Deadtime Stories Opens Second Spooky Shop in Mid-Michigan

When it comes to shopping, my goal is to support local whenever and wherever I can.

Local Lansing Businesses

That's why I love places like Deadtime Stories: True Crime and Other Books in REO Town.

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Deadtime Stories is this fantastic collection of spooky, creepy, and cute books and gifts. You’ll find plushes, candles, knick-knacks, art, and more. I even bought one of my daughter's favorite baby books there.

Deadtime Stories and its attached Screamatorium are owned by Jenn Carpenter. She's a small business owner, a podcaster of Michigan history and hauntings, an author, and an event organizer (Hello, A Festival of Oddities in Charlotte). Now, Jenn has another accomplishment under her belt that has added to the community.

Deadtime Stories has added a second location!

Deadtime Stories Has a Second Location in Mid-Michigan

June 7 was the official Grand Opening of the Charlotte location of Deadtime Stories: The Sequel.

I love how it looks like the office of a private eye from an old movie.

If you haven't been following the story on Facebook, here's what went down:

In 80 days, the idea of a second location went from fantastical daydream to reality. They partnered with the Courthouse Square Museum to open this second location, which is a bit smaller than the first. But, it's literally located inside the historic Downtown Charlotte museum. And bonus—it's haunted!

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If you have a love for the odd, unusual, and adorable, this weekend is a great chance to check out the second location because they're having a ribbon cutting ceremony! The ceremony is taking place Saturday, June 14 at 11 am.

Local businesses are owned by our family, friends, and neighbors, so when you shop local, you are supporting them directly. So instead of giving your hard-earned money to some billionaire who already has enough, why not pour it back into your community?