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Vampire at the Crossroads
The intersection of roads and pathways are dark, dangerous, uncanny places, offering two or more options at once. According to ancient superstitions crossroads are unhallowed ground, haunted by vampires, demons, witches and trolls. Malevolent spirits who like to lead travellers … Continue reading
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Tagged Crossroads, Dr Sam George, folkore, suicide, superstition, Vampires
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