The Stantonville Record

🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (Part 3)

The Office of Stantonville Land & Lore has assumed responsibility for his removal, reminding residents that the city protects itself—always has. Always will.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (Part 2)

By dawn, his upper half had been consumed by the land itself, while the lower half remained above ground, rigid and bent in different directions like a tree. Clothes and shoes missing, only identifiable by his tattoo.

🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (PART 1)

Descendants of Stantonville’s first settlers are reminded of the Hope Well’s power after a white man’s body was found turned into a flesh tree.

Authorities confirm Adam Lee Bosch, who's from Pennsylvania, was here visiting an old college roommate.

📰 COMMUNITY REPORT – HOTEL COZY (Part 2)

Brandon & Emily still tell visitors the Cozy shut down, but Tom claims they’ve stolen his guests and business on purpose. He believes there’s a darker reason behind the sabotage.

STVN is investigating.
#Stantonville #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

📰 COMMUNITY REPORT – HOTEL COZY (Part 1)

Tom, former owner of Hotel Cozy, rejects the bed bug story spread by Brandon & Emily.
“They set me up,” Tom insists. “Put nails in the road, stranded drivers, then lured them to their house. Told folks Cozy was closed.”

#Stantonville #thisaintTN

🌲 FIELD REPORT – SUGARJAW SWAMP

Hunters claim they saw a child-sized figure running on all fours. The ground should’ve shown footprints—but only long, clawed handprints trailed behind.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

📰 HAINT WATCH – #STANTONVILLE

Sources at the Stantonville Historical Society confirm sightings of a Splitter. These Gone Wrongs appear as dark seams in the air. Avoid them at all costs—they’ll pull your body in opposite directions until you split. Turn away. Don’t breathe near it. Don’t even point.

⚠️ STATEWIDE WARNING ⚠️

On Nov 1, all festivities end at 2AM. Everyone meant to be inside better be there by 3AM. When the knocking starts, DO NOT answer the door—no matter how dire it seems. It will cost your life.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🌑 HAINT WATCH

The Porch Sitter waits on stoops, rocking in chairs that aren’t there. By sunrise, homes are emptied. The Douglass, Pierce & Baisley families vanished yesterday.

Salt your porches.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🍬 FIELD REPORT – SSU

An older Black woman has been seen pushing a candy cart through Legacy Heights, offering sweets only to some. Emery McDonald refused—she smiled wide, all teeth. By nightfall, every tooth in his mouth ached. Officials claim they haven't seen her.

Mind your mouth, #Stantonville

EDITOR’S DESK ALERT – EASTEND

Elders warn against raking your leaves after sundown. Last week, one man did. He tripped into the large pile and was never seen again.

His dog hasn't left the pile's side like he's waiting.
#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

COMMUNITY WARNING – OAK GROVE 🔪

Do not carve pumpkins with names this year. A woman wrote her ex’s name in the rind and heard him scratching and calling at her window all night. He lives two towns over in Parable.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

THIS JUST IN | FIELD REPORT – NEWAKE

Last night, a boy vanished near an unlit cul-de-sac. Neighbors saw his shadow still walking the block, detached and smiling with too many teeth and eyes of glass, shattered and shiny.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🧓🏾 ELDER WORD – MR. HENRY, SETTERS PARK

“Don’t leave shoes outside your door tonight.
Spirits like to try them on, and they’ll walk ‘em farther than you can.”
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror #MrHenrySays #ElderSpeak

🕯️ CITYWIDE NOTICE – MISS RELLA’S JARROM (JAR ROOM)

Only 7 jars of graveyard dirt left.
And she won’t dig more till after the parade.
Best claim yours before someone else does.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #HauntsandHaints #afrofolkhorror #JarromNotes #HalloweenPrep

🌞 HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE - From the Griot's Desk

A season is a door. If you step through carelessly, anything can step in behind you. Don't bring anyone/anything meant to be left behind.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #HauntsandHaints #afrofolkhorror #GriotOffice #FolkMemory

✂️ COMMUNITY NOTICE – THE BLOCK

Speaking of costumes… Every tailor on The Block is booked solid. No walk-ins. No late hems.

Come Halloween, don’t you dare step out costume-less.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #ParadePrep

🎭 EVENT – PARABLE THEATER

Parable announced their annual costume swap Sept 28. Masks from the city’s archives will also be in rotation. Return what you borrow, or it might come looking.

Remember costumes are mandated October 31. Do not fall victim to the WHOYOU.

#Stantonville #hauntsandhaints

🚪 SIGHTING – EAST END

A door appeared on a dead-end street, red and breathing. No handle. No house behind it. Kids dared each other to knock. None did twice.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🍂 CITYWIDE NOTICE – EQUINOX RITES
Residents report jars of water turning gold overnight.

If yours did, keep it sealed till first frost.
It will bless—or burn—depending on how you use it.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🌞 HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE

The Equinox Fog rolled in at dawn, thick as wool. There have been reports of footsteps that follow in the fog. It has been advised to avoid the fog at all costs.

Lest you want your doorstep darkened.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🧾 COMMUNITY BULLETIN – NEW RESIDENTS

If you’ve just moved to Stantonville, welcome. A word about streets…

Rule #1: never move street signs.
Rule #2: if the street moves itself though, follow. the other way is dangerous.

#WelcomeHome #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

🎶 EVENT – WESTEND

Tonight: secret vinyl swap in Big East Vinyl’s basement.

Unlabeled records only. The last time we were there one played hymns backward, one played tomorrow’s weather.

Be mindful of where you drop the needle.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror

☀️ HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE

The Record office received a box marked “Obituaries.” No return address. Inside: blank pages except for cause of death, and the signature of a woman who’s been dead over 100 years.

More developing.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #afrofolkhorror #hauntsandhaints

🫶 WELCOME — NEW RESIDENTS

Greet the crows. Don’t bargain at wells.
If a bargain finds you, ask for the terms in daylight.

We’re glad you’re here. If you’re not a resident yet, what you waiting for?
#WelcomeToStantonville #KnowTheRules

🍽️ COMMUNITY NOTICE — FOUR ELBOWS & A SPOON RESTAURANT

Labor plates from noon ‘til gone. Foil is already on; don’t reheat with the lid on. Plant-based plates will be in the BoomBoom Dining Room for pickup.

Return containers for a blessing.
#KitchenLore #FineDining #CommunityFirst #Stantonville

💃🏽 GATHERING – WESTEND ROOFTOP

Unofficial rooftop cookout above Big East Vinyl. No flyer, no invite — just bring something hot or sweet.

Word is someone’s coming who ain’t been seen since the Praise & Power Juneteenth Festival.
#WestendWatch #CookoutWithAView #Stantonville

🎧 HAUNTS & HAINTS NEW EPISODE

Gio’s latest episode is about The BooHag.
He says, “She’s a classic.”

Charlotte Dixon Rollings says she’s something else. Have you heard it? Visit HauntsandHaints.com and leave that broom by the door!

#HauntsAndHaints #GioDontBelieve

💼 HAPPY LABOR DAY, STANTONVILLE

We honor the hands that built this place —
and the ones that refused to be worked to death.

Today’s a good day to rest, sweep your doorstep, and tell the truth.
#LaborDayInStantonville #RestAndRitual

📖 BEANS AND BARS BOOKSTORE EVENT – PARABLE
Charlotte Dixon Rollings is signing copies of Skin Deep: My Night with the Boohag today at 4PM.

Come early. Bring salt...and we suggest keeping rice on your person to keep the skin on your bones.
#BoohagBookTour #CharlotteDixonRollings