Monsters and maniacs, ghosts and ghouls, murder and mayhem. In this latest volume of real-life nightmares, author John Harker presents readers with chilling accounts of strange creatures, evil entities, and demonic deviants. Combining historical tales with modern-day testimonies, Monsters and Maniacs is an enthralling, if not disturbing, look at the seen and unseen fiends in our midst. Whether they walk along our streets, creep around our houses, or fly over our heads, monsters of every type, imagined or not, pass by us in the day…and wait for us at night. Pray that yours are only imagined. Included in the book: Shadow people that creep and crawl. A doll that doesn’t play nice. A psychopath with unusual tastes. A pesky poltergeist with bad aim. Flying devils and winged humans. A Satanist trapped in a bloody nightmare. Black-eyed kids who want in your house. And other furry, fanged, and creepy creatures.
Dive into the dark underbelly of the occult with this gripping collection of true accounts that will leave you questioning the boundaries between our world and the unseen realm beyond. From innocent Ouija board sessions gone terribly wrong to malevolent spirits invoked by ancient rituals, Demons Unleashed offers a chilling glimpse into the very real dangers of dabbling in the dark arts. With engaging storytelling and narrative mastery, John Harker presents thirteen bone-chilling stories of ordinary people whose lives were forever changed by their encounters with demonic forces. You'll read about: - A love spell that summons a sinister entity. - A cursed farm that drives a family to the brink of madness. - A musician's deal with the devil that spirals out of control. - A diabolic video game that crosses into reality. - The terrifying consequences of New Age practices. - And other scary, strange, and twisted tales of occult calamities. Drawing from the harrowing real-life experiences of exorcists, paranormal investigators, and former occult practitioners, this book offers a stark warning about the seductive yet utterly destructive nature of occult power. Be it Old World witchcraft or New Age mysticism, these practices open the same doors—and invite in the same demons. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious about the paranormal, Demons Unleashed will challenge your perceptions and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the true battle between good and evil.
Astonishing true stories of paranormal nightmares! From devilish dolls and haunted Ouija boards to witchcraft disasters and doomed demonic deals, True Tales Trilogy covers a wide spectrum of occult encounters that end in horror, hardship, and tragedy. If there’s one theme that runs throughout this compendium, it’s this: If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned. In this one convenient volume you get the full editions of the following books: Ouija Board Nightmares: Terrifying True Tales Demonic Dolls: True Tales of Terrible Toys Evil Unleashed: True Tales of Spells Gone to Hell and Other Occult Disasters In the tradition of paranormal experts and authors Gabriele Amorth, Ed and Lorraine Warren, and Zak Bagans, True Tales Trilogy author John Harker engages the reader with thrilling accounts of demonic and ghostly activity while at the same time offering warnings and advice to those thinking about dabbling in, or already ensnared by, the occult. Ouija Board Nightmares: For more than a century, the Ouija board has attracted the attention of a wide variety of people: paranormal thrill-seekers, adventurous adolescents, temperamental teens, tipsy party guests, and even curious skeptics. Most of the time, those who dabble with the Ouija or other spirit boards experience nothing out of the ordinary. But many times that's not the case. And many times that extraordinary experience isn't just strange, but downright terrifying. Ouija Board Nightmares takes a look at some of those terrifying experiences, which range from nightmarish manifestations to actual physical assaults. The author’s intention is to inform and engage, but primarily to warn. While the Ouija board may be marketed as a harmless game, it is indeed neither. If the accounts in this book don't convince you of that, then nothing will. Demonic Dolls: Can dolls really become haunted? Can demons take possession of people’s playthings? According to a large number of paranormal investigators, exorcists, and demonologists, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only are such phenomena possible, they happen fairly often, with dolls being one of the most frequent targets of spirit attachment. Sometimes those spirits are benign, or at the most mischievous. But many are outright evil and dangerous. This book examines some of the world’s most famous haunted dolls. Some you may have heard about. Others will be new. All will make you reconsider the world you thought you knew. Evil Unleashed: The occult is many things to many people. For some, it is a path to enlightenment. Others find it a source of personal transformation. And still others consider it a doorway to the devil. While distinctions can be drawn and argued all day, what can't be argued is this: the occult is dangerous. It opens channels that are best left closed. It attracts entities that don't play by the rules. And it demands more—always more—than what was bargained for. These true-life accounts reveal the heartache and horror that can occur when people participate in the occult and, knowingly or not, release dark spirits into the human realm. Dabbler or devotee—it doesn't matter how deeply one is committed or involved. Once evil is unleashed, it treats everyone the same: hellishly.
Imagine an ancient evil that dwells in a dark world of its own but can easily cross into ours. Imagine a calculating evil that watches our every move and knows our very hearts. Imagine a powerful evil that seeks to confuse, harm, and destroy us in body and soul. Imagine all you like, but don’t think for a moment that such creatures don’t exist. In this all-new volume of terrifying true stories, you will learn about the ancient evil spirits we have come to call demons and the various ways they have terrorized humans through the centuries. You will meet some of their modern-day victims, people from all different walks of life. People just like us. You will read about hideous manifestations, depraved assaults, and all other manner of frightening phenomena. These incredulous accounts will startle your senses and challenge your worldview. They may even make you afraid to go to bed at night. But therein lies a powerful weapon. Only in knowing one’s enemy can that enemy be defeated. This book will give you a clearer understanding of the inhuman intelligent entities that prowl unseen in our midst, their motives and machinations, and how to avoid crossing their paths. From the Table of Contents: The Nature of Demons and Demonic Activity The Demon Under the House The Rampaging Beast Attack of the Elementals The Devil in Los Angeles Doris Bither's Poltergeist Trapped by the Occult The Infestation The Biters Invitation to Evil The Warlock's Curse Nightmare in Indiana Ouija Board Disasters
Think the Ouija board is just a game? Think again. For more than a century, the Ouija board has attracted the attention of a wide variety of people: paranormal thrill-seekers, adventurous adolescents, temperamental teens, tipsy party guests, and even curious skeptics. Most of the time, those who dabble with the Ouija or other spirit boards experience nothing out of the ordinary. But many times that's not the case. And many times that extraordinary experience isn't just strange, but downright terrifying. Ouija Board Nightmares takes a look at some of those terrifying experiences, which range from nightmarish manifestations to actual physical assaults and demonic possession. While part of the author’s intention is to inform and engage with these scary accounts, the main objective is to warn. While the Ouija board may be marketed as a harmless game, it is indeed neither. If the accounts in this book don't convince you of that, then nothing will.
Have a Ouija board in your house? Thinking about trying one out? You won’t after reading this book. Containing the full editions of Ouija Board Nightmares 1 and 2, this newest compendium offers a sweeping thrill ride through the mysterious and hair-raising world of the Ouija. Real-life encounters with strange and terrible entities drive these tales of unearthly obsession, frightful oppression, and terrifying possession. Though the Ouija board may be marketed as a game, there are no winners in this activity. Only victims. Fans of the paranormal, would-be dabblers in the occult, skeptics as well as believers will find Ouija Board Nightmares: The Complete Collection an entertaining if not cautionary reading experience. The chilling stories told within its pages may confirm your own suspicions, or open your eyes to a dark and dangerous alternate reality. One thing is certain: they will not be soon forgotten. Nightmares rarely are.
The occult seduces in many ways. It promises secret knowledge and magical powers. It teases of enlightenment and transformation. It enchants with mysteries and wonders. But therein lies the trap. Once the shiny bait is taken, the hook is pulled. The prey is left to slowly perish, gasping for breath in a metaphysical dream that has turned into a nightmare. The occult is nothing if not dangerous. It opens channels that are best left closed. It attracts entities that don’t play by the rules. And it demands more – always more – than what was bargained for. These true-life accounts reveal the heartache and horror that can occur when people participate in the occult – be it witchcraft, Ouija boards, white magic or black – and knowingly or not, release dark spirits into the human realm. Dabbler or devotee, it doesn’t matter how deeply one is committed or involved. Once evil is unleashed, it treats everyone the same: hellishly.
Can dolls really become haunted? Can demons take possession of people’s playthings? According to a large number of paranormal investigators, exorcists, and demonologists, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only are such phenomena possible, they happen fairly often, with dolls being one of the most frequent targets of spirit attachment. Sometimes those spirits are benign, or at the most mischievous. But many are outright evil and dangerous. This book examines some of the world’s most famous haunted dolls. Some you may have heard about. Others will be new. All will make you reconsider the world you thought you knew. Here is some of what you’ll find inside: * Robert, the haunted doll from Key West. A lot of the information out there about him is wrong. Find out the truth behind the legend. But don’t think the truth is any less terrifying. * Annabelle, the demonic doll featured in the movies The Conjuring and Annabelle. Find out why the real Annabelle is much, much more frightening. * Peggy, the Internet sensation. Why you should think twice before looking at her picture. * Find out which doll started as a hoax, turned into a terrifying reality, and is now considered one of the most "active" haunted dolls in the world. * Discover which exotic locale and tourist attraction is a pediophobe’s biggest nightmare. You won’t believe such a place exists. * Clown dolls. Need more be said? These stories and many more are what you’ll find in this collection of true accounts from the frightening yet fascinating world of haunted and demonic dolls. Reading this book will undoubtedly raise more questions than it answers, but one thing is assured: you’ll never look at a doll the same again.
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