churchyards & crossroads | the legend of the barguest

Churchyards and Crossroads is a series of blogs that explores stories, folktales, and ancient mythology that inspire my writing and the worlds I build. I hope you’ll walk them with me. In British folklore—particularly in the north of England—few stories are as enduring or unnerving as tales of the barguest, also known as the Black... Continue Reading →

Rituals, Resurrection, and Magic

In honour of spooky season, this month’s blog is dedicated to some of the more chilling elements of Augustine. Every October, as the nights grow long and the air becomes redolent with the smell of wood smoke, rain, and burning leaves, the world seems to shift slightly. Shadows linger longer than they should, and forgotten... Continue Reading →

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