A superstition is a belief or notion that is not based on reason or knowledge. Most superstitions result from ignorance, fear of the unknown, or trust in magic or chance. Will saying “white rabbit” on the first day of the month bring you good luck for the rest of the month? What is supposed to happen if an owl gets inside your house?
In the village of Balleywalegh, Ireland, something is amiss. A hundred years before, the men of the village had driven out a vampire, and the manor house has since sat empty. Until now. And the new inhabitant has the same name as did the vampire driven out a hundred years before. Could it be?
How do you celebrate New Year’s Eve? Traditions around the world vary. They range from a little weird to a creepy to potentially dangerous. Each country has many traditions at this time of the year. Below are the ones that caught my interest. Belgium – In Belgium, the farmers wish their cows a happy new year and…
Every writer wants the setting in his story to be as authentic as possible. You want the reader to feel as though he is part of the story and is right there experiencing everything right along with your characters. If your story happens to take during the fall of the year, all or some of…
Do you believe in the supernatural abilities of the Indians and the power they have against demonic forces? What happens when a demon invades the modern world? Is the power of a shaman enough to stop him? This story is not for the faint of heart or those who are easily scared. An old man,…
Is there a oink of pigs in your story? Do you have room for a farrow of piglets? Or maybe your story has been invaded by a sounder of wild boars. Continue reading to learn some random facts about these animals. After the random facts you will find collective nouns, phrases, town names, and writing…
St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17. When going to school, I would always find something green to wear on this special day. I really didn’t want to be pinched, and if I failed to wear green, the inevitable happened. Who was St. Patrick, and what does green have to do with this day? St.…
If you turn and see a box of Lucky Charms, does the picture of Lucky the Leprechaun on the front of it cause you to panic? Do you shy away from parties where others might be dressed as leprechauns? If so, then you might have leprechaunophobia. The world can be a terrifying place to live…
