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Continue reading →: One Year Later: A ReflectionThe muses are ghosts, and sometimes they come uninvited. – Stephen King, Bag of Bones One year ago today, I wrote my first post for Notebook of Ghosts. People always ask where the name of the blog came from. I have always kept commonplace books about the occult and wanted to translate…
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Continue reading →: Indiana Ghosts: Diana of the DunesFor the next few posts, I am going to explore ghost stories in my home state: Indiana. Besides its nearness to Chicago and its beauty, its spiritual power, there is between the Dune country and the city a more than sentimental bond — a family tie. To see the Dunes…
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Continue reading →: A List of Weird Things Buried With PeopleA couple days ago, I read an article about the clay body parts buried with Ancient Italians. Then, I got to thinking about the grand Terracotta Army and then that Six Feet Under episode with the guy buried with comics books. What are the things we carry in the afterlife…
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Continue reading →: Indiana Cemeteries: Hillside CemeteryRemember Halloween? Those were simpler times. On Halloween this year, I decided to take the day off from work. I drove to Attica, IN in hopes of acquiring a black long-haired cat from a shelter. I found out the cat was very afraid of dogs (I have two), so I…
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Continue reading →: 6 Paranormal Photo Hoaxes (Maybe)This year an alleged ghost photo taken at the Stanley Hotel by tourist Henry Yau went viral and, with programs such as Photoshop, people questioned its authenticity. Kevin Sampron of the SPIRIT Paranormal investigation team of Denver argues the photo is indeed the real deal and there is in fact another figure in the…
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Continue reading →: 31 Ghosts to Scare You This HalloweenHappy Halloween! I cannot give you candy via the internet, but I can give you 31 ghosts. Hope you don’t run into any evil spirits while celebrating. Stay safe, folks! White Lady (appears in many cultures): A female ghost often linked to tragedy or betrayal (by a lover). Here’s a…
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Continue reading →: Halloween Weekend Reading MaterialAlthough it’s always spooky on Notebook of Ghosts, I thought I might share some links on history specific to Halloween. I looked through my favorite websites and created a short list for Halloween Weekend reading. Enjoy! The History of Candy Corn: Halloween’s Most Iconic and Reviled Treat – Atlas Obscura…
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Continue reading →: Lost Halloween Traditions for Summoning Future LoversHalloween is the time of year when the veil between life and death becomes thinner, but so does the one between present and future. Many lost Halloween traditions involve girls and young women foretelling your future partner through unique rituals. You don’t need a crystal ball to see your future lover,…
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Continue reading →: A Repository of Paranormal Knowledge: Black-Eyed ChildrenThis series explores the paranormal basics: key terms, categories, theories, and schools of thought. This will prepare you to be an intellectual ghostbuster. Black-Eyed Children (aka Black Eyed Kids or BEKS) are paranormal creatures resembling children, usually between the ages 6 and 16, with pale skin and black eyes. These creatures are often seen…
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Continue reading →: Indiana Cemeteries: Buswell and Justus Cemeteries (Updated 12/3/2017)When I was told I had to drive to Schererville, IN for work, I began looking for cemeteries along US 52 and 41. I chose two cemeteries based on two specific memorials I wanted to see. Two memorials with tragic stories. Though, I was also surprised to find a third memorial…
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I’m Dr. Watson.
I am a writer, rhetorician, researcher,
& archivist of ghost stories. On this site you will find haunted Indiana history, tips on keeping a commonplace book, cemetery explorations, and more!
Contact: notebookofghosts@gmail.com
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