Download or read book Thump Thump Drag Urban Legend written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2012-09-26 with total page 3 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 were happy to finally see the rain gone. Almost all summer the rain ruined every opportunity for Troop 66 to camp out and tell ghost stories around the campfire. Finally, there was no rain in the forecast all weekend. Troop 66 wasn't about to let this beautiful weekend slip by especially being that it was the last weekend of summer. Troop 66 consisted of Girl Scouts Sarah, Jen, Brenda, and Karen. The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 headed out down Old Willow Road in Jen's car dressed in their Girl Scouts uniforms anticipating their weekend campout. As they drove slowly through the mountain they all kept a lookout for the perfect spot to pitch a tent. Karen said "Look! Over there! That looks like the perfect spot to pitch a tent and build a campfire.” The other girls chimed in and said "That's perfect." Jen pulled off the side of the road and parked the car. The sun was just setting and wouldn't be completely dark until about an hour. Just enough time to pitch their tent and gather wood for the campfire. Everyone got out of the car got everything they needed for the weekend campout and headed to the campsite. Jen said, "I'm so glad this day has finally come because I would be so depressed if our campout got rained out and have to wait for next summer to arrive and hope that summer campout wouldn’t be ruined." "Before we begin let us all join hands and say a little prayer before we set up camp," replied Karen. After Karen said the prayer they all set up the tent and gathered firewood for the campfire. As they all sat around the campfire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories the wind started to pick up and Karen said "I think I'll turn in for the night." Jen chimed in and said "I think I'll turn in as well. What about you Brenda?" Brenda answered, "I think I'll get some more firewood and stay up a while longer." Jen and Karen said "Goodnight Brenda." About thirty minutes later Karen said to Jen "Did you hear that?" Jen replied "I hear a noise that sounds like Thump! Thump! Drag!" "Maybe our minds are playing tricks on us because we were telling ghost stories around the campfire," said Karen. "I heard it again," exclaimed Jen. "Why don't you check it out?" asked Jen. "Why don't you check it out for yourself, I'm not going out there, besides if it was anything, don't you think Brenda would come running inside the tent in fear telling us all about it," said Karen. "Let's go to sleep before we scare ourselves," replied Jen.
Download or read book The Ultimate Urban Legends written by Pinkmint Publications and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Baby Train and Other Lusty Urban Legends written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1994-10-17 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's premier folk detective is back on the case, sniffing out those zany but dubious stories that "really happened" to a friend of your sister's boyfriend's accountant's mechanic. Jan Harold Brunvand—''Mr. Urban Legend" [Smithsonian]—tracks the most fabulous tales making today's cocktail-party circuit and shows why those stories that sound too good to be true probably are too good to be true. The eponymous episode—"The Baby Train"—sheds light on certain predawn activities that have linked unusually high birth rates to the whim of train schedule makers. Other stories offer a revealing peek behind the story of "The Exploding Bra," expose the embarrassing source of "The Hairdresser's Error," resurrect a "Failed Suicide" Buster Keaton would have died for, and show why adults are better off not bringing their comic book fantasies out of the closet. From "Superhero Hijinx" to "The Shocking Videotape" to "The Accidental Cannibal," The Baby Train uncovers the mysteries behind some of the bawdiest, goriest, funniest, most pyrotechnic urban legends yet.
Download or read book You re Not Supposed to Die Tonight written by Kalynn Bayron and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2023-06-20 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .
Download or read book 31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 3 written by Drac Von Stoller and published by Drac Von Stoller. This book was released on 2012-10-17 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Final Collection from Horror Fiction writer Drac Von Stoller's "31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead." Sit back, turn the lights down and get the scare of your life as you read into the horrific mind of Drac Von Stoller. If you like these stories you are sure to be even more scared by his Audiobooks which can be purchased from Audible.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.
Download or read book The Pocong Ghost Indonesia s Haunting Urban Legend written by Andrea Febrian and published by Andrea Febrian. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pocong is a prominent figure in Indonesian folklore, particularly associated with Javanese culture. This ghostly entity is deeply rooted in the country's rich tapestry of myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs, blending indigenous traditions with Islamic practices. Origin and Appearance The pocong is believed to be the soul of a deceased person who has not been properly released from their burial shroud. Its distinctive appearance is central to the legend: a figure entirely wrapped in a white burial shroud (kain kafan), with visible facial features, tied above the head, at the neck, and the feet. This appearance is directly tied to Islamic burial practices in Indonesia, where bodies are wrapped in a simple white cloth before interment. Behavior and Movement What sets the pocong apart from other supernatural entities is its unique mode of movement. Due to the binding of the shroud around its feet, the pocong is said to hop or jump rather than walk. This distinctive hopping motion adds to its eerie and unsettling nature. The pocong is often described as appearing suddenly and disappearing just as quickly, adding to its supernatural aura. Purpose and Motivations Unlike some malevolent spirits in folklore, the pocong is generally not seen as aggressive. Its existence is often attributed to unfinished business, improper burial rites, or the need to communicate with the living. This reflects cultural beliefs about the ongoing connection between the world of the living and the realm of the dead. In some versions of the legend, a pocong will find peace or disappear after 40 days if not released from its shroud, aligning with traditional Islamic mourning practices. Cultural Significance The pocong legend serves several important cultural functions in Indonesian society. It reinforces the importance of proper funeral rites and respect for the dead. The fear of becoming a pocong after death encourages people to settle their affairs and fulfill their obligations in life. The legend also reflects broader beliefs about the nature of death, the afterlife, and the ongoing relationship between the living and the deceased.
Download or read book Black Lament written by Christina Henry and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black deals with loss every day. But when tragedy touches her own life, Maddy will have to find the strength within to carry on… Devastated and grieving, Maddy unexpectedly finds hope with the discovery that she is pregnant. But Maddy’s joy is short lived when Lucifer informs her that he wants the baby, hoping to draw on the combined power of two of his bloodlines. Maddy is determined that her grandfather will never have her child, but she’s not sure what she can do to stop him. Being pregnant is stressful enough, but Maddy suddenly finds herself at odds with the Agency—forbidden from meddling in the affairs of the supernatural courts. When a few of her soul collections go awry, Maddy begins to suspect that the Agency wants to terminate her employment. They should know by now that she isn’t the sort to give up without a fight…
Download or read book More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark written by Alvin Schwartz and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-04-02 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don't miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
Download or read book Bloody Mary in the Mirror written by Alan Dundes and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven ways in which psychoanalysis illuminates folklore Bloody Mary in the Mirror mixes Sigmund Freud with vampires and explores various folklore genres to see what new light psychoanalysis can shed on folklore techniques and forms. In seven fascinating essays, folklorist Alan Dundes applies psychoanalytic theory to illuminate such genres as legend (in the vampire tale), folktale (in the ancient Egyptian tale of two brothers), custom (in fraternity hazing and ritual fasting), and games (in the modern Greek game of "Long Donkey"). One of two essays Dundes co-authored with daughter Lauren Dundes, professor of sociology at Western Maryland College, successfully probes the content of Disney's The Little Mermaid, yielding new insights into this popular reworking of a Hans Christian Andersen favorite. Among folk rituals investigated is the girl's game of "Bloody Mary." Elementary or middle school-age girls huddle in a darkened bathroom awaiting the appearance in the mirror of a frightening apparition. The plausible analysis of this well-known, if somewhat puzzling, rite is one of many surprising and enlightening finds in this book. All of the essays in this volume create new takes on old traditions. Bloody Mary in the Mirror is an expedition into psychoanalytic folklore techniques and constitutes a giant step towards realizing the potential psychoanalysis promises for folklore studies. Alan Dundes (deceased) was professor of anthropology and folklore at the University of California, Berkeley.
Download or read book The Vampire Blood Moon written by Ed Russo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-25 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third book series. Darkness begins to rise during apocalyptic events. In Tokyo a winged wraith troubles this ordinary Japanese community. A vampire spy is up against a deadly human cult that is connected to agents from the realm of darkness who has mounted a new attack that will create chaos which will lead to the destruction of the world on a global scale. A battle rages between the forces of good and evil within a secret world of global warfare-not only between East and West but for the whole world. A dark terror inspired by creatures of darkness and Japanese assassins who hunt down an American woman and her Japanese boyfriend whom soon gradually discovers that all she ever thought she knew was a lie. At the peril of international politics that brings the shadowy world of undercover espionage, international intrigue and demonic deception, there is an insidious plot by an unholy alliance that is working toward a New World Order. This compelling dramatic thriller takes you behind the scenes of world events.
Download or read book Agent to the Stars written by John Scalzi and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-10-28 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestseller and Hugo Award-winner, John Scalzi, a gleeful mash-up of science fiction and Hollywood satire The space-faring Yherajk have come to Earth to meet us and to begin humanity's first interstellar friendship. There's just one problem: They're hideously ugly and they smell like rotting fish. So getting humanity's trust is a challenge. The Yherajk need someone who can help them close the deal. Enter Thomas Stein, who knows something about closing deals. He's one of Hollywood's hottest young agents. But although Stein may have just concluded the biggest deal of his career, it's quite another thing to negotiate for an entire alien race. To earn his percentage this time, he's going to need all the smarts, skills, and wits he can muster. Other Tor Books The Android’s Dream Agent to the Stars Your Hate Mail Will Be Graded Fuzzy Nation Redshirts 1. Lock In 2. Head On The Interdepency Sequence 1. The Collapsing Empire 2. The Consuming Fire Old Man's War Series 1. Old Man’s War 2. The Ghost Brigades 3. The Last Colony 4. Zoe’s Tale 5. The Human Division 6. The End of All Things At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Batman Chronicles written by Bruce Canwell and published by Dc Comics. This book was released on 1997 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Poetry of James Hearst written by James Hearst and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the regionalist movement that included Grant Wood, Paul Engle, Hamlin Garland, and Jay G. Sigmund, James Hearst helped create what Iowa novelist Ruth Suckow called a poetry of place. A lifelong Iowa farner, Hearst began writing poetry at age nineteen and eventually wrote thirteen books of poems, a novel, short stories, cantatas, and essays, which gained him a devoted following Many of his poems were published in the regionalist periodicals of the time, including the Midland, and by the great regional presses, including Carroll Coleman's Prairie Press. Drawing on his experiences as a farmer, Hearst wrote with a distinct voice of rural life and its joys and conflicts, of his own battles with physical and emotional pain (he was partially paralyzed in a farm accident), and of his own place in the world. His clear eye offered a vision of the midwestern agrarian life that was sympathetic but not sentimental - a people and an art rooted in place.
Download or read book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil written by John Berendt and published by Random House. This book was released on 1994-01-13 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A modern classic of true crime, set in a most beguiling Southern city—now in a 30th anniversary edition with a new afterword by the author “Elegant and wicked . . . might be the first true-crime book that makes the reader want to book a bed and breakfast for an extended weekend at the scene of the crime.”—The New York Times Book Review Shots rang out in Savannah’s grandest mansion in the misty, early morning hours of May 2, 1981. Was it murder or self-defense? For nearly a decade, the shooting and its aftermath reverberated throughout this hauntingly beautiful city of moss-hung oaks and shaded squares. In this sharply observed, suspenseful, and witty narrative, John Berendt skillfully interweaves a hugely entertaining first-person account of life in this isolated remnant of the Old South with the unpredictable twists and turns of a landmark murder case. It is a spellbinding story peopled by a gallery of remarkable characters: the well-bred society ladies of the Married Woman’s Card Club; the turbulent young gigolo; the hapless recluse who owns a bottle of poison so powerful it could kill every man, woman, and child in Savannah; the aging and profane Southern belle who is the “soul of pampered self-absorption”; the uproariously funny drag queen; the acerbic and arrogant antiques dealer; the sweet-talking, piano-playing con artist; young people dancing the minuet at the black debutante ball; and Minerva, the voodoo priestess who works her magic in the graveyard at midnight. These and other Savannahians act as a Greek chorus, with Berendt revealing the alliances, hostilities, and intrigues that thrive in a town where everyone knows everyone else. Brilliantly conceived and masterfully written, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a sublime and seductive reading experience.
Download or read book Fade to Black written by Francis Knight and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the depths of a valley rises the city of Mahala It's a city built upwards, not across -- where streets are built upon streets, buildings upon buildings. A city that the Ministry rules from the sunlit summit, and where the forsaken lurk in the darkness of Under. Rojan Dizon doesn't mind staying in the shadows, because he's got things to hide. Things like being a pain-mage, with the forbidden power to draw magic from pain. But he can't hide for ever. Because when Rojan stumbles upon the secrets lurking in the depths of the Pit, the fate of Mahala will depend on him using his magic. And unlucky for Rojan -- this is going to hurt.
Download or read book Haunted Indiana 4 written by Mark Marimen and published by Haunted Indiana. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Haunted Indiana 4 delves once more into the eerie side of Indiana history with new and old tales from across the state: * The spirit of America's most prolific female serial killer who is said to haunt her former home in La Porte; * The ghost of a grave robber said to walk the paths of a cemetery in New Albany; * A ghost town near Nashville that truly lives up to the term "Ghost Town;" * The gentle story of a grandfather's spirit who made a phone call from beyond the grave to aid his granddaughter when she needed it most; * Tales of enigmatic spirits of former prisoners who are serving a "more than life" sentence at the Old Jail Museum in Valparaiso; * A series of ghostly tales told within the ranks of the police from across the state; and many more. . .Also included in Haunted Indiana 4 is an audio CD narrated by Mark Marimen with four stories - including one never before published.
Download or read book You Know How the Story Goes written by Thomas Olde Heuvelt and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the same old story. Take a chance and pick up a hitchhiker. But only after midnight and only when you need some company. Of course, the hitchhiker will disappear. That’s the way the story goes, right? But this time you are the hitchhiker. And there’s a tunnel up ahead. From the acclaimed Dutch horror author of HEX comes Thomas Olde Heuvelt's chilling short story "You Know How the Story Goes." At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
