Welcome to weird Wednesday where we explore the darkest corners of the globe, searching for the mysterious and unknown. Today’s location takes us to one of the oldest and most paranormally active places in the entire United States: CT.One spot has captured my nomadic heart. The Majestic and Palace are historic theater and film venues … Continue reading Haunted Locations: The Palace and The Majestic Theaters in Bridgeport, CT.
Month: August 2022
The Night Stockers
Happy Tuesday. Today we are looking at the KillerCon Splatterpunk Award for Best Novel: The Night Stockers by Ryan Harding and Kristopher Triana. Attention shoppers! The employees of the Freshway grocery store aren’t too happy about having to do an overnight shift, but they’re about to be even unhappier. Their rival store, Devil’s Food, is … Continue reading The Night Stockers
August
Happy Monday, everyone. It’s time for Did You Know. We are nearing the end of August, the eighth month of the year, but did you know it wasn’t originally named August nor was it originally the eighth month? It’s true. August was called Sextilis (Latin for sixth) during the time of the Roman calendar because … Continue reading August
True Crime Sunday: The Isdal Woman
Welcome back to True Crime Sunday! This week we’re taking a look at the mysterious death of an even more mysterious woman. On November 29, 1970, a man and his two daughters were hiking in Bergen, Norway near Isdalen, aka “The Ice Valley.” It’s also known as “The Death Valley” due to the number of … Continue reading True Crime Sunday: The Isdal Woman
Coming Soon!
Happy Friday, everyone. I’m sure many of us are looking forward to the weekend, but you know what else we have to look forward to? The upcoming Halloween Issue of House of Stitched Magazine! We have such things to show you! We are going to be talking about serial killers both historical and fictional, cult … Continue reading Coming Soon!
TBT: Transparent Walkways
Happy Throwback Thursday! In 2019, SSP released Transparent Walkways, a short story collection by Veronica Smith.] A well-worn path can take you to many different types of places… Veronica Smith presents Transparent Walkways, a collection of short stories and flash fiction in which joy, contentment, and delight can lead to dread and horror if you … Continue reading TBT: Transparent Walkways
Haunted Locations: Bridgewater Triangle, MASS.
Welcome to weird Wednesday where we explore the darkest corners of the globe, searching for the mysterious and unknown. Today’s location plunges deep into Massachusetts lore via a place known as The Bridgewater Triangle. A place that has a little something for everyone. Renowned cryptozoologist and folklorist Loren Coleman first coined the term “Bridgewater Triangle” … Continue reading Haunted Locations: Bridgewater Triangle, MASS.
Beyond Reform
Happy Tuesday. Let’s look at another Splatterpunk Award winner. Today we discuss the winner for Best Collection: Beyond Reform by Aron Beauregard, Jon Athan, and Jasper Bark. EXTERMINATION IS THE ONLY SALVATION Most people, no matter how flawed, have at least one redeemable quality. But the foulest fraction of society is born broken, on a … Continue reading Beyond Reform
Paper
Happy Monday! It’s time for Did You Know. Did you know the publishing industry is struggling with a paper shortage? Supply shortages of every kind are a problem right now, as prices on many things reflect. But many people don’t realize we are also dealing with a paper shortage. Preprinted editions of books are delayed … Continue reading Paper
True Crime Sunday: The Cape Intruder
Welcome back to True Crime Sunday! This week we’re going to take a look at the strange case of someone with a peculiar habit. Imagine living in one of those perfect seaside towns you’d see on a postcard… beaches, lighthouses, and tranquility. Now imagine waking up to a stranger watching you sleep in your house … Continue reading True Crime Sunday: The Cape Intruder