Fenwood Gazette

Reflections from Beyond

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Rose Payne in her boudoir (1911). A Glimpse of Tragedy Yet To Come.

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The Jack-O-Lantern Slaughter of 1903

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In the Fall of 1903, a series of brutal murders took place along the outskirts of Valley Park. Known as the "Jack-O-Lantern Slaughter", these crimes were committed by children rumored to be under a hypnotic trance. A total of 13 victims were found with face carvings on their torsos resembling that of a Halloween pumpkin. It is believed the murderous children had training in their diabolical handiwork by an mentor whose identity was never discovered.  

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The notorious “Eule Sisters” of Fenwood.

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The notorious “Eule Sisters” of Fenwood. Helga, Elsie, and Gerta. Rumored to have poisoned their mother over an inheritance. (Unsubstantiated claim) Together they lived in an imaginary world of utter delusion, believing they were owls. They were often seen brazenly parading down Main Street hooting and howling at the townsfolk, believing them to be giant mice. In 1926, the sisters were committed to Fenwood Asylum, where they continued to wear their bird outfits until their deaths years later.

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Mother Rose....Dreams to Nightmares.....

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1) Rose Payne, young and carefree in her garden, 1922.Unfortunately, omens of tragedy were apparent even in those joyful days..........2) Within a few short years, Rose would deteriorate into a neurotic shell of her former self. In 1926, she was discovered murdered behind the families tool shed: a deck of old tarot cards spilled around the blood soaked body........Assailant: Unknown.......

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Born in the Shadows

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Dada's Shadow Puppets Amused the Baby for Hours on End.......

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