Sunday 14 March 2021
GHOSTMAN HORROR THE MAN IN THE MIRROR BY MARK ANTONY RAINES
Wolf's howl;Vampire bat wings flutter silently in the wind ;the ghostman rises from his slumber of the dead to bring you a tale of tale of a man who sees a reflection of himself in a simple mirror.
A strange, brief tale of the terrible fear inspired by a man's horrendous reflection in a mirror
Ten years ago my dear uncle Philip Westerly disappeared from sight a few theories were banished about by others of how he vanished so strangely and so completely without warning or hint of mental health distress.
The oddest thing about it all was the smashed mirror but all this paled when by chance I found his diary in a chest of drawers.
It has been ten years since my uncle, Philip Westerly, disappeared. Many theories have been advanced as to why and how he vanished so strangely and so completely. Many have wondered why a man should vanish and leave nothing behind him but a smashed mirror. But none of these theories or wild imaginings are half so fantastic as the story I gathered from the diary which some whim prompted him to keep.
But first a word about Philip Westerly. He was a wealthy man, and also a cruel, selfish man. His wealth was attributed to this same cruelty and selfishness. He also had many whims. One of them was keeping a diary. Another was his love for mirrors. He was handsome in a cruel sort of way and almost effeminate in his liking to stand before them and admire himself. This eccentricity was borne out by the fact that covering one whole side of his room was a mirror of gigantic size—the same mirror that is linked with his disappearance. But read the excerpts from the diary of Philip Westerly.
August 3 1886
Afternoon.
Mr Billing s had a nerve to ask for an extension on note I give him yesterday but informed him why should grant such a request.
At this Mr Billing s cursed at me in a frightful manner he said I was cruel and one day I would be made to accout for my actions for my treatment of people.
I just laughed but later on in felt a vague sense of uneasiness which even yet I have not dispelled.
Night.
Same day.
As I went to my room to dress for dinner.
I stood in front of the mirror to tying my tie as the mirror recorded this action but something odd happened as I was moving but my reflection was immobile.
Out of a sense of fear I reached out my hand to touch the mirror reflection but only encountered the polished surface of glass.
I shook my head I said to myself I was tired so it was just my imagination but when I looked again the reflection in the mirror was wearing no tie.
Was i infectioned by a malady I was unaware of but that was impossible.
There were a number of differences between it and myself. For one thing it wore a stubby growth of beard on its face. I was positive that I had visited the barber that very day and passed my hand across my chin to verify this. It encountered nothing but smooth skin. The lips of the man in the mirror drooped in a display of gnarled, yellow fangs, while my own bared nothing but two rows of gleaming, well-cared-for teeth.
I looked for further discrepancies my hands and feet were abnormally large and my clothes were old baggy and covered with dirt and filth.
At this point I stopped looking in the mirror and decided to go my dinner and try to put this at the back of my mind.
August 4th 1886
Morning
This morning I woke up jaded but my fellow reflection was still with me.
Normally due it's angle the mirror caught the reflection of me in my bed but as I looked at the reflection it seemed well rested unlike myself who had tossed and turned all night.
I got up and walked over to the mirror and he the reflection got closer to me.
As I smiled his was like a wolfish twist of the mouth i extended my hand as in a handshake but he drew his back.
I can't comperhend the power he has over me;I do my best to show it i am not afraid but I sense he has animal like senses and knows I fear him.
I have always been skeptical about such things as "soul," but when I look into the mirror—God help me!
Night.
I now spending all my time in my 6 by 6 room he in the mirror is having a morbid fascination for me.
I try to consciously walk away but I am soon drawn back.
My wife is beginning to worry as I looking pale and tells me to have a long rest.
If I could only confide in her! In anyone! But I can't. I must fight and wait this out alone.
August 5th 1886
My wife came to check on me today to see how I was feeling.
She stood in front of the mirror and glanced and brushed her her she did not see him staring at her then at me and he snarled in triumph.
The same happened to all who came to my room none saw him just themselves.
Anna, the maid. Anna would have dusted the mirror had I not stopped her. I must take no chances. A close scrutiny might reveal him to them, and they must not know—they must not know!
August 6 th 1886
Three maddening days since I discovered him in the mirror the other self reflection how he likes to torture me.
When he thinks he has given an extraordinarily clever impersonation he shakes with laughter. I can't hear him laugh. But I see him. And that's worse. I can't stand it much longer!
August 7th 1886
I ponder to myself when do we reach our breaking point or begin to question our sanity of this ordeal but I believe my nerves are at breaking point.
This is the reason my door is locked and I get my maid to leave food outside.
I rarely eat it;my wife is begging me to let her in but I tell to go away .
I'm afraid to tell anyone. I know what they do with people who have "hallucinations". No, I can't tell. Neither can I leave. God knows why.
August 8th 1886
I mentioned before about he the reflection mocking me but now I am trembling at the paranoid thought he is beginning to resemble me.
As I looked in the mirror in the mirror he was the wearing my suit at this i panicking I ran to my wardrobe and I discovered none of my clothes were hanging their were his clothes of rags.
As I turned around he was pointing at my feet they were bloated beyond recognition.
I can't write anymore today.
August 9th 1886
I can't believe my eyes the change is complete he is more like me then I am me.
With his change he has grown cruel as he taunts my ugliness.
My flight response kicks in and run fleeing the room that was my prison.
At last I found the thing I was looking for—a mirror. When I came face to face with what I now am I nearly collapsed. Yes, he has taken my form. God pity me! I've taken his!
This made me go back to my former cell with the echoes of his manic laughter.
I feel I am know in hell and God knows what to-morrow will bring.
August 10th 1886
It's now seven days since that he my reflection or is he a devil yes I have been praying to god that hopefully he will be gone and be the last time I see him.
He, in the mirror, senses it too. I see the look of apprehension in his eyes. Damn him! It's my turn to snarl in triumph now. For when I lay down this pen, for the last time, perhaps, I shall leap through the mirror. And he exists only in the mirror. God help me! I am laying down my pen!
Aug. 10th. Seven days since that devil has been in the mirror. I have prayed to God that it may be the last. It will! I know it will! He, in the mirror, senses it too. I see the look of apprehension in his eyes. Damn him! It's my turn to snarl in triumph now. For when I lay down this pen, for the last time, perhaps, I shall leap through the mirror. And he exists only in the mirror. God help me! I am laying down my pen!
The ghostman crackle s and lays back down in his coffin and as the lid slowly closes he turns and says.
"Don't have too many nightmares my children "
GHOSTMAN HORROR ESCAPE BY MARK ANTONY RAINES
Wolf's howl;Vampire bat wings flutter silently in the wind ;the ghostman rises from his slumber of the dead to bring you a tale of daring escape
I am a escape artist which means I do stunts to defy death to amuse the public and get paided.
The secret, of the trick I was performing, was the layout in the crate I built by the design plans I had been working on First, the crate had small holes in it to allow me to breathe while I waited for the box to be nailed, trussed, and chained. They also allowed the crate to sink. Second, the crate was square, with four boards on each side. On one of those sides, the bottom two boards were not nailed to the crate. They only sported nail heads. Instead, the boards were a hinged trap, the opening secured by a latch. The plan behind the stunt was to wait until the crate was in the water, opened the trap, and swam to the surface. But this time after numerous successful stunts this one was going wrong. This time the crate I was in landed with my trapdoor at the bottom and despite my panic and thrashing and banging I was trapped. I try to consciously hold my breath as it is a conscious thing to do. My desire to breathe that increases in intensity. This desire is increasingly driven by the carbon dioxide levels that are accumulating in my blood. Eventually, the desire is literally irresistible and I am breathing in the water allowing it to pass into my airway and lungs. This water causes coughing and laryngospasm (vocal cords involuntarily spasming closed). Laryngospasm, As this occurs, it will eventually break due to the falling level of oxygen in my blood. This falling oxygen level, as no sign of rescue, occurs, rapidly leads to me losing consciousness. Eventually and rapidly your my heart starts to struggle, ceasing to effectively pump blood around my body until it stops. I am dead, here at the bottom of lake lays The Great Ghostman, master escape artist no more just a decaying, rotting cadaver.
The ghostman crackle s and lays back down in his coffin and as the lid slowly closes he turns and says.
"Don't have too many nightmares my children "
Saturday 13 March 2021
IN MEMORY OF BARBARA ANN RAINES AND MAY JENKINS BOTH IN HEAVEN FROM MARK AND ENID
Dear Mom,
The warmth of her Barbara Ann Raines, the care in her I miss you lots from Mark.
The encouragement to keep We watched Dallas,you were their when needed.
The energy to keep We had a dinner together when youngeo.
A Daffodils does not bloom without Up in the stars looking down at us.
A May Jenkins does not grow without I miss you lots from Enid .
A seed does not sprout without soil.
A mother’s love is the Sitting by the heaters to the Giving me advice standing tall in the field.
The nourishment to blossom and We miss you both lots every day.
Thank you Mom. You allowed me to Mark and Enid.
Music by h flores&Nflores my mom
Rebecka Vigus, The Writer Whisperer-Author
Website -https://www.rebeckavigus.com
About Rebecka Vigus, The Writer
Whisperer
My dream to be a writer began when I was ten years old and a teacher told me with my imagination, he would see me in books. I believed him. My parents supported the idea.
I was truly self-published in 1978. I did the typing, had copies made at Kinkos. Hauled my copies to Reigle Press in Flint, Michigan and was able to get 75 copies of my poetry book Only a Start. Most of which were given away. But, my dream was to write a novel.
In 2005, I found National Novel Writing Month. It begins November 1 at midnight and ends November 30 at midnight. You kamikaze write every chance you get. You don’t edit or fix, you just write. I didn’t even start writing until November 8th. I was never going to reach 50,000 words and finish this novel. Surprise, I finished just before midnight on November 30th. My first novel was written in twenty-one days. Yet not published until 2006.
Now it’s 2020 and I have a new dream. I’ve been around publishing for a lot of years. I’ve written thirteen books. I had a small publishing company for six years. It’s time to do what I really love, help other writers get their books written and ready for publication.
Thus, I have created Rebecka Vigus, The Writer Whisperer and have created programs to help writers. I am not group coaching. The reason is, no two writers are alike or at the same point. I want to work with YOU as a person and help you reach your goals without all the mistakes I made.
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Friday 12 March 2021
Protecting Yourself in Social Settings advice for woman
Protecting Yourself in Social Settings

1
Trust your instincts. If something feels “off,” trust your gut: It probably is. Many times people ignore their gut instincts out of politeness or not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings. You are always allowed to leave a situation without explanation, but especially when you feel threatened. While this may be more difficult in situations where you know the person who is making you uncomfortable (and in some instances, may even be related to them), keep in mind that most sexual assault victims know their perpetrator.[2]Three out of four rapes were committed by someone known to the victim, while 93% of juvenile sexual abuse victims knew their abuser.[3]It can be very difficult to stop caring about what other people think. If you are still feeling compelled to stay in an uncomfortable situation, you could think to yourself: They started it! The person who is making you feel uncomfortable clearly doesn’t care about your feelings, so why should you care about theirs?

2
Have a plan to get out of an uncomfortable situation. Think about what you might do if you were at a party and someone started touching you in a way that made you feel uncomfortable. What would you say? How would you get away? Planning ahead and visualizing your response will help you feel more confident and prepared in case something were to happen.Make sure someone else not at the event knows where you’ll be and who you’ll be with.[4]If you are going to an event with your friends, talk to each other beforehand about looking out for each other, or coming up with an emergency “get me out of here” word that can be employed when someone feels unsafe.[5]For example, if you are meeting someone new for a drink at a restaurant and they are making you uncomfortable, you could excuse yourself to the bathroom and inform a server you need help, ask the kitchen staff if you could leave through the back entrance, or ask another person in the bathroom for assistance.

3
Use your own transportation. Don’t rely on someone else to take you home. Drive yourself or take public transit.[6] If you’ve had too much to drink, call a taxi or use a ride service, or ask a trustworthy friend.Always carry extra cash for a taxi.Be wary of offers of rides from strangers, even if they appear concerned.

4
Watch your drink. Keep your eye on your drink at a party. Keep in mind that alcohol is often used to help commit sexual assault. Make sure that you know the strength of your alcoholic drinks, your tolerance level, and that no one is spiking them with additional alcohol.[7]Be very wary of others buying you drinks. You could accept the drink and not drink it or put it down somewhere and “forget” it.Hold onto your drink and cover it with the top of your hand.Watch the bartender or party host make your drink or open your drink in front of you, even if it’s just a bottle of water.[8]Predators can drug your drink to make you feel extremely drunk, confused, or weak, and likely be unable to defend yourself from a sexual assault. These drugs are commonly known as “date rape drugs” and include Rohypnol, GHB, and ketamine.[9]

5
Look out for others. Pay attention to behavior that may be making another person uncomfortable. Do not hesitate to intervene and offer assistance.For example, say you are at a party and notice a man groping a woman who seems very intoxicated. Team up with another guest to help extract her from the situation. You could go over to her and say, “We have been looking for you! We have the best news we want to share!” Pull her away from the other person and ask her if she needs help. If the man seems dangerous, consider alerting the party host and/or calling the police.
Method2
Taking Everyday Precautions

1
Stay safe in your home. Make sure you have your doors and windows locked. Close your curtains at night.[10]If you hide a spare key outside your house, make sure it is in a well-hidden spot, not under the doormat. Even better, give a spare key to a neighbor you trust.Keep your phone by your bed.Consider putting a security company’s sticker on your window or sign in your yard to serve as a deterrent, even if you don’t have a security service.If you feel you are being followed on your way home, don’t go home. Switch directions and head toward a public place instead.

2
Be aware of your surroundings. It is easy to be in your own little world out in public places, wrapped up in a phone or daydreaming, and zone out as to what’s in front of you. However, stay alert to any suspicious behavior or anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable.If you can, make a mental description of a suspicious individual’s appearance, including your best guess of their age, height, weight, and ethnicity.When walking or running, stay on populated, well-lit paths. Do not wear headphones.[11]

3
Enlist help if you are being followed. If you feel as though you are being followed, you want to attract the attention of as many people as possible. Don’t be scared to reach out for help, even though you may be afraid of appearing paranoid. Most people will be willing to help you.Duck into a store or restaurant and get help from employees.You could approach a person or group of people and say loudly, “Oh, there you are! I’ve been looking all over for you!” Once out of earshot, explain the situation and ask if they can help you.If there is no one else around and you can’t enter a building safely, try making, or pretending to make, a call on your cell phone. You could say, “When are you coming to pick me up, Dad? I’ve been out here for fifteen minutes!”[12]Always call 911 if you feel threatened. It’s better to be safe than sorry.

4
Know where you are going. Map out your destination ahead of time. If you know you will be in an unsafe area, go with someone else.Walk as if you know where you’re going, even if you’re lost. If you’re lost, find a police officer to help you. Women with children are also a good option.Avoid walking alone at night if you are in an unfamiliar area. Walk with a friend or get a ride.

5
Enroll in a self-defense class. Consider that in only 11% of rape and sexual assault incidents, an attacker used a weapon.[13] Learning how to defend yourself from kicks, punches, and being restrained can give you a chance to escape your attacker.You can often find these classes in community centers, colleges, or in martial arts studios.Consider carrying a keychain with a whistle or other small, self-defense device attached to it. You can find these available for sale online.

6
Use technology to help you stay safe. Most people carry their phone all the time, so take advantage of some of the safety features on your phone. Most importantly, make sure yours is fully charged before going out.There are several mobile apps you can install on your phone that let you call for help or alert friends to your location. Try searching for “personal safety phone apps” to get started.

7
Draw attention to yourself if you feel threatened. If someone is making you uncomfortable and you can’t get away, get loud. Make a scene. Thrash and flail around. Remember, being safe is more important than being nice and polite.For example, if someone sits next to you on the bus and intentionally leans too far into your personal space, yell, “Get away from me!” Attract attention and have others help you deal with the situation.Do not be afraid to defend yourself if you feel you are being threatened with physical harm.
Mental health advice
https://www.positiveintelligence.com
3 Core muscles constitute your mental fitness:
1. Saboteurs Interceptor Muscle You Saboteurs generate all your negative emotions, including stress, anxiety, self-doubt, anger, avoidance, procrastination, insensitivity or discontent. Mental fitness requires the ability to intercept and discredit the Saboteurs.
2. Sage Muscle Your Sage is the one in you that handles challenges with a clear and calm mind, and positive emotions. It also has access to your 5 primary powers.
All you need to paint any canvas is 3 primary colors. Similarly, through factor analysis research we’ve discovered that there are only 5 primary powers: Empathize, Explore, Innovate, Navigate, and Activate.
For peak performance, you learn to boost all 5 powers and know when to use which power.
3. Self-Command Muscle You’re not in full command of your mind. If you were, you would choose to entirely silence the Saboteurs in your head. You would choose to not stress out over what you can’t control, push away self-doubts, recover from disappointments immediately, and spend little time in anger, regret, or blame.
PQ Reps are innovative 10-second exercises which build up this crucial Self-Command muscle in the brain. You learn to run your brain, rather than allow your Saboteur-hijacked brain to run you.
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MS Penarts Miki: A poetic story
Amazon Author link _https://www.amazon.com/MS-Penarts/e/B08MCPZ32X/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
Amazon Book LINK _https://www.amazon.com/Miki-poetic-story-MS-Penarts-ebook/dp/B08DRS7Y1H/ref=kwrp_li_stb_nodl?nodl_android=1
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Product Description
�� SPOILER ALERT!
This book is for #introverts
Come join me and Miki in a journey of friendship, soul-searching, self-realization and self-worth...
From the Inside Flap
She walks in beauty, she walks in grace.. In holy solitude, she dwells unknown. In dry land, she bursts her sweet mysterious spell; in winter, she let those petals fell...-- Ms. Penarts
About the Author
Jenelyn Pedoc (or Ms. Penarts) was born on June 1987 in Batangas, Philippines. Ms. Penarts began writing poetry and short stories since 4th Grade. At 11, she found a market for her poems in the form of 'love letter' commissioned by her friends and classmates for their crushes and puppy love. Today, she is a mother of two, a bard and a techno-banker by profession. She is also a fan of Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes series.Ms. Penarts is also a self-confessed introvert, a trait she poetically illustrated in her third book "Miki: A poetic story".
Product Details
- ASIN: B08DRS7Y1H
- Publication date: July 27, 2020
- Language: English
- File size: 2017 KB
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
- Screen Reader: Supported
- Enhanced typesetting: Enabled
- X-Ray: Not Enabled
- Word Wise: Enabled
- Print length: 57 pages
- Lending: Enabled
- #1,605,826 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- Book Review
- I found this book as I read it brought back the spirit of childhood memories and I found the way the characters interact was intriguing; inspiring; thoughtful well written by the author.
- 5 star recommend by Ghostman Radio Station
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