Journal

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.

"Mr Smoe" in a leather jacket and dark glasses—a strange presence tied to An Old Man’s Insight into the Candle Face Mystery, part of Candle Face Chronicles, published by Branching Plot Books.

An Old Man’s Insight into the Candle Face Mystery

On October 30, 2023, I interviewed an 82-year-old man who insisted on anonymity, calling himself Mr. John Doe. His firsthand account of the tragic fire on Ben Howell Drive in...

The Elderly Witness to Candle Face’s Past

An elderly man, now 82, has agreed to meet me after years of avoiding interviews. He claims to have known Candle Face long before I ever encountered her or named...
From Shadows to Light: The Elderly Witness to Candle Face's Past
A scene from The Empty Lot Next Door—Candle Face kneels on Ray’s bed, clutching a toy car, reenacting the tragic death of Ray’s friend. Part of Candle Face Chronicles, published by Branching Plot Books.

How a Wooden Doll Joined The Empty Lot Next Door

This journal entry describes how a creative twist emerged while working with an illustrator from India for The Empty Lot Next Door. The artist, unfamiliar with GI Joe figurines, introduced...

Candle Face Chronicles: A Research Project Derailed

Returning to Texas has reignited my investigation into Candle Face, the ghostly 11-year-old from The Empty Lot Next Door known for her melted, disfigured face. I’ve reopened a collection of...
Unveiling the Mystery of Candle Face: A Research Project Derailed – A Candle Face Chronicles journal entry. Like a train off its tracks, the investigation into Candle Face took an unexpected turn.