Friends in Louisiana have it bad. Not only are they dealing with swamp creatures during their daylights, but they’re dealing with the Cauchemar, forced to turn on their nightlights. What is Cauchemar? If you’re asking that, you’re asking the right question. Cauchemar, sometimes spelled Koushmá, is a term that means ‘nightmare.’ If you experience a […]
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If you have lived in Louisiana, there is a significant chance you have heard the lore of the Rougarou (also spelled as Rouxgaroux). This legendary creature of Cajun folklore is often depicted in literature and images as a man with a wolf’s or dog’s head. The concepts surrounding the Rougarou’s supernatural abilities link it closely
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Remember the rougarou Supernatural cameo? Yes, if you weren’t aware, in season 4, episode 4 of the hit television show Supernatural, Sam and Dean went toe to toe with a rougarou. This was the first time we’d heard of this mythical beast, and we’ve been fascinated ever since. You may have noticed we have several
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If you grew up in Louisiana, it’s likely you’ve heard of the rougarou. This beast of cajun folklore is often depicted as a man with a wolf or dog’s head, closely resembling a werewolf. It’s a truly magnificent monster–the pinnacle of legends–and many wonder: how did the legends begin? Furthermore, where does a rougarou live?
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The day started off strong, with songbirds performing a ballad for all members of the Kamikan tribe. Workers were just now entering the fields. Flowers from nearby Crepe myrtles lended their fragrance to the morning air while ragged trees swayed with the cool breeze, wiping away dense fog from the paths of travelers going to
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When the bottom of your heart sends your heart to the bottom… A wealthy man was traveling home when he came upon the tree of knowledge. The tree offered a piece of its fruit in exchange for the man’s darkest secret, and seeing no wrong in sharing a personal burden, he obliged. After disclosing details
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In Hide-A-Way Park of Ruston, LA, there are trees with many names… Two young lovers made an eternal oath to the stars above. The young boy’s heart was headstrong and unyielding, but times grew hard, and it became too much for the young girl to bear. One evening, she disappeared, and their love was left
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“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John Muir “Stay in your lane,” Tom muttered, but he knew it wouldn’t matter. Bad drivers were bad drivers. He’d almost been hit by one, and despite an anxiety hangover from his near-death experience, the GPS told him his destination was just up
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“Are we there yet?” came from the backseat as I sped down the back roads of Louisiana early on a Saturday morning. My 5-year-old daughter, Ava, and I were headed to the lake for her first fishing adventure. She’d been dying to go for some time now, and I was thrilled to finally have an
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Sometimes it’s small people with small purpose. “Maybe this will do the trick,” Micheal sighed as he entered the convenience store. Stepping up to the frozen drink machines, a hand from behind grabbed him by the shoulder, provoking a shudder. “Everything is going to be okay. God bless you,” came a gentle voice from behind.
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