Disclaimer: This story is based on the St. Augustine Lighthouse. This story is not affiliated with the lighthouse or staff. ________ Alice tried to take in the sights as they drove into the historical town. The Victorian buildings were intricate in design and gothic in nature. Grace snapped pictures beside her and commented about the ...

Nothing fills a body with fear more than the mention of ‘the Boogeyman.’ The Boogeyman is an old middle English tale a mother used to scare her children into behaving. If a child didn’t listen, then ‘the Boogeyman’ would get them. It hides under the beds of children at night, waiting for the child to ...

Black cats and Spirits Visit on All Hallow’s Eve Now, I wait for you  

Since it is almost Halloween, I want to share a few costume ideas for young wheelchair users. I have always loved having the chance to dress up and put my imagination to work. As a kid, I would use my wheelchair as a magical prop. If I dressed up like a princess, then my wheelchair ...

Part 1 Wes, DeeDee, and Jenna stood in silence, staring up toward the hatch door as Vic closed it, trapping them underground. The metal access panel closed with a loud click and echoed off the subterranean walls. Wes’s jaw dropped, Jenna clenched her teeth, and DeeDee’s breaths quickened. They listened with keen ears for possible ...

*Legend says that the pounding of one’s heart is the echo of a ghost trying to break its way out. They always make it through eventually. The question is when will it happen to you?*   Thump-thump thump-thump My heart races as I turn the corner of the dark street. I place a hand on ...

Jenna and Deedee stood in front of the aged castle-like hotel, looking upward toward the turrets. The building dated back to the 1800s and held a disturbing history. Until fifty years ago, it served as an insane asylum with many reported deaths. The repurposing and remodeling of the old structure had seemingly carried some of ...

It’s that time of year again! Autumn, Halloween, and time to bust out the ingredients to whip up some of my favorite recipes. Pumpkin chocolate chips cookies are pure cakey goodness. The earthy, sweet pumpkin flavor, combined with semi-sweet chocolates make my mouth water as I sink my teeth in for a bite. Pumpkin Chocolate ...

It’s still summertime, but you’re feeling ready for Halloween—or at least you’re looking forward to the arrival of autumn. Fall brings crisp, cooler weather and a vibrant array of colors. It’s a symbol of transformation and a time to reflect. Halloween is a time to let your creative juices flow and to enjoy getting outdoors ...

Halloween has come and gone, and back to normal we go, or do we? Interesting that the next day after Halloween is All Souls Day or better known as the Day of the Dead. If you think about it, it is rather fitting. Samhain is the Celtic version of All Souls Day. It isn’t just ...