Journal » The Lost Souls

Candle Face Chronicles is more than a journal—it’s an interactive investigation. By enlisting the paranormal community and readers, it seeks to discover lost histories, free trapped souls, and protect those still in danger. Every entry is a call to action, inviting participants to piece together testimonies, analyze evidence, and challenge the growing power of Candle Face.

A stack of aged, yellowed pages filled with handwritten text, the ink faded but still legible. The edges of the pages are frayed and stained, giving them a fragile, antique appearance. The title 'Mr. Smoe's Magical Manuscript.'

The Infinite Manuscript: Mr. Smoe’s Shifting Story of Isabel

As I sifted through Mr. Smoe’s boxes, I found scraps of paper filled with notes, each hiding a deeper meaning. The notes seemed alive, rearranging themselves into new versions of...
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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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Isabel’s duality: Candle Face’s melted, charred form beside young, radiant Isabel in Aztec-style clothing.

The Rise of Isabel: the Forgotten Daughter of La Llorona

My investigation into Candle Face’s identity is taking a new direction. With the lost souls gone, I’m left with thirty-one fugitives to protect and boxes of notes left by Mr....
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Candle Face Chronicles: QR Codes and a Box of Fugitives

I took a crucial step to protect the fugitives from Candle Face’s Master Shadow. I generated unique QR codes for each fugitive’s bottle to track them. I entrusted thirty fugitives...
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A dark-themed QR code with rounded edges and dotted patterns against a gray background. This image is titled 'Candle Face Chronicles: QR Codes and a Box of Fugitives,' and is associated with Candle Face Chronicles, representing a mysterious puzzle or clue
A glowing, ethereal ghost swirling inside a glass bottle, surrounded by sparkling particles and vibrant colors. The bottle rests on a wooden attic floor with beams of light streaming in through the angled roof. This image, titled 'The Master Shadow's Insp

Candle Face’s Master Shadow: The Hunt for the Fugitives

I’ve taken drastic measures to protect the Fugitives—thirty one souls who escaped Candle Face’s lair. With no time to wait for Aaron’s specialized boxes, I sealed them in glass bottles...
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Candle Face’s Fugitives: New Mission to Protect Their Souls

In a shocking revelation, I discovered 31 lost souls hiding in my attic—fugitives who escaped Candle Face’s lair with the help of other spirits who distracted the Master Shadow. They...
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Candle Face’s Fugitives: New Mission to Protect Their Souls
A dark, shadowy figure standing upright, its body composed of swirling black smoke and mist. The figure appears menacing and powerful, partially shrouded in darkness yet illuminated by a faint, eerie light from above. This entity, titled 'Master Shadow,'

Candle Face's Shadow: Unmasking the Broomstick Killer

Subjects of Interest: Candle Face Chronicles The Lost Souls December 15, 2024 It’s been two weeks since Candle Face’s Master Shadow left a riddle for me to figure out who he is.... Read More
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Are Paranormal Podcasts Too Busy or Afraid of Candle Face?

For two months, I’ve been searching for a paranormal podcaster willing to host a discussion between Mr. Smoe and me about the conflicting narratives of Candle Face. While Mr. Smoe...
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A colorful clown wearing a rainbow wig and oversized green bowtie, dressed in a tactical vest loaded with various ghost-hunting gadgets labeled “GHOSTER.” The clown looks worried and uncertain, while ghostly shapes hover behind him. This image humorously
A detailed, hand-drawn illustration of a simple broom with tightly bound straw bristles and a wooden handle. The image is related to the journal entry 'Riddle Me This: A Plea for Help' from Candle Face Chronicles by Branching Plot Books.

Riddle Me This: A Deadly Puzzle from Candle Face’s Shadow

On December 4, 2024, I’m stuck trying to solve a riddle left by Candle Face’s Shadow during its recent attack. The words haunt me: “I was freed to kill but...
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