Upon her death, Lucy Verdell's estranged grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies.  But not twinkly sprites — stoic beings with wings of light and grim intent. As Lucy investigates her family's connection to the artwork, she uncovers a web of believers who will do anything to reconnect Earth with the mysterious fairy-world known as Hada.

After a strange voicemail about the death of her grandmother, Lucy Verdell travels to an isolated island she hasn’t visited since she was a child. Odd occurrences and powerful memories lead her to four black velvet paintings hidden in the attic — paintings of grim beings best described as ‘fairies’. The discovery unlocks a flood of emotions that surprises Lucy and prompts her to find out more about the unusual artwork.

To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

After a strange voicemail about the death of her grandmother, Lucy Verdell travels to an isolated island she hasn’t visited since she was a child. Odd occurrences and powerful memories lead her to four black velvet paintings hidden in the attic — paintings of grim beings best described as ‘fairies’. The discovery unlocks a flood of emotions that surprises Lucy and prompts her to find out more about the unusual artwork.
To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

A weird message leads Lucy to black velvet paintings of fairies in her dead grandmother's attic.

Fairies in the Attic

After childhood nightmares return, Lucy finds experts to help her puzzle through the mysteries behind her grandmother’s black velvet fairies. John Kruse (<a href="https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/about/</a>), author of over a dozen books about fairies, unpacks the legends of the fae. Artist Juanita (<a href="https://velvetjuanita.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://velvetjuanita.blogspot.com/</a>) breaks down the history of painting on black velvet. After James discovers a mysterious audio anomaly, paranormal expert Greg Newkirk (<a href="https://gregorynewkirk.com/projects/greg-newkirk-haunted-objects-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gregorynewkirk.com/projects/greg-newkirk-haunted-objects-podcast/</a>) helps Lucy decipher its meaning.

To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

After childhood nightmares return, Lucy finds experts to help her puzzle through the mysteries behind her grandmother’s black velvet fairies. John Kruse (https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/about/), author of over a dozen books about fairies, unpacks the legends of the fae. Artist Juanita (https://velvetjuanita.blogspot.com/) breaks down the history of painting on black velvet. After James discovers a mysterious audio anomaly, paranormal expert Greg Newkirk (https://gregorynewkirk.com/projects/greg-newkirk-haunted-objects-podcast/) helps Lucy decipher its meaning.
To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Intense dreams drive Lucy to investigate the 'facts' behind the paintings and she discovers a voice from another realm.

Voice From Another Realm

Pennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer’s killers feared he was practicing witchcraft against them, the trial captured national attention – and nearly destroyed the practice of powwow, a Pennsylvania Dutch healing tradition. This episode features Patrick Donmoyer, Director of Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University; Daniel Harms, translator and editor of Der Lange Verborgene Freund (The Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman) and Associate Librarian, SUNY College at Cortland; Thorn Nightwind, Initiated Witch &amp; Powwower; and Robert Phoenix, Powwowe, and author of 'The Powwow Grimoire'. Learn more at <a href="https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/">https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/</a>.

Pennsylvania Dutch powwower Nelson D. Rehmeyer was murdered in 1928. The Philadelphia Record called the murder trial “the weirdest and most curiously fascinating [trial] in the history of modern jurisprudence.” Because Rehmeyer’s killers feared he was practicing witchcraft against them, the trial captured national attention – and nearly destroyed the practice of powwow, a Pennsylvania Dutch healing tradition. This episode features Patrick Donmoyer, Director of Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University; Daniel Harms, translator and editor of Der Lange Verborgene Freund (The Long Lost Friend by John George Hohman) and Associate Librarian, SUNY College at Cortland; Thorn Nightwind, Initiated Witch & Powwower; and Robert Phoenix, Powwowe, and author of 'The Powwow Grimoire'. Learn more at https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/.

In 1928 Nelson Rehmeyer was murdered. He was Pennsylvania Dutch and a powwower -- a traditional folk healer. But so were his killers, and the media circus around their trial nearly destroyed the practice of powwow. Learn more at https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/.

Magic in the United States - The Murder of Nelson D. Rehmeyer 

The discovery of the ghostly voice from the attic compels Lucy to finally ask her mom about the paintings. It does NOT go well. The black velvets illicit strong emotions, painful memories and strange accusations. After her mom alleges her grandmother was a fairy-worshiping witch, Lucy turns to magic expert and practitioner, Heather Freeman (<a href="https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/</a>) to find out more about the connection between fairies and witchcraft.

To dig deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

The discovery of the ghostly voice from the attic compels Lucy to finally ask her mom about the paintings. It does NOT go well. The black velvets illicit strong emotions, painful memories and strange accusations. After her mom alleges her grandmother was a fairy-worshiping witch, Lucy turns to magic expert and practitioner, Heather Freeman (https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/) to find out more about the connection between fairies and witchcraft.
To dig deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

 Lucy learns about her grandmother's 'circle' and their witch-y connection to fairies.

Witchy Woman

Even after stepping away from the paintings and the podcast, waking visions and recurring dreams continue to haunt Lucy. An unexpected package reveals a musical present — an Appalachian folk song about Hada. With help from James’ band-mate, Lucy digs into the lyrics and sees a connection to her grandmother.

Lucy also starts her own website. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com

To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Even after stepping away from the paintings and the podcast, waking visions and recurring dreams continue to haunt Lucy. An unexpected package reveals a musical present — an Appalachian folk song about Hada. With help from James’ band-mate, Lucy digs into the lyrics and sees a connection to her grandmother.
Lucy also starts her own website. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com
To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy is haunted by a recurring dream and discovers a weird, old love song.

Hillbilly Hada

Lucy deals with anger and guilt about the stolen paintings. James reveals a creepy message from the website. A world famous skeptic confides in Lucy, opening up a rabbit hole of new information about Hada.

To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com

To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

Visit Brian Dunning’s ‘Skeptoid’ podcast at <a href="https://skeptoid.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://skeptoid.com</a>

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Lucy deals with anger and guilt about the stolen paintings. James reveals a creepy message from the website. A world famous skeptic confides in Lucy, opening up a rabbit hole of new information about Hada.
To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com
To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com
Visit Brian Dunning’s ‘Skeptoid’ podcast at https://skeptoid.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

The paintings are stolen, but Lucy finds inspiration in the words of a skeptic.

Secret Dreams

After following a lead from ‘Skeptoid’, Lucy and James travel to a mushroom farm in the middle of nowhere. Braving the farmer’s wrath, they search the property and find another black velvet painting of fairies. Clues in the artwork lead to a harrowing hike in the woods.

To see the painting from the barn, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com

To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

After following a lead from ‘Skeptoid’, Lucy and James travel to a mushroom farm in the middle of nowhere. Braving the farmer’s wrath, they search the property and find another black velvet painting of fairies. Clues in the artwork lead to a harrowing hike in the woods.
To see the painting from the barn, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com
To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy visits a spooky farm and finds another painting.

Shroom Ring

After a terrifying experience in the woods, Lucy and James are sure they’re being followed. Fear and desperation drive Lucy to confront her mom about the paintings and she learns about her father’s deep and disturbing connection to Hada.

To see the unfinished painting, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com

To explore BVF’s story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

After a terrifying experience in the woods, Lucy and James are sure they’re being followed. Fear and desperation drive Lucy to confront her mom about the paintings and she learns about her father’s deep and disturbing connection to Hada.
To see the unfinished painting, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com
To explore BVF’s story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy confronts her mother and uncovers her father's connection to the fairies.

Mommy Issues

Lucy accepts ShadowWhisperer’s invitation to talk and secretly records their conversation. The weird stalker is not what he seems but, when James confronts him, he reveals shocking information. Lucy has a new kind of dream and makes a startling discovery.

See the paintings at BlackVelvetFairies.com

To learn more about the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Lucy accepts ShadowWhisperer’s invitation to talk and secretly records their conversation. The weird stalker is not what he seems but, when James confronts him, he reveals shocking information. Lucy has a new kind of dream and makes a startling discovery.
See the paintings at BlackVelvetFairies.com
To learn more about the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy questions a stalker and suspects a sinister plot.

 Shadow Whisperer

After following ShadowWhisperer’s lead to an artist named Midori, Lucy is shocked by her paintings. Before the Japanese woman is frightened away, she reveals a mysterious message.

To see Midori's paintings, go to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anvilofemerald/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/anvilofemerald/</a>

The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com

Go to <a href="http://blackvelvetfairies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackvelvetfairies.com</a> to see the paintings.

For more info on the BVF story-world, go to <a href="http://emeraldanvil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emeraldanvil.c</a>om

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

After following ShadowWhisperer’s lead to an artist named Midori, Lucy is shocked by her paintings. Before the Japanese woman is frightened away, she reveals a mysterious message.
To see Midori's paintings, go to https://www.instagram.com/anvilofemerald/
The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com
Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see the paintings.
For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy discovers a trove of fairy art.

Big in Japan

Midori’s painting of the bookstore leads to some answers about Hada, but also uncovers even deeper mysteries. Lucy learns a shocking fact about one of the images and it compels her to lie to James.

Go to <a href="http://blackvelvetfairies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackvelvetfairies.com</a> to see the new etchings and old paintings.

The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com

For more info on the BVF story-world, go to <a href="http://emeraldanvil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emeraldanvil.c</a>om

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Midori’s painting of the bookstore leads to some answers about Hada, but also uncovers even deeper mysteries. Lucy learns a shocking fact about one of the images and it compels her to lie to James.
Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see the new etchings and old paintings.
The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com
For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy learns her dreams are connected to a real place and lies to her best friend.

Cinder Cone

Lucy travels to Portland to see Mt. Tabor and the etchings in person. A visit to the bookstore brings back memories of the cairn and leads to a conversation with a ‘Liam’ who might not be who (or what) he seems. Lucy digs deep for answers and sets off on a dangerous mission.

Go to <a href="http://blackvelvetfairies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackvelvetfairies.com</a> to see all the art Lucy has discovered.

The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com

For more info on the BVF story-world, go to <a href="http://emeraldanvil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">emeraldanvil.c</a>om

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Lucy travels to Portland to see Mt. Tabor and the etchings in person. A visit to the bookstore brings back memories of the cairn and leads to a conversation with a ‘Liam’ who might not be who (or what) he seems. Lucy digs deep for answers and sets off on a dangerous mission.
Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered.
The bookstore can be found at darkstarmagick.com
For more info on the BVF story-world, go to emeraldanvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy travels to Portland and meets a strange occultist.

Heavy Fairy Parking Lot

Lucy journeys to the mighty Mount Hood and seeks an audience with The Seer. Enigmatic answers offer no solace, leaving Lucy to choose her own course of action.

Go to <a href="http://blackvelvetfairies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackvelvetfairies.com</a> to see all the art Lucy has discovered.

For more info on the BVF story-world, go to <a href="http://emeraldanvil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EmeraldAnvil.c</a>om

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Lucy journeys to the mighty Mount Hood and seeks an audience with The Seer. Enigmatic answers offer no solace, leaving Lucy to choose her own course of action.
Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered.
For more info on the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy journeys to the Seer and finds unexpected answers.

The Yarns that Bind

Lucy rushes back to Portland and arrives at Mount Tabor as momentous events unfold. Her terrible vision comes true and propels Lucy deeper into the dangerous world of those who seek to reconnect Earth and Hada.

Go to <a href="http://blackvelvetfairies.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blackvelvetfairies.com</a> to see all the art Lucy has discovered.

For more info on the BVF story-world, go to <a href="http://emeraldanvil.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EmeraldAnvil.c</a>om

Cast and crew credits can be found at <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_4_tt_8_nm_0_q_black%2520vel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/</a>

Lucy rushes back to Portland and arrives at Mount Tabor as momentous events unfold. Her terrible vision comes true and propels Lucy deeper into the dangerous world of those who seek to reconnect Earth and Hada.
Go to blackvelvetfairies.com to see all the art Lucy has discovered.
For more info on the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com
Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

Lucy follows her dreams to The Man In The Dust.

The Man in the Dust

Black Velvet Fairies is the audio diary of Lucy Verdell, a woman whose grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies.  But not twinkly, little sprites - these are grim warriors, kings and queens. As she investigates her family's history with the artwork, disturbing dreams and unexplained encounters pull Lucy toward a dark and dangerous fairy world that some believe is real.

Black Velvet Fairies is the audio diary of Lucy Verdell, a woman whose grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies.  But not twinkly, little sprites - these are grim warriors, kings and queens. As she investigates her family's history with the artwork, disturbing dreams and unexplained encounters pull Lucy toward a dark and dangerous fairy world that some believe is real.