Category: LuminaTales
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The Shadows of Five Oaks
Dayton, Ohio — a neighborhood of grand homes, forgotten dreams, and whispers in the dark. Five Oaks was once Dayton’s jewel. At the turn of the 20th century, the neighborhood was filled with tree-lined streets, elegant Victorian homes, and wealthy families who worked in the city’s booming factories. Horse-drawn carriages clattered over brick roads, and…
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The Curse of the Mary Celeste’s Sister Ship
Atlantic Ocean, 1870s–1880s — two vessels, one vanished crew, and a history that smelled of salt and misfortune. The sea has a long memory. In 1872, sailors found the Mary Celeste drifting between Portugal and the Azores. Her sails flapped slack, her lifeboat was gone, and her crew — every man, woman, and child aboard…
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The Skeleton in the Well
Kansas, 1879 — a drought, a dry well, and a secret the earth held tight. They meant only to draw water. It was July of 1879, and the prairie town of Medicine Lodge, Kansas, lay parched under a brutal sun. Crops crisped in their rows, cattle bawled with thirst, and the wind carried grit that…
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Great World Depression ‘25
In Dayton, garlic becomes both a warning and a weapon as mysterious disappearances rise. The second installment of the Great World Depression ’25 series takes a haunting turn.
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📰 Prepare Now—Or Starve Tomorrow
They didn’t wake up one day and hear, “You’re in a Great Depression.” It crept in quietly—like ours did. With empty shelves. With children sent home hungry. With neighbors whispering, “We’re just making do.” I wonder now… did my grandparents know they were living through history? Do we?
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Great World Depression ‘25
A personal account of the first signs of collapse in Dayton, Ohio—told through journal entries as everyday life unravels and mysterious lights begin to appear in the skies above.
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The Monster Who Refused the Crown
Grumble-Grum was born into a royal family with sacred duties. But instead of living the commandments, he chose to be liked — and the people followed him into decay. This fable explores the danger of leaders who refuse to lead, and how those who know better are judged not just by what they do, but…
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The Monster Who Brought His Mother’s Food
Grumble-Grum the monster returns — but this time, he ends all relationships because his mother’s cooking is “too precious” to share. A biting, funny fable about selfishness, silence, and the seasoning of chaos. Perfect for anyone who’s ever been told to just “pray about it” instead of being heard.
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The Monster Who Couldn’t Decide
A humorous fable with a hidden truth. Grumble-Grum, the monster who always promised but never stayed, returns again and again — until the village stops waiting. A story of letting go, finding peace, and recognizing the beauty of building without them.
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Wicked Grim Stories 