Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items
Sep 2020 Ā· Sold by Quirk Books
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Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the worldās most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale.Ā
Theyāre lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. Theyāre cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you.Ā
Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume.Ā Inside, readers will learn about:
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring
Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk theĀ TitanicĀ and kick-started World War IĀ Ā
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The PossessionĀ
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single familyĀ
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkienās The HobbitĀ Ā
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā And many more!Ā
Theyāre lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. Theyāre cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you.Ā
Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume.Ā Inside, readers will learn about:
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring
Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk theĀ TitanicĀ and kick-started World War IĀ Ā
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The PossessionĀ
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single familyĀ
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkienās The HobbitĀ Ā
Ā Ā Ā ā¢Ā And many more!Ā
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About the author
J. W. (Jason) Ocker is an Edgar Award-winning travel writer, novelist, and blogger. His previous books include Poe-Land, A Season with the Witch, and Cursed Objects. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast OTIS: Odd Things Iāve Seen (oddthingsiveseen.com), where he chronicles his visits to oddities around the world.
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