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Hey there, welcome to my little slice of the internet. My name is Ashley or Ash for short and well, I like to write stuff. If you like anything to do with horror, fantasy or just straight up weird, you've found the right place. 



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The Unusual Ariel School Incident (What did 62 schoolchildren in rural Zimbabwe really see that day?)

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Picture this: its 1994 and you're just a child attending a small private school in the rural town of Ruwa, Zimbabwe. Its mid-morning, around 10 a.m., and you, along with 61 other kids, have just been let out for break. But as you and your friends play, you suddenly see something impossible... Africa is not known for its UFO sightings. Most reports tend to come from the US and alien sightings often feel like a largely Western phenomenon. But, for a few days in 1994 it seemed that whatever these things were had finally turned their attention to Africa. Sightings Across Africa Alien sightings were reported across Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. In the days preceding the Ariel School Incident, there had been numerous claims of fiery balls of light passing through the night sky. A woman in Zimbabwe reported seeing a mysterious glowing light hovering over her chicken coop and a trucker claimed to have seen a being next to a patch of rural road. Most of this was chalked up to either a ...
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The conjuring: The true story behind it all

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Released in 2013, The Conjuring has gone down in history as one of the scariest horror films in cinematic history. While its claims of being based on a true life haunting have been debated, the actual family the movie took inspiration from experienced a true life horror of their own. The Perron Family Haunting In January of 1971, the Perron family moved into a secluded, 14-bedroom farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island. The family was made up of Carolyn and Roger Perron and their 5 daughters. Almost immediately after moving in though, strange things started happening. It started small, brooms and other small items would go missing, or they would seemingly move on their own and appear later in different spots around the house. Small piles of dirt would appear on freshly cleaned floors The girls reported seeing and encountering apparitions and hearing mysterious voices. Some were friendly but most came across as angry and restless. The family would often hear mysterious knocks and scrat...
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How To Write Good Horror: A Very Basic Guide

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What makes up a good horror story? Writing good horror can be very tricky, mainly because fear can be very subjective. Different things scare different people. While some might get a thrill out of a good monster or slasher film, some might prefer something more psychological that can really make their skin crawl.  Though, whether your story scares anyone or not, there are a few basic building blocks that make up not only horror, but good storytelling in general. Setting and Atmosphere: Every great horror story needs a good setting. The environment is more than just a setting, it’s the backdrop of the fear itself. Think of the creepy mansion on the hill that’s been empty for ages or the abandoned amusement park where no one goes. But things don’t always have to be so obvious, you can even try a setting where things are usually safe. Like the sleepy town where nothing ever happens or a seemingly normal looking apartment building. Whichever route you choose, make sure you flesh out y...
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