The Dead Speak Part 2 by BlueLotus7
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The small building was a unique bookstore called the Common Reader. Inside was a wealth of old books, papers, manuscripts, postcards, prints and also antique pieces from the area such as teacups and saucers, candleholders, jewelry, etc. Nothing new. The side you see here that is part of the graveyard was especially interesting to me. The stacked stone foundation abutted a garden which held within it some of the tombstones! I was shocked to see them half-exposed to the light from beneath ferns and brambles. The cemetery itself is open for public entry but let me tell you of my first visit...I parked my car, got out, started taking pictures, and noticed I was being watched. I figured it must be because they don't get many visitors. After all, the town doesn't have through traffic except to the homes because of the Quabbin just on the other side (east). I entered the graveyard and began reading the headstones row by row for names, dates, etc. I then heard the church bell tolling. It was not for a particular hour, as it was roughly 1:15pm, nor a day, it being a Tuesday. I shrugged it off. I then noticed people, no two walking together, entering the 'church'...one of several for such a small town. Each one looked down the street at me before entering...not a smile, not a wave of recognition, not a simple nod of acknowledgement. I was getting a bit spooked on this because of the prior dreams...as the last man entered, the door was shut.
Comments (14)
annemarie2
Another excellent shot!! A book store next to a cemetary...how strange! You have definite mood here in the picture and story:)
SpiritofGabriel
Alway make them want more! You are the master of this! Keep it coming! You are going to write all this stuff down and publish it right?
meico
Sounds more like a good movie script each time ... I'm all agog!
pjaj
Excellent shot!!
Avalonne
I love this picture....it's spooky yet not, if that makes any sense? As for the townspeople, folks in New England aren't really noted for their friendliness, but this lot you ran into sound like they were really especially cold...Can't wait to hear more!!
SophiaDeer
Another excellent shot!
SK2Design
Oh geez, the chills are running up my back the way you're telling about this experience along with the photos. And darn, you know just how to keep the reader hanging too. lol I'm loving every minute of this!
romanceworks
It is creepy. CC
digi-b
Great photo and story!! You really know how to make a person want to come back for more.
vbarreto
I love reading the headstones on very old graveyards. The feeling is strange and sad but interesting. All these people had family and a story. It is the most real contact with the past. Great capture.
edmundo_kalashnikov
yummy !!
calum5
Well what do you expect them to do if your standing there with a camera nude!LOL!!Seriousley thats a great story,if its real its I really would love to hear more from this place!!!:-)))Bye calum
pscott
Great shot ... and love the tale. I also love to read headstones. There is a lot of history there. Can't wait to read the next one in your series. Very interesting and intriguing, Ramona.
BrasilGirl2004
The fence and building are perfect! The perspective is wonderfully realized!