Most all of us have held a doll close to our heart at least once in our life; clinging to this inanimate friend as if it were absolutely real, confiding our deepest secrets in their cotton stuffed ears, falling asleep with them in our arms so full of perfect trust. However, in very rare cases, this innocent plaything has taken on a much more sinister role, spreading fear rather than joy within the household. Here, within these pages, you will read about a collection of such dolls-haunted dolls, who reportedly plagued their owners with acts of mischief, chilling voices and even physical violence. Prepare yourself. You may find the things that you are about to read quite disturbing, especially since you most likely have at least one doll somewhere in your own house right at this very moment, small beady eyes watching your every move as you read these words. If this thought terrifies you, or if you scare easily-close this book now..Book includes 33 photos, along with their chilling stories. .Dolls included are: Annabelle, Robert the doll, Isle of the dolls, Letta, Okiku, Edward the teddy, Composition boy, Sar'gomos, Sally, Laci, Pupa, Mandy, Charlie, Peggy, Harold, Joliet, Ruby, Ted the clown, Shadow doll, Katja the Russian doll, Samson, The blindfolded doll of Singapore, Amanda, Emelia the Italian doll, Amelia, Zombie Voodoo doll, Apple head doll, Patty Reed's doll, The Janesville doll, The doll that aged, La Pasqualita, and Atlanta's doll head trail.

THE paranormal book of the year...not to be missed! Now residing in Zak Bagans Haunted Museum, Las Vegas Peggy the Doll is considered one of the most haunted objects in the world. Paranormal Investigator Jayne Harris tells the terrifying true story of the case that changed the way she views the supernatural forever.Forget what you thought you knew about the spirit world. When a doll is accused of causing heart attacks, strokes and even death...this is no ordinary haunting. "That doll nearly ruined my life, I hope God protects you all"JW (first owner of Peggy the Doll)

Most all of us have held a doll close to our heart at least once in our life; clinging to this inanimate friend as if it were absolutely real, confiding our deepest secrets in their cotton stuffed ears, falling asleep with them in our arms so full of perfect trust. However, in very rare cases, this innocent plaything has taken on a much more sinister role, spreading fear rather than joy within the household. Here, within these pages, you will read about a collection of such dolls-haunted dolls, who reportedly plagued their owners with acts of mischief, chilling voices and even physical violence. Prepare yourself. You may find the things that you are about to read quite disturbing, especially since you most likely have at least one doll somewhere in your own house right at this very moment, small beady eyes watching your every move as you read these words. If this thought terrifies you, or if you scare easily-close this book now..Book includes 33 illustrations, along with their chilling stories. .Dolls included are: Annabelle, Robert the doll, Isle of the dolls, Letta, Okiku, Edward the teddy, Composition boy, Sar'gomos, Sally, Laci, Pupa, Mandy, Charlie, Peggy, Harold, Joliet, Ruby, Ted the clown, Shadow doll, Katja the Russian doll, Samson, The blindfolded doll of Singapore, Amanda, Emelia the Italian doll, Amelia, Zombie Voodoo doll, Apple head doll, Patty Reed's doll, The Janesville doll, The doll that aged, La Pasqualita, Atlanta's doll head trail, and a bonus "About the Author" doll.

Can dolls really become haunted? Can demons take possession of people’s playthings? According to a large number of paranormal investigators, exorcists, and demonologists, the answer is a resounding yes. Not only are such phenomena possible, they happen fairly often, with dolls being one of the most frequent targets of spirit attachment. Sometimes those spirits are benign, or at the most mischievous. But many are outright evil and dangerous. This book examines some of the world’s most famous haunted dolls. Some you may have heard about. Others will be new. All will make you reconsider the world you thought you knew. Here is some of what you’ll find inside: * Robert, the haunted doll from Key West. A lot of the information out there about him is wrong. Find out the truth behind the legend. But don’t think the truth is any less terrifying. * Annabelle, the demonic doll featured in the movies The Conjuring and Annabelle. Find out why the real Annabelle is much, much more frightening. * Peggy, the Internet sensation. Why you should think twice before looking at her picture. * Find out which doll started as a hoax, turned into a terrifying reality, and is now considered one of the most "active" haunted dolls in the world. * Discover which exotic locale and tourist attraction is a pediophobe’s biggest nightmare. You won’t believe such a place exists. * Clown dolls. Need more be said? These stories and many more are what you’ll find in this collection of true accounts from the frightening yet fascinating world of haunted and demonic dolls. Reading this book will undoubtedly raise more questions than it answers, but one thing is assured: you’ll never look at a doll the same again.

"In 1904, a doll was given as a gift to a young boy in Key West, Florida. The boy gave the doll his own name - Robert - and the two became inseparable. The doll was blamed for many things, and "I didn't do it - Robert did it" became a catchphrase in Key West. People heard the doll giggle and saw the doll move without help from any human. Voodoo was suspected. Today Robert resides in a protective case at a Key West museum where hundreds of visitors each year experience things not normally associated with dolls. The doll's origins have been questioned for years. This book reveals Robert's true origins: legends surrounding the doll are traced back to their original sources, and the true story of Robert the Doll is revealed."--Amazon.

A book discussing the work of leading paranormal investigator Jayne Harris and her studies into haunted objects.

For every athlete or sports fanatic who knows she's just as good as the guys. This is for fans of The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen, Grace, Gold, and Glory by Gabrielle Douglass and Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan. The summer before Caleb and Tessa enter high school, friendship has blossomed into a relationship . . . and their playful sports days are coming to an end. Caleb is getting ready to try out for the football team, and Tessa is training for cross-country. But all their structured plans derail in the final flag game when they lose. Tessa doesn’t want to end her career as a loser. She really enjoys playing, and if she’s being honest, she likes it even more than running cross-country. So what if she decided to play football instead? What would happen between her and Caleb? Or between her two best friends, who are counting on her to try out for cross-country with them? And will her parents be upset that she’s decided to take her hobby to the next level? This summer Caleb and Tessa figure out just what it means to be a boyfriend, girlfriend, teammate, best friend, and someone worth cheering for. “A great next choice for readers who have enjoyed Catherine Gilbert Murdock’s Dairy Queen and Miranda Kenneally’s Catching Jordan.”—SLJ “Fast-paced football action, realistic family drama, and sweet romance…[will have] readers looking for girl-powered sports stories…find[ing] plenty to like.”—Booklist “Tessa's ferocious competitiveness is appealing.”—Kirkus Reviews “[The Football Girl] serve[s] to illuminate the appropriately complicated emotions both of a young romance and of pursuing a dream. Heldring writes with insight and restraint.”—The Horn Book

Key West's past comes alive with thirteen incredible stories of the southernmost ghosts. From Victorian era spirits returning to claim what is rightfully theirs, to haunted dolls that continue to send chills down their visitors' spines, Ghosts of Key West beautifully captures the true spirit of Florida's second oldest city. Ghosts of cigar makers, pirates, wreckers and voodoo practitioners all await you. While their ghostly journeys continue through time, yours is just about to begin.Ghosts of Key West author David L. Sloan founded Key West's original ghost tour and is the leading authority on the island's hauntings.

A guide to the practices, tools, and rituals of New Orleans Voodoo as well as the many cultural influences at its origins • Includes recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, and directions to create gris-gris bags and Voodoo dolls to attract love, money, justice, and healing and for retribution • Explores the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, including Marie Laveau and Dr. John • Exposes the diverse ethnic influences at the core of Voodoo, from the African Congo to Catholic immigrants from Italy, France, and Ireland One of America’s great native-born spiritual traditions, New Orleans Voodoo is a religion as complex, free-form, and beautiful as the jazz that permeates this steamy city of sin and salvation. From the French Quarter to the Algiers neighborhood, its famed vaulted cemeteries to its infamous Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans cannot escape its rich Voodoo tradition, which draws from a multitude of ethnic sources, including Africa, Latin America, Sicily, Ireland, France, and Native America. In The New Orleans Voodoo Handbook, initiated Vodou priest Kenaz Filan covers the practices, tools, and rituals of this system of worship as well as the many facets of its origins. Exploring the major figures of New Orleans Voodoo, such as Marie Laveau and Dr. John, as well as Creole cuisine and the wealth of musical inspiration surrounding the Mississippi Delta, Filan examines firsthand documents and historical records to uncover the truth behind many of the city’s legends and to explore the oft-discussed but little-understood practices of the root doctors, Voodoo queens, and spiritual figures of the Crescent City. Including recipes for magical oils, instructions for candle workings, methods of divination, and even directions to create gris-gris bags, mojo hands, and Voodoo dolls, Filan reveals how to call on the saints and spirits of Voodoo for love, money, retribution, justice, and healing.