I’ve said before that a big part of writing is observing the behavior of people. This observation enables authors to be guided toward more realistic characters. One observation that has become very apparent in recent years is hurt. So many people appear to be defined by the past and the pain that was inflicted upon... Continue Reading →
Happy Halloween everyone! I couldn't let the day pass without another installment of "The Unexplained." You heard the mysterious tales but being a hardened skeptic yourself you ignore the warning and venture into Hoia-Baciu Forest at night. At first all you see are trees and starlight. These beautiful, yet mundane sights reassure your skepticism as... Continue Reading →
In England 1952, a playful nine-year-old boy is enjoying the outdoors when suddenly an icy chill grips him despite the warm summer day. He feels an odd sensation come over him, claiming his skin was so cold that the sweat froze. Accompanying the frigid air was a foul vomit-inducing stench. The boy, whose name is... Continue Reading →
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We’ve all seen them, pictures of a supposedly real spiritual entity. Most people dismiss them as nothing more than creative fakes. In some cases his has been proven to be true, but not all. Skepticism of pictures is at an all time high in modern times due to the prevalence of photo editing software and... Continue Reading →
You’ve been dealing with paranormal activity in your house for weeks now. Phantom footsteps are heard while you’re in bed, and many times you walk into the kitchen to find all the drawers and cupboard doors opened. Now things have escalated further, you awake to find three scratches on your back. A couple nights later... Continue Reading →
For the month of October I've decided to redirect my writing focus to other projects, instead of this blog. I will still continue "The Unexplained" series weekly. However, things like social commentary, thoughts on writing and life will be on hiatus. Since "The Unexplained" fits so well into this month and it's my favorite blogs... Continue Reading →
Knowing what you know is one thing, being able to communicate it is another. From my limited and anecdotal perspective, it seems that there is a lack of emotional intelligence. There is a prevailing mentality of “Phh, you don’t think like me? You’re an idiot!” Here’s the thing, you can know a great deal, but... Continue Reading →
One of my first articles in this series explores the shadow people phenomenon. I feel that it is important to reexamine shadow people, more specifically the Hat Man. All around the world there is a shadowy figure seen by people, typically at night, wearing a fedora, long trench coat, and glowing red eyes. The Hat... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered if we don’t have as much figured out as we thought? Humanity tends to crave mystery while at the same time being very arrogant in its positions. If there are any doubts about the tinted glasses people see the world through, just spend a few minutes on social media. In the... Continue Reading →
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