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.

Email exchange between Arthur Mills and Mr. Smoe discussing Candle Face, with details of a potential meeting and references to past events in Austin.

A Conversation with Candle Face’s Confidante

I received an intriguing email from someone named “Mr. Smoe,” who claims that Candle Face, the ghostly figure known for haunting and killing skeptics, actually helps people find peace. This...
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Candle Face Victim #3: Laughter to Terror - A Night Gone Bad

Last night, two spirits—a man and a woman—shared their story of betrayal, torture, and death at the hands of their own friend. Their story began with a casual night out...
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A shadowed figure in a cap grips a machete, bathed in green light—an image from Candle Face Chronicles, featured in the journal entry 'Candle Face Victim #3: Laughter to Terror - A Night Gone Bad.'
An illustration from The Empty Lot Next Door, depicting Ricky’s story of Griffin and his magical adventures—a world of cyclops warriors, griffins, and enchanted battles.

The Empty Lot Next Door: Who or What Was Griffin?

In preparing the second edition of The Empty Lot Next Door, I revisited the controversial character of Griffin—a creation of my brother Ricky’s imagination, embodying a lion-boy guardian meant to...
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Candle Face Victim #2: Mama’s Last Embrace - Taken Too Soon

Last night, a new spirit visited me—an African American girl around four or five years old. Through tears, she shared her heartbreaking story of being taken by Candle Face, describing...
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A dimly lit swing set glowing in green mist—the scene where a young child is taken by Candle Face, as recounted in Candle Face Chronicles: 'Mama’s Last Embrace.'
Illustration from The Empty Lot Next Door—Ray sharpens his toenails into saw-like blades to stop Ricky from stealing the sheets during the night.

The Empty Lot Next Door: The Bedtime Battle

In this vivid childhood memory from The Empty Lot Next Door, I recount the night I took extreme measures to stop my brother Ricky’s relentless sheet-stealing habit. Sharing a pullout...
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Candle Face Victim #1: From Colorful Chaos to Eerie Clarity

My nightmares have intensified, and the voices are becoming clearer, their stories more coherent. Last night, a spirit claiming to be one of Candle Face’s victims appeared to me, pleading...
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Swirling purple, pink, and blue tie-dye pattern symbolizing chaotic, overwhelming thoughts and haunting screams.
The Lost Souls—trapped between worlds, their cries frozen in time. A haunting piece from Candle Face Chronicles, presented by Branching Plot Books.

Nightmare Voices: My Ongoing Battle with Candle Face

Since my interview with Mr. John Doe, my nights have been filled with vivid, disturbing voices that grow louder and more urgent with each passing day. What started as swirling...
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Candle Face's Role in The Empty Lot Next Door

This journal entry examines Candle Face’s intricate character from The Empty Lot Next Door, highlighting her role as a ghostly presence deeply tied to my childhood fears. Candle Face’s ability...
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Candle Face straddles Ray in his bed, her burned, twisted form wrapping a belt around his neck as he struggles beneath her grip—caught between fear and paralysis.
A swirling blend of black and gold, forming scary, fluid shapes—like nightmares taking form. A visual echo of Genesis: The Nightmares, part of Candle Face Chronicles, published by Branching Plot Books.

Candle Face Genesis: Nightmares Haunting My Investigation

Since my interview with Mr. John Doe about the 1969 fire and Candle Face, my nights have been disrupted by vivid, disturbing visions and chaotic voices. These episodes, which began...
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