Author: Drac Von Stoller
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
ISBN: 1301266477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 were happy to finally see the rain gone. Almost all summer the rain ruined every opportunity for Troop 66 to camp out and tell ghost stories around the campfire. Finally, there was no rain in the forecast all weekend. Troop 66 wasn't about to let this beautiful weekend slip by especially being that it was the last weekend of summer. Troop 66 consisted of Girl Scouts Sarah, Jen, Brenda, and Karen. The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 headed out down Old Willow Road in Jen's car dressed in their Girl Scouts uniforms anticipating their weekend campout. As they drove slowly through the mountain they all kept a lookout for the perfect spot to pitch a tent. Karen said "Look! Over there! That looks like the perfect spot to pitch a tent and build a campfire.” The other girls chimed in and said "That's perfect." Jen pulled off the side of the road and parked the car. The sun was just setting and wouldn't be completely dark until about an hour. Just enough time to pitch their tent and gather wood for the campfire. Everyone got out of the car got everything they needed for the weekend campout and headed to the campsite. Jen said, "I'm so glad this day has finally come because I would be so depressed if our campout got rained out and have to wait for next summer to arrive and hope that summer campout wouldn’t be ruined." "Before we begin let us all join hands and say a little prayer before we set up camp," replied Karen. After Karen said the prayer they all set up the tent and gathered firewood for the campfire. As they all sat around the campfire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories the wind started to pick up and Karen said "I think I'll turn in for the night." Jen chimed in and said "I think I'll turn in as well. What about you Brenda?" Brenda answered, "I think I'll get some more firewood and stay up a while longer." Jen and Karen said "Goodnight Brenda." About thirty minutes later Karen said to Jen "Did you hear that?" Jen replied "I hear a noise that sounds like Thump! Thump! Drag!" "Maybe our minds are playing tricks on us because we were telling ghost stories around the campfire," said Karen. "I heard it again," exclaimed Jen. "Why don't you check it out?" asked Jen. "Why don't you check it out for yourself, I'm not going out there, besides if it was anything, don't you think Brenda would come running inside the tent in fear telling us all about it," said Karen. "Let's go to sleep before we scare ourselves," replied Jen.
Thump! Thump! Drag! (Urban Legend)
Author: Drac Von Stoller
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
ISBN: 1301266477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 were happy to finally see the rain gone. Almost all summer the rain ruined every opportunity for Troop 66 to camp out and tell ghost stories around the campfire. Finally, there was no rain in the forecast all weekend. Troop 66 wasn't about to let this beautiful weekend slip by especially being that it was the last weekend of summer. Troop 66 consisted of Girl Scouts Sarah, Jen, Brenda, and Karen. The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 headed out down Old Willow Road in Jen's car dressed in their Girl Scouts uniforms anticipating their weekend campout. As they drove slowly through the mountain they all kept a lookout for the perfect spot to pitch a tent. Karen said "Look! Over there! That looks like the perfect spot to pitch a tent and build a campfire.” The other girls chimed in and said "That's perfect." Jen pulled off the side of the road and parked the car. The sun was just setting and wouldn't be completely dark until about an hour. Just enough time to pitch their tent and gather wood for the campfire. Everyone got out of the car got everything they needed for the weekend campout and headed to the campsite. Jen said, "I'm so glad this day has finally come because I would be so depressed if our campout got rained out and have to wait for next summer to arrive and hope that summer campout wouldn’t be ruined." "Before we begin let us all join hands and say a little prayer before we set up camp," replied Karen. After Karen said the prayer they all set up the tent and gathered firewood for the campfire. As they all sat around the campfire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories the wind started to pick up and Karen said "I think I'll turn in for the night." Jen chimed in and said "I think I'll turn in as well. What about you Brenda?" Brenda answered, "I think I'll get some more firewood and stay up a while longer." Jen and Karen said "Goodnight Brenda." About thirty minutes later Karen said to Jen "Did you hear that?" Jen replied "I hear a noise that sounds like Thump! Thump! Drag!" "Maybe our minds are playing tricks on us because we were telling ghost stories around the campfire," said Karen. "I heard it again," exclaimed Jen. "Why don't you check it out?" asked Jen. "Why don't you check it out for yourself, I'm not going out there, besides if it was anything, don't you think Brenda would come running inside the tent in fear telling us all about it," said Karen. "Let's go to sleep before we scare ourselves," replied Jen.
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
ISBN: 1301266477
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 3
Book Description
The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 were happy to finally see the rain gone. Almost all summer the rain ruined every opportunity for Troop 66 to camp out and tell ghost stories around the campfire. Finally, there was no rain in the forecast all weekend. Troop 66 wasn't about to let this beautiful weekend slip by especially being that it was the last weekend of summer. Troop 66 consisted of Girl Scouts Sarah, Jen, Brenda, and Karen. The Girl Scouts of Troop 66 headed out down Old Willow Road in Jen's car dressed in their Girl Scouts uniforms anticipating their weekend campout. As they drove slowly through the mountain they all kept a lookout for the perfect spot to pitch a tent. Karen said "Look! Over there! That looks like the perfect spot to pitch a tent and build a campfire.” The other girls chimed in and said "That's perfect." Jen pulled off the side of the road and parked the car. The sun was just setting and wouldn't be completely dark until about an hour. Just enough time to pitch their tent and gather wood for the campfire. Everyone got out of the car got everything they needed for the weekend campout and headed to the campsite. Jen said, "I'm so glad this day has finally come because I would be so depressed if our campout got rained out and have to wait for next summer to arrive and hope that summer campout wouldn’t be ruined." "Before we begin let us all join hands and say a little prayer before we set up camp," replied Karen. After Karen said the prayer they all set up the tent and gathered firewood for the campfire. As they all sat around the campfire roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories the wind started to pick up and Karen said "I think I'll turn in for the night." Jen chimed in and said "I think I'll turn in as well. What about you Brenda?" Brenda answered, "I think I'll get some more firewood and stay up a while longer." Jen and Karen said "Goodnight Brenda." About thirty minutes later Karen said to Jen "Did you hear that?" Jen replied "I hear a noise that sounds like Thump! Thump! Drag!" "Maybe our minds are playing tricks on us because we were telling ghost stories around the campfire," said Karen. "I heard it again," exclaimed Jen. "Why don't you check it out?" asked Jen. "Why don't you check it out for yourself, I'm not going out there, besides if it was anything, don't you think Brenda would come running inside the tent in fear telling us all about it," said Karen. "Let's go to sleep before we scare ourselves," replied Jen.
The Ultimate Urban Legends
Author: Pinkmint Publications
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0955686903
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0955686903
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The Baby Train and Other Lusty Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
America's premier folk detective is back on the case, sniffing out those zany but dubious stories that "really happened" to a friend of your sister's boyfriend's accountant's mechanic. Jan Harold Brunvand—''Mr. Urban Legend" [Smithsonian]—tracks the most fabulous tales making today's cocktail-party circuit and shows why those stories that sound too good to be true probably are too good to be true. The eponymous episode—"The Baby Train"—sheds light on certain predawn activities that have linked unusually high birth rates to the whim of train schedule makers. Other stories offer a revealing peek behind the story of "The Exploding Bra," expose the embarrassing source of "The Hairdresser's Error," resurrect a "Failed Suicide" Buster Keaton would have died for, and show why adults are better off not bringing their comic book fantasies out of the closet. From "Superhero Hijinx" to "The Shocking Videotape" to "The Accidental Cannibal," The Baby Train uncovers the mysteries behind some of the bawdiest, goriest, funniest, most pyrotechnic urban legends yet.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
America's premier folk detective is back on the case, sniffing out those zany but dubious stories that "really happened" to a friend of your sister's boyfriend's accountant's mechanic. Jan Harold Brunvand—''Mr. Urban Legend" [Smithsonian]—tracks the most fabulous tales making today's cocktail-party circuit and shows why those stories that sound too good to be true probably are too good to be true. The eponymous episode—"The Baby Train"—sheds light on certain predawn activities that have linked unusually high birth rates to the whim of train schedule makers. Other stories offer a revealing peek behind the story of "The Exploding Bra," expose the embarrassing source of "The Hairdresser's Error," resurrect a "Failed Suicide" Buster Keaton would have died for, and show why adults are better off not bringing their comic book fantasies out of the closet. From "Superhero Hijinx" to "The Shocking Videotape" to "The Accidental Cannibal," The Baby Train uncovers the mysteries behind some of the bawdiest, goriest, funniest, most pyrotechnic urban legends yet.
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight
Author: Kalynn Bayron
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547611553
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547611553
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Instant New York Times bestseller! At Camp Mirror Lake, terror is the name of the game . . . but can you survive the night? This heart-pounding slasher by New York Times bestselling author Kalynn Bayron is perfect for fans of Fear Street. Charity has the summer job of her dreams, playing the “final girl” at Camp Mirror Lake. Guests pay to be scared in this full-contact terror game, as Charity and her summer crew recreate scenes from a classic slasher film, The Curse of Camp Mirror Lake. The more realistic the fear, the better for business. But the last weekend of the season, Charity's co-workers begin disappearing. And when one ends up dead, Charity's role as the final girl suddenly becomes all too real. If Charity and her girlfriend Bezi hope to survive the night, they'll need figure out what this killer is after. As they unravel the bloody history of the real Mirror Lake, Charity discovers that there may be more to the story than she ever suspected . . .
31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead Volume 3
Author: Drac Von Stoller
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
ISBN: 1480121339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The Final Collection from Horror Fiction writer Drac Von Stoller's "31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead." Sit back, turn the lights down and get the scare of your life as you read into the horrific mind of Drac Von Stoller. If you like these stories you are sure to be even more scared by his Audiobooks which can be purchased from Audible.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.
Publisher: Drac Von Stoller
ISBN: 1480121339
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
The Final Collection from Horror Fiction writer Drac Von Stoller's "31 Horrifying Tales from the Dead." Sit back, turn the lights down and get the scare of your life as you read into the horrific mind of Drac Von Stoller. If you like these stories you are sure to be even more scared by his Audiobooks which can be purchased from Audible.com, Amazon.com and iTunes.
The Pocong Ghost: Indonesia's Haunting Urban Legend
Author: Andrea Febrian
Publisher: Andrea Febrian
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
The pocong is a prominent figure in Indonesian folklore, particularly associated with Javanese culture. This ghostly entity is deeply rooted in the country's rich tapestry of myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs, blending indigenous traditions with Islamic practices. Origin and Appearance The pocong is believed to be the soul of a deceased person who has not been properly released from their burial shroud. Its distinctive appearance is central to the legend: a figure entirely wrapped in a white burial shroud (kain kafan), with visible facial features, tied above the head, at the neck, and the feet. This appearance is directly tied to Islamic burial practices in Indonesia, where bodies are wrapped in a simple white cloth before interment. Behavior and Movement What sets the pocong apart from other supernatural entities is its unique mode of movement. Due to the binding of the shroud around its feet, the pocong is said to hop or jump rather than walk. This distinctive hopping motion adds to its eerie and unsettling nature. The pocong is often described as appearing suddenly and disappearing just as quickly, adding to its supernatural aura. Purpose and Motivations Unlike some malevolent spirits in folklore, the pocong is generally not seen as aggressive. Its existence is often attributed to unfinished business, improper burial rites, or the need to communicate with the living. This reflects cultural beliefs about the ongoing connection between the world of the living and the realm of the dead. In some versions of the legend, a pocong will find peace or disappear after 40 days if not released from its shroud, aligning with traditional Islamic mourning practices. Cultural Significance The pocong legend serves several important cultural functions in Indonesian society. It reinforces the importance of proper funeral rites and respect for the dead. The fear of becoming a pocong after death encourages people to settle their affairs and fulfill their obligations in life. The legend also reflects broader beliefs about the nature of death, the afterlife, and the ongoing relationship between the living and the deceased.
Publisher: Andrea Febrian
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 47
Book Description
The pocong is a prominent figure in Indonesian folklore, particularly associated with Javanese culture. This ghostly entity is deeply rooted in the country's rich tapestry of myths, legends, and spiritual beliefs, blending indigenous traditions with Islamic practices. Origin and Appearance The pocong is believed to be the soul of a deceased person who has not been properly released from their burial shroud. Its distinctive appearance is central to the legend: a figure entirely wrapped in a white burial shroud (kain kafan), with visible facial features, tied above the head, at the neck, and the feet. This appearance is directly tied to Islamic burial practices in Indonesia, where bodies are wrapped in a simple white cloth before interment. Behavior and Movement What sets the pocong apart from other supernatural entities is its unique mode of movement. Due to the binding of the shroud around its feet, the pocong is said to hop or jump rather than walk. This distinctive hopping motion adds to its eerie and unsettling nature. The pocong is often described as appearing suddenly and disappearing just as quickly, adding to its supernatural aura. Purpose and Motivations Unlike some malevolent spirits in folklore, the pocong is generally not seen as aggressive. Its existence is often attributed to unfinished business, improper burial rites, or the need to communicate with the living. This reflects cultural beliefs about the ongoing connection between the world of the living and the realm of the dead. In some versions of the legend, a pocong will find peace or disappear after 40 days if not released from its shroud, aligning with traditional Islamic mourning practices. Cultural Significance The pocong legend serves several important cultural functions in Indonesian society. It reinforces the importance of proper funeral rites and respect for the dead. The fear of becoming a pocong after death encourages people to settle their affairs and fulfill their obligations in life. The legend also reflects broader beliefs about the nature of death, the afterlife, and the ongoing relationship between the living and the deceased.
Black Lament
Author: Christina Henry
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101622105
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black deals with loss every day. But when tragedy touches her own life, Maddy will have to find the strength within to carry on… Devastated and grieving, Maddy unexpectedly finds hope with the discovery that she is pregnant. But Maddy’s joy is short lived when Lucifer informs her that he wants the baby, hoping to draw on the combined power of two of his bloodlines. Maddy is determined that her grandfather will never have her child, but she’s not sure what she can do to stop him. Being pregnant is stressful enough, but Maddy suddenly finds herself at odds with the Agency—forbidden from meddling in the affairs of the supernatural courts. When a few of her soul collections go awry, Maddy begins to suspect that the Agency wants to terminate her employment. They should know by now that she isn’t the sort to give up without a fight…
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101622105
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black deals with loss every day. But when tragedy touches her own life, Maddy will have to find the strength within to carry on… Devastated and grieving, Maddy unexpectedly finds hope with the discovery that she is pregnant. But Maddy’s joy is short lived when Lucifer informs her that he wants the baby, hoping to draw on the combined power of two of his bloodlines. Maddy is determined that her grandfather will never have her child, but she’s not sure what she can do to stop him. Being pregnant is stressful enough, but Maddy suddenly finds herself at odds with the Agency—forbidden from meddling in the affairs of the supernatural courts. When a few of her soul collections go awry, Maddy begins to suspect that the Agency wants to terminate her employment. They should know by now that she isn’t the sort to give up without a fight…
Yaqui Myths and Legends
Author:
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
ISBN: 9780816504671
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Sixty-one tales narrated by Yaquis reflect this people's sense of the sacred and material value of their territory.
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
Author: Alvin Schwartz
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062682865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don't miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062682865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 125
Book Description
The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film! More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark is a timeless collection of chillingly scary tales and legends. Folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Available for the first time as an ebook, Stephen Gammell’s artwork from the original More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark appears in all its spooky glory. Read if you dare! And don't miss Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!
Kiss of Frost
Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758274300
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A high school warrior-in-training gets lessons in surviving a mysterious assassin in the New York Times bestselling author’s YA urban fantasy novel. I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Spartan Logan Quinn who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. Now, with Logan’s help, I’ll have to learn to live by the sword—or die trying.
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 0758274300
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A high school warrior-in-training gets lessons in surviving a mysterious assassin in the New York Times bestselling author’s YA urban fantasy novel. I'm Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I'm going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I'm getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Spartan Logan Quinn who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. Now, with Logan’s help, I’ll have to learn to live by the sword—or die trying.