The quietest house on Halloween.

Yesterday some of us were talking about some property located on the southern side of the village where we live. It’s about 4 miles away from our home. About 4 years ago they tore down a building that had been on this ground for many years; they built a miniature golf course and playground area for kids in its place.

When I asked about the building that had been there prior to these changes, a deep breath by the person I was talking with actual fear in his voice I was told the building was thought to be haunted. I said, “Sure.” Funny thing is, he was serious. It had been unoccupied for many years and as the weeds grew tall so did the stories that went along with it.

I was told kids who were the bravest in school would never go near it; that the rumors of weird things happening ran rampant. All in all, here I was, standing on the grounds of an area where they were sure dead people used to hang out and no one was willing to laugh it off as a joke. I am sure there are many areas of the country where similar situations occur---I know it’s not really happening, but then again, you just never know. At least according to these people.

This is one of the reasons I hate scary movies. I know when you are sitting in your seat and others are around you that you could not be any safer. However, it’s the lead-in’s that just kill me; combine the music, the suspense, and the “unknowing” and it really does play on your emotions. At least mine. I remember the house next door to our home had an unexpected death occur long ago---sure enough kids would come around and point and say, “there’s where she died and I am sure I saw blood.” Funny thing about this story, it happened more than 40 years ago. I guess there are some things you never forget.

The photo above was taken along Highway 55 traveling from St. Louis back to Chicago. Over the years I had seen this home from a distance and always wondered about its heritage. Although I don’t have any information to tell you, one day I did get off at the exit and drove around to see what it looked like from the back. I could only see a very tall structure---it was dark. I knew I had gotten as close as I wanted and knew if I lived in this area growing up, which I did not, this was one house I would never visit on Halloween.

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