Author: Jennifer Vasquez

I'm a writer and an avid reader. I was classically trained in voice years ago and once aspired to become an opera singer. I enjoy immersing myself in music, from classical to goth rock tunes. I'm fascinated with vampires, all things spooky, vintage style and old Hollywood films. My website covers events, people, places and topics that embody all that is odd and macabre.
Culture, entertainment

Digging Into the Paranormal With Chillers & Thrillers Podcast

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Chillers and Thrillers podcast logo
Chillers and Thrillers podcast

If you enjoy podcasts about the paranormal or are searching for one to add to your rotation, then allow me to introduce you to Chillers and Thrillers. Creator and host “M” likes to keep the mystery alive, so they only go by their first initial. M launched the project in 2023 after noticing that most spooky podcasts overemphasized gore or comedy in their retellings of accounts. M set out to produce a show that shared true eerie stories in a family-friendly way. Over the course of just two years, Chillers and Thrillers’ reach has grown to thousands of downloads monthly and its audience continues to expand.

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Events, halloween

Terrifying True Stories Presents a Special Experience for Halloween Season

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Vamp Jenn at Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight
Vamp Jenn at Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight

Earlier this year, Terrifying True Stories hosted an event called Victorian Horror Stories in the Dark. They’ve returned with another immersive experience for spooky season titled Terrifying True Stories by Candlelight and I was grateful to be invited to attend. It was thrilling to be back at Heritage Square Museum in Los Angeles to take part in the activities and witness macabre storytelling unfold right before my eyes.

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music

Violette Rain’s New Single “Follow the Crows” Evokes Enchanted Autumnal Vibes

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Photo credit: Paul Cosby
Photo credit: Paul Cosby

As autumn wraps us up in its crisp embrace and the nights grow longer, there is a song that can be heard emanating from the depths of the forest. At least this is the vision that permeates my mind when I listen to “Follow the Crows” by Violette Rain. The newly released single embraces the spirit of the fall season and All Hallows’ Eve and will bewitch all those who lend an ear to its melody.

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Culture, Literature

Inside Spinal Dread: A Horror Literature Festival

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Anaheim Public Library presents Spinal Dread: Horror Literature and Culture Festival
Anaheim Public Library presents Spinal Dread: Horror Literature and Culture Festival

As a bookworm and horror fanatic, I was thrilled to hear that the Anaheim Public Library in Orange County, CA, was going to be hosting a horror literature festival called Spinal Dread.  The free event featured presentations, workshops, and vendors. It was a wonderful way for fellow horror enthusiasts and bibliophiles to connect and explore the horror genre.

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music

Midnight Syndicate’s New EP ‘Darkened Corners’ Arrives Just in Time for Spooky Season

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Album artwork by French artist Pascal Casolari
Album artwork by French artist Pascal Casolari

Since the 1990s, Midnight Syndicate has been haunting the music circuit with their spine-tingling melodies. Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka are the pair behind the music project. They specialize in the gothic and horror music genres and are authorities in creating dark atmospheric soundscapes. Their work has been used in films, video games, Halloween attractions, and more worldwide. This fall season, Midnight Syndicate has given fans a treat with a new EP, Darkened Corners.

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entertainment, Events, Nightlife

The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 666 Tour: The Devil is in the Details

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The Boulet Brothers' Dragula Season 666 Tour
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula Season 666 Tour

The Boulet Brothers and their entourage of monsters have taken the U.S. by storm on the official Dragula season 666 tour. The tour began in last August and has traveled to major cities nationwide. The whole excursion is slated to wrap up in late September, and I attended the Los Angeles stop. If you haven’t read my recaps of past shows, let me preface by saying that I’m a huge Dragula fan and this is the third event I’ve attended. Let’s dive into all the horror, filth and glamour!

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Dining & Drink

Enjoy a Southern Gothic Brunch at The Rising Sun Café & Bistro

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Vamp Jenn at The Rising Sun Café & Bistro
Vamp Jenn at The Rising Sun Café & Bistro

Did you know that connected to The Obscure Distillery in Los Angeles is a charming spot called The Rising Sun Café & Bistro? It’s where folks can gather to satiate their hunger and slake their thirst. I was delighted to check out their weekend brunch, which was a wonderful way to spend a warm, summer day.  

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Events, halloween

Midsummer Scream Officially Kicks Off Spooky Season

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Midsummer Scream 2025
Midsummer Scream 2025

Midsummer Scream has done it again and delivered a spooktacular event filled with the most amazing tricks and treats. For many, the Halloween and horror convention officially kicks off spooky season. This is the eighth year that Midsummer Scream has been bringing frights and delights to the Long Beach Convention Center in Southern California. It’s the peak of my summerween and I make sure to never miss it if I can help it. Let’s take a look at some highlights.

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Art

Heavy Metal Magazine Relaunches With a Special Art Show at Copro Gallery

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Heavy Metal Magazine relaunch party at Copro Gallery
Heavy Metal Magazine relaunch party at Copro Gallery

Since 1977, Heavy Metal Magazine has been catering to fans of fantasy, sci-fi and horror. The illustrations and narratives found within its pages exude surrealism and transport audiences to realms hidden in other dimensions. For decades, the publication has garnered a reputation for its otherworldly and provocative imagery. It’s now under new management, so to welcome another era and celebrate its foray into fresh frontiers, a relaunch party was hosted at Copro Gallery in Santa Monica, CA.

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Fashion, Lifestyle

Theplaincircle vintage Showcases the Dark Elegance of Vintage Fashion

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Photo credit: theplaincircle vintage
Photo credit: theplaincircle vintage

Within the diverse landscape of Germany, a crafty designer is reviving vintage pieces of clothing and restoring their novel charm. Jenny is the founder and owner of theplaincircle vintage, an online shop specializing in vintage fashion that exudes dark elegance. Her small business is not only preserving fragments of history but also contributing to sustainable fashion. 

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