A. N. Merchant
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Sharing factual and fictional stories of the horrific, disgusting, macabre and frightfully peculiar. Appealing to the morbid curiosity within us all.
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You Are SENsational
I met my biggest inspiration on a warm Friday in July of 2017. Although we had been connecting for a number of months beforehand, nothing could have prepared me for the wall of emotion I ran into the moment I met her. From only connecting through kicks and butterflies and imagining what she might look like, watching her open her eyes for the first time felt like I had finally been able to open mine for the first time in my life. I lost and gained so much on that day.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Families
Don't Panic
Sean There she is, as beautiful as ever but not quite…present? I don’t know. I have been worried that she’s been taking drugs or something but that is so not like her. I shoot a two fingered salute and wink in her direction which normally makes her smile. This time, I’m met with an expression that I can’t quite recognise and a sideways glance as she makes her way over to me. She slithers her way around the crowd as if tying to make herself blend into the walls.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
10 Chilling Horror Movies To Binge On Netflix Right Now
The nation has, for the most part, been put under house arrest. The weather is getting better and I'm sure a lot of you would rather be making the most of the new sunshine by socialising out and about with your pals or sunbathing, or basically doing anything other than staying inside watching the sun tease you through the window (aside from my misanthropic, autumn/winter bunnies. I feel you).
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
13 Comedy Horrors That Will Have You Howling
In times like the present when real life is becoming more and more like a horror movie on a global scale, we could all do with a good laugh. If conventional comedy isn't your style and you like your humour with a side of blood, guts and monsters, I feel you dude.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
True Terror: Anaesthesia Awareness
Anaesthesia awareness is the experience of becoming aware during a surgery, when under general anaesthetics. I recently wrote about the phenomenon of Sleep Paralysis, which is a state in which you suddenly wake from sleep but cannot move or speak. In the most disturbing cases, you can experience terrifying auditory and visual hallucinations, read more about it here.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
Folklore: Eerie Tales From North Yorkshire
England is a country rife with legends and myths, popular ones involving witches, fairies and the infamous black dog or black shuck. Today we are going to explore some of the eerie folk tales from the the north of England.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
15 Most Enchanting on Screen Witches and Covens
Over the last few years there has been a massive resurgence in people holding pagan beliefs and practising witchcraft. Historically 'witch' was a derogatory term and a deadly accusation. Now, powerful women and men are reclaiming the term and reviving the practice, taking back control of their spirituality and power.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
True Terror: Sleep Paralysis
What is sleep paralysis? Sleep paralysis refers to a frightening state that can occur as you are drifting off or waking up from sleep. When experiencing sleep paralysis, you will be awake and unable to move or speak. You may also experience some deeply disturbing auditory and visual hallucinations.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror
10 Movies With The Most Chilling Plot Twists
There is nothing more satisfying in cinema than a clever, unexpected and preferably terrifying plot twist. When you have been misdirected through a whole story so well that you fully believe you know exactly what is going on, just for that idea to be shot to pieces when the real happenings are revealed, is one of the most satisfying cinematic experiences.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Geeks
Folklore: The Eerie Curse of St Mary's Church
In a sleepy village in England nestled in a small wooded area there sits the ruins of a church. If you didn't know it was there you might miss it as the nature surrounding it has consumed it and camouflaged it well amongst the trees. It is one tree in particular situated on the grounds that this tale was born from. A single oak tree that has grown up through the middle of the church.
By A. N. Merchant 4 years ago in Horror