The Mystery of the Bad Luck Curse

The Mystery of the Bad Luck Curse
Author: Laura E. Williams
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2002-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780439217279

When archaeologists disturb the accursed scene of a centuries-old crime, strange accidents and apparitions start to occur, prompting Jen and Zeke to try to uncover long-buried secrets before the curse turns deadly.

The Bad Luck Curse

The Bad Luck Curse
Author: Jason Flanigan
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2016-01-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781523245277

Even though James has just celebrated his eleventh birthday and his magical abilities have just awakened, he feels like the most unlucky boy on the planet. He's not just sulking for no good reason-he is actually cursed with bad luck. It's hereditary and his family has dealt with their misfortune for generations. With the help of his two best friends and a wise wereparakeet he has just inherited, James is determined to alter his fate and to make the very best of his situation.

Have You Been Hexed?

Have You Been Hexed?
Author: Alexandra Chauran
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2013
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0738736201

In easy-to-read language, Alexandra Chauran reveals everything you need to know about hex detection and confirmation, how hexes work, cleansing and banishing rituals, and characteristics of curse casters.

The Curse of the Rainbow Jersey

The Curse of the Rainbow Jersey
Author: Graham Healy
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-05-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 9781621240013

The Curse of the Rainbow Jersey is a peculiar lens on the history of professional cycling. It examines the infamous curse associated with wearers of the tunic awarded to the winner of the World Cycling Championships. The opening chapters look at how the curse originated with the death of Stan Ockers in 1955, other famous sports curses (including Curse of the Bambino, the US Masters Par 3 curse, and the curse placed on the Australian soccer team by a witch doctor), and also the history of the world cycling championships. The main body of the book is comprised of chapters dedicated to particular wearers of the rainbow jersey who were struck by misfortune, personal tragedy, or death. Examples include Paolo Bettini, whose brother died in a car crash on the way to a party to celebrate Paolo's win; Jean-Pierre Monser , who died in a race while wearing the jersey; and Tommy Simpson, who died while racing two years after being crowned champion. The ill fortune visited upon wearers of the rainbow jersey is bizarre and tragic; but is it anything more than random chance? The final chapter of the book evaluates whether this level of bad luck is higher than for any other sample of humanity. A chilling look at the history of cycling, sure to fascinate any fan of the sport. Graham Healy is a cyclist and journalist living in Dublin, Ireland.

Cursed Objects

Cursed Objects
Author: J. W. Ocker
Publisher: Quirk Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2020-09-15
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1683692373

Beware...this book is cursed! These strange but true stories of the world’s most infamous items will appeal to true believers as well as history buffs, horror fans, and anyone who loves a good spine-tingling tale. They’re lurking in museums, graveyards, and private homes. Their often tragic and always bizarre stories have inspired countless horror movies, reality TV shows, novels, and campfire tales. They’re cursed objects, and all they need to unleash a wave of misfortune is . . . you. Many of these unfortunate items have intersected with some of the most notable events and people in history, leaving death and destruction in their wake. But never before have the true stories of these eerie oddities been compiled into a fascinating and chilling volume. Inside, readers will learn about: • Annabelle the Doll, a Raggedy Ann doll that featured in the horror franchise The Conjuring • The Unlucky Mummy, which is rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kick-started World War I • The Dybbuk box, which was sold on eBay and spawned the horror film The Possession • The Conjured Chest, which has been blamed for fifteen deaths within a single family • The Ring of Silvianus, a Roman artifact believed to have inspired J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit • And many more!

A Curse Dark as Gold

A Curse Dark as Gold
Author: Elizabeth C. Bunce
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2010-05-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0545281563

“In this slow-simmering but rewarding retelling, first-novelist Bunce presents an innovative interpretation of Rumpelstiltskin.” —Horn Book Winner of the William C. Morris Award for a Young Adult Debut An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Smithsonian Notable Book An Oprah’s Book Club Kids’ Reading List Teen Selection The gold thread promises Charlotte Miller a chance to save her family’s beloved woolen mill. It promises a future for her sister, jobs for her townsfolk, security against her grasping uncle—maybe even true love. To get the thread, Charlotte must strike a bargain with its maker, the mysterious Jack Spinner. But the gleam of gold conjures a shadowy past—secrets ensnaring generations of Millers. And Charlotte’s mill, her family, her love—what do those matter to a stranger who can spin straw into gold? This is an award-winning and wholly original retelling of “Rumplestiltskin.” “Set in a rural valley in the late 1700s, this reworking of the ‘Rumplestiltskin’ story includes ghosts, witchcraft, elements of Georgian society, and much earlier folk magic in the guise of a novel of manners.” —School Library Journal “A Curse Dark as Gold beats the hell out of any fantasy novel I’ve read this year. Her heroine/narrator is immensely appealing; the atmosphere of a world on the cusp of the Industrial Revolution is completely believable; and the suspense of the story builds so craftily that I started taking notes on just how she does it.” —Peter S. Beagle, World Fantasy Award-winning author “An intelligent, original, and interesting new take on an old fairy tale, and a marvelous debut novel.” —Teen Book Review

Curses and Their Reversals

Curses and Their Reversals
Author: Lady Suzanne Miller
Publisher: Global Communications
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2012-12
Genre: Blessing and cursing
ISBN: 9781606111406

WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE TRYING TO TELL YOU? LET THE WORLD'S MOST POWERFUL CURSE BREAKERS SHOW YOU HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM EVIL AND ATTRACT GOOD LUCK! Do you sometimes feel like you've locked horns with the Devil? Does it seem like you've been jinxed - that someone has put the double whammy on you? Now you can finally be free of all misfortune as Good Luck is just around the corner! For centuries, people have been closely observing the world around them in the belief that certain events could foretell the future. These signs are called Omens, and their meanings have been handed down from generation to generation. Did you know it is considered good luck when you find a spider in your house at night? Or that a crowing hen signifies bad fortune? Many people still think that carrying a magnetic lodestone will protect them from evil and curses. This work will teach you how to remove ALL Hexes from your life - Surround yourself with Pure White Light and the Blessings of the Creator. There are Laws of the Universe, designed to protect you and cancel out all negativity from those who wish you band luck and misfortune. The Evil Eye, Curses, Black Magic will never trouble you again! Here are literally dozens of curses and superstitions along with the spells and rituals that will enable you to vanquish bad luck, know the future and create a better, happier life for you and your loved ones. Includes such popular superstitions as: -- Signs of Good or Bad Luck - The meaning of dogs howling and owls hooting - Signs of approach bad health and death - How to remove and protect yourself from the Evil Eye - Special Birthdays - Card playing and gambling - The meaning of Lucky Gemstones and MUCH MORE!

My Cubs

My Cubs
Author: Scott Simon
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2017-04-11
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 0735218048

NPR's Scott Simon's personal, heartfelt reflections on his beloved Chicago Cubs, replete with club lore, memorable anecdotes, frenetic fandom and wise and adoring intimacy that have made the world champion Cubbies baseball's most tortured—and now triumphant—franchise. Heartbreak and hope. Charmed and haunted. My Cubs is Scott Simon’s love letter to his Chicago Cubs, World Series winners for the first time in over a century. Replete with personal reflections, club lore, memorable anecdotes, and tales of frenetic fandom, My Cubs recounts the franchise’s pivotal moments with the wise and adoring intimacy of a long-suffering devotee and Chicago native. Simon illustrates how the condition of “Cubness” has defined the life of so many Chicagoans and how the team’s fortunes became intertwined with the aspirations of its faithful. With the curse finally broken on November 2, 2016, My Cubs is the perfect portrayal of paradise lost and found.

Hex Your Ex

Hex Your Ex
Author: Adams Media
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-01-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1507209975

100 edgy spells and rituals to help you get what you want—whether it’s money, love, revenge, happiness, or whatever else your heart desires. It’s time to get what you want on your own terms. From making more money, righting wrongs, getting revenge, and finding much-deserved happiness, the magick in Hex Your Ex can help you accomplish everything you want—your way. Learn how to practice magick safely and properly, and use what you’ve learned to better yourself and your life. With over 100 spells, rituals, and hexes, such as a magick balm to heal a broken heart, a spell to stop a cheating lover, a potion for quick cash, a freedom from fear ritual, and even a spell for sweet dreams—plus many more! Each spell, charm, or ritual is specially created to help you achieve your goals, no matter what they may be. With tips on when to cast each spell, what kind of props to use to make spells extra potent, and more, you’ll be living the life of your dreams faster than you can say Abracadabra!

Bad Luck, Hot Rocks

Bad Luck, Hot Rocks
Author: Ryan Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2014-11-30
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780989785914

The story of the curse made famous by the hit show Dead to Me The Petrified Forest National Park in Northeast Arizona protects one of the largest deposits of petrified wood in the world. Despite stern warnings, visitors remove several tons of petrified wood from the park each year, often returning these rocks by mail (sometimes years later), accompanied by a "conscience letter." These letters often include stories of misfortune attributed directly to their theft: car troubles, cats with cancer, deaths of family members, etc. Some writers hope that by returning these stolen rocks, good fortune will return to their lives, while others simply apologize or ask forgiveness. "They are beautiful," reads one letter, "but I can't enjoy them. They weigh like a ton of bricks on my conscience. Sorry...." Bad Luck, Hot Rocksdocuments this ongoing phenomenon, combining a series of original photographs of these otherworldly "bad luck rocks" with facsimiles of intimate, oddly entertaining letters from the park's archives.