fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about cyber safety, artificial intelligence, dystopian futures and our everyday gadgets.
The Santa
The house on Sycamore Street was famous for its Christmas lights. Not the tacky, blinking kind, but the soft, warm yellow glow that seemed to hold the promise of snow and hot chocolate. Inside, 8-year-old Lily lay awake, listening to the silence of Christmas Eve.
By Bakhtt menn2 months ago in 01
Beyond the Beach: How Tan-Through Swimwear and Bikini Variants Reflect Changing Ideas of Comfort and Confidence
Swimwear has always carried meanings that go beyond simple aesthetics. Over time, designs have transformed alongside shifting cultural views about body confidence, personal freedom, and the relationship between fashion and functionality. Among the latest developments in this evolving landscape is tan-through swimwear, a textile innovation that allows sunlight to pass through the fabric while maintaining coverage. For wearers, it represents a growing preference for convenience and natural tanning without the sharp tan lines typically associated with traditional suits.
By charliesamuel2 months ago in 01
The Remote Charm of Silver Jack Inn. AI-Generated.
Nestled along the desolate stretches of U.S. Highway 50 in the tiny desert community of Baker, Nevada, the Silver Jack Inn & LectroLux Café sits quietly, a relic of simpler times. To the untrained eye, it is just a modest inn, a stopover for weary travelers making their way through the lonely expanses of the “Loneliest Road in America.” Yet, for those who linger a little longer, a different story begins to unfold — one of whispers, shadowed hallways, and spirits that refuse to rest.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
The Haunted Heart of Long Island. AI-Generated.
Nestled near the geographic center of Long Island lies Lake Ronkonkoma — the largest freshwater lake on the island, and, by the whispers of locals, one of the most haunted. Beneath its serene surface, the lake holds centuries of myth, tragedy, and whispered warnings: for some, Lake Ronkonkoma isn’t just a body of water, it’s a siren with a soul, drawing hearts and lives into its depths. Over the years, its placid waters have been both a sanctuary and a menace, inspiring stories of love, betrayal, and lingering spirits.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
The Haunted History of Devil’s Turnaround. AI-Generated.
Hidden in the quiet woods of Cobb County, Georgia, lies a place few dare to tread after dark — Devil’s Turnaround. To the casual passerby, it is merely a forgotten cemetery, overgrown and silent. But those who linger feel something else entirely — a presence that watches, waits, and, some claim, strikes. Over decades, this place has inspired stories of malevolent spirits, ritualistic activity, and inexplicable phenomena that have terrified locals, paranormal investigators, and adventurous thrill-seekers alike.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
Altamaha-ha. AI-Generated.
An in-depth exploration of history, folklore, sightings, and cultural meaning If you drift quietly along the coffee-colored waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River—one of the largest rivers on the U.S. East Coast—you may hear whispers of a creature locals insist has lived there for centuries. It goes by many names, but the most enduring is Altamaha-ha, affectionately shortened to “Altie.” A cryptid said to roam the depths of the Altamaha River and the interwoven canals of the Georgia coast, Altamaha-ha remains one of the American South’s most unique and intriguing legendary creatures.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
The Flatwoods Monster. AI-Generated.
On a cool September night in 1952, a quiet Appalachian town became the center of one of the most baffling and iconic monster legends in American folklore. The story of the Flatwoods Monster—also called the Braxton County Monster, the Green Monster, or even “that thing the kids saw on the hill”—remains one of the most intriguing cases in UFO lore. It’s a tale woven from fear, Cold War anxieties, imaginative eyewitness testimony, and the enduring human appetite for mysteries.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
Amhuluk: The Water Monster of the Columbia Plateau. AI-Generated.
When people think of mythic creatures from the Pacific Northwest, their minds often jump to Bigfoot, sea serpents, or thunderbirds soaring above the forests. But tucked into the oral traditions of the Yakama Nation and neighboring Columbia Plateau tribes is a deeper, stranger, older being—one that embodies the region’s powerful waters and the thin boundary between the human world and the supernatural.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
Restless Soil. AI-Generated.
The following was AI assisted with research formatting and grammar. 1. Introduction: More than Just a Graveyard On first glance, Antioch Rest Cemetery—nestled just off County Road 304A outside Grandview, Texas—might not appear remarkable. Its modest headstones, quiet groves, and unassuming entrance give little hint of the chilling reputation it holds among locals and paranormal seekers. But for decades, this cemetery has become a focal point for bone-chilling stories: eerie lights, flying rocks, shadowy figures, and even tales of a “Goatman” stalking its grounds.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
The Dover Demon. AI-Generated.
The folowing was AI assistd for research and formatting In April 1977, four independent eyewitnesses in Dover, Massachusetts reported encounters with an unknown bipedal creature possessing a disproportionately large cranium, spindly extremities, and glowing eyes. These sightings occurred within a narrow 25-hour time window and a small geographic radius. Despite the lack of subsequent reports or physical evidence, the “Dover Demon” remains an enduring subject of cryptozoological and anomalistic inquiry. This chapter presents an extensive examination of the case, including historical context, phenomenological analysis, environmental assessment, witness reliability, psychological considerations, comparisons with global analogues, taxonomic hypotheses, and the sociocultural impact of the event. Its singularity provides fertile ground for examining how isolated anomalous experiences enter (and resist entering) regional folklore, and how they challenge conventional classificatory frameworks.
By Jeremy Byers3 months ago in 01
