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Founded in 1871 by Pearl & Leander Duval. Stantonville’s official newspaper and source for truth, tradition, and the things we don’t name out aloud. What don’t kill you might just try again. Stay informed. visitstantonville.com / ©2020 Free the Bold.
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The Record is a fictional newspaper from the world of Stantonville (This ain't TN). In this Afro-folk horror universe, Black idioms and ancestral wisdom/tradition hold power—and ignoring them has...consequences. Any resemblance to anything real is purely coincidental. Unless you’ve been here before👀
🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (Part 3)

The Office of Stantonville Land & Lore has assumed responsibility for his removal, reminding residents that the city protects itself—always has. Always will.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (Part 2)

By dawn, his upper half had been consumed by the land itself, while the lower half remained above ground, rigid and bent in different directions like a tree. Clothes and shoes missing, only identifiable by his tattoo.
September 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
🕯️ HISTORICAL REPORT – DOWNTOWN (PART 1)

Descendants of Stantonville’s first settlers are reminded of the Hope Well’s power after a white man’s body was found turned into a flesh tree.

Authorities confirm Adam Lee Bosch, who's from Pennsylvania, was here visiting an old college roommate.
September 26, 2025 at 11:10 PM
📰 COMMUNITY REPORT – HOTEL COZY (Part 2)

Brandon & Emily still tell visitors the Cozy shut down, but Tom claims they’ve stolen his guests and business on purpose. He believes there’s a darker reason behind the sabotage.

STVN is investigating.
#Stantonville #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
📰 COMMUNITY REPORT – HOTEL COZY (Part 1)

Tom, former owner of Hotel Cozy, rejects the bed bug story spread by Brandon & Emily.
“They set me up,” Tom insists. “Put nails in the road, stranded drivers, then lured them to their house. Told folks Cozy was closed.”

#Stantonville #thisaintTN
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🌲 FIELD REPORT – SUGARJAW SWAMP

Hunters claim they saw a child-sized figure running on all fours. The ground should’ve shown footprints—but only long, clawed handprints trailed behind.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
📰 HAINT WATCH – #STANTONVILLE

Sources at the Stantonville Historical Society confirm sightings of a Splitter. These Gone Wrongs appear as dark seams in the air. Avoid them at all costs—they’ll pull your body in opposite directions until you split. Turn away. Don’t breathe near it. Don’t even point.
September 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
⚠️ STATEWIDE WARNING ⚠️

On Nov 1, all festivities end at 2AM. Everyone meant to be inside better be there by 3AM. When the knocking starts, DO NOT answer the door—no matter how dire it seems. It will cost your life.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🌑 HAINT WATCH

The Porch Sitter waits on stoops, rocking in chairs that aren’t there. By sunrise, homes are emptied. The Douglass, Pierce & Baisley families vanished yesterday.

Salt your porches.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
🍬 FIELD REPORT – SSU

An older Black woman has been seen pushing a candy cart through Legacy Heights, offering sweets only to some. Emery McDonald refused—she smiled wide, all teeth. By nightfall, every tooth in his mouth ached. Officials claim they haven't seen her.

Mind your mouth, #Stantonville
September 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
EDITOR’S DESK ALERT – EASTEND

Elders warn against raking your leaves after sundown. Last week, one man did. He tripped into the large pile and was never seen again.

His dog hasn't left the pile's side like he's waiting.
#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
COMMUNITY WARNING – OAK GROVE 🔪

Do not carve pumpkins with names this year. A woman wrote her ex’s name in the rind and heard him scratching and calling at her window all night. He lives two towns over in Parable.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM
THIS JUST IN | FIELD REPORT – NEWAKE

Last night, a boy vanished near an unlit cul-de-sac. Neighbors saw his shadow still walking the block, detached and smiling with too many teeth and eyes of glass, shattered and shiny.

#OctoberisUponUs #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🧓🏾 ELDER WORD – MR. HENRY, SETTERS PARK

“Don’t leave shoes outside your door tonight.
Spirits like to try them on, and they’ll walk ‘em farther than you can.”
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror #MrHenrySays #ElderSpeak
September 24, 2025 at 7:54 PM
🕯️ CITYWIDE NOTICE – MISS RELLA’S JARROM (JAR ROOM)

Only 7 jars of graveyard dirt left.
And she won’t dig more till after the parade.
Best claim yours before someone else does.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #HauntsandHaints #afrofolkhorror #JarromNotes #HalloweenPrep
September 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM
🌞 HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE - From the Griot's Desk

A season is a door. If you step through carelessly, anything can step in behind you. Don't bring anyone/anything meant to be left behind.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #HauntsandHaints #afrofolkhorror #GriotOffice #FolkMemory
September 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
✂️ COMMUNITY NOTICE – THE BLOCK

Speaking of costumes… Every tailor on The Block is booked solid. No walk-ins. No late hems.

Come Halloween, don’t you dare step out costume-less.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #ParadePrep
September 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🎭 EVENT – PARABLE THEATER

Parable announced their annual costume swap Sept 28. Masks from the city’s archives will also be in rotation. Return what you borrow, or it might come looking.

Remember costumes are mandated October 31. Do not fall victim to the WHOYOU.

#Stantonville #hauntsandhaints
September 23, 2025 at 3:17 PM
🚪 SIGHTING – EAST END

A door appeared on a dead-end street, red and breathing. No handle. No house behind it. Kids dared each other to knock. None did twice.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🍂 CITYWIDE NOTICE – EQUINOX RITES
Residents report jars of water turning gold overnight.

If yours did, keep it sealed till first frost.
It will bless—or burn—depending on how you use it.

#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 23, 2025 at 2:57 PM
🌞 HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE

The Equinox Fog rolled in at dawn, thick as wool. There have been reports of footsteps that follow in the fog. It has been advised to avoid the fog at all costs.

Lest you want your doorstep darkened.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
🧾 COMMUNITY BULLETIN – NEW RESIDENTS

If you’ve just moved to Stantonville, welcome. A word about streets…

Rule #1: never move street signs.
Rule #2: if the street moves itself though, follow. the other way is dangerous.

#WelcomeHome #Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
🎶 EVENT – WESTEND

Tonight: secret vinyl swap in Big East Vinyl’s basement.

Unlabeled records only. The last time we were there one played hymns backward, one played tomorrow’s weather.

Be mindful of where you drop the needle.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #hauntsandhaints #afrofolkhorror
September 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
☀️ HAPPY NEW DAY – STANTONVILLE

The Record office received a box marked “Obituaries.” No return address. Inside: blank pages except for cause of death, and the signature of a woman who’s been dead over 100 years.

More developing.
#Stantonville #thisaintTN #afrofolkhorror #hauntsandhaints
September 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🫶 WELCOME — NEW RESIDENTS

Greet the crows. Don’t bargain at wells.
If a bargain finds you, ask for the terms in daylight.

We’re glad you’re here. If you’re not a resident yet, what you waiting for?
#WelcomeToStantonville #KnowTheRules
September 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM