Island of the Dolls

The Bells

A Mexican Ghost Story retold by S. E. Schlosser There once was an evil priest who did not fear God or man. His duties for the church included counting the offerings and ringing the bells to summon people to Mass. But his heart was filled with greed, and he began to take advantage of the …Read More →

The Girl in White

A Mexican Ghost Story retold by S. E. Schlosser He was sulking a little, standing at the sidelines while all the other men danced with their pretty partners. His girl had not come to the dance that night. Her mother was ill, and so his girl had remained at her side. A fine pious act, …Read More →

Mexico’s Legends of the Paranormal

In the United States, October brings Halloween, a time of scary stories about ghosts, goblins, and witches. But in Mexico, scary stories are a part of a rich tradition that spans centuries, and are woven into the very fabric of its culture. These stories have been handed down to each generation as tales of fact, …Read More →

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