Mark Twain said: "...Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't." It's been over a decade since we last visited The House On South Street. More of its background story has been revealed (in dreams), in fact and in confidence. The missing pieces start to fall into place as the real "characters" are unmasked. The house continues to brood in its somber way and yes, it still kills.

Evil lives in the House on South Street, waiting to devour all who live within its walls. Every family who has ever owned the stately Victorian mansion has experienced tragedy and misery, caused by sinister spirits that haunt the House on South Street to this very day. Seekers of the paranormal will not be disappointed in the story of the house. Sometimes, the activities of evil spirits within the premises are so subtle, unbelievers could easily explain away their handiwork, but at other times, ghostly creatures burst upon the scene with inexplicable, supernatural fury; making it nearly impossible to find a rational explanation for the acts of havoc they wreak. In all cases, the spirits within the house are obviously bent on controlling and possessing the very souls and destinies of all the people in their midst. Once you enter The House on South Street, you may look at eerie old houses in a new way and thinking more about that subtle movement of a curtain or the shadow that crosses in front of a window

A book of information about my Book Series: "The House on South Street". Written for avid readers who are searching for more information on the books, the book covers, the sequence of the stories, and a "wee-bit" of insight into "what's going on here"?

The Catholic Church forbids secret societies and membership in them - yet the creation of a unique cadre to investigate and ameliorate the effects of paranormal events, witches, vampires and other entities that would act to corrupt humanity, carries no such stigma. The Charter of the Demonic paranormal Investigation Team details the work "...someone has to do..." in the name of the Church. "...For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to evil. Do you want to be unafraid of the authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For he is God's minister to you for good. But if you do evil, be afraid; for he does not bear the sword in vain; for he is God's minister, an avenger to execute wrath on him who practices evil. Therefore, you must be subject, not only because of wrath but also for conscience' sake..." Romans 13:3-5 (NKJV)

Dorothy Talbot had "dispatched" the Völva (Thorbjörg Lítilvölva), using a Fire Death Curse. The explosive eruption of fire had surprised, even her. The cave had filled with molten flames which incinerated anything in its path. The Völva was turned into a mass of glowing ash, all her burial-goods destroyed in an instant. Dorothy was overcome with the power of the moment. Although she was untouched by the fire she was physically and emotionally spent. The cavern began to collapse around her, and her fate rested with Almáttugur Verndari's nobility. As the ceiling fell, in burning chunks of rock and detritus - Dorothy lay on the cavern floor, her mind locking out the visions of Gehenna around her. A "knight" would save her; and her Sisters rushed to her side ... Recovery would follow, but with a new challenge - a coup atempt from a troublesome Goddess - followed by removal of the threat.

Lilith, Queen of the Demons, challenges Dorothy Talbot (aka Fidelia Bloodworth) the Empress Witch-Queen regnant for the empire of the Coven of the Sisters (Worldwide). If someone asks you to do a favor, how far will you go? Would you cause a war between Witches and Demons for dominance? Or would you realize common ground and forge an alliance?

From a newspaper article, circa 1900: ..".Many people regard the Claireborne Insane Asylum as their favorite building in Claireborne; it has soul, tranquility, and a brooding atmosphere, despite its grim early history. Reported causes for admission to the facility: disappointment, jealousy, menstrual irregularity, nostalgia, and religious excitement, brooding over sin, cigarette smoking, no desire to marry, fear of child-birth, fear of pregnancy, fright, hard-work, and nose bleed. The brooding 'water towers and chimneys' of that asylum warn against 'powers of resistance to our assault..."" Mix in some demonic possession, missing person, and you have a fine stew...

My Third Rendition of the "...way of the world." Definitely a "fun" book! There are no redeeming qualities in the stories, they are just stories - written for the fun of it. The book should have had a hole drilled into the upper left-hand corner, for you to be able to "...hang it from a nail on the outhouse door." (NOTE: Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to drill nail holes into the corners of the almanac to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1919, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.) Plenty of silliness, a plethora of weirdness, and an explosion of insanity are all the attributes I can think of. Even my staunchest critics had to smirk when they read it and, in the immortal words of my wife: "Don't you have something better to do with your time?"

Goshen, the county seat of Orange County, is situated in the Hudson Valley 60 miles northwest of New York City. Settled in 1714, Goshen boasts of a rich farming heritage as well as a vibrant history of harness racing. Goshen Revisited follows the development of the village and the town with more than 200 photographs highlighting the village's Victorian homes, the downtown business district, schools and organizations, and prominent residents. Photographs show some of the many farms that made Goshen a thriving dairy center, and they trace the history of harness racing that gave Goshen the title "Cradle of the Trotter." Goshen Revisited documents Goshen's historic past for future generations and allows current residents to remember a time gone by.

Third in a Series: The House on South Street has a new owner. The only constant to the property is the continued relentless overgrowth of brush and brambles as unseen forces strive to hide the secrets of the land. Hauntings are challenged and an evil entity finally meets its destruction. All who pass through the house need to beware that beyond the veil, Cadence Shadowsoul watches and plots to keep what is hers. Human souls are lost in the struggle as well - they did not consider the volume of evil nesting in the ready for the naive. Perhaps the next family will fare better...perhaps not!"