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Post by K.Hari Kumar . So, I begin the work at my farm officially today. While every plant from the previous season was affected by wilt disease, only one survived. My Mom gives water to the lone survivor. The whole block will be replanted with chilly pepper saplings this week. That Frequent Visitor is the second novel by bestselling author K Hari Kumar (Richard Baxter). He is an acclaimed short filmmaker. Fascinated by the unknown he writes Paranormal Ficition. His first book, When Strangers Meet.., was a national bestselling title which talked about father-son relationship. The novel had enough suspense that kept readers glued till the end. He is fond of Dan Brown, Paulo Coelho, James Patterson, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Oscar Wilde, Bertrand Russel, S Radhakrishnan, Ruskin Bond, Khaled Hosseini, Jonathan Kellerman, Bram Stoker and Albert Camus. His contemporaries include Chetan Bhagat, Ravinder Singh, Ashwin Sanghi, Amish Tripathi, Ravi Subramnian, Piyus

Have you ever heard of a poltergeist causing office furniture to fly and lights to flicker? The Rosenheim Poltergeist case, named after a town in Bavaria, Germany, is a bizarre incident from the late 1960s that ignited debate about the paranormal. The curious case of the Rosenheim Poltergeist emerges like a gripping saga from the heart of southern Bavaria, capturing the attention of German parapsychologist Hans Bender in the waning years of the 1960s. Nestled within the confines of Sigmund Adam's legal office, where an air of tranquility once reigned, unsettling disturbances allegedly orchestrated by the telekinetic abilities of a 19-year-old secretary, Annemarie Schaberl, cast a chilling shadow over the premises. As Bender delved into the perplexing events during the autumn of 1967, reports surfaced of tumultuous occurrences plaguing Adam's workspace, occurring exclusively on weekends. Accounts spoke of electrical chaos, with fixtures erupting into shards of light, furniture s

What secrets lie hidden amidst the craggy peaks of Koh-i-Chiltan? Could the whispers of a tragic legend hold the key to unlocking the dark mysteries that enshroud Chehel-Tan’s forbidding summit?  South Asia’s top horror writer, K. Hari Kumar narrates  The Haunting Story of Koh-i-Chiltan . The spirits of forty babes linger, their spectral presence haunting the very essence of that remote mountain realm. Nestled within the craggy embrace of the Sulaiman Mountains, veiled in a shroud of mist and mystery, lies the foreboding peak of Koh-i-Chiltan. Its name, whispered in hushed tones, resonates with tales of a chilling legend that echoes through the annals of time. Koh-i-Chiltan is located in the Quetta District of Balochistan Province, in western Pakistan. Koh-i-Chiltan in Balochi which means “Forty Bodies”. The Story Legend has it that atop this rugged summit, known as Chiltan or Chehel-Tan, a sombre tale unfolded, weaving a web of sorrow and supernatural intrigue. It is said that a de

"Zvíkov Castle located in Czech Republic has been reported of numerous strange events that surrounds the castle itself as well as areas around the castle. People have complained of seeing strange behavior of animals, sudden fire blow out and of course ghosts. At night, many onlookers have noticed dangerous hounds guarding the castle with burning eyes." - www.myhorrorworld.com Until 1597 there are stories about a  Zvíkovský Rarášek  ( Rarach  is a supernatural being common in Slavic folklore, similar to an imp or trickster) which haunts people in the ancient tower, Markomanka. This tower has stones engraved with unknown symbols, and was built during the  Marcomanni  rule over  Bohemia , in the 1st century BC and 2nd cent ury AD. It was integrated into Zvíkov castle hundreds of years later. Weird events occur here frequently, including weird photos, technical problems, unpredictable behaviour of animals, spontaneous extinguishing of fires, electromagnetic anomalies, and

From one desert to another, That Frequent Visitor now brings you to the Rajastan, the desert state of India.  The  Bhangarh Fort  ( Hindi : भानगढ़ दुर्ग) is a 17th-century  fort  built by order of King  Sawai Madho Singh  in  Rajasthan ,  India .   A new village of  Bhangarh  with a population of 1,306 in 200 households has developed outside the limits of the fort as there is fear of ghosts haunting the old city. The fort and its precincts are well preserved. Excerpt from hellotravel.com Bhangarh Fort / Kila is located on the way to Alwar and Jaipur in Rajasthan in India. As per a legend there was a black magic sorcerer who cursed the residents of the palace that they all would die an unnatural death and their spirits will stay there for centuries to haunt the fort / kila forever. This fort would really freak any living mortal. One can seldom find a temporary household in the close periphery of this fort. Let us reveal you one more fact about this place. The village households foun

When somebody says Egypt, instantly the mind flashes pictures of sand, pyramids, the sphinx and Mummies . Now Hollywood films and Scooby Doo cartoons have created a whole never-ending fascination for this dry land of mysteries in my mind. When I first read the story of Howard Carter , I wanted to be there. Now, That Frequent Visitor is going to take you to the sands of Egypt. The  curse of the pharaohs  refers to an alleged  curse  believed by some to be cast upon any person who disturbs the  mummy  of an  Ancient Egyptian  person, especially a  pharaoh . This curse, which does not differentiate between thieves and archaeologists, allegedly can cause bad luck, illness or death. Since the mid-20th century, many authors and documentaries have argued that the curse is 'real' in the sense of being caused by scientifically explicable causes such as bacteria or radiation. However, the modern origins of Egyptian mummy curse tales, their development primarily in European cultures,

Post by K.Hari Kumar . This is a proud moment for me, as a writer, I have just unveiled the face of my baby... my upcoming novel That Frequent Visitor .  Official Page - www.facebook.com/Kathaharik Book's Page - www.facebook.com/thatfrequentvisitor Official Twitter Handle - @OfficialHariK That Frequent Visitor Are you ready for 2014's most spine-chilling thriller? He is an Englishman... He is an Empiricist... He is Dead... And He has a Story... Are You Ready for The Story of  That Frequent Visitor ? From Delhi to Kochi via Calcutta   That Frequent Visitor is the second novel by bestselling author K Hari Kumar (Richard Baxter). He is an acclaimed short filmmaker. Fascinated by the unknown he writes Paranormal Ficition. #Horror #fiction #bestseller #gothic #ghost #paranormal #international #kindle #play #smashwords #ebook #paperback #newyorktimes #cover #reveal #launch #virtual #srishtipublishers #indian #horror #thriller #

What secrets lurk within the heart of Beijing's bustling Chaoyangmen neighbourhood? Amidst the labyrinthine streets of Dongcheng District, could Chaonei No. 81 hold the key to uncovering a silent sentinel of history and horror? South Asia's top horror writer, K. Hari Kumar, narrates the haunting story of Chaonei No. 81 in Asia's Most Haunted. Asia's Most Haunted - Beijing, China In the heart of Beijing's vibrant Dongcheng District, nestled amidst modern marvels, stands a chilling anomaly – Chaonei No. 81. This French Baroque mansion, a relic of a bygone era, isn't just known for its architectural grandeur. It's earned a chilling reputation as one of  Asia's Most Haunted House s, a place where the veil between worlds seems thin and the shadows hold secrets. Legends swirl around Chaonei No. 81 like autumn leaves in a Beijing gale. The most enduring tale speaks of a lovelorn mistress, abandoned by her Kuomintang officer lover during the Chinese Civil

Chetan Bhagat has already taken over October and November. Ravinder Singh, Preeti Shenoy & Sudeep Nagarkar will be churning out their new titles in the month of December. It would be interesting to see if readers bless That Frequent Visitor with an open heart. Can Paranormal Fiction survive the in reign of Chiclit/Romance or topple it altogether? Only time will tell. At this moment all I can say is that the word is out, K.Hari Kumar  will be competing with the biggest and most popular authors in December for a prominent place in the heart of readers across India and the world beyond. That Frequent Visitor is published by one of India's biggest publishers - Srishti Publishers & Distributors. I'd request my friends, readers and well wishers to buy a copy of That Frequent Visitor (rather than asking for free copies) if you wish to read a complete story that is different from whatever you have read till date. What was once a spark in my mind, went on to bec

Cinco Saltos is a city in the province of Rio Negro, Argentina, located on the eastern side of the valley of the Neuquén River, near the Pellegrini Lake, about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from northwest of Neuquén and 25 kilometres (16 mi) from Allen. It has 19,819 inhabitants as per the 2001 census. The name  Cinco Saltos  (literally “Five Jumps”) refers to the five level steps of the canal that starts upstream at the Ingeniero Ballester Dam and passes by the eastern limit of the city. The first settlers came to this land in 1914. At first the layout of the town was made in the area north of the railroad, but in 1918 floods covered such lots and prevented further building. On September 16, 1925 formed the Village Development Committee. During the early years, the city did not have health care, safe medical mobile, just on 3 January 1960, it opened the local rural hospital, with the presence of the then Governor Edgardo Castello. The city’s growth was boosted by the creation of the

As I count down to the release of my second novel, That Frequent Visitor , I will be posting some of the spookiest factoids I have come across on the internet. You don't have to believe all of them or none at all, however, given the amount of Tim Burton movies & Scooby Doo cartoons I have nourished myself with, I can't stop getting fascinated by these Legends . The first one from the series has been presented by ScoobyDoo Fan  on 4girlsandaghost.wordpress.com and they are taking you all the way to Ireland. Spring Hill 4girlsandaghost.wordpress.com SPRING HILL - The 17th-century Plantation House, home for nearly 300 years of the Lenox-Conyngham family, reputedly plays host to the most-sighted and best documented ghost in Ireland. Site of the tragic suicide of then-master George  Lenox-Conyngham  in 1816, the Blue Bedroom is the traditional setting for the many well-recorded appearances of the tall lady, dressed in black, always said to be George's widow, Olivi