If you've ever been to the south, you have surely come across porches with haint blue-painted ceilings. But what exactly is the reason for this unique addition and when did this start? The first reports of blue porch ceilings date back to the times of slavery in Georgia and South Carolina. The slave quarters' ceiling, … Continue reading Blue Porches, A Paranormal Aesthetic
Night Terrors
You wake up sweaty...your heart is pounding, and you are utterly terrified...Yes, today we'll be reading all about night terrors. Night terrors are something that have not only fascinated me but they are very terrifying in nature and anything that is scary or haunting always peeks my interest. So, if you have had night terrors … Continue reading Night Terrors
Frightening Florida
Aside from the beach, the gambling, and the glamour, Florida is home to many haunting, frightening locations, adding ghosts to the list. I have listed some of these hotspots below. Enjoy... Miami Biltimore Hotel in Miami Built in 1926 by John McEntee Bowman, the Miami Biltimore Hotel is of luxury and is one of the … Continue reading Frightening Florida
Alcatraz, Nightmare Penitentiary
By Frank Schulenburg Alcatraz is a maximum security penitentiary located on Alcatraz Island, off the coast of San Francisco, California. It held prisoners and inmates who caused trouble at other federal prisons as it would often be referred to as a "last resort prison." A few of the fifteen hundred inmates were Al Capone, George … Continue reading Alcatraz, Nightmare Penitentiary
The Banshee
If you are unfortunate enough to hear the cry of this female spirit, your demise has been etched in fate. Yes, I'm referring to the Banshee and the legends that surround the paranormal entity. The Banshee is a female spirit from Irish folklore who makes herself known by her cries, wails, or shrieks. These distressing … Continue reading The Banshee
Hauntings of Delaware
Aside being a tiny state in the upper east of the United States, Delaware is a beautifully historic destination, but a lot of those locations are plagued with paranormal activity.. Cape Henlopen State Park in Sussex County Photo by user name Kej605 Though it was always technically a public place, it wasn't declared a national … Continue reading Hauntings of Delaware
The Myrtles Plantation
It has been labeled as "one of America's most haunted homes," currently residing on a hill in Francisville, Louisiana. One thing is for certain, it is shrouded in its dark past. Read on to be immersed in the history of the Myrtles Plantation. Previously called the Antebellum Plantation, the Myrtles Plantation was constructed in 1796 … Continue reading The Myrtles Plantation
Eastern State Penitentiary
I figured it was about time to write about a paranormally active prison. And the Eastern State Penitentiary is the one to start on as it is one of my favorites! Eastern State Penitentiary is one of the most haunted prisons to this day as it holds the residual energy of its cruel past. And … Continue reading Eastern State Penitentiary
