METAPHYSICAL STORES 
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Serpent’s Kiss Metaphysical Shop — Santa Cruz           
Address: 1360 Pacific Avenue (also listed as 2015 N Pacific Ave)
Phone: (831) 423‑5477 www.serpents-kiss.com 
Website: serpents-kiss.com
Serpent’s Kiss is an active metaphysical and magical arts shop specializing in crystals, gemstones, ritual tools, spiritual books,
tarot decks, candles, oils, incense, and Native American crafts.

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PARANORMAL TEAMS & INVESTIGATORS 
​CENTRAL COAST 

Ville Paranormal -

 

​GARLIC CITY PARANORMAL  - Covering: Gilroy, Hollister, Morgan Hill           
​https://www.instagram.com/garliccityparanormal?igsi=NTc4MTIwNjQ2Y
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Santa Cruz CalGhost Paranormal - 
Christian Based Paranormal Research / Covering:  Ventura or Santa Cruz County
[email protected]       Facebook
Contact: David Nelson

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PARANORMAL CONTENT CREATORS / UNUSUAL HISTORY
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Weird Spooky Story Time ... Researching the Weird So You Don't Have To.
Instagram - Tic Toc - Facebook
Weird Spooky Storytime (@spookygirl831) | TikTok

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Bay Area Bob - Hidden Coastal CA
Tic Toc BayAreaBob | Hidden Coastal CA (@forgottencalifornia) | TikTok

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REIKI MASTERS, MEDIUMSHIP, TAROT
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Pam Barrick:  Reiki Master, Intuitive Channel (multidimensional medium), and Tarot Reader. Licensed therapist. Available for in person or remote sessions. I can be reached at 408-612-6268. Location is Watsonville.

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RECOMMENDED - santa cruz / PARANORMAL AUTHORS

Mary Anne Porter, "Author of Haunted Santa Cruz California" From the brutal revolt that claimed the life of Father Andres Quintana at the former Spanish Mission to the ghostly legends of the historic Brookdale Lodge, Santa Cruz has a dark and haunted history. Explore tales of serial killers, notorious visitors, mysterious deaths, and the Hotel McRay, which inspired Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Historical researcher and paranormal investigator Maryanne Porter traces these eerie stories to their roots, revealing the legends, lore, and unexplained events that haunt Santa Cruz County. Arcadia Publishing, Haunted America Series. 

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“Murder Capital of the World” by Emerson Murray, an American author, journalist, and cultural creator known for his work in true crime, local history, and community storytelling. His book Murder Capital of the World (2021) Murder Capital of the World — Emerson Murray. Over 25 people murdered in just over two and a half years. What was happening in the small coastal town of Santa Cruz between October 1970 and February 1973?John Linley Frazier's home invasion murders of the Ohta Family and Dorothy Cadwallader in 1970 and the serial murder sprees of Herbert Mullin and Edmund Kemper left an impact on Santa Cruz that can still be felt today.​

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Nancy Lynn Jarvis: Author of the Regan McHenry Real Estate Mysteries and PIP INC Mysteries and Santa Cruz Ghost Stories - HOME OF GOOD READ MYSTERIES AND MORE In the 1970s Santa Cruz was dubbed “The Murder Capital of the World” so it’s not surprising that Santa Cruz has more than its fair share of alleged ghosts and ghost sightings. If you want to read stories about famous Santa Cruz Ghosts, l suggest you look for books by Maryanne Porter or Geoffrey Dunn. But if you want to be entertained ꟷor in some cases made to shiverꟷ by the creative minds of writers telling you their Santa Cruz ghost stories, this is the book for you. There’s even an AI generated ghost story so you can see what future ghosts may look like.

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Jeff Dwyer:  Northern California author best known for his Ghost Hunter’s Guide series, featuring haunted locations and paranormal history throughout California and the United States. His work combines historical research, reported hauntings, and paranormal investigation, books available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more. Dwyer also has advanced degrees in medical sciences and a background in medical research.
​Website: jeffdwyer.com 

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Author Stephanie Michel; "The Curse of Santa Cruz", dubbed “Murder Capitol of the World” during the 1970’s, when the decade recorded nearly thirty local murders committed by no less than four serial killers. The Curse of Santa Cruz explains that decade of carnage, along with the horrific true and historical events including the demise of the local China Town, Mafia takeover, and even the Ranchero’s of the area, all stemmed from an old Indian legend of a curse and the occurrences that lead to the annihilation of the Ohlone Indian Nation. Available on Amazon. 

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