John B Kachuba

There is something about a shapeshifter – a person who can transform into an animal – that grips our imagination, that tempts us to howl at the moon or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons and other strange beings appeal to our animal nature, our ‘dark side’, our desire to break free from society and proper behaviour. Across early cultures, rituals seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers and witches to transform at will. Today millions believe shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Real or imaginary, they lurk deep in our psyches and remain potent cultural icons. John B. Kachuba brings these myths and magic to life in a compelling and original history.

The authors publishing under the Hellbender Books imprint have gathered together to produce a volume of short stories. These spine-tingling tales of horror of suspense and by up and coming writers in the genre. Included in this volume: Foreword - Thomas M. MalafarinaIntroduction - Catherine JordanParallelism - Thomas M. MalafarinaPanty Lines - Catherine JordanA Modern Fable - John B. KachubaDelerium Tremens - Kyle Alexander RominesChirurgeon - Chris Pisano & Brian KoscienskiSuspect Number Twelve - Michael L. HawleyEscalation - J. B. TonerChihuahuas - Will FalconerThe Mimics - Travis LeibertLaney - Thomas M. MalafarinaMean Streak - Catherine JordanHeaven Scent - John B. KachubaThe Torment of the Crows - Kyle Alexander RominesIcelus - Chris Pisano & Brian KoscienskiThe Day in the Life of a Navy Helicopter Pilot, 1989 - Michael L. HawleyThe Kindly Dark - J. B. TonerThe Hangin' Tree - Thomas M. MalafarinaBurning For You - Will Falconer... and a handful of horror classicsBiographies

There is something about a shapeshifter – a person who can transform into an animal – that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our ‘dark side’, our desire to break free of the bonds of society and proper behaviour. Rituals in early cultures worldwide seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers, witches and wizards to transform at will into animals and back again. Today, there are millions of people who believe that shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Real or imaginary, shapeshifters lurk deep in our psyches and remain formidable cultural icons. The myths and magic surrounding shapeshifters is brought vividly to life in John Kachuba’s compelling and original cultural history. Featuring a fantastic and goulish array of examples from history, literature, film, TV and computer games, Shapeshifters explores our secret desire to become something other than human.

On this leg of the journey you'll explore the scariest spots in the Buckeye State. Author John Kachuba visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public--so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare. Join John as he visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. Enjoy Ghosthunting Ohio On the Road Again from the safety of your armchair or hit the road, using the maps, "Haunted Places" travel guide with 50 more spooky sites and "Ghostly Resources." Buckle up and get ready for the spookiest trip of your life.

Author John Kachuba bravely visits more than twenty-five haunted places in Ohio to give readers first-hand frights from the safety of their armchairs. For readers curious -- and courageous -- enough to "hunt" on their own, maps and travel information are provided to every haunted location.

Lock the doors, draw the curtains, and light a candle as you join author John Kachuba on a guided tour of Illinois's most terrifyingly haunted places. Your hair-raising journey will take you to: - Old State Capital, Springfield -- Lincoln lay in state here before his burial in Oak Ridge Cemetery. Could his ghost haunt the spot where his body lay?- Harpo Studios, Chicago -- When the Eastland steamer capsized in 1915, the building served as a temporary morgue. Oprah's employees have encountered the ghosts of the victims, including the "Gray Lady" who floats through the halls.- And many more scary sites. Maps and travel information are provided to every haunted location for those brave enough to make the journey in person.

On this leg of the journey you'll explore the scariest spots in the Buckeye State. Author John Kachuba visits more than 30 legendary haunted places, all of which are open to the public--so you can test your own ghosthunting skills, if you dare. Join John as he visits each site, snooping around eerie rooms and dark corners, talking to people who swear to their paranormal experiences, and giving you a first-hand account. Enjoy Ghosthunting Ohio On the Road Again from the safety of your armchair or hit the road, using the maps, "Haunted Places" travel guide with 50 more spooky sites and "Ghostly Resources." Buckle up and get ready for the spookiest trip of your life.

Go Ghosthunting in the Buckeye State! Author John B. Kachuba bravely visits more than twenty-five haunted places in Ohio to give readers first-hand frights from the safety of their armchairs. For readers curious--and courageous--enough to "hunt" on their own, maps and travel information are provided to every haunted location.