Traditional Legends

It is the turn of the 17th century (1600’s) and you are in a bustling market in England. There in the open, boldly advertised, are merchants peddling spells, potions, and other magical services. The blacksmith selling you new horseshoes offers you a talisman against evil while his wife gives you a love potion. The baker worked spells into his goods. Not what you expected? Is this a fantasy story? Alternate universe?

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Salem village in 1692 was a hotbed of change. A mercantile elite was developing during this time and prominent citizens were less than willing to accept positions as town leaders. To further add to the unsettled climate, two families, the Putnams and the Porters, were at odds with one another competing for control of the village and the pulpit.

The most obvious, yet frightening answer, is that lake monsters do exist.

When vampires began

From the dawn of time cultures throughout the world had told stories of the wild man or hairy man. Petroglyphs at Painted Rock in Tulare, CA depict both a “Hairy Man” and an entire family of these wild men dating back 500-1000 years.

We recently adventured to the charming little town of Sutton, WV. It’s a faded town with cobblestone streets located in the center of West Virginia along the banks of the Elk River. It may be hard to believe that it is also a hub of interesting activity! First and foremost, there is a family group of Sasquatch living near-by and the locals often witness them.

Do vampires really exist? Are there vampires among us? In today’s modern world it is hard to believe that anything fantastical could possibly be real. But vampires have existed in cultures around the world throughout history. The term vampire is relatively new, yet stories of creatures with similar characteristics go back to at least 1500 BCE.