Have you ever seen or heard something that you couldn’t explain? Most people will agree that the legends that haunt history such as vampires and werewolves don’t exist, and never did. But then, how do you explain the fact that these myths appear in multiple different cultures in different countries? If you were to ask … Continue reading Le Bête du Gévaudan
Author: Tara Sanders
Tara Sanders is a 16 year old writer, co-leads the GSA, and is part of Musical Theatre and Drama. In the past, she has also been involved with Game Development and Speech and Debate. She likes reading, webcomics and anime.
The Mary Celeste
Perhaps the worst and most famous tragedy at sea was the Titanic, the unsinkable ship, but before the Titanic sank sending 1,500 people to their deaths, there was the Mary Celeste. The Mary Celeste was captained by a man named Benjamin Briggs. He, his wife, and their 2-year-old daughter along with seven others had been … Continue reading The Mary Celeste
Wife Selling
Its common for children to want to sell or give away their siblings, but have you ever heard of a spouse wanting to do the same thing? In the Victorian Era, it wasn’t uncommon for a man to put a collar around his wife’s neck or a ribbon around her wrist and lead her to … Continue reading Wife Selling
Alcatraz Prison
Alcatraz Prison, also known as The Rock, was one of the cruelest prisons in American History. The island was founded in 1775 by Juan Manuel de Ayala. It was named La Isla de los Alcatraces, or “Island of the Pelicans” because of all the seagulls on the island. It wasn’t long before America took the … Continue reading Alcatraz Prison
Around the World
People go missing every single day. Some of these cases go unnoticed by the world, while others become the object of speculation. One of these such people was Amelia Earhart, the woman who wanted to fly around the world, just to prove that she--and any other person who had enough experience--could do it. Amelia Earhart … Continue reading Around the World
The Bloody Pit
Everyone and everything has to start somewhere. The Hoosac Tunnel was planned in an effort to get the train system up and going in North Adams, Massachusetts when America was still in its beginning phases. A tunnel was to be built through the Hoosac Mountain Range for the train system to run through. The tunnel … Continue reading The Bloody Pit
Genetically Engineered Cats
Cats are one of the most beloved pets in the world, but they are more than just companions. They have also helped in various research projects and been experimented on more than once. Whether assisting in the foundation of cochlear hearing aids, being a useful prop in the search for a cure for AIDS/HIV, or … Continue reading Genetically Engineered Cats
The Danvers State Insane Asylum
Danvers, Massachusetts is home to many historical horrors. The most famous of these, is of course, the Salem Witch Trials. Only 5 miles from Salem and having once been called Salem village itself, Danvers is home to Rebecca Nurse’s homestead and grave, the Salem Witch Trials memorial, and once upon a time, the home of … Continue reading The Danvers State Insane Asylum
Consumption
Based On The Great New England Vampire Panic - Please note that this is not a reflection of the authors views, but is instead reflected as what the main character may believe of himself and how the world works. The time period is the late 1800’s, keep that in mind when reading. Although comprehensible, more … Continue reading Consumption
The Princes in the Tower
Somewhere between 1483 and 1484, two young boys went missing and the world still wonders what happened to them. In 1483, King Edward IV died, leaving his brother Richard III as Lord Protector of his two children, Edward V and Richard IV. Edward V was to be crowned king shortly after, but this was prevented … Continue reading The Princes in the Tower
The Augur 