For this month’s haunting, we will be travelling to the New York City Neighborhood of Greenwich Village. According to legend, 22 spirits take residence in Greek Revival brownstone. What is it about this specific residence that seems to attract misfortune and death? Let’s explore. The History New York’s “House of Death” was built in 1856. [...]
Tag: 1900s
Creepy Cryptids: Kushtaka
This month’s cryptid brings us up to the coasts of Alaska. There lurks Bigfoot’s semi-aquatic cousin, known as the Kushtaka (or Kooshdakhaa) - which translates from the Tlingit language to mean “land otter man.” These creatures are prominent features in indigenous folklore along the coast of Alaska - the Tlingit People, Ts’msyen People, and the [...]
The Haunted: Big Bay Point Light House
On the shores of the famously haunted Lake Superior sits a lighthouse, built of brick and concrete. Though the light was automated decades ago, hundreds still pass through its doors to stay the night. This month’s haunting is the Big Bay Point Lighthouse, which is the only operational lighthouse with a bed and breakfast. It’s [...]
Creepy Cryptids: The Van Meter Visitor
Today we’re going to cover a very strange cryptid that comes to us from Van Meter, Iowa. It was only sighted in October 1903, and has never been seen again. This cryptid goes far beyond other cryptids covered before in many ways - it was seen by several people for extended periods of time, and [...]
The Unsolved: Hazel Drew
I just want to start off by saying that this is just a cursory glance at the Hazel Drew story and its connection to Twin Peaks. If this post piques your interest, I highly suggest reading Who Killed Hazel Drew? by Ron Hughes and hazeldrew.com for more in-depth details. The Murder and Discovery [...]
