Hidden Door Only Seen with Black Light: The Stranger Things

 

(Excerpt from The Stranger Things: Paranormal, Supernatural & Unusual Phenomenon.

Chapter 9: Hidden Door Only Seen with Black Light)

 Imagine if I told you there are doors that are completely invisible to the naked eye, only revealing themselves under black light. In this chapter, I’m going to share the intriguing tale of an 18-year-old girl named Stacy, who unexpectedly discovered one of these mysterious doors. Stacy resides in a house that used to belong to her grandmother. After her grandmother passed away, her father inherited the property, which was built back in the 1980s. 

With her parents away on a trip and her brother off at a friend's house engrossed in video games, Stacy found herself alone at home that week when a friend decided to drop by for a visit. A fierce storm was rolling in, and the women opted to stay indoors, choosing to binge-watch their favorite shows until the clock struck midnight. The thunder rumbled ominously overhead, while lightning lit up the night sky, casting eerie shadows throughout their cozy four-bedroom, single-story house. Suddenly, the power went out, prompting Stacy to grab a flashlight and head to the kitchen pantry where her parents stashed emergency lanterns.

She managed to pull out four of them, but when she flicked on the last one, instead of the expected bright LED glow, it emitted a strange black light that filled the room with an unusual hue. "I bet my brother was the one who messed with this light bulb," she said to her friend, giving an exaggerated eye roll. With a slight shake of her head, she grabbed another lantern and strolled down the hallway toward her parents' room. She was on the hunt for a light bulb that would fit the fourth lantern, but despite her search, she came up empty-handed. As she exited the room, balancing both lanterns in her arms, something unexpected caught her attention. She paused for a moment and switched off the LED lantern, keeping the black light flickering. As she swung the lantern to her right, something caught her eye—a strange door intricately carved into the wall! Curiosity piqued, she ran her fingers along the crack of the door, exclaiming softly, “Oh my god, it’s a door! It’s actually real! Where did this come from?” 

Bursting with excitement, she switched on the LED lantern once more and switched off the black light, only to discover that the door had completely disappeared. Confused, she extended her hand toward the spot where the door used to be and whispered, “Wow. Where did it go?” At that moment, her friend walked over, curious about what her friend was looking at.

 “Hey, what’s going on?” she asked, making Stacy jump in surprise. “What’s the matter?” her friend inquired, looking concerned. 

"Check this out," Stacy said as she flicked on the black light, plunging the room into darkness except for the eerie glow. Both women stared in shock, their jaws practically hitting the floor. "What in the world is this?" her friend exclaimed, reaching out to feel the door's surface. Stacy, feeling a mix of curiosity and thrill, gave the door a light knock. Her friend gasped sharply, and her eyes widened. "Stop! You have no idea what's waiting for us on the other side," she warned, and Stacy felt a chill run down her spine. As the door creaked open, the two girls stepped inside with a sense of hesitation. The space was pretty standard, roughly the same dimensions as Stacy's own room. However, it was strikingly monochromatic; every single thing in the room was a shade of white, from the walls to the furniture and even the curtains.

"What on earth is this place?" Stacy exclaimed, making her way to the window to get a better look outside. To her surprise, the weather was clear and bright, with no sign of a storm—just a vibrant, lush landscape bathed in sunlight. "What the heck is going on?" Stacy muttered, both girls now transfixed by the view beyond the glass. Out of nowhere, they picked up the sound of footsteps getting closer from behind. They quickly turned around, but there was nobody in sight. The footsteps came to a halt right in front of them, creating an eerie silence. Suddenly, Stacy's friend let out a terrified scream and bolted out of the stark white room, yelling for Stacy to follow her. "Hurry up!" she called back, panic evident in her voice. At that moment, Stacy could have sworn she felt a chilling breath right against her face. Driven by a mix of fear and curiosity, she reached out to touch whatever was lurking in front of her, only to feel an intense coldness envelope her hand. 

She yanked it away and dashed toward the door, but then froze, glancing back over her shoulder. There stood a tall, bald figure clad in white, completely faceless! Her heart skipped a beat. 

“Who are you?” she shouted. To her shock, the figure echoed her words back to her! Her eyes widened in disbelief as she watched the creature's empty visage start to morph, her own features slowly emerging where there had once been nothing but a blank surface. She quickly ran out and shut the door. From behind the door, they can hear scratching, like large claws eager to get through. Stacy and her friend stood frozen in front of the door as the creature continued to claw at it. She heard it say, “Who are you,” with that creepy vibrating voice that it tried desperately to mimic hers.

(The images used in this entry are for the readers entertainment purposes.)

 

CG Author’s Updates: March 2025

 

I would like to provide an update regarding my work on Chandra’s Quest & a Time Traveler’s Companion. As many of you are aware, that I was consolidating all four books of the Chandra’s Quest trilogy into a single comprehensive volume. 

Well, I have finished the task and will review it before republishing on Amazon and Google Play. The novel consists of 596 pages. 

Progress on A Time Traveler’s Companion is going well, and it is scheduled for release some time this year but can be found in segments on Google Play for anyone interested in listening to the audiobooks. For more information, please check the Linktree in my profile. Thank you.

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Boycotting Kindle Unlimited

 

Let's talk about this K. U. boycott for a second. I understand the political motivations behind it, I really do. But here's the harsh truth that a lot of people seem to be missing: you're not sticking it to Bezos or Kindle Unlimited. The ones who are actually getting hurt by the boycott are the independent, self-published authors who rely on KU for income and exposure. 

If you're against supporting Amazon, that's fine! There are other options. 

Check out Google Play or Apple Books for ebooks, and Google Play also offers audiobooks. Just please, think about the consequences before canceling out K. U., and thinking you're making some grand statement. You're not. You're just making it tougher for the hardworking indie authors to make a living and sell their books that frankly deserve more exposure. 

The Backrooms

 

Once again, I have to reiterate that certain elements of the Backrooms, such as the game Backrooms: Realm of Shadows and the Backrooms logo, are indeed copyrighted.

 However, the concept/idea of the Backrooms itself isn’t owned by any individual. This lack of a single owner makes it challenging to differentiate between genuine narratives and fan-created stories, as ideas themselves cannot be copyrighted. 

The Backrooms, technically is a creation of the fan community, with numerous individuals contributing through books, videos, and artwork inspired by this intriguing concept of the Backrooms. 

So, when someone claims that Kane Pixel holds the copyright to the Backrooms, that's a misconception. 

He has copyright to his unique interpretation of the Backrooms, including the videos he produces and his YouTube channel. However, the original idea of the Backrooms predates Kane Pixel's work. In reality, his channel serves as a fanfiction platform centered around the Backrooms. Much like other fan based art, literature & videos. 

Overall, do your research and kudos to the creative fans who contributed to the Backrooms lore. 

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The Backrooms: What Part is Copyrighted 

Hardcover Books

 

Many of the titles I offer on Amazon and Google Play are available in paperback or eBooks formats. However, after I finish A Time Traveler’s Companion and combine all four volumes of Chandra’s Quest into one book, I plan to release a hardcover edition for these two works.

Chandra’s Quest has reached more than 500 pages, while A Time Traveler’s Companion exceeds 300 pages as well. 

For A Time Traveler’s Companion, I’m in the process of editing it and merging all the sections into a single volume.

I currently offer eBooks and paperbacks for some of my books on Amazon. Since In the Company of Elves is under 200 pages, I won’t be providing a hardcover edition. I invite you to check out the link in my profile to explore my Amazon and GooglePlay pages.

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Lost in the Backrooms: Mary Kate’s Parents

 

(I’m dropping some info about MK’s parents, which I’ve been slowly weaving into Vol. 2 of the Phoenix Files as MK’s dreams start to unfold.)

Mary Kate's parents being from the Backrooms, is hardly a secret. This detail is briefly touched upon in Path Less Taken: The Phoenix Files vol. 2. I enjoy dropping hints and spoilers throughout the narrative, allowing readers to catch glimpses of MK's father and mother. 

Clearly, MK's mother is a mutant, and her father, a scientist who was trapped during the accident that created the Backrooms, fell in love with MK’s mother. In a desperate attempt to save her from the transformation her body was undertaking, he committed to administering an experimental drug designed to suppress her changes, hoping to prevent her from becoming one of the many creatures that roam the Backrooms.

The experimental drug proved effective, allowing MK’s mother to recover some of her human traits. However, she still kept her feline ears, flowing white hair, and a delicate layer of soft peach fuzz covering her body. 

MK’s father conducted experiments on himself prior to administering the drug to MK’s mother, resulting in his own transformation. He now possesses three eyes, including a peculiar one located in the center of his forehead. The catch is that this unusual, catlike eye, when opened, has the power to cause pain and suffering to anyone it locks its gaze upon.

His third eye can also send messages crossing dimensions, whilst in a meditative state. The power of his eye is profound and terrifying to those who encounter him and fall to his rage. 

He proclaims himself the king of the Backrooms. It is his world, however MK doesn’t want any part of the Backrooms.  I don't usually drop spoilers, but I hope my readers enjoy this little peek into MK's parents.

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We All Make Mistakes

 

After all these years as an indie self-published author, I still find myself making mistakes. While browsing through the ebook of In the Company of Elves, I stumbled upon a little error in the table of contents. It's not a major issue, but I definitely need to fix it. 

The correct page number is 150, not 1502. None of us are flawless, and even the Indie Authors with top ratings have stumbled occasionally. Next week, I’ll be fixing that error. Additionally, I've updated Secret Diary of a Gypsy Heart, adding three new chapters. Please note that it is no longer available in paperback; you can now find it exclusively as an ebook on Amazon and Google Play. I appreciate your support, so please check out the link in my profile. Thank you!

My Goal for This Year 2025

 

I'm planning to make a change to the Chandra’s Quest trilogy. In the next few months, I'm going to combine all four books into one big volume and re-publish it as a complete novel. This signifies yet another transformation in the trilogy, but this time it’s permanent. Although Book 4 has received just one rating and review, Chandra’s Quest (the first book) has garnered more feedback.

I'm aiming to wrap up and release, A Time Traveler’s Companion this year. It's going to be a pretty long read. I'll be putting it out in parts on Google Play, but for Amazon and Apple Books, it'll be available as a complete novel.

Last but not least, I'm planning to wrap up A Path Less Taken: The Phoenix Files vol. 2 this year. So I am going to be pretty busy this year regarding my literary works.

 

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