Have you ever wondered what a year without a winter season would be like? It would definitely be survivable, but we would have to make some concessions, and especially deal with all the insects that would flourish. However, a year without a summer would be devasting.
In the ancient forest of the Skuna River Bottom, Tommy Reed is visited by evil.
How familiar are you with the Mississippi River? It has served as a crucial water route, providing essential water for sustenance, abundant fish for sustenance, and opportunities for recreation. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about this great river.
Humans are not the most unique animals in the world. There are some animals that have very unusual abilties, and here are some of them
Although law enforcement is a very dangerous and stressful job, there are times when the interjection of humor gives the officer and others in a particular situation some relief from the stress. The humor might come from the police officer or from the citizen the officer is involved with.
In 1949, George Orwell's novel, "Nineteen Eighty-Four," was published. It's a fictional account of what the world would be like thirty-five years into the future. Even though fictional, it became a reality, and today we are living it.
How many of you have encountered people, phenomena, or wild animals that could not be seen or heard? Did you get closure to the incident, or is there still an unanswered void to what you heard or saw? In this particular article, which is a true incident, my mystery was solved.
The following article is based on actual events involving a witch and my great-grandfather, Quinney Mathis
There are all types of dangerous animals in Skuna River Bottom, such as bobcats, rattlesnakes, cottonmouth snakes, and animals. Then there is Lucifer: Turtle Demon of Skuna River Bottom. He is a giant alligator snapping turtle, just waiting for you!
I've known Ken Dye since the early 1980s when he was a sergeant with the St. Louis County Police Department. He is a very truthful and patriotic Amerian, who served his country in the Vietnam War. Here is his unique story of a dead friend bringing him comfort many years after the war.
Do you like to walk in the deep woods? Well, possibly not after this tale of the "whisper."
I have received numerous stories about the supernatural, which the writers testify, are true personal encounters with the unknown. Here are some of them.
Sometimes it's tough to work in a loud, busy office, but it's even tougher when you must deal with an irritating poltergeist. My friend, Nancy Thornton-Waterhouse, relates her experience in the following article.
Do you like to hunt for Indian artifacts in their burial mounds? Many people do, and while some people call it grave-robbing, others call it the protection of antiquities, especially if the mound is on a farm and is cultivated over, destroying artifacts that are exposed.
Have you ever looked at a full moon and got an uneasy feeling from it, as if it had produced some types of unearthly creatures as it rose into the sky? In this article, you'll have the chance to see and feel what a "Devil's Moon can do to alter the things as you know them, and even you.
A haunting in West Tennessee: You be the judge If you've ever traveled New Castle Road in Fayette County, Tennessee, you've had a chance to enjoy the farms, fields, pasture, livestock and wildlife that are abundant in this rural setting, but if you've had the opportunity to tour the antebellum home
Have you ever moved into a haunted house? Well, a friend of mine did; Nancy M. Thornton-Waterhouse's family moved into a strange house when she was a child, and in this article, she relates in her own words what happened.
Have you ever encountered a "snake devil?" I'm sure you haven't, or you wouldn't be reading this. 10- year-old Frankie encountered one. This is his story, told by others.
Have you ever had an unexplained encounter with something you still can't understand? I think most of us have, and that includes a friend of mine from childhood, who now lives in East Tennessee. Here is her story
When we ponder life, sometimes we should look at it from an animal's perspective; if we only could. One animal that has a special disposition is the American raccoon. They are very nosey, or should I say, politely, inquisitive. Teddy was no exception; he was at the upper scale of nosey.
When we talk about leaving our green footprints, we're not literally leaving green-painted footprints. What we are doing is actually taking measures to prevent the further pollution of our planet. This can be done in many ways, and in this article, we'll cover some of them.
Shelby County, Tennessee has an abundance of walking and biking trails just waiting for you. So, why not get out, get some exercise, and enjoy nature at its best.
Halloween should be a holiday when kids dress up in costumes and safely go door-to-door in search of Trick-or-Treat candy, while adults may also don their favorite outfit and attend costume balls and parties, but there have been some creepy and deadly events happen on "All Hallows' Eve."
Many people believe that Halloween is a time for evil to manifest itself and tempt children into its dark lair through its association with everything evil, but it was originally a Saints' Holiday.
Have you ever had a near-death experience, and was visited by your "Guardian Angel," who comforted you? Well, I have, and even though it turned out not to be exactly what I perceived, the encounter was spiritual.
There are many legendary and mythical stories about our moon and its effects on human beings, and its power to create monsters out of ordinary men. Do you know what is real and what is just mythological legend about the Earth's satellite? Let's take a look.
Brad Aycock is 12 years old when he has a terrifying encounter with a mythical monster that has been dormant in Skuna River Bottom for 100s of years but is suddenly awakened from its hibernation when the young boy decides to take a short cut home through the Skuna River Bottom.
People of all races and religions claim they've had some type of encounter with something they couldn't explain, but there are many famous people, including presidents who have had these experiences. Some people even claim they have seen dead presidents. Now, that's haunting from high places.
The loss of life of any law enforcement officer is a very sad experience for his/her family, other law enforcement personnel, and the general public. The loss of 7 officers in a 24-year period, who were working, or previously worked for departments in Lee County, was exceptionally heartbreaking.
According to numerous studies, there are as many as 1.6 million people in the U.S. that claim to practice "Wicca," also known as witchcraft. Are you one of those; is your neighbor one the Americans who identify themselves as a witch or pagan of some other group?
Well, folks, this is the concluding installment of "Country Comes to Buckhorn." I hope you have enjoyed this stage play as much as I've enjoyed writing it for you.
The "Country Comes to Buckhorn" saga continues with the aftermath of Lester Funderburk being accidentally shot by Arnold, the bear in Act 2 - Scenes 3-4.
In Act 2 - Scene 1 and 2, the groundwork is laid for the return of Arnold the Bear, who first appeared in Act 1 - Scene 6. Deputy Jenkins and Lester Funderburk are in for their greatest adventure, next.
This begins Act 2 - Scene 1 of Country Comes to Buckhorn. Follow the zany antics of the people in and around Buckhorn, Mississippi, a fictitious town in pontowok, fictitious county.
This section will end Act 1 of "Country Comes to Buckhorn." Follow the zany antics of the people in and around Buckhorn, Mississippi, a fictitious town in pontowok, a fictitious county. They will continue to amuse you.
This is "Country Comes to Buckhorn" Act 1 - Scenes 8 through 9, and its's the third installment of a two-act stage play, written by this author. If you would like to read the first part, click on https://hubpages.com/entertainment/Country-Comes-to-Buckhorn
Country Comes to Buckhorn picks up on Act 1 - Scene 4 with a continuation of the stage play. If you haven't read the first part of this play, click on
Have you ever had the opportunity to read a full play script? Well, you do now. I wrote the stage play, "Country Comes to Buckhorn" in 2011, but have not submitted it as such, so I am presenting it to you in the original theatrical format. I hope you enjoy it.
Do you have blue eyes? If you do, you may be a mutant according to scientists. Also, they claim all bue-eyed people are related.
We are bombarded by monsters and evil creatures each day on television and the big screen, and most of these are fictional beings that were manifested in the minds of writers; however, if you open the King James Bible, you'll find some real monsters that existed in the past, and some still with us.
Truck driving is a unique profession loved by many, but it's definitely not meant for some. Find out why in this article.
The Wampus Cat was born out of folklore in the southeastern United States. It has evolved in many forms since then, and this is the story of one of them.
If you've traveled the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, you've taken a path that began before the Indians settled in the area. It was a path trampled down by the beasts that roamed the southern section of what would later become the United States. Our journey begins with the human travels of the Trace.
Houlka, Mississippi would be a perfect setting for shooting different genres of movies, ranging from the early 20th century to the modern 21st century. It has an aura which is difficult to explain but is very obvious if you visit the town. In this article, we will take a pictorial journey there.
Horses are loved by many people around the world and have been for many centuries. They helped build the U.S. and other countries by supplying transportation and hard labor to forge nations and they also provide much pleasure to people who love to ride.
The Last Flight of The Cyclops will take you on an interstellar adventure you'll remember for a lifetime, so set down in the control seat and let's blast off.
As a police officer with the St. Louis County Police Department in 1985 or 1986, myself and a reserve police officer responded to a "shots fired" call, and upon arriving at the scene, found utter chaos. After reading, you can answer the question, "were my actions appropriate for the situation?"
How do you feel about ravens? Do you consider them beautiful crows, with the ability to mimic human beings and animals, or do you perceive them as carriers of evil ramifications? In this article, you will find out what Glen Adams thinks of these creatures.
Have you ever wondered what happens to bad people? If you have, read about the life and death of a really bad man; Dod Jenkins.
What did Danny see and hear in Chapter 3 - Part 2? What did the warning mean? The investigation continues.
In this section, Larry Otis comes to work for the Grayson Family, and Danny has his first encounter with the supernatural since the family moved into the house.
In this continuing series, the Grayson family have moved into their mysterious home, which they inherited from James Haulstead, Karen Grayson's uncle. They are still in the process of settling in when strange occurrences begin. Bob Haulstead is the first to sense something strange after moving in.
The Grayson family is still checking out the interior of their new home for the first time, and are finding many surprises. What will they find next?
Have you ever wondered what Defcon means and if you do, do you also know how each of the five levels is determined? In this article, we'll navigate through the levels together.
There has been a tremendous amount of economic change in the U.S. since 1918. In this article, we will examine some of the changes and also see some of each period's technological advances.
"They Wore Blue And Gray" is a movie script I wrote in 2012, and although I had it copywritten with the Screenwriter's Guild, I have not pushed production on it. I've decided to place the entire script here on Hubpages in a series. I would love to receive feedback from you on it.
"They Wore Blue And Gray" is a movie script I wrote in 2012, and although I had it copywritten with the Screenwriter's Guild, I have not pushed production on it. I've decided to place the entire script here on Hubpages in a series. I would love to receive feedback from you on it.
In a previous article, I wrote about a "Stolen Occupied Horse;" in this article, we'll deal with gun shooting cowboys on horses in the Town of New Houlka, Mississippi in 1978.
The Grayson Family have arrived at their new home, Estate Estremita and Danny realizes this is the house in his nightmare, and he is terrified.
When a young Christian must come face to face with an antichrist, he will fight the greatest battle of his entire lihe
I was a St. Louis County Police Officer in 1980. My family and I were renting a two-bedroom apartment in Affton, Missouri, when we found a three-story house on Big Bend Blvd. available for rent for the same amount of money. Was there a catch? Yes, and we found out what it was the hard way!
In Chapter 2- Part 1, we were introduced to the Grayson Family; Bob, his wife, Karen, son, Danny, and daughter, Tina. As the story opened, Danny was having a bad dream about a creature that visited him while he slept. In this chapter and section, they arrive in Summersend, Tennessee.
In Chapter 1, we were introduced to the Grayson Family; Bob, his wife, Karen, son, Danny, and daughter, Tina. As the story opened, Danny was having a bad dream about a creature that visited him while he slept. In this chapter and section, they are headed to their new home in Summersend, Tennessee.
If you like to travel and do a lot of it, you've probably become a seasoned traveler who plans the entire trip. This planning should certainly include road safety, if traveling by automobile. Just to give you a heads-up, here are four of the most dangerous roads in the world.
When we see certain symbols or gestures, we immediately associate them with good or evil; however, many of them were either born out of goodness and virtue or in some cases, actually evil. Let's look at some of these.
Some days it just doesn't pay to get out of bed; also some nights it doesn't. I was sleeping soundly in the summer of 1981 or 1982 when I was awakened by my wife who said there were people in the apartment swimming pool without any clothes and it was my job to correct this.
Have you ever seen a real ghost? Well, there is one in Fayette County, Tennessee that can definitely hurt, or even kill you. Read the article and see why and how this could happen.
The Halloween season is almost upon us, so I have been writing fictional and factual tales about the paranormal. The tale in this article is true, and it is about something a teenager saw; something real, but still unexplainable today.
If you've ever traveled the Natchez Trace and stopped in areas where the original trace was located, and it gave you an uncomfortable and forbodding feeling, you're not alone. Let's visit its supernatural history.
The Grayson family's move into a rundown antebellum home, left to them by Bob Grayson's step-uncle, becomes an adventure into horror, with Bob's son, Danny becoming the main victim of visits from the spectral world
There is a two-story antebellum house located in Fayette County, Tennessee that its present owner, Terry Beville says it is occupied by a least 10 ghosts. Let's visit the house.
In Chapter one of the Legend of The Bottoms, young Brad Aycock was pursued through the Skuna River Bottoms by a horrible creature, who had managed to claw his back as he leaped into Skuna River. The creature did not follow him into the river, but awaits his return to the south side of the river.
My Aunt Arness Turner and I were given special gifts we didn't understand in the beginning. Here's our true story.
There is an old and prophetic saying, "All things must end," and this is undoubtedly true to all things living on "Mother Earth." In this article, we shall revisit some living species that have gone extinct.
Old Houlka is the oldest settlement in north Mississippi that still exists; however, its status as a town changed when the railroad laid their tracks a mile west of the old settlement, and produced the town of New Houlka.
How much do you know about the countries of our world? Unless you know everything about them, let's take a virtual tour and find out why some countries have certain unique characteristics.
Castle Stuart is an ancient castle in Scotland; whereas, Stuart's Castle was built in the 1960s and 70s in St. Louis County, Missouri. One of the differences in these castles is the fact I was "Keeper of Stuart's Castle" in Missouri.
There are many theories as to how our universe came into being, including the "Big Bang Theory," but the problem with all the scientific explanations is that something can't scientifically develop from nothing.
Many of the ancient pharaohs were very ruthless and uncaring for their slaves and the people of Egypt. They were even more cruel to the Jewish people before they escaped their bondage. Also, many of the tombs of the pharaohs contained written curses for anyone who disturbed their burial chambers.
When the earthquakes of 1811 and 1812 occurred on the New Madrid Fault, many thought the world was ending.
A young man is being stalked by a hideous creature which suddenly appears in the deep forest and swamps on the south side of Skuna River in Mississippi. It becomes a case of "cat and mouse," and Brad Aycock understands he is the mouse.
Do you know, or suspect someone has sleep apnea; maybe even yourself? This is a condition that not only affects your sleep, but it contributes to many other life-threatening disorders. I know personally what it can do because I have it.
Memphis, Tennessee has a lot to offer the traveler, who may be on vacation, business or just passing through. This article contains a list of some of the best and most exciting sites to visit.
My kids have begged me for years to write about my very unique life, which they, as well as my wife, parents, relatives, friends, and many others, have been involved in. Now, I feel this is the time, so please follow me on a journey that even you may be involved in. It will be a book someday.
If I could go back in time, would I change some aspects of my life? My answer is unequivocal yes and no! My kids have begged me for years to write about my very unique life, which has involved them, their mother and many others. Now, is the time; to follow me on a journey that even you may be in.
If you love visiting ghost towns, climb aboard the "Eastern Express," have a seat, and enjoy the ride.
A visit to present-day Tombstone, Arizona, reminds us of an earlier time in American history when many people lived by the gun and died by the gun. Let's visit the past. Here's everything you need to know about Tombstone.
Along with the waterways, you certainly must appreciate the adventures of two southern fishermen and friends, Catfish and Cut Bait. These are not the normal southern fishermen, but the die-hard "Southern Catfishermen."
Some people think they know everything about Deadwood, South Dakota, but could they pass a history test that includes the true facts about the town and its people?
Living in space is much different than living on Earth. We must deal with zero gravity, which can affect our muscle mass, our circulatory system, and our bone structure, not to mention many other variables in our existence. All these must be considered and provided for in space.
Legend has it that in the 1800s a witch terrorized John Bell and his family as long as they lived in Adams, Tennessee. The witch was called the "Bell Witch" because she concentrated her terror on that family. Was she real or just a legend? Many believe she was real, even today. Here's the story.
Pompeii, Italy holds a distinction as the ultimate city of the dead. It is one of the few places on earth whose main tourism draw is the dead. Pompeii is about five miles away from Mount Vesuvius and covers about 163 acres. It is also near the present city of Pompei (which is spelled with one i).
Theodore Lent carried his wife with him; both alive and dead. Julia Pastrana, who was labeled the "ugliest woman in the world" and would not be buried until she had been dead for more than 150 years.
It wasn't just the men and women that played a big part in the American War; it was also their animals, such as horses, dogs, mules, and camels - "yes camels." There was also a proposed gift of elephants to the Union Army.
Ever since Tarzan swung out of the Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel in 1914, the treehouse has been a prized possession of young and old alike for many years; however, the tree house has been around much longer than 1914.
It's time to take a trip "back in time," and seek out some Biblical artifacts, and others that are just legends, so hop aboard as the time capsule starts its journey.
This daring, well-planned escape took place in broad-open daylight, while others were busy enjoying the sunshine in the fenced enclosure of the exercise yard.
It appears that Venice may not fall to another conquering army, but may be defeated by "Mother Nature," in her wrath, due to human inflicted global warming.
The "Mad Hatter's' affliction may have seriously affected the mental state of Boston Corbett who worked for years as a hatter, before joining the U.S. Army. He was credited with killing John Wilkes Booth, the alleged assassin of President Abraham Lincoln.