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Blogtoberfest- My Shorts! 3 Mini Horror Films That'll Make You Change 'Em

I am not a huge fan of horror on YouTube, I’m usually searching for new music. My daughter, however, is a YouTube aficionando, as are most thirteen-year-olds. Following this, she had introduced me to the world of mini-horror films. Mind you, I was only able to watch these in the middle of the day, sitting at the dining room table. However, some of them are so well done that they stayed with me long after. Now, remember I freak out easily at anything slightly horror and therefore you might not find them as scary as I do, but it’s a good place to start. Boo!

First up is the short flim on which the movie Lights Out is based. Yes, we want to save on our electric bill, but do you really want to turn out the lights.

The second film is called The Moonlight Man. It begins as a cliched walk through a deserted parking and ends up as something a little….well, you’ll see for yourself.

The third and final film is called Look See. The creepy factor of this little gem is really off the charts.

So there you go. Three short horror films which are definitely not for the faint of heart….the faint of heart being me!

Dahlia

Blogtoberfest – Did You Hear That? 13 Classic Spooky Songs

Today, I’m back to tap on your shoulder and tickle your ears. Music in movies has always been used to set the mood, whether it be for a love scene or the stinger for a horror movie jump scare.

If you’re having a Halloween get-together or even just want to hang out with the lights out and create a Poe-like atmosphere, here are 13 songs for you, and of course, one to grow on. A baker’s dozen, plus one.

Spookily yours,

Dahlia

Blogtoberfest – 5 Classic Horror Stories to Read Online

Welcome! So glad you decided to join me today for Blogtoberfest!

Let’s face it. Sometimes you have a hankering for a good scare, but just don’t have the time to delve into a novel or even turn on a movie. You’re in luck. Here are some scary little bites of story guaranteed to make you check behind the curtains and make sure the back door is secure. Perhaps a baseball bat or even shotgun in the corner wouldn’t be overdoing it.

Please be aware, these are classic horror stories and will most certainly sound familiar, since they’ve been imitated over and over again through the years. Enjoy the language and the creepy atmosphere each writer establishes and you won’t be sorry!

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving – A classic horror story that never loses its spooky touch. Read it here.
The Striding Place by Gertrude Athernon – A man looks for a fried who has been missing since two days earlier. A dreamy and ambiguous story that nonetheless grabs at the senses and holds on. Read it here.
The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs – I’m sure most of us have seen The Simpsons’ parody of this story, but the source material is just as creepy as when I first read it. Sometimes wishes do come true, but in horrible ways. Read it here.
The Morning, the Evening and the Night by Octavia Butler – A wonder drug has horrific consequences. From one of the greats. Read it here.
They Bite by Anthony Boucher – This is a story that I read long ago, in an Alfred Hitchcock anthology, and still stays with me. I have not re-read it…I’ve found it too creepy and unsettling. And now I pass it onto you. Read it here.

There you have it. Five pretty scary stories for a quick burst of fear when you’re feeling quite bored.

Dahlia

Blogtoberfest – Urban Legends – Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine

By Chris C Jones (Own work) [CC BY-SA 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons

As part of Blogtoberfest and the season of Halloween in general, it’s always fun to take a look at the urban legends which stay a part of our pop culture. Every state seems to have their own, and some states have more than one. Some of the urban legends have found their way onto as in this case.

The Lost Dutchman’s Gold Mine is a legend, that, much .like many legends, is steeped in fact. It is, obviously, a gold mine located in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. As legends will go, there are many stories that circulate around how to find the mine, leading to people actually trying to find it. And, yes, some have perished on their quest for the riches.

A little history: The mine is named after a German immigrant names Jacob Waltz who found it and kept it a secret. Interestingly enough, despite the lack of information we have about it, it might be the most famous “lost mine” legend in American history.

I was tricked into watching an “entertainment program” that I thought was a documentary about the mine. Called Legend of the Superstition Mountains, it resembled a factual program until I found out it was a six season “fakumentary”. Also, it was pretty boring, which is the real crime. I mean, if you’re going to fake something, please, make it interesting.

The film based loosely around this legend is called Dark Mountain, and to be honest, I tried to watch that one too….but wow, a snooze fest it was. I couldn’t finish it.

So there, you are, a taste of the urban legend, the Lost Dutchman’s Mine. If you plan on going to look for it, be sure to bring plenty of water. Arizona’s pretty hot and dry.

Dahlia

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Dutchman%27s_Gold_Mine

Blogtoberfest – Halloween Teapots

Welcome back to BlogtoberFest!

As the weather grows colder in the Northern Hemisphere, the morning (or afternoon) beverage of choice can change, depending on the mood. Sure, I’m a coffee gal at heart, but there’s something about tea, with its .little bags and cute little teapots which make a cold fall morning so much cozier.

What’s that, you say? You don’t have a teapot? Well, reader, you’re in luck. Keep scrolling.

I’ve gathered a few of my favorite spooky-ish teapots along with buy links for your shopping pleasure. Beware, however, most of these teapots are from Etsy and are most likely “one of a kind”. If you see one you like, best jump on it while you can. I made it easy to shop. Click on the link to buy.

Please note: These are NOT affiliate links, nor am I affiliated with the seller in any way. Now go on and enjoy!

Happy shopping and lots of hot tea!

Dahlia