"They were never meant to rest…”

The Rusalka are spirits of drowned women—betrayed lovers, victims of violence, or unwed mothers who met their end in rivers and lakes.

Denied peace, they rose again, bound to the waters.

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Not all treasures glitter. Some haunt.

In Māori tradition, taonga are sacred treasures filled with spiritual power. But when stolen or disrespected, they don’t just lose their value—they strike back.

Read the new blog on the cursed taonga and the balance between treasure and curse.

https://tasarlaromaney.wordpress.com/2025/08/22/the-cursed-maori-taonga-treasures-that-carry-shadows/

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Happy Frightful Friday! If you are looking for 'frightful ways to spend your Friday. I have a couple - 😊😁

For the writer - 31 Horror Writing Prompts

https://amzn.to/4mi41hh

For the reader & writer - The Red Embrace

A horror short inspired by the Ainu legend of Akkorokamui

https://amzn.to/3HBb6dA

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