Journal

Candle Face Chronicles is more than a journal—it’s 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.

A childhood photo from The Empty Lot Next Door featuring Ricky, Ray (the author), and their dog, Tiny. A snapshot of the past tied to the haunting events described in the book.

Exploring Sibling Relationships in The Empty Lot Next Door

The Empty Lot Next Door explores the complex sibling relationships between Ray, Ricky, Dan, and Felix. Dan and Felix’s rebellious behaviors, including substance abuse and aggression, often left Ricky and...
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Candle Face Victim #7: An Unwilling Alliance with Candle Face

Last night, a desperate spirit visited me, sharing a horrifying encounter with Candle Face that began in 2011. Despite her belief in Candle Face, the spirit was repeatedly pressured to...
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From the journal entry 'An Unwilling Alliance with Candle Face,' this image captures the weight of Candle Face's voices in her head. A moment of reflection, fear, and the struggle against an unwanted connection to Candle Face.
From the journal entry 'Candle Face Victim #6: The Businessman's Dark Fate,' this image captures the ominous descent of a skeptic who ignored the warnings. A shadowed figure in a suit stands against a cold wall, symbolizing the moment disbelief turns into

Candle Face Victim #6: The Businessman's Dark Fate

Last night, a businessman appeared in my room, sharing his tragic encounter with Candle Face. Despite living a life of wealth and ambition, he dismissed a desperate plea from a...
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The Empty Lot Next Door: A Story of Loss, Fear, and Growth

The Empty Lot Next Door explores themes of childhood, family issues, psychological trauma, and the supernatural, all woven into a true-life ghost story. The empty lot symbolizes both freedom and...
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The decayed treehouse from The Empty Lot Next Door—standing ominously in the empty lot, a silent witness to Candle Face’s haunting presence.
A haunting depiction of Candle Face—her charred, skeletal image embodying terror. A central figure in Candle Face Chronicles, published by Branching Plot Books.

Candle Face Chronicles: The Lost Souls – A Call for Action

In Candle Face Chronicles: The Lost Souls, I invite you to join me in a real-life investigation into the terrifying presence of Candle Face—a ghost known for punishing those who...
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Candle Face Victim #5: Skeptics in the Afterlife

Last night, a new spirit—a young woman—shared her tragic encounter with Candle Face. Her story began with a casual dismissal of the legend during a walk back to a group...
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From the journal entry 'Candle Face Victim #5: Skeptics in the After,' this image depicts an abandoned tent in the woods—silent, empty, and waiting. It represents the moment a skeptic comes face to face with Candle Face and the reality she once dismissed,
Thumbnail for 'An Interview with a Candle Face Believer'—a shadowy figure looms in a dimly lit hallway, surrounded by red mist. A deep dive into Mr. Smoe’s unsettling experiences with Candle Face.

An Interview with a Candle Face Believer

My interview with Mr. Smoe, who claims Candle Face helped him overcome his darkest moments, sheds new light on her complex nature. According to him, Candle Face rescued him from...
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A Creek, a Shadow, and the Candle Face Mystery

My recent interview with Mr. Smoe, who claims Candle Face offers compassion, ended abruptly when I questioned the contradiction between her kindness and her cruelty toward non-believers. Seeking clarity, I...
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The creek from my old neighborhood, a place where many—including myself—have seen Candle Face. A quiet stretch of water hiding a much darker history.
A dimly lit alleyway at night, lined with old brick buildings and scattered debris—capturing the atmosphere in the journal entry 'Limping Through the Night of Austin.' – Candle Face Chronicles.

Candle Face Victim #4: Limping through the Night of Austin

Last night, a new visitor—a homeless man with a noticeable limp—shared his story. Once a believer in Candle Face’s rumored benevolence, his faith withered over time, replaced by anger and...
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