Welcome back to the HW Mailbag. I apologize for my absence. I forgot to put out a call for questions last week. I’m sure all 6 of you who read this were crushed. We’ve got two questions today, both from former writers from the site. They’re lovely people. If you’re not following them on Twitter, […]
I’m a children’s reference librarian at the Wellesley Free Library. It is an absolute dream. I help little ones find truck stories and Lego books and even get to fill in for story time if one of the full-time librarians is out sick. I typically work in the library’s main branch (across from Town Hall), […]
Remember when two highly successful movies were made about a silent psychopath who killed people like it was his job* and followed it up with a movie about a sinister organization making Halloween masks stuffed with Stonehenge fragments that would activate when a commercial played, turning the mask wearer’s face into a sludge of snakes […]
I met Pam at a cocktail party for Wellesley newcomers. A lovely what the hell am I supposed to wear? party that felt like a sorority rush. Where every conversation boils down to, “Isn’t this great? It’s so great to meet new people. Where did you move from again? The South End? That’s great, we were […]
Synopsis: On the eve of its centennial celebration, a fog bank appears off the coast of Antonio Bay in California. People are murdered. Windows are shattered. Electricity flickers. It vanishes at the stroke of 1am, but it returns that night. The fog, you guys. THERE’S SOMETHING IN THE FOG. Thoughts: I have a terrible confession: […]
Welcome back to the HW Mailbag. Only one question this week, but it’s a good one. Current debate that’s going on at work…What’s scarier, ghosts/paranormal or slashers/killers and why? Your thoughts? – @kcguru23 @kcguru23 works at a hotel and they have these debates during slow moments. I wouldn’t mind working in a place like that. […]
Nick was the first person to call me about my community board posting. Moments after I hung up with him to schedule our interview I received a text with a calendar invitation to our meeting. The entry was titled, “Interview with Nick Sayre, Paranormal Investigator.” We met at Quebrada on a sunny frigid morning right […]
Synopsis: In an attempt to shore up their overnight security, a mall unveils their new plan: metal security doors that will close at night. Also, three patrolling robots. They swear the robots are non-lethal, but that doesn’t explain their onboard head-exploding lasers. Some teens decide to have an after-hours party in a furniture store. Lightning […]
As I mentioned in the not-so-distant past, I am a relatively recent horror convert. Because of this, I have fairly sizable holes in my viewing history. I haven’t seen a lot of movies that a lot of people hold up as classics. In a perfect world I would have found all sorts of time to […]
At first, my little flier didn’t get much attention, so I mentioned my project to a few neighbors and friends. I was met with extremes. They either found my project inspired or ridiculous. I finally got a hit at the playground. I mentioned my search to a mom friend and she enthusiastically told me, “Oh […]