The Freak Show
10am Friday, July 18, 1924 : Peter Grave’s grandmother called from her home in Bolton, “Dear boy, I hope it’s not asking too much, but I have a new friend that needs your help. Her baby has been kidnapped. I’d rather not discuss this over the phone… extra ears you know.” In the background of the party-line, Peter heard the muffled “Harrumph” of the displeased neighbor Agnes, “Harold, it’s Bessie again, making up excuses for her boy to visit.” Jimmy (aka Lance Bass) Hoplomania: unhealthy obsession with firearms. Bibliokleptomania: compulsion to take books. His habit more for keeping them off the streets. Peter Pseudomania: compulsion to lie. Apotemnophobia: fear of people with amputations. Essie Basophobia: fear of falling. Geliomania- compulsion to laugh. Riche Hypnophobia: fear of sleep or being hypnotized. Eisoptrophobia: fear of mirrors. Arkham : It was a slow day for Essie, who wrapped up her cataloging at the Historical Society to join Peter....