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February 2017

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My Big Fat Haunted House

I'm writing this not only to remind myself that it's true, but also for posterity's sake...in the case it doesn't stop. It started shortly after we moved in. I don't want to say what "it" is, mostly because I honestly don't know. It began with a subtle scrape. Like the sound of a shovel being drug across concrete. It started at night - always after twelve, always before 3. Scrape. Scraaaape. Scraaaaaaaaaaaaaape.  At first I was the only one that heard it. I'd nudge Matt awake but by the time he had his wits about him, the noise stopped. I had visions of an alb[...]

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Long Story Short

Three nights ago I was looking at my to-finish-reading pile and I had a revelation. There's a reason these awesome, best-selling, indie, award-winning books have been collecting dust for the past seven years. I don't want to finish reading them. And it hurts my heart. It has nothing to do with the quality of writing. These are amazing stories from debut and established authors, alike. I even tried tricking my brain into thinking they were gifts (hence the wrapping paper) so I'd stop buying MOAR books that I won't even get to for another year. Instead, two[...]

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Happy Birthday to The Davis Girl!

Happy happy happy happy deadly birthday to our favorite demonic member, The Davis Girl! She's brilliant, kind, thoughtful, and always terrifying with those black eyes... You know I love to start out with drinks, so here is what I am contributing to the birthday party! I found the recipe here. Here's how to make a Black Diablo. Black Diablo Adapted by Emily Arden Wells of Gastronomista 1-1/2 oz Reposado Tequila 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice 1/2 oz Crème de Cassis 4 oz Crabbie's Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer (Chilled) 1/2 Activated Charcoal Capsule Combi[...]

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Happy Birthday Kira Butler!

We’re gathering the spirits today, the ghosts and the ghouls, to celebrate the life of Kira Butler! She’s an incredible author, amazing designer, and all around amazing person. She has one of the darkest, most brilliant minds of our times—possibly of all time. Seriously, have you check out her books? Just read the blurb for Wake the Dead or The Hollow Road! Or check out her free short stories (but be warned, because you will never want to read anything by anyone else, every again). Check out The Skeleton and the Corpse Candle, The Curiosities Collection,[...]

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

I'm sure you read the title of my post and questioned why I sound so excited...we're usually a little more bloody around here. I'll get to that in a second, but first let me explain. This year is different. Kind of. This year is all about starting over and making new memories. Today, my boyfriend and I are celebrating anti-Valentine's Day style. Every day, at least in my humble opinion, should be Valentine's Day. Celebrating your relationship with love and kindness should not just be a focus one day of the year. Spending time together is the whole point of the d[...]

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The Killer in Me

I have always had a deep fascination with serial killers. So let me stop you right now and tell you that if you have any book recommendations for me based off this information, to go straight to the comments and tell me what to read. I devour anything involving them, mainly non-fiction, but that’s because there used to not be a ton of serial killer books in the young adult category. In fact, we've talked about serial killers on this blog too, one of my favorites being the post on the true story of HH Holmes and the Murder Castle (which is terrible and awful and[...]

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In love and death: Lizzie Siddal

This story happens by lamplight, under a copse of trees and at the top of a steep hill, predictably under the cover of night when only the most nefarious deeds are done. It's October and the ground is frosted, but there are men at work with spades and shovels, digging into the soil with some ardour, awaiting that telltale sound of metal striking a coffin. If you've ever dug up a grave yourself, I'm certain you'd know it: the timber of the strike changes as the wood buckles, and then splinters. It's an extra bit of give beneath the tool -- the result of the grav[...]

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Pizza Baby!

Hello!   It's been over a month since I've posted and oh, how I've missed you! This post is a bit of a cheat since I'm not really posting anything, just announcing! I'll be back to the same old next, next Friday, but for today I have two little announcements. First off, I birthed the newest member of the Midnight Society! This little turnip's name is Esmond Matthew :D I'm 100% biased, but that is one cute tiny human. Along with a real baby, there's also a new book baby in my life! Our commander, Jolene, curated a selection of delightful pizza-inspired sh[...]

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Finding Frights in Foreign Places

Ah, February. Love & romance are in the air. But don't fret, my horror loving friends. It isn't all hearts and flowers this month. We have nothing against getting all warm and fuzzy. But it wouldn't be The Midnight Society way without a little blood, guts & gore to go along with it. As it turns out, even on my vacation, I was able to find something frightfully delightful. Yearly trips have become an awesome new tradition for myself and my fiance, Chris. It's always cool to go somewhere new, to discover those things that are different from the place y[...]

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Resident Evil 7 Is A Horror Fan’s Delight

I'm only about three hours into Resident Evil 7, but I am in love with this game. While the series has been inconsistent at best over the past handful of years, this latest installment is the perfect blend of horror, humor and shocking moments that has me smiling from ear to ear every moment I spend with it. https://youtu.be/rxjOFd0YNo0 Switching to first person was a great decision, as it pulls you deeper into the experience, and allows the creators to surprise you in ways that just aren't possible in third person. This creates a level of constant tension that[...]