Sep 20, 2016 | Murder at the Movies, Scary True Stories
“Daddy’s home and he’s not very happy.” The Stepfather (1987) was one of the first truly chilling horror movies I ever saw. I’ll never forget the opening sequence. Terry O’Quinn calmly wipes the blood off his face, changes his...
Aug 29, 2016 | Scary True Stories
Reality TV…it’s harmless fun, right? Well–not always. Imagine winning The Bachelor, only to find out the man of your dreams is a serial killer. It happened to Cheryl Bradshaw. The year was 1978, and the ’70s version of The Bachelor was The...
Jun 28, 2016 | Scary True Stories
I wasn’t a girl who played with dolls. In fact, any doll that fell into my clutches met with a tragic end. When I heard about Monster High as an adult, I was so envious! Imagine being able to play with the daughters of Dracula, Frankenstein, and the Werewolf....
Jun 21, 2016 | Scary True Stories
I once heard a joke about how cats stare at nothing while dogs bark at nothing. I forget the punchline. But about seven years ago, I adopted an adorable, fluffy white kitten who became a beautiful, fluffy white cat. This cat will, on a regular basis, suddenly turn and...
Jun 13, 2016 | Scary True Stories, The Writing Life
I began 2016 with unbridled enthusiasm and optimism, convinced it was going to be a wonderful year. How wrong I was. I can’t remember another year filled with so many challenges and tragedies, both for me personally and for the world at large. And 2016 is barely...
