Alesia Brooks
Bio
Disney blogger with a dark side
23-year-old blogger and photographer
Follow along with my misadventures - IG: @livinglikealesia
Stories (47/0)
The Most Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe I Can't Live Without
We used to always make fun of my older brother for the way he frosted Christmas cookies. He was messy, to say the least, and each one frosted was another one eaten. A big family required a few dozen cookies, and he was usually off playing video games after he finished the two he attempted. I wouldn’t say it was a bother, though. The rest of us were content sitting at the island in the kitchen for long periods of time, painfully frosting individual bells and snowmen.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Feast
The Correct Order to Watch The Conjuring Universe Movies In
The Conjuring franchise has been a staple in the horror movie genre since the release of it’s first installment in 2013. Since then, it’s added more movies along the Annabelle, The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona storylines. Following the most terrifying and extreme cases of famed psychic Lorraine Warren along with her husband, demonologist Ed Warren, the series of films has captivated audiences with tales of the true terror from demonic possessions.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
The Classic Horror Fanatics Guide to Wine Pairing
Calling all classic horror fanatics and amateur wine connoisseurs! The cold season is upon us, and as you bundle up for a chilly winter in quarantine, maybe it’s time to spice up your evenings. Wine in itself is an experience and when put together with an equally interesting film, it makes for a heightened drinking and watching experience. Throwing it back to the classics that spanned the 1930’s through the early 1960’s, I’ve paired these black and white blockbusters with the most flavorful and colorful wines from the Washington state wine region.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Proof
Where Lonely Hearts Go
When the day is all said and done, where does my lonely heart go? Not to sleep, that’s for certain. Quiet jazz fills my subconscious with a tingle of emotion as the aroma of raindrops fills the empty room. My head races through snapshots of days come and gone. Replaying every moment where joy was felt just to try and find some comfort in the forsaken darkness of a winter evening. I close my eyes in an attempt to force calmness on my soul, but it instead finds peace in wandering.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Wander
A Walk in the Park
A bleak day plagues central Washington as I zip up my leather boots. Overcast skies and sporadic rain drops meet me as I lock the door to head out. I take a deep breath, pulling up to my destination down a windy dirt road. Say hello when you arrive, say goodbye when you leave, don’t give them a chance to protest. I repeat my mantras of positivity and kindness walking up to the first name. trying to keep myself closed off to their energy, I push myself past the first and onto the next.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
This Is Stephen King's World, We're Just Living in It
In the world of horror and supernatural fiction, there are few names that are as well known as Stephen King. Described as the “King of Horror”, the legendary author has crafted parallel universes that have drawn people from all walks of life to explore his work. King has written 61 novels so far and sold an estimated 350 million books. In addition to his impressive repertoire of novels, King has published a number of short story collections and has had dozens of his novels and stories adapted for film and television.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
My Top Three Ghost Hunting Bucket List Locations
Here we are again! For this final installation of my ghost hunting bucket list, I chose three of the locations that may not have the most terrifying and undeniable haunts, but instead have the most intriguing and challenging. I’m inclined to believe that not everywhere needs a tragic backstory to be haunted by its past, even though tragedy has a way of seeping into the walls more than positivity. These locations open my eyes to the many facets of haunted locations, reminding me that not everything is quite as it seems
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
The Amityville Horror - Horrifying Fact or Historical Fake
If you’re an American who hasn’t heard of The Amityville Horror, you are probably five-years-old or live under a rock. The novel became a horror sensation in the 1970’s, Jay Anson wrote about the story of the Lutz family and their experiences living at 112 Ocean Avenue. The story goes that George and Kathy Lutz move their family into a beautiful home in New York. They purchase the house for a suspiciously low price, but soon realize why the sellers were so antsy to get the property off their hands when they begin experiencing terrifying events. The house once belonged to the DeFeo family and was the location of their murders, at the hands of their son, Ronald Defeo Junior. The new residents experienced physical and emotional changes before finally fleeing the place, lasting only 28 days.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
Ghosts are People Too
Some of the most haunted places in the world became that way because of tragedy. Whether it was a single event or years of abuse and misfortune, the dead that reside in these locations usually faced an untimely and devastating demise. This is why commonly haunted locations usually consist of hospitals, prisons, battlegrounds and cemeteries. People that face these unfortunate ends tend to take their ill feelings with them to the grave, leading to unrest and torment in their afterlife.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
The Haunting History of The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
When construction was completed on West Virginia’s Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, formerly known as Weston State Hospital, it was considered a marvel in the mental health care industry. The building was constructed with the finest stonework, having brought in masonry specialists from Germany and Italy. The hallways were ornate and organized, the rooms comfortable for the 250 patients the hospital would hold. Architect Richard Snowden Andrews created this hospital in order to bring a level of luxury and design to those who were stigmatized at the time due to their mental health.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Horror
Unsolved - The Tylenol Murders
Americans everywhere, whether they know it or not, have had their everyday life impacted by a single event. Imagine: it’s 1982, the Steve Miller Band is topping charts, E.T is the hottest new film, but those things don’t matter as the entire country’s gaze focuses on Chicago, Illinois. On September 29, the city experienced its first of seven tragic killings. 12-year-old Mary Kellerman woke up experiencing a mild fever and sore throat, not uncommon for this time of year. To resolve the fever, her parents give her a capsule of extra-strength Tylenol, unknowingly sealing her fate. By the time 7:00 am rolled around Mary was pronounced dead.
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Criminal
Taking it in Stride
Well, we’re eight months into a global pandemic, and while the idea of things going back to normal feels unattainable, and possibly even terrifying, it’s going to happen one day! Until then, Americans have had to be creative in their ways of maintaining a small sense of sanity. For many it’s been discovering creative outlets or reconnecting with friends through video chats, but for me it’s been going back to basics - running!
By Alesia Brooks2 years ago in Beat
