Mystical and Maniacal... Mark Leslie & the Things that Haunt & Fright

In this episode of Histories of Horror, Sai Marie honors her co-host A.L. for her resilience while navigating personal challenges. Donate or Share AL's GoFundMe!https://gofund.me/21ea85a2aThe conversation transitions into a celebration of community support and milestones, including Sai's quarter-finalist achievement in the Face of Halloween contest. Vote here: faceofhalloween.org/2025/sai-marieThe episode features author Mark Leslie, who discusses his journey in horror writing, the inspiration behind his works, and his latest book, Haunted Hamilton. The discussion delves into themes of belief in the paranormal, the balance between folklore and documented history, and the emotional impact of storytelling. Hatchet Harry of Astoria Links:https://www.cultofweird.com/americana/flavel-house-astoria-oregon/https://thatoregonlife.com/2017/10/flavel-house-astoria/https://raisethestakeseditions.com/george-conrad-flavel-house/https://www.tillamookheadlightherald.com/news/astorias-eccentric-harry-flavel-is-dead/article_62323d6c-d8e6-5d63-b1bd-384f01f21e8b.html⁠