Fables & Tales

Old woodcut of men in sleeping gowns surrounded by frogs.
The Frog Battle of Windham!
On a warm summer night in 1754, the town of Windham, Connecticut, was thrown into chaos. A thunderous, unearthly noise echoed through the dark, seeming to come from every direction... Read more...
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part III
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part III
In this final installment of our Haunted New England series, we delve into stories that blur the lines between legend and reality, from restless spirits to curses passed down through... Read more...
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part II
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part II
Welcome to part two of our journey through Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral. In this installment, we continue unearthing the eerie and the unsettling, delving deeper into the... Read more...
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part I
Haunted New England: Ghosts in the Peripheral - Part I
From cursed marshes and blazing ghost ships to restless spirits trapped between worlds, the region’s haunted past is as rich as its historic charm. This is the first in a... Read more...
New England Cryptids
New England Cryptids
The forests and mountains of New England hold more than just echoes of history and natural beauty, they may also conceal creatures that defy explanation. Cryptids, those mysterious beings that... Read more...
Why Do We Love New England?
Why Do We Love New England?
New England holds a unique place in our hearts, a connection that even we, as its inhabitants, may struggle to fully articulate. It’s not just where we live; it’s an... Read more...
Why Do New Englanders Have Such a Reputation for Being Cold and Unfriendly?
Why Do New Englanders Have Such a Reputation for Being Cold and Unfriendly?
There’s a wonderful episode of The X-Files titled "Chinga" which takes place in Maine. Most befittingly, the plot centers around a woman and her daughter who the town accuses of... Read more...
AHistory of witchcraft in New England
AHistory of witchcraft in New England
The witch trials in New England are among the most chilling events in American colonial history, a dark period where fear, superstition, and suspicion claimed the lives of innocent people.... Read more...
Eccentric Maine: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric Maine: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Maine is a state full of surprises, from its rugged coastline to its mysterious forests. In this final installment of our series, we dive into the quirkiest, most fascinating corners... Read more...
Eccentric Vermont: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric Vermont: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Welcome back to our Weird Places in New England series! In this fifth installment, we’re venturing to Vermont, a state rich in strange sights, legends, and delightful quirks. From a... Read more...
Eccentric New Hampshire: TheWeird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric New Hampshire: TheWeird and Wonderful Places
Time for the fourth installment of our journey through New England’s weirdest and most wonderful places! This time, we’re heading to the Granite State: New Hampshire, a land of towering... Read more...
Eccentric connecticut: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric connecticut: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Join our the third installment of our series, this time exploring the curious and sometimes spooky state of Connecticut. Nestled between the familiar landscapes of New York and Massachusetts, Connecticut... Read more...
Eccentric Rhode Island: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric Rhode Island: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Welcome back to the second installment of our series, where we continue to explore the peculiar, haunted, and downright strange corners of this historic region. This time, we journey south... Read more...
Eccentric Massachusetts: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Eccentric Massachusetts: The Weird and Wonderful Places
Massachusetts is no stranger to the strange. Beneath its historic charm and coastal beauty lies a world teeming with oddities and quirks that could only exist in New England’s heartland.... Read more...