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A foundational essay on the psychology of horror in literature, featuring eleven period illustrations. In 1773, siblings John Aikin and Anna Laetitia Barbauld wanted to know why we take such pleasure in being terrified. We joyfully consume tales of ghosts, murders, earthquakes, and shipwrecks...but it's difficult to tell why tragedy attracts onlookers even though people think of themselves as decent humans who would never enjoy the terror and suffering of others. Why do we love spooky? Listen and learn.

Going through a storm? This is the podcast for you. Listen in as former basketball coach John Aiken shares his stories of overcoming in the areas of grieve surrounding firings, divorce, death of loved ones, natural disasters and so much more. There is beauty for your ashes! Listen in to learn how to overcome! What the devil meant for evil can be turned for good! There will be laughs, tears, stories of struggle, redemption and unfathomable grace!