Journal » The Empty Lot Next Door

This is more than a journal—this is an interactive investigation. By enlisting the paranormal community and readers, it seeks to free trapped souls, protect those that escaped, and investigate Isabel/Candle Face. Every entry is a call to action, inviting participants to piece together testimonies, analyze evidence, and challenge the growing power of Candle Face.

Promotional image for The Empty Lot Next Door: More Than a Ghost Story by Arthur Mills, showcasing the book's cover alongside an open book displayed on a laptop. The text highlights the audiobook availability with a link: https://amzn.to/40RIHH1.

The Empty Lot Next Door: Is Now Available as an Audiobook

The Empty Lot Next Door: Second Edition is officially released as an audiobook, narrated by the talented Adharsh McCabe. His ability to bring suspense and emotion to the story makes...
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The Empty Lot Next Door: The Making of an Audiobook

I’m thrilled to share that The Empty Lot Next Door: More Than A Ghost Story - Second Edition will be an audiobook, with a projected release date of late January...
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Candle Face, a haunting, shadowy figure with a charred, skeletal face speaks into a metallic microphone against a dark blue background. The image represents the audiobook release of The Empty Lot Next Door by Branching Plot Books, conveying a chilling, at
A haunting red-tinted depiction of Candle Face, her skeletal face twisted in a hollow, menacing expression. The deep shadows and crimson glow emphasize her terrifying presence. Related to Candle Face Chronicles.

Candle Face Debate: Reality or Imagination?

On July 11, 2024, I invite you to explore my experiences with Candle Face. Is she a real supernatural presence or just a manifestation of my childhood trauma? Through detailed...
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Candle Face Debate Part 2: Reality or Imagination?

On July 8, 2024, I continue the two-part exploration of Candle Face’s existence. This journal entry examines the possibility that Candle Face is a real entity rather than a creation...
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A sepia-toned depiction of Candle Face, her skeletal face etched with deep scars and hollow eyes that stare into the void. The lifeless expression and decayed features evoke a sense of dread. Related to Candle Face Chronicles.
A haunting red-tinted depiction of Candle Face, her skeletal face twisted in a hollow, menacing expression. The deep shadows and crimson glow emphasize her terrifying presence. Related to Candle Face Chronicles.

Candle Face Debate Part 1: Reality or Imagination?

On July 5, 2024, I began a two-part exploration into the possibility that Candle Face is nothing more than a psychological creation, born from childhood trauma and emotional turmoil. In...
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The Empty Lot Next Door - Self-Defense vs. Submission

This journal entry reflects on the contrasting approaches to bullying between Ricky and me. Ricky’s commitment to non-violence, rooted in our religious upbringing, often left him vulnerable to relentless bullying...
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Wooden blocks spell out 'BULLYING' on a wooden surface with a blurred green background. Image titled 'The Empty Lot Next Door - Self-Defense vs. Submission.'
Ray Mills, a young boy with wavy light brown hair and a warm smile, dressed in a tan blazer over a white collared shirt. Image titled 'Ray Mills - The Empty Lot Next Door.'

From Ray to Arthur Mills: A Story of Growth and Change

Ray’s journey in The Empty Lot Next Door revolves around his struggle to find his own identity apart from his brother Ricky. As he navigates life in a new house,...
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The Empty Lot Next Door: Arthur Mills' Haunting Childhood

Arthur Mills shares his real-world encounters with Candle Face, a ghost whose terrifying presence transformed his childhood into a relentless nightmare. Through his book, The Empty Lot Next Door, Arthur...
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Video screenshot of a puppet-like figure with a white mask, red spiral cheeks, and black hair, wearing a black suit with a red bowtie. Image titled 'The Empty Lot Next Door: Arthur Mills' Haunting Childhood.
The decaying treehouse from The Empty Lot Next Door—a place of childhood adventure turned into a haunting reminder of Candle Face’s presence.

Nostalgia and Nightmares in The Empty Lot Next Door

The treehouse from The Empty Lot Next Door was not the structure depicted in the book's sketch but a simple, grounded platform built at the base of an old oak...
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