In the kaleidoscopic world of fame and fortune, a mysterious and age-old conspiracy theory has woven its way into the fabric of popular culture, casting an enigmatic shadow over the lives of celebrities. Whispers of Faustian bargains, clandestine pacts, and supernatural dealings have long circulated, suggesting that some of the …
Read More »Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois: Folklore for the next generation
Makayla in the Land of Papa Bois is the first book to launch in a Middle Grade series on folklore written and illustrated by Trinidadian authors Marsha and Christiana Mckie and published by Aajumbee Publishing House. The mother and daughter came up with the idea while discussing an SEA themed …
Read More »Ah Trinbago Ting: Word search book for the family
“I love my country with a passion and this was my way of showing it off… Times have changed from when I was a child. Family life has been lost to technology. I chose to make the book since I consider family time to be an integral part of our …
Read More »Jumbie umbrella after rainfall
The jumbie umbrella or jumbie parasol is the West Indian name for any wild mushroom. They can be seen in abundance on mornings after heavy rainfall and spring up in damp shaded places. These fungi are not considered to be food. A jumbie is defined as a spirit of a …
Read More »Folklore: 13 Creepy tales in Trinidad and Tobago
Folklore stories have been passed on for generations in Trinidad and Tobago. When people come together and discuss the tales that their parents and grandparents told them, they have different versions. There are many legends that are known to people in T&T. Some have the same stories about spirits known …
Read More »Sweet TnT Short Stories
Life in Trinidad and Tobago comes alive in the exciting, entertaining, comical, dramatic, thrilling, mysterious and suspenseful tales in Sweet TnT Short Stories. The novella consists of 34 fictional pieces written by authors from around the twin islands. Inside Sweet TnT Short Stories Authors share narratives with you under the …
Read More »Terrible Dream or Folklore?
By Marc Algernon. “This was one of those nights where nothing seems to go right. Out of the dark comes a horrible scream, this must be a terrible dream. I just love long Sunday drives and returning home late at night But I must have made a wrong turn, the narrowing …
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