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Scary Poetry

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The Haunted Summer of 1816 and the Origin of Frankenstein

There's not much I love more than haunted things and horror origin stories...well, other than puppies and iced coffee. Being that it is Women in Horror month, I started looking into the origin story of Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. The history is more interesting than you think. The Year Without a Summer The year of 1816 was known as the year without a summer. In April 1815, there was a volcanic eruption.  The eruption of Mount Tambora (located in present-day Indonesia) was the most powerful volcanic eruption in human recorded history. It is reported that the[...]

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The Thirteen Nights of #Frightmas: A Poem

The Thirteen Nights of Frightmas   On the first night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… A severed head in a tree.   On the second night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… Two bloody knives And a severed head in a tree.   On the third night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… Three creepy clowns, Two bloody knives, And a severed head in a tree.   On the fourth night of Frightmas the Society gave to me… Four possessed dolls, Three creepy clowns, Two bloody knives, And a severed head in a tree.   On t[...]

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Poetry Contest and A Haunted Interview with Sean McConnell

My Dearest Ghouls and Ghosts, Here lies an invitation to the most frightening contest of all. We're in search of the scary words of your inner Poe. If you think you can scare us to death, this contest is for you. Here are the details: 1.  Send your poems to: kissedbyink@gmail.com 2.  In the subject line, please type your poem's title and your name. 3.  Copy and past your poem directly into the email. ABSOLUTELY NO ATTACHMENTS! 4.  Only open to US residents who are at least 18 years-old. 5.  All entries due by October 26th at midnight (EST). 6.  The Mid[...]