The Scary Book of Valentine's Day Lore: 50 Terrifying Valentine's Day Tales from Around the World

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Roses are red, violets are blue, in this book of fear, Valentines haunts anew.Dare to discover the true lore of Valentines Day, where love and terror intertwine in the most unexpected ways.

Beneath the red roses, heart-shaped chocolates, and declarations of love lies a shadowy history of Valentines Day that few are brave enough to explore. In a journey that spans from ancient Roman festivals to medieval legends, this book uncovers the sinister roots of this holidayfrom tales of forbidden love to spectral visitations and mysterious rituals.

Lurking within these eerie pages, youll uncover:

• Ancient Origins: Learn how the bloody festivities of Lupercalia evolved into the Valentines Day we know today, complete with sacrifices, omens, and pagan rites.
• Dark Legends: Explore the tragic romances that have been immortalized in lore.
• Heartfelt Horror: Venture into the dark side of love, where passion leads to madness and gruesome deaths.
• Modern Mysteries: Read about unexplained phenomena, disappearances, and chilling crimes committed in the name of love.

Accompanied by haunting illustrations that bring these macabre stories to life, The Scary Book of Valentines Day Lore will forever change the way you view this holiday. Forget about Cupid and candy hearts and fall head over heels into a nightmare this February 14^th.

Author Bio

Tim Rayborn has written a large number of books and magazine articles, especially in subjects such as music, the arts, general knowledge, and history. He lived in England for many years and studied at the University of Leeds, which means he likes to pretend that he knows what he's talking about. He's an almost-famous musician who plays dozens of unusual instruments from all over the world that most people have never heard of and usually can't pronounce. He has appeared on more than forty recordings, and his musical wanderings and tours have taken him across the US, all over Europe, to Canada and Australia, and to such romantic locations as Umbria, Marrakech, Renaissance chateaux, medieval churches, and high school gymnasiums. He currently lives in Northern California with many books, recordings, and instruments, and a sometimes-demanding cat. He's pretty enthusiastic about good wines and cooking excellent food. www.timrayborn.com