Hollowfield Rest Cemetery: Where the Dead Refuse to Rest

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On the outskirts of Graveridge lies Hollowfield Rest Cemetery, a place as old as Black Veil County itself. More than just a burial ground, it’s a living testament to the county’s darkest secrets—a site where history, myth, and terror intertwine beneath the swirling fog.


The Early Days: Origins of Hollowfield Rest

Long before Black Veil County earned its name, the area now known as Hollowfield Rest was a site of ritual significance. Local lore suggests it began as a place of offerings to unseen entities—figures referred to in fragmented records as the Shadows Beyond.

The first marked graves date back to the early settlers, though their exact origins are unclear. Strangely, these graves lack names, bearing only weathered symbols that scholars have failed to interpret. Were these settlers fleeing persecution? Practitioners of forbidden rites? Or victims of something far darker?

By the time Graveridge was founded, Hollowfield Rest had become the primary burial ground for the county. Its sprawling grounds were expanded to include private family plots, crypts, and an ornate mausoleum rumored to belong to one of the county’s founders.

The Vanishing Grave

Of all the legends tied to Hollowfield Rest, none is as chilling as the tale of the Vanishing Grave.

  • Description: The grave is said to appear only on nights when the fog is at its thickest. Its headstone is pristine, untouched by time, bearing the words “Do not disturb.”
  • Warnings: Those who find the grave are warned not to approach. If they do, the fog thickens, voices begin to murmur, and shadows close in.
  • The Fate of the Curious: Locals tell of people who ignored the warnings, drawn closer by curiosity or defiance. By dawn, the grave and the visitor are gone.

Some believe the Vanishing Grave belongs to a figure buried alive, bound to the cemetery by an ancient curse. Others say it’s a portal, a tether to the otherworldly forces that haunt Black Veil County.

Supernatural Phenomena at Hollowfield Rest

Hollowfield Rest is infamous for its strange and often terrifying occurrences. Reports from visitors and explorers include:

  • Shifting Headstones: Gravestones are said to move, rearranging themselves as if responding to an unseen force. Some believe this is the work of the restless dead, while others think the cemetery itself is alive.
  • Eerie Lights: Dim, spectral lights often appear above graves, floating silently through the fog. These are thought to be will-o’-the-wisps, spirits warning visitors to leave.
  • Footsteps in the Mist: Many have reported hearing footsteps behind them, only to turn and find no one there. These steps often follow until the visitor flees.
  • The Cloaked Figure: A shadowy figure is said to wander the grounds, pausing at certain graves before vanishing into the mist. Is it a ghost? A guardian? Or something else entirely?

Hollowfield’s Role in the Great Rift

Hollowfield Rest Cemetery became a flashpoint during The Great Rift, the event that fractured Black Veil County. Tensions flared when Graveridge was accused of disturbing graves in search of an artifact said to be buried in the oldest section of the cemetery.

The exact nature of this artifact remains unknown, but rumors suggest it was tied to the fog itself—a key to controlling or banishing it. The desecration outraged nearby towns, who saw it as an unforgivable act against both the living and the dead.

The cemetery has never been the same. Locals claim the fog thickened permanently after that night, and strange, unmarked graves began appearing without explanation.

Hollowfield’s Forgotten Mausoleum

At the heart of Hollowfield Rest lies a crumbling mausoleum, its once-grand facade now overtaken by moss and ivy. The structure has no visible markings, but inside are cryptic carvings that no one has been able to decipher.

Legends say the mausoleum holds the remains of a figure of great power—either a savior or a curse-bringer. Explorers who have entered report:

  • A sensation of being watched.
  • Whispered voices in an unknown language.
  • A chilling cold that grows stronger the deeper they venture inside.

The last person to enter the mausoleum was said to have fled screaming, repeating the phrase: “They’re still here.”

Would You Visit Hollowfield Rest?

Hollowfield Rest Cemetery isn’t just a landmark—it’s a crossroads where history and the supernatural collide. From the Vanishing Grave to the mausoleum’s chilling secrets, it remains one of the most enigmatic and terrifying places in Black Veil County.

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