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Harbingers & Spirits

For whom does the bell toll?

    Do you see the crow outside the window? They say crows carry messages from the spirit world, just as that ouija board does. Or there’s the old lady in the forest they say can tell the future, warn you of impending danger. And the lake in the moors that will show you the reflection of the next in the parish to die.Whether superstition or folklore, old wives’ tales or truth passed down through generations, our worlds are full of harbingers and spirits. Every family has a tale of nature’s symbolism, every culture has its own spirit guides, every place has its hauntings. And since it’s December in Britain, that can only mean one thing: It’s time for some spooky stories.This time around, Writing the Occult visits the worlds of harbingers and spirits. What did the Mothman prophesize? Are the Four Horsemen on the horizon? Does the banshee’s wail really signal a family member’s imminent death? Dare you join our party to find out?Speaker details and schedule to come; tickets on sale now from the link below.

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