Cinematic Book Videos
Step inside the world behind the books. These short cinematic trailers bring my Ohio folklore, paranormal history, and true‑crime stories to life — offering a glimpse into the mysteries, legends, and forgotten places that inspire my work
The Witch of Paint Creek
A quiet Ohio creek hides a legend the town never forgot. This short trailer brings the true‑to‑folklore mystery of the Paint Creek witch to life — where history, fear, and unanswered questions still linger.
Elizabeth’s Grave
A lonely hillside cemetery holds a story that refuses to rest. This short trailer brings the legend of Elizabeth’s Grave to life — a tale of whispers, unanswered questions, and the lingering mystery that still surrounds Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Six Women, One Town, No Answers
Chillicothe still carries the weight of six women who vanished without explanation. This short trailer brings their story into focus — a somber look at unanswered questions, lingering fear, and a community still searching for truth.
Haunted Ohio Travel Guide
Ohio’s haunted history stretches from forgotten backroads to grand old towns where the past still presses close. This short trailer captures the spirit of the Haunted Ohio Travel Guide — a journey through documented hauntings, regional folklore, and the eerie places where stories refuse to die. It sets the tone for a statewide tour of ghost lore, strange encounters, and the lingering echoes that make Ohio one of the Midwest’s most quietly haunted landscapes.
Forgotten Ohio Ghost Stories
Gathers the ghost stories that slipped through the cracks — the overlooked hauntings, quiet legends, and eerie places that never made the headlines. This trailer offers a quick look at the spirits, whispers, and lingering mysteries that still shape the state’s darker corners.
Haunted Chillicothe, Ohio
This video offers a quick look at Chillicothe’s haunted past, highlighting real ghost stories, eerie landmarks, and long‑told local legends. It captures the darker corners of Ohio’s first capital, where history and the unexplained still overlap. A short glimpse into the spirits and stories that continue to linger around town.
10 Wild & Wacky Tales from Chillicothe
This video offers a quick look at ten of the wildest and most unusual true tales from Chillicothe and Ross County. From bizarre encounters to long‑told local legends, each moment captures the quirky spirit and strange history of Ohio’s hidden heartland. A fast glimpse into the stories that make this region unforgettable.
Shadows & Legends
This video offers a quick look into the dark folklore, chilling hauntings, and mysterious crimes that shape Shadows & Legends. It highlights real locations, whispered stories, and the unsettling events that continue to haunt Southern Ohio. A short glimpse into the shadows where history and the unexplained overlap.
Vikings on Paint Creek, Ohio? — Fact or Fiction
This video offers a quick look at the long‑standing legend claiming Vikings once traveled up Paint Creek in southern Ohio. It highlights the rumored carvings, ancient copper routes, and the folklore that has kept this story alive for generations. A short glimpse into the mystery explored in Vikings on Paint Creek, Ohio? — Fact or Fiction.
Sacred Landscapes: Native American Legends of Ohio
This video offers a quick look at the ancient mounds, river valleys, and sacred sites that shaped the spiritual world of Ohio’s earliest peoples. It highlights Adena and Hopewell traditions, tribal memory, and the legends that connect the land to the ancestors. A short glimpse into the history and meaning explored in Sacred Landscapes: Native American Legends of Ohio.
Songs of the Ancestors: Oral Traditions and Sacred Memory
This video offers a quick look at the living oral traditions explored in Songs of the Ancestors: Oral Traditions and Sacred Memory. It highlights creation songs, healing chants, prophecies, and the ancestral teachings passed down through ceremony and spoken word. A short glimpse into the cultural memory that continues to shape Native identity and spiritual understanding.
Ohio’s Dumbest Crimes: Ten Ridiculous True Crime Tales
This video offers a quick look at the funniest and most unbelievable true crimes featured in Ohio’s Dumbest Crimes. From botched getaways to head‑scratching decisions, each moment highlights the real stories that prove truth is stranger—and dumber—than fiction. A short glimpse into the absurd side of Ohio’s criminal history
Giants of America: Legends, Sightings, and Forgotten Stories
This video offers a quick look at the legends and historical accounts explored in Giants of America: Legends, Sightings, and Forgotten Stories. From oversized skeleton reports to frontier encounters and ancient mound mysteries, each moment highlights the stories that shaped America’s giant folklore. A short glimpse into the forgotten history and unexplained discoveries that continue to spark curiosity today
Secrets of the Courthouse
Every courthouse holds records. This one holds something darker. This trailer reveals the hidden history, buried scandals, and long‑kept secrets tied to Chillicothe’s most iconic landmark.
Lights Over the Buckeye State
Strange lights and silent craft have haunted Ohio’s night skies for generations. This short trailer brings the true‑ish UFO encounters of Ross County and the Buckeye State to life — where eyewitness stories, folklore, and unanswered questions collide in the dark.
Strange Creatures Said to Roam Southern Ohio
Southern Ohio’s backroads and forests have long whispered about things that don’t fit neatly into the world we know. This short trailer brings those stories to life — from shadowy figures to unexplained encounters — capturing the region’s most enduring creature legends and the mystery that still clings to the hills.
Ghosts, Goats & Pickle Barrels
Chillicothe has its share of strange stories, and this trailer highlights ten of the most memorable — a mix of hauntings, odd encounters, and small‑town folklore. It captures the quirky, eerie, and unforgettable tales that give Southern Ohio its own brand of mystery.
The House on Paint Street
A brief video exploring the haunted house on Paint Street and the dark secrets said to be hidden inside its walls. The trailer highlights the eerie history, whispered stories, and the unsettling presence that still clings to the old home. It offers a quick glimpse into one of Chillicothe’s most quietly disturbing legends.
Ohio’s Dumbest Crimes
This video offers a quick look at some of the most ridiculous true crimes ever committed in Ohio, from baffling blunders to small‑town misadventures. Each moment highlights the strange choices and unbelievable mistakes that turned ordinary arrests into unforgettable stories. A fast glimpse into the absurd side of Ohio’s criminal history.
Spirits of the Mounds: Native American Legends, History, and Mysteries in Ohio’s Ross County
This video offers a quick look at the ancient mounds and sacred landscapes that define Ross County’s Indigenous past. It highlights the Adena and Hopewell builders, the arrival of the Shawnee, and the legends and unexplained stories tied to these sites. A short glimpse into the history, culture, and lingering mysteries explored in Spirits of the Mounds.
Warriors & Prophets
This video offers a quick look at the rise of Tecumseh and Tenskwatawa during one of the most turbulent eras in Shawnee history. It highlights their leadership, spiritual movement, and the powerful call for unity that reshaped the Indigenous Midwest. A short glimpse into the brothers whose legacy still echoes across Ohio and beyond.
Tricksters & Spirits: Native Folklore of Ohio Tribes
This video offers a quick look at the ancient stories and spirit beings that shaped the folklore of Ohio’s Native peoples. It highlights tricksters, guardians, and the supernatural forces believed to move through the forests, rivers, and mounds of the region. A short glimpse into the cultural traditions explored in Tricksters & Spirits: Native Folklore of Ohio Tribes.
Haunted Objects of Ohio: Cursed Artifacts, Creepy Legends, and True Ohio Stories
This video offers a quick look at the eerie artifacts and mysterious heirlooms featured in Haunted Objects of Ohio. From cursed antiques to strange items tied to real historical events, each moment highlights the stories that refuse to fade. A short glimpse into the objects that carry Ohio’s darkest legends.
Rainbow Crow: Lenape Legends of Sacrifice and Color
This video offers a quick look at the Lenape story of Rainbow Crow, the most beautiful bird in creation who journeys to the Creator to save a frozen world. It highlights his descent through fire, the price he pays, and the meaning behind his transformation. A short glimpse into the spiritual depth and cultural significance explored in Rainbow Crow: Lenape Legends of Sacrifice and Color
Hell, Hounds of Ross County: Black Dogs, Dark Roads, and Ohio’s Phantom Beasts
This video offers a quick look at the chilling encounters and regional folklore explored in Hell, Hounds of Ross County. From shadowy canines on backroads to unexplained creatures stalking the treeline, each moment highlights the stories that have haunted Southern Ohio for generations. A short glimpse into the phantom beasts and dark history behind Ross County’s most unsettling legends.
The Eight Mounds Systems: Exploring the Ancient Earthworks of Ross County, Ohio
This video offers a quick look at the Adena and Hopewell earthworks explored in The Eight Mounds Systems: Exploring the Ancient Earthworks of Ross County, Ohio. It highlights the precision, scale, and cultural meaning behind sites like Mound City, Hopeton, Seip, High Bank, and more. A short glimpse into the ancient landscape that shaped southern Ohio’s history.
Haunted Chillicothe 2: The Dark Alleys of Early Chillicothe
This video offers a quick look at the darker corners of early Chillicothe as explored in Haunted Chillicothe 2: The Dark Alleys of Early Chillicothe. It highlights ghost stories, strange encounters, and the gritty true history that shaped Ohio’s first capital. A short glimpse into the alleys, tunnels, and long‑buried events that still leave their mark on the city.