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South African Tales of Terror Sep 14, 2021

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So often when we know we are surrounded by people we can trust, we let down our guards. In the company of family, co-workers, or care-givers we feel out of harm's way. But when ghosts, spirits, or even evil entities become involved, no one is safe.

First, a devil's got your tongue

Followed by a deadly family secret

Then, a violent uprising

Finally in our featured story, an infamous hospital of many secrets

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Evil Will Prevail Sep 07, 2021

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Krishna Janmashtami (Jan-mosh-tuh-me) is an important Hindu celebration. It marks the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of the Lord Vishnu (Vish-new) , and the intention of ridding the people from the tyranny of King Kansa (Con-za). It was envisioned as the embodiment of good versus evil. Yet somehow, as you will see, evil always finds a way to prevail ...

First, eyes that stalk in the night

Followed by paranoia underlined with a death-stroke

Then, literally, being blinded by evil

Finally in our featured story, death lurks in the Banyan trees

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The Hungry Ghost Festival Aug 31, 2021

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We are entering the month of The Hungry Ghost Festival. Many East East Asians, Buddhists, and Taoists believe this is when ghosts can return to Earth to haunt the living. So, their descendants burn paper money, and incense, as well as serve food to pay respect to their ancestors and sooth wandering or angry spirits. There are many important rules for humans to follow in order to stay safe during the festival. A list of Do and Don'ts you better follow, or the ghosts will satisfy their hunger with YOU.

First, Do NOT be alone in the dark.

Then, Do NOT mock the dead.

Finally in our featured story, whatever you do, Do NOT take the last bus.

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Blood Lust Aug 17, 2021

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Anything that is worthwhile in life typically requires lots of hard work and sacrifice. And when you are compelled to achieve, be it perfecting a skill, or protecting your family, you must be disciplined to achieve your goals. But when it becomes an obsession, you're driven by a blood lust to succeed, and nothing had better stand in your way.

First, blood thirst plagues a family

Followed by practice makes perfect, or it will kill you

Then, friends that literally drive you insane

Finally in our featured story, a yearly sacrifice hits home

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Deadly Disappearances Aug 10, 2021

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We often believe the stories we are told because they comfort us. These stories can explain the mysterious, the inconceivable, even deadly disappearances. But sometimes stories are used deceptively to hide and obscure the truth. To avoid horrible realities that are staring at us right in the face.

First, art so breathtaking it kills

Followed by a scorned widow turns deadly

Then, a hidden book filled with terrifying secrets

Finally in our featured story, don’t be fooled by sonorous beauties.

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Summertime Slaughter Aug 03, 2021

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Summer is a time for vacation and relaxation. The weather brings trips to the beach, summer camp, an oasis of sun and play. But the kind of heat this summer can make some people go crazy. And it’s the kind of heat that can summon the devil.

First, summer camp nightmare

Followed by a desperate plea from the dead

Then, hide and seek gone devastatingly wrong

Finally in our featured story, theatre turns from drama to tragedy in one night

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Suffer in Silence Jul 27, 2021

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Life is filled with pain and suffering. Thankfully there are many different ways we learn to cope. We let things roll off our backs, we toughen up and face problems head on. We can rely on good friends and family help. But when none of that works, the people who suffer in silence will enact their revenge on those who have caused them pain. And there's nothing anyone can do about it.

First, there’s something fishy about the school bullies

Followed by the menacing glare of feral cats

Then, a friendly neighbor with sinister secrets

Finally in our featured story, a lover’s quarrel gone awry

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Horrors Under the Skin Jul 20, 2021

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We are taught to try to ignore the little things that get on our nerves and bugs us. Like a noisy neighbor, a pesky sibling, or even a little shoo-fly. But when something really gnaws at you, and gets under your skin, you must address it. Or it could end up being the death of you.

First, death from deep within,

Then, a sleepover turned terrible nightmare.

Followed by a neighbor's kindness that kills.

Finally in our featured story, a deadly bite.

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Begging For Home Jul 13, 2021

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When the weather gets nice then inevitably the call to adventure will stir inside our hearts. Unfortunately, those adventures don't always turn out as we plan and suddenly you find yourself fighting for your life and begging for home.

First, a demon that preys on your fear

Followed by a voice so piercing it kills

Then, a honeymoon becomes a horror fest

Finally in our featured story, a beast that stalks the lost

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Devil In Disguise Jul 06, 2021

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Danger lurks around every corner so we do whatever we can to avoid it. Most dangers are easy to avoid if you pay attention. But it’s the malevolent unknown that you should fear the most because you never know when you might come across a devil in disguise.

First, no memories of a monster

Followed by hurricane ghost stories

Then, the statues are watching

Finally in our featured story, a most deadly game

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