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When Ed and Lorraine Came to Town — The true haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites
When Ed and Lorraine Came to Town — The true haunting that inspired The Conjuring: Last Rites
The true story behind The Conjuring: Last Rites. The Smurl family's nightmare of demonic possession in West Pittston, Pennsylvania. Furek writes from uncanny proximity: befriending Ed and Lorraine Warren, and meeting Annabelle handler Dan Rivera the day before his passing.
Is This How It Ends?
Coming Soon
Are we living in the end times? Furek—an ardent student of H. P. Lovecraft—charts a terrifying, Revelation‑tinged worldview where science, religion, and the supernatural collide. In Paranormal Apocalypse he probes how curiosity and fear shape our search for meaning in uncertain times.
Sep 06, 2025
Cryptid Collective - Susquehanna Valley Mall, Selinsgrove, PA • Sat, Sep 6, 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Last regional Appearance of Maxim W. Furek Event Cost: $25 Price includes signed copy of The Smurl Haunting and admission to Maxim's "By Invitation only" presentation. With Special Guests
Aug 20, 2025
Maxim Furek's chilling new feature is now published in the July 2025 issue of Paranormal Underground. This deep dive into one of America's most haunted homes explores the tragedies, curses, and ghostly legends tied to the infamous Wilkes-Barre property. Get the latest issue—or catch up with back issues—in both digital and print formats at Paranormal Underground.
Aug 11, 2025
Special guests included award-winning photojournalist and filmmaker Jason Kenzie, creator of the “Searching for Sasquatch” documentary series, as well as author Maxim Furek and the event’s own local legend, Biker Bigfoot.
Aug 06, 2025
Host John Methencamp talks with psychologist and author Maxim W. Furek about Bigfoot, the paranormal, and technology's role in belief. They explore The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot, the Sheppton Mine incident, UFOs (including the Kecksburg case), and how the scientific community engages with high-strangeness claims.
