When Halloween ends, Bleak Season 2026 begins. I’m opening the Dark Mystery Journal to track strange encounters, explore winter spirits and folklore, and follow unexplained clues with you this winter.
This year, I want to keep track of strange things we notice in everyday life. That could be a ghostly experience, an odd sound or sighting, something monstrous or fae, a bit of magic, or an event we just can’t explain. This one’s for mysteries we encounter while we’re awake.
Just wishing you the spookiest of spooky days in spooky season. Take care, Jake
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A haunted hobbyist is somewhat of a ghostly generalist, who puts fun and adventure into the mix of their ghostly experiences. Get the scoop now.
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The Baillie House gets a certifiable “It’s really haunted!” stamp from me. Merle and I captured EVPs, phantom movement and more over 2 nights back in 2023. Read the case file now.
