Cody Polston 
Central New Mexico remains a vault of long-buried secrets and restless ghosts. Bloodcurdling tales from a haunted Civil War battlefield at Val Verde mingle with the whispers of unsettled spirits in Socorro. The notorious Luna mansion and the cursed rooms of Mountainair’s Shaffer Hotel gather in the otherworldly apparitions of a shadowy past. Cody Polston, … Read moreThe cover for my next book has been finalized
Recently I was interviewed on 96.3 KKOB about my new book Murder and Mayhem in Tombstone. Click the link below to hear it!
In this video I talk about the world building that i did for the Aetherstorm Chronicles. I speak about various concepts of the world, how magick works and where these ideas came from.
I just received my author copies for my latest book about Tombstone Arizona. in this video I unbox and show you the book as well as talking about its contents. The book can be purchased on Amazon here.
Explore the fascinating history of Albuquerque’s brief stint as the Confederate capital of New Mexico in 1862. Learn about the little-known “Battle of Albuquerque” and the mysterious Confederate soldier who still haunts Old Town to this day. Discover why this Civil War specter might still linger in Albuquerque, and the surprising number of Confederate soldiers … Read moreSarge the Confederate Ghost
The old Blueher’s Barn in the Plaza Hacienda is said to be the site of a tragic romance turned deadly. According to local legend, a daughter of a prominent family discovered her betrothed lover in the arms of another woman on the barn grounds – a place known for romantic rendezvous. Consumed by rage, she … Read moreThe Haunting Legend of the Hatchet Lady
Discover the chilling history and paranormal activity surrounding the Manuel Springer House in Albuquerque’s Old Town Plaza. This video explores: • The building’s scandalous past as a Prohibition-era speakeasy and brothel • The tragic tale of Scarlett, a murdered prostitute whose vengeful spirit still roams the grounds and alley • Eyewitness accounts of ghostly apparitions, … Read moreThe Ghost of Scarlet
Uncover the chilling secrets of the La Placita restaurant in Old Town Albuquerque! Having up to four ghosts, it’s a hotspot for paranormal activity. Whether you’re a history buff, ghost hunter, or just love a good scare, this video is sure to satisfy your curiosity about one of Albuquerque’s most haunted locations. Don’t forget to … Read moreThe haunting of La Placita
Uncover the chilling secrets of La Hacienda restaurant in Old Town Albuquerque! Once the grand Blueher House, this historic building now serves up more than just delicious food – it’s a hotspot for paranormal activity. Join us as we explore the eerie transformation of this 1898 Queen Anne mansion into a haunted hotspot. From phantom … Read moreThe Haunting of La Hacienda
Information on the phenomenology of apparitional experiences comes from several collections of spontaneous case studies. Many cases have been presented to societies for psychical research and were investigated carefully to determine the reliability of the data that was collected. Ignoring the fictional accounts, several case study collections provide some rather compelling testimony to the phenomenology … Read moreModern Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting: The stuff you may not know about ghosts and hauntings
I recently was browsing through some history notes made by historian Emma Moya when I came across this. It appears the claims that the High Noon Restaurant was a brothel and gambling casino were incorrect. It is amazing what you can uncover when you really start digging around in the achieves.
Although ghost stories have existed throughout time and across many cultures, the beginning of the serious study of ghosts started in 1840 with the creation of spiritualism. Spiritualism is a religious movement based on the belief that the spirits of the dead exist and have both the inclination and the ability to communicate with the … Read moreModern paranormal investigation, ghost hunting and Spiritualism
This story describes a series of supernatural occurrences in an alley in the old red light district of Albuquerque. Sightings of a female ghost, dressed in a pink nightgown, appears in pre-dawn hours. Unexplained phenomena such as strange voices, slamming doors, and a strong perfume scent are often reported. A shadowy figure appears and disappears, … Read moreThe Pink Lady
In 2012, my book Ghosts of Old Town Albuquerque was published. One featured topic was the infamous ghost stories surrounding La Hacienda restaurant. As a writer consumed by the supernatural, I found myself irresistibly drawn to the interesting stories told to me by the employees that worked there. However, I was told that there was … Read moreUncovering haunted truths in Old Town Albuquerque
Captain Patience Sterling receiving a telegram instructing her to rendezvous with the airship Defiant and take on a mysterious passenger for their mission! The extent of the Brotherhood’s plan are finally brought into the light and it is terrifying! Beyond the Moonlight of Doom
I came across a rather interesting article in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (30 Jun 1974) that discusses vanishing hitchhikers (ghosts) in Texas. Click the image to see the article full sized.
For the holiday season, I am giving you an entire chapter of my audiobook, Tesla St. Vrain, The Power Within for free. I had a blast writing Chapter 18; it’s definitely one of my favorites in the book (werewolves, anyone?). However, if you’re not familiar with the plot, there are some things you should know … Read moreHear a chapter of the audiobook, Tesla St. Vrain: The Power Within for free!
Tombstone was a wild place during Arizona’s territorial era, with violence and criminal activity running rampant. It wasn’t just the Earp brothers’ iconic gunfight at the O.K. Corral that left behind a trail of death and destruction—lawlessness and vigilante justice reigned throughout the Old West era. Driven by tension between the sheriff ’s office and … Read moreThe cover for my next book has been finalized.
Most people know that ghost hunters make use of EMF detectors in order to identify the presence of a spirit. But where did this belief stem from? As it turns out, the idea has been around for quite some time. The theory of electromagnetism which set the foundation for wireless communication was built during the … Read moreThe origins of EMF and its connection with ghosts
In 1881, a malevolent force descended upon the mining town of Nightfall, overtaking its citizens with an eerie brainwashing and avaricious supernatural creatures. As the people vanished without a trace, Agent Jack Durham was summoned to investigate what sinister force had cast its shadow over this once-peaceful town in the Superstition Mountains. NIGHTFALL, a Western … Read moreNIGHTFALL, a Western Horror Story
Episode 2 is written from an omniscient point of view, providing insight into Patience’s thoughts and emotions as well as those of other characters like Milo and Brick. It sets up an intense conflict between Patience and Blackwood while also introducing elements such as mechanical marvels, dark secrets lurking within Highforge, and a battle against … Read moreBeyond the Moonlight of Doom, Episode 2 (Danger in the Skies)
This chapter marks a major development in Erebus’ character arc where it goes on to expand significantly. Tesla dreamt of Erebus, the demon that inhabited the Witchblade embedded in her left arm. He stood on a hillside surrounded by a vast landscape of green and gold. His hair was long, blonde, curly and each strand … Read moreA sample from Chapter Six of Tesla St. Vrain, The Shadow Empire