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November 4, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday :: Wicked: Jade Butterfly - Contemporary Romance
"Fuck me
if I’m
wrong, but don’t you
want to kiss me?"
The tinkling laughter he'd heard
earlier enveloped him in a blanket of warmth as he
stared
at her. The heat traveling his limbs intensified the moment she closed the distance
between them and raised one arm, wrapping it
around his
neck.
She molded her
body against his, her soft
curves
fitting against
him
like plush velvet. Her
fingers caught
in his
hair, forcing his head
down. When she took
his
mouth against her
own, he
stopped
breathing.
Wicked: The Series
by Lily Graison
The four men who make up the rock band, Wicked, the hottest act to hit the scene in years, have earned their wicked status without much help. They’re bad, sinfully delicious, and a temptation to every woman they meet.
Gearing up for a worldwide tour, the guys are about to come face to face with the only women strong enough to tame them. But it’ll take more than a few smooth words to win the hearts of these ladies. When you can have any woman you want, how do you convince the one you can’t live without her?
This Anthology will include ALL four books in the Wicked Series. Over 400 pages of those bad boy rock stars we can't get enough of in EBOOK formats and PRINT!
Wicked: Tempt Me Not
Wicked: Leather and Lace
Wicked: Jade Butterfly
Wicked: Sweet Temptation
>>Releasing Fall 2012
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October 28, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday :: Wicked: Leather and Lace – Contemporary Romance
In this scene, Roxy just ordered a drink at the bar and the object of her desire (Luke) has followed her.
He turned to her, his
gaze
sliding across
her skin in a slow, lingering caress
before saying, “You up
for
a little adventure, Roxy?”
Roxy swallowed to moisten
her
throat. “What did
you have in mind?”
He grinned and
glanced down at
her
breasts. Roxy’s
heart skipped a beat
when he did. She knew then
what he wanted and Lord help her, there was
no
way she could let this
man do body shots
off of her and
not straddle him right where he
stood.
Wicked: The Series
by Lily Graison
The four men who make up the rock band, Wicked, the hottest act to hit the scene in years, have earned their wicked status without much help. They’re bad, sinfully delicious, and a temptation to every woman they meet.
Gearing up for a worldwide tour, the guys are about to come face to face with the only women strong enough to tame them. But it’ll take more than a few smooth words to win the hearts of these ladies. When you can have any woman you want, how do you convince the one you can’t live without her?
This Anthology will include ALL four books in the Wicked Series. Over 400 pages of those bad boy rock stars we can’t get enough of in EBOOK formats and PRINT!
Wicked: Tempt Me Not
Wicked: Leather and Lace
Wicked: Jade Butterfly
Wicked: Sweet Temptation
>>Releasing Fall 2012
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Six Sentence Sunday :: Wicked: Leather and Lace - Contemporary Romance
In this scene, Roxy just ordered a drink at the bar and the object of her desire (Luke) has followed her.
He turned to her, his
gaze
sliding across
her skin in a slow, lingering caress
before saying, “You up
for
a little adventure, Roxy?”
Roxy swallowed to moisten
her
throat. “What did
you have in mind?”
He grinned and
glanced down at
her
breasts. Roxy’s
heart skipped a beat
when he did. She knew then
what he wanted and Lord help her, there was
no
way she could let this
man do body shots
off of her and
not straddle him right where he
stood.
Wicked: The Series
by Lily Graison
The four men who make up the rock band, Wicked, the hottest act to hit the scene in years, have earned their wicked status without much help. They’re bad, sinfully delicious, and a temptation to every woman they meet.
Gearing up for a worldwide tour, the guys are about to come face to face with the only women strong enough to tame them. But it’ll take more than a few smooth words to win the hearts of these ladies. When you can have any woman you want, how do you convince the one you can’t live without her?
This Anthology will include ALL four books in the Wicked Series. Over 400 pages of those bad boy rock stars we can't get enough of in EBOOK formats and PRINT!
Wicked: Tempt Me Not
Wicked: Leather and Lace
Wicked: Jade Butterfly
Wicked: Sweet Temptation
>>Releasing Fall 2012
To be notified when this book is released, sign up for the Lily Graison Newsletter by filling in the form below!
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October 24, 2012
Wicked After Dark Blog Hop
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Welcome to the Wicked After Dark Blog Hop hosted by Close Encounters of the Night Kind and Natasha Blackthorne. This hop will run Oct. 24th – Nov. 1st.
Since this Hop was about things related to Halloween, I thought I’d give you all a small taste of my werewolves from my Night Breeds Series. In this scene, my heroine’s life is in danger and my hero, Garrett, is forced to watch as she’s terrorized. He won’t watch long, though! Read on…
He shifted right in front of her.
The clear liquid that
always seemed to be present during a shift splattered her clothes. She turned
away and screamed as his body convulsed, felt the bones in his hands move under
his skin and heard the audible crack of shifting bone, flesh and muscle.
His wolf form was just as frightening as the others she had
seen. He was on two legs, like Garrett’s wolf always was, but the hair on his
body was a pale auburn. The inside of his ears and the hair around his mouth
was black. His lips pulled back for a moment and she saw teeth that made her
knees go weak. Teeth she knew were going to be in her flesh any second now. He
was going to bite her. Infect her and turn her into a werewolf. She would have
laughed if she weren’t scared shitless She turned her head to look over her
shoulder at Garrett as her vision blurred with tears. He was still chained to
the tree but struggling.
A jerk of her arm and she screamed again, turning her face
away from the horror in front of her and struggled in his grasp. His claws bit
into her arms, his loud snarls and growls drowning out her cries and she
vaguely heard the sound of multiple growls, howls, and roars.Caleb grabbed her by the hair, holding her head back and she
screamed as he opened his mouth, those sharp teeth gleaming and wet coming
toward her. She kicked and fought, looking for any way out of his grasp when she remembered.
Aiming between his legs, she planted the toe of her shoe into his balls. His
outraged howl nearly deafened her, his grip on her tightening until she knew
he’d drawn blood and without thinking, she kicked him again and again.
He tossed her across
the clearing as if she were weightless, the impact with the hard ground
knocking the air from her lungs and caused spots to flash behind her eyelids.
The noise in the clearing grew, angry voices shouting, and struggling to open
her eyes, she saw why.
Garrett had broken his
chains.
I love when the hero goes all grrrr and fights for the woman he loves! Keep reading to find out more about this book and what prize I have on offer.
The Calling – Book 1 in the Night Breeds Series
In a world where the supernatural isn’t supposed to exist, one woman comes face to face with the monsters and fights to survive their call.
Investigative reporter Rayna Ford is sent to the small community of Wolf’s Creek to write an expose on a town supposedly over run with werewolves. Assuming the inhabitants to be under a mass delusion, she learns quickly that all isn’t as it seems. Their plans involve more than a newspaper article and her life hangs in the balance as their motive for luring her to them is revealed.
Garrett Kincaid knows a thing or two about werewolves. He is one. After leaving his pack, he’s spent the last twelve years pretending to be something he isn’t. His closely guarded secret threatens to destroy him when he meets Rayna Ford, the woman his wolf has claimed as his own. When he learns the pack has lured Rayna to them in order to get to him, he races to Wolf’s Creek to protect her from the very thing he fears the most. Himself.
The power struggle within the pack becomes clear once Garrett reaches his old home and learns of the packs plans for Rayna. The beast lurking beneath his skin is torn between protecting the woman he wants to call mate and keeping the balance within the pack on neutral ground. When choosing a side no longer matters, he does what he must to save his mate, even if that means making one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
When the stakes are high, and lives hang in the balance, can you ignore life as you know it to answer…The Calling.
To read a 10 chapter preview of this story, hop over to the Night Breeds blog!
Prizes
Two winners will both receive a signed, paperback copy of The Calling, along with a swag-pack that includes signed bookmarks, postcards and bookcover magnets.
How To Enter
1. Comment on the blog and tell me what your favorite thing about Halloween is.
2. Fill in the Rafflecopter form. Winners will be picked using the form so follow the directions.
3. If you’d like extra chances to win, feel free to do the additional tasks on the Rafflecopter form.
Commenting on the blog is the only requirement to enter BUT you HAVE to click the Rafflecopter form saying you commented or your entry won’t count.
This Giveaway is International and open October 24th – November 1st.
Click on any of the following blogs for more chances to win!
October 23, 2012
Wicked After Dark Blog Hop
[image error]
Welcome to the Wicked After Dark Blog Hop hosted by Close Encounters of the Night Kind and Natasha Blackthorne. This hop will run Oct. 24th - Nov. 1st.
Since this Hop was about things related to Halloween, I thought I'd give you all a small taste of my werewolves from my Night Breeds Series. In this scene, my heroine's life is in danger and my hero, Garrett, is forced to watch as she's terrorized. He won't watch long, though! Read on...
He shifted right in front of her.
The clear liquid that
always seemed to be present during a shift splattered her clothes. She turned
away and screamed as his body convulsed, felt the bones in his hands move under
his skin and heard the audible crack of shifting bone, flesh and muscle.
His wolf form was just as frightening as the others she had
seen. He was on two legs, like Garrett’s wolf always was, but the hair on his
body was a pale auburn. The inside of his ears and the hair around his mouth
was black. His lips pulled back for a moment and she saw teeth that made her
knees go weak. Teeth she knew were going to be in her flesh any second now. He
was going to bite her. Infect her and turn her into a werewolf. She would have
laughed if she weren't scared shitless She turned her head to look over her
shoulder at Garrett as her vision blurred with tears. He was still chained to
the tree but struggling.
A jerk of her arm and she screamed again, turning her face
away from the horror in front of her and struggled in his grasp. His claws bit
into her arms, his loud snarls and growls drowning out her cries and she
vaguely heard the sound of multiple growls, howls, and roars.
Caleb grabbed her by the hair, holding her head back and she
screamed as he opened his mouth, those sharp teeth gleaming and wet coming
toward her. She kicked and fought, looking for any way out of his grasp when she remembered.
Aiming between his legs, she planted the toe of her shoe into his balls. His
outraged howl nearly deafened her, his grip on her tightening until she knew
he’d drawn blood and without thinking, she kicked him again and again.
He tossed her across
the clearing as if she were weightless, the impact with the hard ground
knocking the air from her lungs and caused spots to flash behind her eyelids.
The noise in the clearing grew, angry voices shouting, and struggling to open
her eyes, she saw why.
Garrett had broken his
chains.
I love when the hero goes all grrrr and fights for the woman he loves! Keep reading to find out more about this book and what prize I have on offer.
The Calling - Book 1 in the Night Breeds Series
In a world where the supernatural isn't supposed to exist, one woman comes face to face with the monsters and fights to survive their call.
Investigative reporter Rayna Ford is sent to the small community of Wolf’s Creek to write an expose on a town supposedly over run with werewolves. Assuming the inhabitants to be under a mass delusion, she learns quickly that all isn't as it seems. Their plans involve more than a newspaper article and her life hangs in the balance as their motive for luring her to them is revealed.
Garrett Kincaid knows a thing or two about werewolves. He is one. After leaving his pack, he’s spent the last twelve years pretending to be something he isn't. His closely guarded secret threatens to destroy him when he meets Rayna Ford, the woman his wolf has claimed as his own. When he learns the pack has lured Rayna to them in order to get to him, he races to Wolf’s Creek to protect her from the very thing he fears the most. Himself.
The power struggle within the pack becomes clear once Garrett reaches his old home and learns of the packs plans for Rayna. The beast lurking beneath his skin is torn between protecting the woman he wants to call mate and keeping the balance within the pack on neutral ground. When choosing a side no longer matters, he does what he must to save his mate, even if that means making one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
When the stakes are high, and lives hang in the balance, can you ignore life as you know it to answer…The Calling.
To read a 10 chapter preview of this story, hop over to the Night Breeds blog!
Prizes
Two winners will both receive a signed, paperback copy of The Calling, along with a swag-pack that includes signed bookmarks, postcards and bookcover magnets.
How To Enter
1. Comment on the blog and tell me what your favorite thing about Halloween is.
2. Fill in the Rafflecopter form. Winners will be picked using the form so follow the directions.
3. If you'd like extra chances to win, feel free to do the additional tasks on the Rafflecopter form.
Commenting on the blog is the only requirement to enter BUT you HAVE to click the Rafflecopter form saying you commented or your entry won't count.
This Giveaway is International and open October 24th - November 1st.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Click on any of the following blogs for more chances to win!
All material ©2005-2012 to Lily Graison
Tuesday Teaser – The Calling – Paranormal Romance
Excerpt
Garrett’s pulse raced
by the time Rayna looked away from him. She hadn’t looked at him like that in
longer than he cared to remember. His body tightened almost painfully and he
wanted her gaze back on him, wanted to see her look at him as if she still
wanted him.
Inhaling deeply, he
scented her on the air. His wolf slid under his flesh like liquid through his
veins when he caught the scent of her. The delicate aroma of flowers was gone,
now… the heady musk of her arousal filled the air mixed with his own scent. She
was wearing his clothes, his scent lingering on her skin. The wolf howled in
his head and a growl worked it way up his chest, vibrating against his ribs and
firing off every nerve in his body.
The wolf had wanted
her from the moment he’d first laid eyes on her over a year ago. Now that she
was in his old house, surrounded by the things he’d left to Jacob and wrapped
in his scent, he knew the beast wouldn’t rest until it possessed her. If he
could just find a way to do it without infecting her, he would put himself out
of misery and claim her.
She looked back over
at him, the light from the window shining off her hair and throwing shimmers of
copper and gold across the strands. She lifted a hand, pulling the edge of the
robe she wore shut before pushing her hair away from her face.
He straightened, sat
the water bottle in his hand on the counter and cleared his throat, forcing his
beast down and trying to keep his voice soft. “It’s probably not a good idea to
stand next to the windows.”
Her eyes widened
before she glanced back out. “They’re really going to come for me, aren’t
they?” She looked back over at him. “Jacob said they would.”
“More than likely they
will, and they could have you snatched out of that window before I could get to
you.”
Taking a few steps
away from the window, she turned and put her back to the wall. She said nothing
for long minutes, just stood there staring at him. When she finally spoke, her
voice was quiet with a soft tremble. “I guess I owe you my gratitude,” she
said. “It’s hard to tell what they would have done to me if you hadn’t been
there.”
“You don’t need to
thank me, and I don’t think their intention is to kill you, if that’s what
you’re worried about.”
“Maybe not, but the
alternative doesn’t sound too pleasant either.”
He smiled and tilted
his head to one side. “Being a wolf isn’t all that bad,” he said. “It has its
advantages.”
“So Malcolm said.”
“He was right.”
“How so?”
“Well, you can live
longer than the average human for one.”
“Being immortal isn’t
worth turning into a…” She cut her words off but he could tell by the look on
her face what she was about to say. He was a monster in her eyes. Something
vile and disgusting. His chest ached at the revelation and his face must have
reflected his pain.
She ducked her head
and said, “I’m sorry.”
He forced a smile onto
his face and shrugged one shoulder. “It’s fine.”
“No,” she said,
looking back up. “It’s not. I should be thanking you for saving my life, not
insulting you.”
He looked her in the
eye and said, “You don’t have to thank me, Rayna… there isn’t anything I
wouldn’t do for you.”
The Calling
by Lily Graison
Book 1 in the Night Breeds Series
In a world where the supernatural isn’t supposed to exist, one woman comes face to face with the monsters and fights to survive their call.
Investigative reporter Rayna Ford is sent to the small community of Wolf’s Creek to write an expose on a town supposedly over run with werewolves. Assuming the inhabitants to be under a mass delusion, she learns quickly that all isn’t as it seems. Their plans involve more than a newspaper article and her life hangs in the balance as their motive for luring her to them is revealed.
Garrett Kincaid knows a thing or two about werewolves. He is one. After leaving his pack, he’s spent the last twelve years pretending to be something he isn’t. His closely guarded secret threatens to destroy him when he meets Rayna Ford, the woman his wolf has claimed as his own. When he learns the pack has lured Rayna to them in order to get to him, he races to Wolf’s Creek to protect her from the very thing he fears the most. Himself.
The power struggle within the pack becomes clear once Garrett reaches his old home and learns of the packs plans for Rayna. The beast lurking beneath his skin is torn between protecting the woman he wants to call mate and keeping the balance within the pack on neutral ground. When choosing a side no longer matters, he does what he must to save his mate, even if that means making one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
When the stakes are high, and lives hang in the balance, can you ignore life as you know it to answer… The Calling.
Warning: This story is labeled Sultry and contains frequent swearing, violence, blood-play and graphic, explicit sex scenes.
BUY THE EBOOK FROM:
» Amazon US | UK | Germany | France | Italy | Spain
» Barnes and Noble
» Smashwords
» Diesel
» Sony
BUY THE PRINT BOOK FROM:
» Amazon.Com
» Barnes and Noble
Tuesday Teaser - The Calling - Paranormal Romance
Excerpt
Garrett’s pulse raced
by the time Rayna looked away from him. She hadn't looked at him like that in
longer than he cared to remember. His body tightened almost painfully and he
wanted her gaze back on him, wanted to see her look at him as if she still
wanted him.
Inhaling deeply, he
scented her on the air. His wolf slid under his flesh like liquid through his
veins when he caught the scent of her. The delicate aroma of flowers was gone,
now… the heady musk of her arousal filled the air mixed with his own scent. She
was wearing his clothes, his scent lingering on her skin. The wolf howled in
his head and a growl worked it way up his chest, vibrating against his ribs and
firing off every nerve in his body.
The wolf had wanted
her from the moment he’d first laid eyes on her over a year ago. Now that she
was in his old house, surrounded by the things he’d left to Jacob and wrapped
in his scent, he knew the beast wouldn't rest until it possessed her. If he
could just find a way to do it without infecting her, he would put himself out
of misery and claim her.
She looked back over
at him, the light from the window shining off her hair and throwing shimmers of
copper and gold across the strands. She lifted a hand, pulling the edge of the
robe she wore shut before pushing her hair away from her face.
He straightened, sat
the water bottle in his hand on the counter and cleared his throat, forcing his
beast down and trying to keep his voice soft. “It’s probably not a good idea to
stand next to the windows.”
Her eyes widened
before she glanced back out. “They’re really going to come for me, aren't
they?” She looked back over at him. “Jacob said they would.”
“More than likely they
will, and they could have you snatched out of that window before I could get to
you.”
Taking a few steps
away from the window, she turned and put her back to the wall. She said nothing
for long minutes, just stood there staring at him. When she finally spoke, her
voice was quiet with a soft tremble. “I guess I owe you my gratitude,” she
said. “It’s hard to tell what they would have done to me if you hadn't been
there.”
“You don’t need to
thank me, and I don’t think their intention is to kill you, if that’s what
you’re worried about.”
“Maybe not, but the
alternative doesn’t sound too pleasant either.”
He smiled and tilted
his head to one side. “Being a wolf isn't all that bad,” he said. “It has its
advantages.”
“So Malcolm said.”
“He was right.”
“How so?”
“Well, you can live
longer than the average human for one.”
“Being immortal isn’t
worth turning into a…” She cut her words off but he could tell by the look on
her face what she was about to say. He was a monster in her eyes. Something
vile and disgusting. His chest ached at the revelation and his face must have
reflected his pain.
She ducked her head
and said, “I’m sorry.”
He forced a smile onto
his face and shrugged one shoulder. “It’s fine.”
“No,” she said,
looking back up. “It’s not. I should be thanking you for saving my life, not
insulting you.”
He looked her in the
eye and said, “You don’t have to thank me, Rayna… there isn't anything I
wouldn’t do for you.”
The Calling
by Lily Graison
Book 1 in the Night Breeds Series
In a world where the supernatural isn't supposed to exist, one woman comes face to face with the monsters and fights to survive their call.
Investigative reporter Rayna Ford is sent to the small community of Wolf’s Creek to write an expose on a town supposedly over run with werewolves. Assuming the inhabitants to be under a mass delusion, she learns quickly that all isn't as it seems. Their plans involve more than a newspaper article and her life hangs in the balance as their motive for luring her to them is revealed.
Garrett Kincaid knows a thing or two about werewolves. He is one. After leaving his pack, he’s spent the last twelve years pretending to be something he isn't. His closely guarded secret threatens to destroy him when he meets Rayna Ford, the woman his wolf has claimed as his own. When he learns the pack has lured Rayna to them in order to get to him, he races to Wolf’s Creek to protect her from the very thing he fears the most. Himself.
The power struggle within the pack becomes clear once Garrett reaches his old home and learns of the packs plans for Rayna. The beast lurking beneath his skin is torn between protecting the woman he wants to call mate and keeping the balance within the pack on neutral ground. When choosing a side no longer matters, he does what he must to save his mate, even if that means making one of the most difficult decisions of his life.
When the stakes are high, and lives hang in the balance, can you ignore life as you know it to answer... The Calling.
Warning: This story is labeled Sultry and contains frequent swearing, violence, blood-play and graphic, explicit sex scenes.
BUY THE EBOOK FROM:
» Amazon US | UK | Germany | France | Italy | Spain
» Barnes and Noble
» Smashwords
» Diesel
» Sony
BUY THE PRINT BOOK FROM:
» Amazon.Com
» Barnes and Noble
All material ©2005-2012 to Lily Graison
October 21, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday :: Wicked: Temp Me Not - Contemporary Romance
Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday! Since the release of the Wicked Anthology is coming soon, I'll be posting some of my favorite lines from the series, one book each week, until release day. This week's six comes from Book 1 in the Wicked Series, Wicked: Tempt Me Not, featuring Devin Shaw, lead singer for the band, and his leading lady, Holly.
In this scene, Devin is injured and has just convinced Holly to help him into the shower.
“What?” he asked.
“Wash. That’s why
we’re here.”
“And I’m suppose to do
that with one hand, how?”
Holly grinned. “I’m sure
you’re
used to using one hand for
many
activities. This is no
different.”
Wicked: The Series
by Lily Graison
The four men who make up the rock band, Wicked, the hottest act to hit the scene in years, have earned their wicked status without much help. They’re bad, sinfully delicious, and a temptation to every woman they meet.
Gearing up for a worldwide tour, the guys are about to come face to face with the only women strong enough to tame them. But it’ll take more than a few smooth words to win the hearts of these ladies. When you can have any woman you want, how do you convince the one you can’t live without her?
This Anthology will include ALL four books in the Wicked Series. Over 400 pages of those bad boy rock stars we can't get enough of in EBOOK formats and PRINT!
Wicked: Tempt Me Not
Wicked: Leather and Lace
Wicked: Jade Butterfly
Wicked: Sweet Temptation
>>Releasing Fall 2012
To be notified when this book is released, sign up for the Lily Graison Newsletter by filling in the form below!
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October 20, 2012
Six Sentence Sunday :: Wicked: Temp Me Not – Contemporary Romance
Welcome to Six Sentence Sunday! Since the release of the Wicked Anthology is coming soon, I’ll be posting some of my favorite lines from the series, one book each week, until release day. This week’s six comes from Book 1 in the Wicked Series, Wicked: Tempt Me Not, featuring Devin Shaw, lead singer for the band, and his leading lady, Holly.
In this scene, Devin is injured and has just convinced Holly to help him into the shower.
“What?” he asked.
“Wash. That’s why
we’re here.”
“And I’m suppose to do
that with one hand, how?”
Holly grinned. “I’m sure
you’re
used to using one hand for
many
activities. This is no
different.”
Wicked: The Series
by Lily Graison
The four men who make up the rock band, Wicked, the hottest act to hit the scene in years, have earned their wicked status without much help. They’re bad, sinfully delicious, and a temptation to every woman they meet.
Gearing up for a worldwide tour, the guys are about to come face to face with the only women strong enough to tame them. But it’ll take more than a few smooth words to win the hearts of these ladies. When you can have any woman you want, how do you convince the one you can’t live without her?
This Anthology will include ALL four books in the Wicked Series. Over 400 pages of those bad boy rock stars we can’t get enough of in EBOOK formats and PRINT!
Wicked: Tempt Me Not
Wicked: Leather and Lace
Wicked: Jade Butterfly
Wicked: Sweet Temptation
>>Releasing Fall 2012
To be notified when this book is released, sign up for the Lily Graison Newsletter by filling in the form below!
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October 19, 2012
Is This Photographic Proof Of Ghosts?
While on vacation last week, the Hubby and I spent an
evening at Magnolia Cemetery . Yes, I know that's not the most romantic date
night but I like cemeteries. The older the better. As much as I like to walk around
the monuments and read the names of those chiseled in stone, I like to photo
them even more.
I did that very thing at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston SC
in October 2012 and two of the photographs revealed some very
interesting…forms.
My Hubby is an avid 'ghost hunter'. Me? Not so much. Things
that go bump in the night scare me. If it had been dark in the cemeteries we'd
visited, I would have been hanging onto the Hubby's arm like a scared little
girl. He lives for this kind of stuff. Of course, I'd like to see how he'd
react if one day a ghost did make it's presence known to him. We'd see who the
scardy-cat was then!
I took nearly 200 photos at Magnolia Cemetery. There's just
something about the grounds there that seem a bit mystical to me. I'm not sure
if it’s the Live Oaks draped in Spanish moss that gives it that feel or if it's just the place itself. Whatever it is,
this cemetery should be on everything 'To Do' list if you ever find yourself in
Charleston.
Unlike most modern day cemeteries, Magnolia is home to some
very old resting places. Family crypts in various shapes and forms.
Unusual headstones and statues are crammed into every
available space
And the average, modern looking stones.
For all the errie beauty nothing compares to seeing
something in a photograph that just wasn't there when you snapped the picutre.
I found two such things when I reviewed the photographs once I got home.
The next set of photos look identical, but they're not. The
second photograph has been zoomed in just a bit, not to mention, what I caught
is completely different than the first images.
Here's the original of the first photograph. (You're welcome
to copy this and enlarge it yourself to see what has me baffled but please do
not remove my copyright or distribute the photograph without my consent.)
And here's the enlarged (zoomed in) area of what I found so
interesting. (This can be found just above the copyright on the original photograph)
I'll not tell you what I see as that seems to distort your
perception a bit. I'll just let you tell me what you see and I'll chime in
later. Once you've had your fill of photo one, take a look at number two.
Remember, the original photos look the same but one is a zoomed in look at the area.
And now for a close up look at what I found so interesting. (This can be found just above the copyright on the original photograph)
The second photograph (to me) is more clear. Everyone who
has seen it sees exactly the same thing I do. Again, I won't say what it is I
see. I'll let you tell me first. Also, as above, you're welcome to copy the
photograph and enlarge it yourself to see more clearly but please do not remove
my copyright or distribute the photograph without my consent.
So did I catch photographic proof of ghosts? Ehh...who can say. I'm sure the skeptics could explain it all away as light and shadows but for those who actively search for these sort of things, the imagination will fill in any missing blanks so you're sure to see something.
For me? I'm not sure if I believe in 'ghosts' but I do think there are things in this world that can't be explained and what I see on these photographs is one of those very things. I can't explain them. The shapes don't look solid enough for me to think they're real people. Besides the fact no one else was in this side of the cemetery when we were also factors in. Not to mention, there was a funeral taking place on the other side of the pond. Are the figures in these photos long-lost family members waiting for their loved one?
Regardless of what is actually there, my trip to Magnolia Cemetery won't be forgotten. The eerie beauty found there isn't something one forgets. When you factor in possible specters? It's a memory to last a lifetime!
Magnolia Cemetery was founded in 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It's the final resting place of many southern governs as well as hundreds of confederate soldiers and five civil war generals.
The Cemetery is located at ....70 Cunnington AVE, Charleston, SC 29405
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