Scary Story and Movie Blog » Horror Fiction http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:44:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Site of the Month for September 2011 http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-september-2011/ http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/site-of-the-month-for-september-2011/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:39:39 +0000 admin http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/?p=43 Humor Directory
Site of the Month for September 2011 talks about Humor Directory. Search Humor presents various categories of websites linking to joke story, joke picture, job humor, humor columns, practical jokes & pranks and more.

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Almost no country is free from the folklore of blood sucking creatures. Gypsy groups coming from India tell of Bhuta, Brahmaparusha, and Rakshara roaming the night killing and sucking the blood of humans. Indian folklore also believed Vampires could change into not only bats but chickens, horses, dogs, cats, snakes, fleas and even fruits such as pumpkins, watermelons and household tools. When all is said and done the Vampire bat is really very nondescript. He is tiny and at full growth is only as big as an adults thumb. He mainly feeds off livestock and birds by using his sharp teeth to leave a gash and then lapping the blood and feeding on the red cells. This little bat has special anatomy adapted to its liquid diet allowing it to separate the red cells which it needs to survive.

The unique properties of the vampire bats’ saliva has been used in the study of Stroke patients. This study which appeared in the January 10, 2003 issue of Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, tested a genetically engineered drug called desmoteplase, which uses the anticoagulant properties of the saliva of Desmodus rotundus, and was shown to increase blood flow in stroke patients. Maree Tozer Borg is the Proud Owner of The Vampire Shack, where you can find interesting articles on Movies and DVDs and general information on your favorite Vampire stars… She also has Vampire and Gothic related Jewellery, Books, DVDs, Fashion and just about everything else related.

]]> http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/vampire-bats-in-folklore/feed/ 0 Taking Into the World of Horror http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/taking-into-the-world-of-horror/ http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/taking-into-the-world-of-horror/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:48:00 +0000 Alan Smith http://www.scarydirectory.com/blog/?p=4 There are various kinds of books which are read throughout world. Some love studying fictions and some find it enjoying reading non fictions. However, there is some other group of people who like to read the books that cringes fear in their mind. It gives them a surprising pleasure when they go through these stories and begin dreaming as it they themselves are the part of the tale.

There are many books that have been written on the theme of horror stories. The horror books provide a tale that has many things to tell. It depicts the fight between a demon and a hero. Most of the times the hero wins the battle in the end. Some of the best horror books are also the best seller and has given a record selling. It shows the popularity of these tales among all segments of people. Harry Potter series is the best example of it. The book depicts the storyline of the charisma of magic. Several other series have also come on the same pattern.

Mainly, kids and growing adults like these kinds of books as they love adventure. There have been many movies made on the basis of the horror fiction books. Horror book authors are well paid and also have very good name. The horror writers are extremely good in imaging beyond the logical point. They are able to extract the best horrifying matter out of a normal stuff.

Another trend is very common these days that many horror audio books are also available. You can listen to some of the best stories through it. One point horror book focuses is to entertain the readers and not to put them in a completely afraid state. The best horror books are those which give you a thrilling experience. Therefore, it can be said that horror books are gaining the reputation of being one of the most entertaining tool for everyone.

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