History
The Elevator That Skipped the 13th Floor
Everyone knew the Sinclair Building had no 13th floor — it jumped from 12 to 14 like countless others. But every now and then, when the elevator doors opened between floors, passengers would glimpse something: a dimly lit hallway, peeling wallpaper, and a figure standing at the far end holding a lantern.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
The Clock Tower That Waited
In a small northern town, the clock tower froze one December evening. The hands pointed to 11:59 for nearly a century. When restoration workers finally climbed inside, they found a woman’s skeleton in the bell chamber, seated neatly on a wooden stool.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
The Last Candle in the Castle
After the fall of the kingdom, the castle stood silent. Only one candle burned — a relic of the queen’s last night. It never melted, never went out. Travelers said the light moved as if breathing, following them with warmth or warning.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
The Man, The Mountain, and The Climb
". . .He keeps climbing because stopping would mean surrendering everything he has built, every promise he swore to keep. The air thins as he ascends, and though he’s given everything—strength, time, conviction—the mountain gives little back. Once, it felt sacred to climb.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast3 months ago in Chapters
The Frog Queen of New Orleans: Tiana’s Curse
In 1910, the disappearance of a young restaurateur named Tiana Delacroix shocked New Orleans. She was last seen near the bayou, carrying a strange brass amulet shaped like a lily. Local voodoo practitioners warned her not to disturb the swamp.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
The Frozen Veins of Arendelle: The Real Disease Behind Elsa’s Power
In 1842, Norwegian medical texts describe an illness called Kuldesyndrom — “cold syndrome” — where the body begins producing crystals in the bloodstream under stress. Victims’ breath frosts over; their skin turns blue-white.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
The Clockmaker’s Daughter: The Hidden Origin of Belle
In 1789 Paris, a reclusive inventor named Étienne Beaumont created a series of clockwork automatons said to move like living creatures. His daughter, Isabelle, kept their gears oiled and whispered stories to them at night.
By GoldenSpeech3 months ago in Chapters
