Step too deep into the woods, and you may not walk back out the same. For centuries, Slavic folklore has warned travelers of spirits lurking beneath the trees—guardians, tricksters, witches, and the vengeful dead. These aren’t just bedtime stories; they are echoes of a belief that the forest itself is alive and watching. In this […]
Flash Fiction Black River Crossing The snow was coming down in thick sheets when Eddie Sloan saw it. A figure stood in the middle of County Road 14, pale in his headlights, tall and still. Eddie stomped the brakes. The truck fishtailed, tires screaming on the ice, and came to a shuddering stop. The road […]
When I need to destress, I watch monster movies. This weekend I discovered the 2014 film Dark Was the Night. It’s character driven and creepy enough with some great acting. Although the monster was a little lacking in my opinion. It’s based on the unsolved mystery The Devil’s Footprints. The Devil’s Footprints: A Victorian Mystery […]
