There was a tradition of telling tales with elements of the fantastic along with the frightful. Adults and children alike took heed not to go into the deep, dark woods, treat a stranger poorly, or make a deal with someone- or something-without regard for the consequences. Be careful of what you wish for, you just might get it.

Michele is the founder of the Wicked Women Writers Group, a published writer featured in several genres. Her work as a horror novelist includes, "The Conservatory" and "Eternal Kingdom: A Vampire Story." She is also a food and travel writer for San Francisco based, "SEARCH" magazine. She writes a food and cooking blog, "Oui, Michele" where she writes about growing up in a French-American household and shares the recipes of her food obsessed family.

Gina Kessler has been with the Seattle Knights for over 10 years. Her most recent role is Lady Dame Alexandra de' Pennington. She leads a full life outside of wearing armor and kicking butt. She most recently finished four weeks of intense training at the international stunt school in Seattle. She is involved in the improv/sketch comedy group Turbo Turkey. She is also a working artist under the name Branded Earth. You can follow her many adventures on Facebook and Instagram