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    The Bermuda Triangle The Bermuda Triangle is considered to be one of the largest unsolved mysteries of time. There have been numerous studies that resulted in the emergence of the unusual theories known today. Some people often believe that supernatural forces caused the incidents that have happened in the triangle. Others believe that humans are the main driving force for these occurrences. The beliefs in the unusual disappearances, methane gas pockets, and weather patterns that occur in the Bermuda

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    Shirley Jackson’s stories often had a woman as the central character who was in search of a more important life other than the conventional wife and mother. These characters however were often chastised for their refusal to conform to a woman’s traditional way of life. Much like her characters, throughout Shirley Jackson’s life, she also rejected the idea of fitting into society's perception of a woman's role. Shirley Jackson was married to writer and literary critic Stanley Edgar Hyman. Hyman

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    of in straight lines. sometimes for a kid, the shortest distance between two points is not a straight line and that’s the way that we think and dream”(Stephen King on Childhood). He says he uses this thought to connect childhood memories to his paranormal present time stories. I think that

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    Case Study #6 — Schizotypal Personality Disorder Background Information Tyler is a 15 year old male who is currently living at home with his mother and younger sister. His mother describes Tyler as “always being an odd child” who had significant difficulty relating to his peers. As a child he would spend a great deal of time alone involved in role playing. She said that social situations always provoke great anxiety in Tyler and he is extremely socially inept. Currently Tyler rarely socializes,

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    could have derived from witches as well. I also found it interesting that witches can separate their soul from their body and fly off to other location. Although unlikely, this separation of soul from the physical body could be responsible for the paranormal accounts that people encountered

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    Have you ever considered that the moon may not be exactly what it seems to be? Science says that the moon was a result of the Earth colliding with another planet, causing a rocky mass to break free from the earth and be pulled into orbit by the force of gravity. Conspiracy theorists have considered the possibility that the moon may be something more than just a rocky mass orbiting the earth. A theory that has been created regarding our moon is called The Hollow Moon Theory. This theory tries to

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    1. My best friend Hunter is the character I want to use. She's a girl, had brown hair and brown eyes. She's courageous, outgoing, and strong. Nothing ever phases her. She's a really good friend that I can trust. No one can be like her. Having her as a best friend is a blessing. She might have a few poor personality traits, but I don't see them. Some say to much enthuiaism, or excitement. Maybe not good grades in school, but she definitely tries her hardest. Some people don't like outgoing others

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    West Wilson Myths

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    It is said that one hundred ninety seven years after the death of john bell the phantom that murdered john bell would return. Some believe that the last heard words spoken by the bell witch were West Wilson is next. On the eerie night of October 31, 2017 in the cemetery behind West Wilson the unnerving ghost sightings started. They started slowly in the 8th grade hallway closest to the cemetery, not long after that they spread all throughout the school. As the supernatural sightings continued 6th

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    last type of antagonist is a ghost. Ghosts are the best antagonist to have in a horror movie. These are also terrifying because the protagonist a lot of the time has no idea what is going on until it is too late. In movies such as The Conjuring and Paranormal Activity the ghost is trying to overwhelm the victim mentally and physically. Ghosts bring out an inner fear of us that almost everyone feels. Unlike a government or a serial killer, no one can overthrow or run away from a ghost. The main types

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    normal people in such a dramatic way. It is one of the most popular and well-received TV series in the world now a. Directed by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk since the 2011, and the same cast in all the seasons. This series’ plot is always about paranormal and psychic milieu which affects victims that are normal people which live unconventional events. Is perfect combination of a horror and suspense and has a bleak feeling. Every season has its own characters, places, plots, decade etc. But what makes

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