A Transylvanian Tale of Old Superstitions and New Horror

Enjoy a Transylvanian tale where old superstitions and new horror go hand in hand and just in time for Halloween and the feast of Saint Andrew, Sfantul Andrei in Romanian, observed on the 30th of November.

08/09/202308/09/2023

Knock-Knock, Opening a Door on ‘Touch Wood’

‘Knock-knock,’ I chuckle to myself as I knock on the wooden closet, ‘the work on my next book is going so well, touch the wood!’ And ‘mum’s the word!’ ~ Am I being irrational by succumbing to a positive superstitious belief? Or do I actually improve my performance in a subsequent task by engaging in such credulous thoughts and behaviors? Never mind keeping to a rigorous writing schedule! It feels magical, so it’s got to be, right? 😉

29/04/202327/06/2024

Walpurgis Night vs Noaptea Sânzienelor, Celebrating Spring & Summer with Magic & Traditions

Spring and summer are magical times of the year and Walpurgis Night and Noaptea Sânzienelor, as ancient celebrations, capture the essence of these seasons. Both festivals are rich in tradition, legends, and folklore, and are celebrated in different parts of the world, throughout Northern & Central Europe and Romania, respectively.

20/04/202308/10/2023

A Studded Gothic Door and a Medieval Door Lock, Evangelical Church Sibiu

heart shaped key for studded door Evangelical Church Sibiu

What can be more intriguing than a studded gothic door with a Medieval door lock found inside the Evangelical Church Sibiu as well as a story – how else! – for the exciting Thursday Doors weekly challenge.

06/04/202307/04/2023

The Door of Humility, More Church Doors at Easter Time, and a Story

The Door of Humility is small, plain, unlike any other church doors I’ve seen, yet it is Easter Time and I’d like to bring it forward together with a story, as its image emphasizes the importance of humility and modesty in matters of faith and spirituality.