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The Mystique, Magic, Myths and Superstitions of Mirrors

by C Jordan in Folklore, November 8, 2009
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“I looked in the mirror and what did I see…”
What does one see when one looks in a mirror? Is it merely as the song says “…A nine stone weakling with knobbly knees…” Or is there more to be seen in a mirror than one’s own reflection?
Mirrors have a certain mystique about them, which gives rise to beliefs, magic, myths, legends and superstitions.
Amongst many things they have been seen as a “tool of the devil”, a “catcher” of the soul, a harbinger of things to come, a portal to another dimension and a source of bad luck.
But what are these beliefs myths and superstitions and where do they come from?

Heartache and Hate

by Let Me Know If You Like It in Relationships, October 27, 2009
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My Creative writing teacher sent us to a site to play a game called JackPoe! takes three random Edgar Allen Poe topics and makes them the subjects of your story. I got a Dungeon, a Prisoner, and a Mysterious Illness, this is a little uneven, but let me know wat you think. Wasn’t sure on the title of this either so offer any suggestions please.

The Deadly Christmas

by 619killer450 in Holidays, October 25, 2009
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A small Story on a Deadly Christmas.

Ghosts a Hoax?

by Charlie Walls in Paranormal, October 15, 2009
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An article.

Real and Mythical Ghost Ships, Part 1: The Baychimo

by Paul Griffiths in Paranormal, October 14, 2009
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Read about the legendary ghost ship which sailed the Arctic Seas for nearly 40 years without a crew.

Green Halloween

by Joshua Miguel in Holidays, October 12, 2009
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Going green is no longer optional. You can make your Halloween fun and festive without creating too much waste or consuming too much energy/resources.

Five Halloween Activities for any Scare Level

by Aya Minamino in Holidays, October 7, 2009
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Halloween is just around the corner and scary activities are a must in every celebration. Here are some suggestions from those who are faint-hearted to the most courageous of all.

Photographs of Dead People Who Look Alive

by Paul Griffiths in Paranormal, October 1, 2009
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Postmortem photography would be a huge taboo in today’s society, but in Victorian times it was commonplace and almost an art form.

A Halloween Murder Mystery Script: Michael’s Message

by Patrick Bernauw in Holidays, September 22, 2009
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With this script, you can organize all by yourself a Murder Mystery as a Halloween Party Game, Dinner Party Game, Murder Weekend, etc. And you can play it with 10 to 30 participants… or even more!

Urban Legends

by lillyrose in Folklore, September 17, 2009
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What are they? where did they come from? I think we all know one!

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