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Candle Face Victim #16: A Waitress’ Final Encounter with Candle Face

Arthur Mills

Mar 13 min read

Candle Face Victim #16: A Waitress’ Final Encounter with Candle Face

Candle Face moved closer, her voice growing darker, “Your disbelief gives me strength. Your mockery invites your end.”

Candle Face's Tour of Torment: Voices of the Vanquished, Echoes of Despair

Arthur Mills

Feb 2511 min read

Candle Face's Tour of Torment: Voices of the Vanquished, Echoes of Despair

The air around her crackled, her skin sizzling and popping like cooking oil over an open flame, emitting heat so intense it seemed...

Candle Face and the Austin, Texas Serial Killer Rumors

Arthur Mills

Feb 233 min read

Candle Face and the Austin, Texas Serial Killer Rumors

The convergence of these stories from the spirits and Austin’s collective anxiety compels me to continue my investigation with a renewed...

Candle Face Victim #15: Return to the Water's Edge: Austin's Ongoing Haunting

Arthur Mills

Feb 215 min read

Candle Face Victim #15: Return to the Water's Edge: Austin's Ongoing Haunting

Upon finishing his story, he gestured as though he intended to strike me with the back of his hand.

Candle Face Victim #14: Sobriety's Test - A Haunting on Sixth Street

Arthur Mills

Feb 205 min read

Candle Face Victim #14: Sobriety's Test - A Haunting on Sixth Street

The next thing I knew, I was sinking into the dark depths, the last remnants of my resolve fading.

Candle Face Victim #13: Beneath the Surface: The Drowning Ghost’s Story

Arthur Mills

Feb 137 min read

Candle Face Victim #13: Beneath the Surface: The Drowning Ghost’s Story

With a swift blow, he struck me and then, horrifyingly, began to regurgitate water directly into my mouth, inducing a desperate gag reflex.

IDENTIFIED? Candle Face's Victim #11: From Dismissal to Despair

Arthur Mills

Feb 23 min read

IDENTIFIED? Candle Face's Victim #11: From Dismissal to Despair

I must emphasize the importance of caution and responsibility in interpreting the messages received from the spirit world.

The Betrayal of the "Paranormal Experts"

Arthur Mills

Jan 284 min read

The Betrayal of the "Paranormal Experts"

Another plausible reason for the sudden withdrawal of the experts could be rooted in fear...

IDENTIFIED? Candle Face's Victim #2: Mama’s Last Embrace

Arthur Mills

Jan 263 min read

IDENTIFIED? Candle Face's Victim #2: Mama’s Last Embrace

The investigator's findings suggest a strong resemblance between Victim # 2 and a missing girl named Tanisha Lorraine Watkins from Austin...

Candle Face Victim #12: Laughing at the Water’s Edge in Austin, TX

Arthur Mills

Jan 233 min read

Candle Face Victim #12: Laughing at the Water’s Edge in Austin, TX

I wanted to run but found my feet weighty, my movements sluggish as though the night itself held me in place.

The Haunting of Childhood: Psychological Horror in The Empty Lot Next Door

Arthur Mills

Jan 233 min read

The Haunting of Childhood: Psychological Horror in The Empty Lot Next Door

At the forefront of the book’s horror element is Candle Face, a ghostly figure that haunts the empty lot next to our house.

A Tale of Two Perspectives: Adult and Child Views on The Empty Lot Next Door

Arthur Mills

Jan 173 min read

A Tale of Two Perspectives: Adult and Child Views on The Empty Lot Next Door

The Empty Lot Next Door can be interpreted differently depending on the reader’s age and life experiences. For adults, the story might...

Candle Face Victim #11: From Dismissal to Despair - Killed for Disbelieving

Arthur Mills

Jan 117 min read

Candle Face Victim #11: From Dismissal to Despair - Killed for Disbelieving

Candle Face lay on top of me, her lips pressing against my neck, leaving grotesque marks that resembled hickeys.

Listening to Readers: The Revised Use of Foreshadowing

Arthur Mills

Jan 93 min read

Listening to Readers: The Revised Use of Foreshadowing

In The Empty Lot Next Door, foreshadowing plays a significant role, setting the tone for the story and preparing readers for future events.

Join Arthur on Beyond Believe Talk to Discuss Candle Face's Terror

Arthur Mills

Jan 62 min read

Join Arthur on Beyond Believe Talk to Discuss Candle Face's Terror

Candle Face Chronicles: The Lost Souls is more than just an anthology; it's a call to action. Engage actively and share your insights.

Candle Face: The Ghost No One Dares to Face

Arthur Mills

Jan 54 min read

Candle Face: The Ghost No One Dares to Face

As I continue to piece together this puzzle, I'm reminded that pursuing truth, no matter how elusive, is a journey worth taking.

My Nocturnal Visitors: Allies or Adversaries?

Arthur Mills

Jan 25 min read

My Nocturnal Visitors: Allies or Adversaries?

This raises a haunting question: Why would Candle Face, my vanquished foe, allow these spirits to reach out to me? Is this another of her...

Candle Face Victim #10: The Devil’s Mark - The Sign of Rebellion

Arthur Mills

Dec 30, 20234 min read

Candle Face Victim #10: The Devil’s Mark - The Sign of Rebellion

As weeks morphed into months, Candle Face ceased to be mere hearsay. She invaded my dreams, hissing and murmuring, urging me to kill for...

The Empty Lot Next Door: The Start of the Candle Face Saga

Arthur Mills

Dec 27, 20234 min read

The Empty Lot Next Door: The Start of the Candle Face Saga

Driven by a mix of curiosity and bravado, I foolishly decided to challenge this ghost, a decision I'd come to regret deeply.

Candle Face Victim #9: My Last Wish - Revenge for My Killers

Arthur Mills

Dec 27, 20234 min read

Candle Face Victim #9: My Last Wish - Revenge for My Killers

With my dying breaths, Candle Face's appearance melted and contorted from the flames that birthed her legend, revealing the bitter truth.

Candle Face Victim #8: A Paranormal Investigator’s Encounter with Candle Face

Arthur Mills

Dec 21, 20237 min read

Candle Face Victim #8: A Paranormal Investigator’s Encounter with Candle Face

I couldn’t move or scream as she mocked me for my disbelief and for fearing what I sought to uncover. With a haunting laugh, she...

A Family Fractured: Exploring Sibling Relationships in The Empty Lot Next Door

Arthur Mills

Dec 18, 20233 min read

A Family Fractured: Exploring Sibling Relationships in The Empty Lot Next Door

When we meet now, a genuine sense of camaraderie and respect is present, which was missing in our earlier years.

Candle Face Victim #7: An Unwilling Alliance with Candle Face

Arthur Mills

Dec 15, 20235 min read

Candle Face Victim #7: An Unwilling Alliance with Candle Face

But she, Candle Face, had her own timeline, her own patience. And it ran out.

Candle Face Victim #6: From Disbelief to Darkness – The Businessman’s Fate

Arthur Mills

Dec 13, 20235 min read

Candle Face Victim #6: From Disbelief to Darkness – The Businessman’s Fate

There, in the dim glow, stood Candle Face. Her appearance was both mesmerizing and terrifying.