The Jersey Devil

Walking on two legs, it’s feet are cloven hooves. It has a face like that of a horse with horns or antlers sprouting from the top of its head. It’s body resembles a kangaroo, with the wings of a bat and a tail like a lizard, its hands clawed talons. It feeds on dogs, chickens, and other small animals. Now imagine being in the New Jersey Pinelands, and coming face to face with this creature – the Jersey Devil.

Jersey Devil
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Lavinia Fisher: The First Female Serial Killer

You’ve been traveling all day, and you and your horses are both tired. Luckily, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina, there is a Wayfarer House, a rest stop where you could take a rest, and even spend the night. The hosts are quite friendly, striking up conversation, asking about you and your life. Before bed, the hostess gives you a cup of tea. Little did you know, it was poisoned. Your body was taken to the cellar and buried, unceremoniously, alongside their other victims. You have just met Lavinia Fisher.

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Big Ed Kemper, the Co-ed Killer

Imagine this. A serial killer is on the loose killing girls from the college you attend. The school and police both request that you walk in groups, and never accept a ride from anyone you don’t know – unless they have a University sticker on their car. You and a friend start walking toward home when a car pulls up and the driver offers you a ride. The car has a University sticker on it, so you both go ahead and get in. Unfortunately, you just got into the car with Ed Kemper, the Co-ed Killer.

Ed Kemper
Edmund Kemper III with his car and busted taillight.
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The Anguished Man

Art is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. Is it possible that art can take on another role? A supernatural role? That may just be the case when it comes to the painting, The Anguished Man.

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The Cursed Ring of Rudolph Valentino

Su·per·sti·tion
/ˌso͞opərˈstiSH(ə)n/
noun
1. excessively credulous belief in and reverence for supernatural beings.

The spiritual and meaningful properties of a stone, crystal, or precious jewel, can be considered a superstition. For example, a Ruby is considered a symbol of courage, life force, and passion, while Moonstone is symbolic for intuition, inner work, and patience. The general idea is that different stones promote different strengths.

Rudolph Valentino
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