We're ALIVE! Inside the New Chapter of Lestrange & Unusual News from Crimson Curiosities 🕯️
It’s been too long! We, Bert and Marie Lestrange, are so excited to light the candle again here at the Lestrange and Unusual News of CRIMSON CURIOSITIES.
A lot has changed since we last spoke—mainly, our wildest dreams are coming true! We wanted to catch you up on everything happening in our little corner of the world, with a heads up of whats to come in future newsletters.
The Brick-and-Mortar Update: Crimson Curiosities
It’s official! Our passion project is now a real, brick-and-mortar place. We opened Crimson Curiosities, our little book and oddities shop, right here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
1167 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, Tennessee
If you’re ever near the Secret City, please come wander our dusty aisles. You’ll find our best selection of Indie Horror Books, vintage artifacts, hand-crafted wares from our 49 AMAZING small business vendors, and the truly unusual curiosities that give our store its name.
Weekly Wins and Woes
To make sure you never miss a spooky detail, we’re switching to a consistent Sunday night send schedule! (Ya’ll hold me to this, lol) Think of it as your weekly ritual with us. Every week, you can expect an email packed with:
Store News & Upcoming Classes (from candle making to ghostly paintings to wood burning runes!)
A sneak peek at the Newest Books and Vendor Items that hit the shelves.
The latest Horror Happenings (what’s happening in film, literature, and culture)
AND Updates on the Sinister Society Anthologies projects.
Whether you’re down the street or across the world, we now have TWO ways to shop our strange selection, depending on what you’re looking for:
For the Truly Unique Curiosities: Our exclusive, one-of-a-kind antique finds, local artisan goods, and high-value oddities are housed in-store and in our Online Store.
Join the Sinister Society
If you crave dark, delicious stories, don’t forget about our signature series: the Monthly Sinister Society Anthologies!
Each month, we publish a new collection of short, unsettling tales designed to give you just the right amount of literary chill. This is pure, direct-from-Bert-and-Marie content—and a great way to support independent publishing.
🙏 A Note of Thanks This Season
With Thanksgiving coming up, we want to say a huge thank you. We’re grateful for the chance to pursue this strange, wonderful dream, and especially grateful for you—our readers, explorers, and supporters.
You are the reason our journey continues. Thank you for walking the path of the curious with us and helping us make Crimson Curiosities a reality!
From our Horror-filled (but also happy!) hearth to yours, we wish you the Happiest Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with warmth, wonder, and maybe, a quiet moment to finally catch up on one of your endless TBR reads!
Stay Curious! We love you, Darklings.
Bert & Marie Lestrange