Sinister Minutes

A story for everyone who's ever had to return to roots they thought they'd forever banished from their hearts and minds, plus a sinister musical foray called "Room for a New Tombstone."

The first reports of the phenomenon known as "the hum" began to appear back in the 1970's. Fifty years later, all we can agree on is that it exists, and only some people hear it. Here's our Sinister Minutes take on things, and then a tone poem from Tim that you should all take a minute to listen to.

Guest author Kerrie Strong provides us with a delightfully spooky vintage, a modern take on a Poe classic. Plus a musical interlude from Tim to bring us ever closer to Halloween.

Fortunato, renowned wine expert, called upon to offer his esteemed opinion on a very special vintage. Plus a delightful musical interlude to set the October season.

It was supposed to be a quiet, pleasant vacation at the cabin...until the neighbors started chanting and the lake began to boil.

What drives the old man to compose the unsettling music that he does? Why is he so secretive about his work? And what horrific sights might be seen through his window?

Romance blooms amongst high schoolers in a tale called "Homecoming." It's a tale of patience, of waiting a whole year for just the right moment.Then it's on to dating in the modern world with a story called "Cold Hard Cache." Taking a date to dinner and a movie is so 20th century. Nowadays, there's ample opportunity to take a prospective partner exploring through all sorts of hidden places: some of them way out in the wide open spaces, others buried deep inside.