October IWSG

12:30 PM Elizabeth Seckman 14 Comments

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I am going to skip discussion of my insecurities this month. Watching the ravages of Hurricane Helen on the southern US, all of my troubles and insecurities feel petty. A local church group (WV Southern Baptist Disaster Relief) is activating and heading to the disaster areas to help. This same group of heroes showed up in my town when we had flooding and helped our flooded residents at no cost. Fortunately, we didn't have any loss of life and our town got back to normal rather quickly. Unfortunately, the southeast isn't going to recover so easily. So, I am very thankful that we have people who are willing to head into disaster areas and help. I am awed by their dedication and devotion to those in need. There are heroes among us. So, I offer my prayers for them and the people they are helping to be strengthened and comforted.

October 2 question - Ghost stories fit right in during this month. What's your favorite classic ghostly tale? Tell us about it and why it sends chills up your spine.

Anything that has to do with demons. I bought Graveyard by Ed and Lorraine Warren, the ghost/demon hunters of the Conjuring movie fame. I've been too afraid to crack the spine on the book. A friend of mine read the entire series and told me it was so scary she couldn't sleep well for months. The reason I'm so freaked out by these kind of stories is that I believe in angels and if angels are real, then so are demons. Vampires, werewolves, zombies...meh. I can watch those and still grab my laundry from the basement after dark.

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14 comments:

Alex J. CavanaughOctober 2, 2024 at 12:37 PM
They encountered real demons and ghosts, so I imagine the book is quite creepy.
That group consists of angels. And that area needs them right now.
Madeline Mora-SummonteOctober 2, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Definitely heroes!

Those Conjuring movies freak me out. Not sure I could handle a book/series, but I might try.... :o
Natalie AguirreOctober 2, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Yikes! That book must be scary. And yes, the areas affected by Helene were devastated and will take a long time to rebuild.
jabblogOctober 2, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Flood damage is awful, but combined with terrifying winds and the damage they do, the results are far, far worse.
L. Diane WolfeOctober 2, 2024 at 2:29 PM
It's going to take YEARS to rebuild that area. I hope that group makes a difference. Their help is needed.
CathrinaOctober 2, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Helene was devastating and catastrophic. Praying for relief and an abundance of help! Congrats to Melissa's New Release!
Tyrean MartinsonOctober 2, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I struggle with ghost stories, too, but I enjoy Ghostbusters because it's fun and silly. Congrats to Melissa!
cleemckenzieOctober 2, 2024 at 7:21 PM
We have a lot of horror to get through without adding stories about demons or ghosts! I feel such empathy for those in the path of that hurricane.
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Susan Gourley/KelleyOctober 2, 2024 at 10:15 PM
I feel so much for those the storm hit. My sister lived in the path of Katrina and their area was never the same after. Good luck with your new release.
Loni TownsendOctober 3, 2024 at 8:40 AM
I was scared for my friends during the hurricane. One lost their house, but everyone I know is safe, thank goodness.
Elizabeth Spann CraigOctober 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM
That was a scary storm. Our house is fine, but I was glad to evacuate to see my mom until the utilities can be restored (at least somewhat).
Damyanti BiswasOctober 3, 2024 at 11:21 PM
So many scary stories exist beyond the realm of fantasy, and find their way into everyday life. Thank goodness for the heroes and angels doing their best to counter the damage and bring hope into people's lives.
Janet AlcornOctober 4, 2024 at 9:52 AM
The aftermath of the hurricane is a true horror. My heart breaks for the people affected.

I also find demon horror terrifying. The Exorcist is one of the scariest books/movies I've ever read/watched. I also loved The Omen (book and movie).
Patricia JLOctober 4, 2024 at 11:44 AM
Disasters like that certainly make one grateful that any current challenges are what they are. A Youtuber my hubby watches lived down there and had a tree fall on his house!