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The Scariest Places on Earth

I have always had a very odd interest in the paranormal. With me it started as a child, my earliest memory of seeing a spirit is when I was three years old. I have lived in many different haunted housed, in many different states. So I suppose you cou…

The Addams Family Halloween Costumes

Originally dreamed up by cartoonist Charles Addams, Gomez, Morticia and their family were brought to the masses in the by the 1960s classic television show The Addams Family. A whole new generation connected with the ooky family during the 1990s with…

The Munsters Halloween Costumes

Ever since they roared onto the small screen in their tricked out DRAG-U-LA, The Munsters have captured a place in our pop culture hearts. If you’re still looking for a Halloween costume, why not check out these lovable bunch of freaks?

Scariest Places on Earth Stories

I decided to create a part two of my Scariest Places on Earth lens because I wanted to have a place to post REAL stories from my guest who have visited the lens and left their tales behind. This is for all of you! Part One of The Scariest Places on…

Living Dead Dolls

Living Dead Dolls are horror dolls manufactured by Mezco Toyz. Designed by Damien Glonek and Ed Long, these dolls have been available in the market since the year 1998. The production of these dolls started when Long decided to make one using the dol…

Good Goth!

Greetings, goths and gothlings! This lens features my gothically-inspired designs that don’t take themselves too seriously. If you’re into vampires, skulls, raves, and the like, then this lens is for you. (Piratical sorts are also welcome, of course….

Gothic Chat City

Internet is a widespread space which can be turned to whenever you are feeling alone. Internet is not only a major source of information about almost anything in the world, but also serves as an important platform for people who want to interact and…

Terribly Romantic Gothic Dates

Even if you are already married, you should plan a few romantic dates together to keep the sanity intact. Especially if you have kids. In fact, marriage is probably a better reason to date each other again once in a while to keep things interesti…

Awful Little Things

Read the back cover of Awful Little Things and you’ll pretty much get the whole picture: “Putrid, puerile and appealing only to reprobates and the socially awkward, this truly awful collection of crude doggeries is one of the most damnable tree-wa…

Wiccan Ways

Favorite Witches Sayings

Getting to know the Wicca world? This lens helps you understand what other witches are saying. In the process you will understand how wicca rituals are built up a bit better as well.

 

Witches, Wicca and Pagan calendars, date books, day planners and agenda books

I’ve selected some unique calendars for everyday use. Some are great mainly to make a note about your plans. Others have information about the Wiccan moon cycle, spells and legends. Learn about the God, the Goddess – and admire the beautiful artwork.

 

What is a Luciferian and Who is Lucifer?

You simply decide to be a Luciferian. You could also realize that you have been Luciferian for quite some time, and embrace that. You don’t need to receive initiation into any Order or baptism into any Church. You, and you alone determine whether you…

 

Witch Crafts: Magic and Spells

I have been a Wiccan for 18 years. Naturally, being a minority religion, I occasionally get questions: “What do you believe?” “How and why did you become Wiccan?” “What is Wicca?” “Do you worship the devil?” I’m not going to go deeply into these thi…

 

The Meaning of the Elements in Western Occultism

Most people have heard about the four elements Earth, Water, Air and Fire. Some have also heard of a fifth element, usually referred to as “Spirit.” Typically, the elements are mentioned in fantasy stories and are often related to magic and mysticism…

 

And believe it or not, you just migt find the perfect piece of furniture here.

The Graveyard at Gothic Temptations

Gothic Coffin Furniture and Accessories

Coffins are not just for the dead – they also bring new life to usable custom furniture creations that would be the perfect center of every Gothic home. Coffin couches are the most popular (usually a do-it-yourself creation), but there are quite a f…

 

Desecrate a Cemetery – Go to Prison

Example of WHY: Seeking Protection for Cemeteries (Cemeteries being destroyed for cheap coal by strip mining, posted Feb. 17, 2009) Desecrate a Cemetery – Go to Prison Cemeteries are where a society places the final remains of its people. Today, the…

 

Truely Bizarre Graves

Cemeteries are often a place of sadness.  You go to a cemetery for a funeral or to visit a loved one.  But, have you ever gone to a cemetery just to walk around, on a bright sunny day, when you are happy?  You will see graves that peek…

 

Historical Symbols Found on Gravestones

Early grave markers were actually heavy stones and boulders that were placed on graves, because it was believed they were needed to keep the dead from rising from their graves. Eventually, grave markers were instead used to memorialize the person bu…

 

CemDesigns

“One-of-a-kind digital photo art from across eternity. All images are my work. For more information, or to make special requests, please contact me at: ghcemdesigns@gmail.com” – Thanks, JT Grant Please visit the gallery for more selections!

These are a few of Our Favorite Things

Magical Gemstones and Mystical Crystals

Over the centuries, many cultures have contributed to the legends, lore and magic surrounding gemstones and crystals. Gemstones are usually mysterious crystalline geometric structures and every naturally formed crystal and gemstone is unique in it’s…

 

The Meaning of Moon Phases in Magic, the Occult and Daily Life

Does the Moon Affect Us? The answer is a definite yes, but I’ll be frank with you: I’m not a big supporter of common astrology. While I do believe that the symbols are valuable for various reasons, I don’t have much faith in the standard methods of ch…

 

The Beauty of Spider Webs

I’ve always been awestruck by intricate spider webs. So strong, yet so delicate. So simple, yet so complex. “Come in to my parlor said the spider to the fly…”

 

Pagan Calendars, Planners, Date books and Engagement planners

Paganism is a general term which is used by people of all kinds of alternative spiritual traditions who use pre-christian traditions (often shamanistic ones) as inspiration for their day to day lives. They too look for a large part of their spiritual…

 

The Wonder of Bats

Humanity has always been intrigued by and apprehensive of bats. The only true flying mammals, emerging as the sun sets, the ancients both revered and feared these dark enigmas but what exactly did they fear them for? The fear surrounding these flying…You’ll need to visit headquarters to see the rest!  Gothic Temptations

True followers know that Goth finds its roots in Paganism and you can’t get any more green than that!  Take a look at this wonderful page at Squidoo.com to learn more.

Gothic is Green. Not Just Black…

Find the best quotes from Stephanie Meyers Twilight book series at the following pages from Squidoo.com.

Best Twilight Saga ‘Eclipse’ Quotations

In Eclipse, Bella and Edward reestablish their relationship while Bella tries to salvage her friendship with Jake. Carlisle agrees to convert Bella after graduation while Edward tries to stall her. Bella tries to seduce Edward and ends up engaged ins…

 

Best Twilight Saga ‘New Moon’ Quotations

In New Moon, Edward leaves Bella for her own good, Jake helps Bella heal, and Mike keeps up his puppy dog act. Along the way, Jake turns into a werewolf, Alice steals a car, and Bella hops a plane to Italy to face down a slew of bloodthirsty vamps in…

 

Best Twilight Quotations

You know the story: vampire meets girl, vampire wants to eat girl, vampire falls in love with girl, vampire saves girl’s life. Same old, same old. WHY A QUOTES PAGE? Needing an excuse to read Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight Saga again, I decided noting m…

 

Best Twilight Saga ‘Breaking Dawn’ Quotations

In Breaking Dawn, Edward and Bella get married, Edward goes into immobilized shock when Bella realizes she is pregnant, Rosalie becomes Bella’s best friend when she finds out Bella is pregnant, and the pack tries to kill Bella when they realize she i…

 

Best Twilight Saga ‘Midnight Sun’ Quotations

Stephenie Meyer released the first chapter of Midnight Sun online for her fans. Unfortunately, shortly before the Twilight movie was released, someone leaked a draft copy of the first twelve chapters online. This has stalled and possibly halted the c…

 

With so many wonderful scented herbs to plant and oodles of floral varieties available in black, purple and blood red, it’s easy to create a Gothic Garden look that’s right for your landscape, even if that landscape only consists of a windowbox planter. 

Take a look at these great Squidoo.com Gothic Garden lenses to find ideas and inspiration.

Gothic Garden Essentials

Gothic Garden Design provides ideas for designing and maintaining your own Gothic-style garden, including how to create a moon garden, Gothic garden plants, Gothic garden statues, helpful links and more, but remember when it comes to Gothic…

 

Titan Arum: The Smelliest Flower Ever

Well, when a flower is nicknamed “corpse flower”, you rather get the hint that it’s not going to be like smelling roses and fresh cookies to be next to it.  The smell doesn’t last long, but while it’s there – watch out!

 

Your Backyard Herb Garden

Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, Crafts, Companion Planting and More by Miranda Smith contains lists and information to help you know which herbs love shade or full sun; what type…

 

How to Grow Garlic

Garlic is, by far, one of the most essential ingredients to have on hand while cooking. Growing garlic in the garden is easy and will insure that you always have plenty on hand when you need it. Garlic is grown from bulbs, or rather the cloves of th…

 

Take a look at the following pages from our group headquarters to see for yourself!

Goth can be as cute as a bat’s belly button, and as sweet as Ruby Gloom.

Skelanimals: Dead Animals Need Love Too!!

The cutest bags of bones around are the Skelanimals! They’re looking for a home with a special someone to love them, but not just anyone. They need people with lots of love who want to snuggle; after all, they’re just bones and need help staying warm…

 

Spooky Cute Designs!

Spooky Cute Designs are created by Dark Fantasy author Adele Cosgrove-Bray, who studied Art and Design in Liverpool, England. This constantly expanding collection of imaginitive and individualistic items is exclusive to this Zazzle outlet. You will…

 

Ruby Gloom: The Cutest Goth Girl Ever

Ruby Gloom lives alone out the outskirts of a town called Gloomsville where she spends a lot of time playing records in the attic and dancing on the rooftop of her mansion in the moonlight.