reason or another) into a rental home or buys a house to start building a future. Queue the audience at the beginning of the story that something maybe isn’t right with the property. The rent is a little too cheap. The house? On the market for a few years but definitely ‘a … [Read more...] about 4 Paranormal Houses That We Wouldn’t Buy (Or Live In) If You Paid Us