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Cursed - Stories and Legends of Enchanted Objects
The ring that is said to have inspired Tolkien for The Hobbit, the mummy accused of causing the sinking of the Titanic, the cloth doll behind the Annabelle films, a Japanese sword soaked in blood, a wooden chair you’d better never sit on... Whether displayed in strange museums or missing, these objects are just simple artifacts, yet they are said to be cursed.
Their stories, always unique and sometimes tragic, have spawned legends, marked the collective imagination, and inspired writers and filmmakers. Across ages and continents, this work traces the fascinating journey of more than forty of these enchanted artifacts, revealing an unsuspected side of our past and its curses.
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- Author: J.W. Ocker
- Publication date: March 2021
- Size: 14.7cm x 20.3cm
- Weight: 628g
- ISBN: 978‑2‑37495‑162‑1
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The ring that is said to have inspired Tolkien for The Hobbit, the mummy accused of causing the sinking of the Titanic, the cloth doll that became the terrifying heroine of the Annabelle films, a Japanese sword whose blade was supposedly dipped in the blood of its victims, a wooden chair on which simply sitting would bring a terrible curse… These objects, hidden in private collections, displayed in curious museums, or missing, appear to be mere artifacts. Yet, they carry troubling stories, fueled by rumors, chilling testimonies, and unexplained accidents. From generation to generation, their sinister reputation has grown, feeding fears and superstitions.
Their stories, sometimes tragic, always intriguing, have shaped legends that span the ages, influencing popular culture and inspiring novelists and screenwriters alike. Whether seen as simple objects charged with strong symbolism or as true catalysts of occult forces, their existence raises questions about the links between the tangible and the invisible.
This work immerses you in the heart of these mysteries and traces the fascinating journey of more than forty of these enchanted artifacts. From ancient Egypt to Victorian curiosity cabinets, from feudal battlefields to modern auction houses, it reveals an unsuspected facet of our past, where history flirts with the inexplicable and where curses seep into reality.
J.W. Ocker is an award-winning American author specializing in macabre travel stories, scary children's books, and horror novels. His notable works include Poe-Land: The Hallowed Haunts of Edgar Allan Poe, which won an Edgar Award in 2015, as well as The New England Grimpendium and The New York Grimpendium, both recipients of the Lowell Thomas Award. He is also the author of A Season with the Witch: The Magic and Mayhem of Halloween in Salem, Massachusetts and novels such as Death and Douglas and Twelve Nights at Rotter House.
In addition to his publications, Ocker is the creator of the site OTIS: Odd Things I've Seen (oddthingsiveseen.com), where he shares his visits to unusual places related to culture, art, nature, and history around the world. His writings have been published in media such as CNN.com, The Atlantic, Rue Morgue, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, and TIME. Originally from Maryland, he has lived for over a decade in New Hampshire with his wife and three daughters, and celebrates Halloween for two months every year.
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