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The Dining Room Chair: A Nine Little Hauntings Exclusive
✨ Nine Little Hauntings ✨ A series from The Hollow—brief encounters with the uncanny, where the ordinary twists and the quiet lingers a...
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The Guest Room: A Nine Little Hauntings Exclusive
✨ Nine Little Hauntings ✨ A series from The Hollow—brief encounters with the uncanny, where the ordinary twists and the quiet lingers a...
1 day ago1 min read


Basile: An Ancient Attic Festival with Mycenaean Roots
If you’re diving into the ancient Attic calendar, you might stumble across a curious festival called Basile, celebrated on the 4th of...
2 days ago2 min read


Welcome to The Hollow
This week, I’m sharing something special with you—Nine Little Hauntings. Nine brief tales, each a whisper in the dark. Nine moments where...
2 days ago1 min read


Niketeria: Ancient Greece’s Little-Known Festival of Victory
When most people think of ancient Greek festivals, images of the grand Olympic Games, Dionysian theater, or the pan-Hellenic celebrations...
4 days ago2 min read


Book Review: Ring by Koji Suzuki
Having finally picked up Ring , the first novel in Koji Suzuki’s iconic trilogy, I found myself pleasantly surprised. First published in...
6 days ago1 min read


Zeus Epoptes and the Chthonic Side of Athenian Calendars
When most people picture Zeus, they think of the thunderbolt-wielding sky-god of Olympus. But in the sacrificial calendars of ancient...
Aug 195 min read


Hera Telkhinia
Imagine a small neighborhood in ancient Athens—Erchia—where locals gather on the 20th of Metageitnion (around mid-August) to honor Hera...
Aug 142 min read


The Festival of Neith: Celebrating the Goddess of War and Weaving
The Festival of Neith, an ancient Egyptian celebration, honors Neith, the multifaceted goddess of war, wisdom, weaving, and creation. As...
Aug 133 min read


The Heroines Festival
Today's post will be a little different. I had found the Heroines festival listed on a resource of ancient festivals that I have been...
Aug 134 min read


Book Review: An Evil Premise by T. Marie Vandelly
From the author of Theme Music , An Evil Premise offers an intriguing blend of possession, madness, and meta-fiction. The premise hooked...
Aug 121 min read


Eleusinia: The Mysteries of Demeter and Persephone
The term Eleusinia refers to the Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most secretive and sacred religious rites of ancient Greece. Centered...
Aug 93 min read


Book Review: Jenny Cooper Has A Secret by Joy Fielding
Joy Fielding, known for her skillful blend of suspense and emotional depth, returns with Jenny Cooper Has A Secret —a slow-burning...
Aug 51 min read


Book Review: Requiem by John Palisano
John Palisano’s Requiem is a fast-paced, atmospheric blend of science fiction and cosmic horror that wastes no time plunging the reader...
Aug 32 min read


Lughnasadh: The First Harvest Festival Through History and Modern Times
As summer stretches toward its golden finale and the first hints of autumn stir in the breeze, many modern pagans, witches, and...
Aug 13 min read


Movie Review: The Deliverance (2024)
The Deliverance is a 2024 American supernatural horror thriller that masterfully intertwines the haunted house and possession genres,...
Aug 31, 20242 min read


General's Update: A Feline's Perspective on the Past Few Months
Greetings, loyal patrons of the Brush Fund! It’s me, General, the true mastermind behind this creative household. It's been a while since...
Aug 31, 20242 min read


Slinky Day: Celebrating an Iconic Toy’s Legacy
Slinky Day is a fun and whimsical holiday celebrated on August 30th each year. It honors the timeless toy that has fascinated generations...
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: Next Door (A Chloe Fine Mystery, Book 1) by Blake Pierce
Blake Pierce’s Next Door introduces us to Chloe Fine, a 27-year-old FBI Evidence Response Team intern who is pulled back into her...
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Wednesday Recipe Share: Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies
Welcome back to our weekly Wednesday Recipe Share! This week, I’m excited to bring you a cozy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet...
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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