In order to make way for a new pavilion on its grounds, the owners of the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining have resolved to excavate a pet cemetery – what could possibly go wrong?
The Stanley Hotel, located in Estes Park, Colorado, opened its doors in 1909 and has hosted a variety of notable political and artistic figures, including King and his spouse.
After becoming a fixture in horror literature, the hotel remains vibrant and has now opted to enhance its wedding and corporate services by adding a new building to its property.
Regrettably, the pet cemetery currently situated on the site must be relocated, requiring the excavation of the graves.
This decision has not been well received by those who believe in the supernatural.
Local medium Rosemary McArthur expressed concerns, stating that ‘stirring up the bones of the dead’ could lead to paranormal calamities.
She further warned that if spirits, who are ‘stuck between this world and the other world,’ are disturbed, the project may face obstacles like burst pipes and construction delays.
Interestingly, this pet cemetery bears no relation to one of King’s other notable works, Pet Sematary, which narrates the tale of a haunted burial ground with dark secrets.
