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🎄 A Christmas Tale... With a Curse 👻

From the bestselling author of Robert the Doll comes a chilling holiday adventure destined to become a spooky seasonal favorite.

When the full moon rises in December, something strange stirs in Key West. Robert the Doll—the world’s most haunted toy—has a secret. This Christmas, he’s not alone.

Elves aren't the only ones sneaking into houses…

Inside this delightfully eerie picture book, mischief and mayhem reign as Robert’s little red-suited minions bring haunted holiday havoc to the homes of children who’ve behaved badly. With a stitched smile and a lion in hand, Robert watches from the shadows. Are the kids ready for what’s coming?

Perfect for lovers of Tim Burton, ghost stories, and offbeat holiday traditions, The Christmas Curse of Robert the Doll blends spooky fun with colorful, cinematic illustrations in a tale that’s part nightmare, part North Pole.

🎁 Makes a perfect gift for:

  • Horror fans and ghost story lovers

  • Families who like their Christmas a little twisted

  • Collectors of creepy dolls and Key West lore

  • Anyone on the naughty list…

One doll. One curse. One unforgettable Christmas.

Welcome to Key West’s Free Haunted Directory!

Your Gateway to America’s Paranormal Paradise

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Key West holds a supernatural energy that defies explanation.

I’ve spent nearly 30 years uncovering the haunted history, legends, and lore that make this island one of the most haunted places in America, and I’m here to share those places with you.

You'll discover Key West’s best ghost tours, haunted hotels, haunted bars, haunted restaurants, and hidden cemeteries.

You’ll also find official Robert the Doll resources.

Along with my wife Heather-May and the talented Dolltenders Dan, Matt, and Dax, I run the popular VIP Fort East Martello Ghost Tour, Robert the Doll Experience, and investigations at the haunted historic firehouse.

But we're not the only ghost tour in town, which is why I created this free haunted directory.

They say you haven’t truly experienced Key West until you snap a photo at the Southernmost Point, pet a Hemingway cat, and meet one of the island’s haunted dolls. But that’s only scratching the surface.

Dive in and explore Haunted Key West if you dare. You’ll understand why people are dying to be here.

Happy Hauntings!
David L. Sloan

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Why is Key West So Haunted?

Port towns are some of the most notoriously haunted cities across the globe. In the United States, ports along Spanish trade routes such as New Orleans, Key West, St. Augustine, Savannah, and Charleston consistently rank as America’s most haunted.

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Something In The Water…

Water and salt may be responsible for some of the spirit activities. Flowing water acts as an energy source for spirits, while salt is believed to create a barrier that spirits have difficulty crossing. Key West is surrounded by salt water, which simultaneously energizes the spirits and makes it challenging for them to leave.

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Island of Bones …

Even the name “Key West” is derived from the Spanish ‘cayo hueso’ meaning ‘island of bones’. Spanish explorers charting the Florida Keys used the name to describe the island covered with human remains. Historians suggest the bones were spread across the island as the result of a battle between warring tribes or that Key West was a sacred ground for funeral rituals and water burials.

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An Island Connection…

Key West has never been an easy place to survive. Hurricanes, fires, tropical diseases, and wars accompanied the booms and busts of shipwrecking, salt manufacturing, sponging, cigar making, and the search for pink gold. Few people stay in Key West because they have to. People stay here because they love the island. Perhaps this explains why, in death, so many of them are still not ready to leave.

Top Rated Key West Ghost Tours in 2024

The best ghost tours in Key West are locally owned and operated. Don’t get fooled by the out-of-town operations. Choose from these Key West ghost tour OGs for the real haunted history of Key West. A frightfully good time is guaranteed.

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